CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Division of Police on Wednesday unveiled a new electric vehicle that could soon be a permanent part of the division's fleet.
The division announced a pilot program using a two-wheeled electric vehicle, called an "e-moto," built by Cleveland-based company LAND. The e-motos were put to use last weekend as police patrolled Cleveland's streets during a busy weekend with many high-profile events happening downtown.
“The appeal of the EV is it is an e-bike, e-moped and e-motorcycle in one and aligns with Cleveland’s mission to build a sustainable city,” said Dorothy Todd, Cleveland's police chief. “The EV vehicles show promising results as our Traffic Unit put them to use this past weekend, patrolling many of our large-scale events.”
The division of police said the e-motos help officers cover more ground during large events like concerts and parades, allowing them to expand their presence in the community and "build stronger community relations."
The police division said it welcomes feedback from the community on its new EV pilot program.
"If you see officers riding around town please take the time to share your thoughts with us," the division said.
