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Ohio Officer Wins Patrol Bike Prize Pack from Police Magazine

Ptl. David Layne of Avon, Ohio was the lucky recipient of Government Fleet’s sister publication’s grand prize.

Lexi Tucker
Lexi TuckerSenior Editor
August 19, 2020
Ohio Officer Wins Patrol Bike Prize Pack from Police Magazine

 

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Ptl. David Layne (holding handlebars) stands with Capt. Fischbach and the new RECON Commando eBike.

Photo: Ptl. David Layne

Ptl. David Layne, a 17-year veteran of the Avon, Ohio Police Department, was shocked and grateful to be the winning recipient of a prize package from Government Fleet Magazine’s sister publication Police Magazine. He was notified of his winning in early August.

The crown jewel of the package was a Recon Police Power Bike fitted with an electric motor, lithium ion battery, and LCD control. It has a heavy-duty frame and is equipped with 4" Kendra Puncture resistant tires. It is capable of speeds up to 30 MPH, and has a range of 50 miles depending on use.

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“I was stunned and humbled to receive the prize, since I have never won anything prior to this. I originally thought fellow officers were playing a trick on me,” Layne said.

The package also included the following:

  • RECON: Commando eBike

  • Mocean: Jacket, shorts, polo, pants, and vest carrier

  • Police Bike Store: C3Sports MaxPatrol-600 DLX light

  • IPMBA: 2021 Conference Registration

  • Gargoyles: Squell, Thin Blue Line series eyewear

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