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・Senior 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.

“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

Topics:police patrol Police Fleet E-bikes Equipment

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