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Traffic Unit
The Traffic Motorcycle Unit works to make Tampa's roadway safer
to reduce traffic accidents and ultimately save lives. The officers
utilize Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (S.T.E.P.) strategies to
enforce traffic laws, raise public awareness of the need to drive safely
and apprehend aggressive drivers.
The unit deploys throughout the city daily with each member having an
assigned area of responsibility. Officers analyze traffic accident data
for trends and then develop enforcement strategies to reduce accidents
within their areas. They use state-of-the-art radar and laser speed
measuring technology, unmarked police cars and in-car video cameras to
enforce speed limits and detect aggressive drivers. |
Motorcades & Dignitaries
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called upon to participate in special
operations such as motorcades for the
President, Vice-President, Heads of foreign states,
Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary of Defense, the US
Attorney General, and many other dignitaries as Tampa has become a frequent
stop. The Motorcycle squad also participates in parade duties such as
escorts and precision drill team exhibitions which showcase the unique role
and capabilities of the unit. |
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Traffic Operations
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Traffic Enforcement
Operations are conducted weekly on major streets, expressways and the interstate system to further combat aggressive driving and reduce accidents.
Other group enforcement operations, including Operation Safe Pedestrian, Operation Safe Kids, Buckle-Up Florida, Stop Red Light Running Week and Railroad Crossing Safety Week are conducted in conjunction with other state and local law enforcement agencies. |
History
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Throughout the history of the Tampa Police
Department, police motorcycles can be seen in pictures as far back as
1910. They varied from early Indian Motorcycles
to Harley Davidson's that the department presently uses. The Tampa
Police Department established the current Traffic Enforcement Unit in
1993, utilizing federal grant funding to purchase twelve motorcycles.
As Traffic congestion within the city continued to increase, the need
for a second squad of motorcycle officers became evident. In 1999,
the second contingent of officers underwent the specialized four week
police motorcycle training program and entered service on the Motorcycle
Unit. Check out more recent photos in our
Photo gallery.
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MPO. James Ng Tang Receives An
Honor
| Goldwing Road Riders Association
(GWRRA), Tampa Chapter A presented Officer James
Ng Tang "Motor Officer of the Year"
in 2009 |
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Due to the changing
weather in the Tampa Bay area, the Motorcycle
Squad is called to serve day or night,
RAIN or
SHINE. |
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