Maryland National Capital Park Police Department

The History of the Maryland National Capital Park Police Department Motorcycle Unit

The Maryland-National Capital Park Police Motorcycle Unit was formed in 1975. Officers assigned to the Motorcycle Unit have completed a two week course of instruction in the operation of police motorcycles. The training is physically and mentally demanding and has a 60% failure rate. The Maryland-National Capital Park Police utilize the Harley Davidson Electra Glide police motorcycle, and currently have a fleet of 8 motorcycles. 

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