Segway for Police & Government
Local Police
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Local Police Case Studies
Take policing to the next level
Whether your force patrols in downtown city blocks or in more expansive outdoor areas, Segway PTs are the solution to fast, reliable, and cost-effective community policing. Learn how local police forces around the country and the world are becoming more efficient and productive by switching from cars and foot patrols to Segway PTs.
Collier County Sheriff's Office (PDF-146k)
When the Collier County Sheriff's Office began investigating platforms to enhance their patrol capabilities in a variety of environments, it quickly became clear that the Segway PT was the complete solution. By increasing patrol efficiency and allowing officers to cover more ground - from beaches, to downtown streets, to shopping centers and a university campus - the Segway PT helped officers engage with the public, increasing their approachability and improving communication, while decreasing fuel costs and carbon output.
Glendale Fire Department/Paramedics (PDF-128k)
The Glendale Fire Department in Glendale, AZ is involved with a number of high-profile events, including the most recent SuperBowl XLII. Emergency response, preparedness, and public safety are of paramount importance when planning for large-scale events and the Segway PT has become an instrumental tool. Read on to learn how the Segway PT increased patrol coverage and efficiency, response time and visibility.
Albuquerque Police Department (PDF-64k)
Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico,has a vibrant downtown and a population of nearly half a million people. For several years the city has assigned a walking officer to the downtown beat in an effort to strengthen its police presence and forge stronger relationships between the police department, downtown businesses and the public. In early 2006, they gave this program even more traction when they acquired three Segway Personal Transporters (PTs) for the downtown bureau. By all accounts, the Segway PTs have been a big success.
Bridgeport, CT Police Department (PDF-60k)
Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a picturesque waterfront city of 140,000 people located on the Long Island Sound between New York and Boston. Known as “Park City” for its beautiful Seaside and Beardsley Parks, Bridgeport covers an area of 12.5 square miles/20 kilometers and encompasses many ethnically diverse neighborhoods and a dynamic business community.
City of Chicago Police Department
The Chicago Police Department was looking for a more efficient way for its officers to patrol O'Hare International Airport and provide a secure environment to the 200,000 people who move through the facility each day. The department employed Segway PTs to patrol vast distances in the airport terminals and respond quickly to security issues.
Chicago Fire Department, EMS Division (PDF-93k)
In June 2005, former Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter of the Chicago Fire Department developed a Segway Personal Transporter(PT) emergency response team that provided paramedic support during special events in the city's downtown and lakefront area. This first responder program was so successful that in October 2005 Commissioner Trotter expanded the initiative to form an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Segway team that would patrol the city's central business district - also known as the "Loop" - on a daily basis.
Torremolinos
Torremolinos, a town in the Province of Málaga on the Sun Coast of Spain, receives a tremendous amount of tourists each year in search of the pleasure of its beaches and numerous attractions. One of the city's primary goals is to assure a safe and comfortable stay for its visitors. After considering several options, the city council found a solution to improve and facilitate the local patrolman's task.
Ventura County Sheriff's Department - Bomb Squad
Discover how the Segway PT helps a police department's bomb squad react better and more safely to bomb threats and WMD with less fatigue.