The Hodgman Liberal Government is committed to rebuilding Tasmania Police to keep Tasmanians safe.
In addition to recruiting an additional 113 officers over this term of government to reverse the Labor-Green cuts, we are ensuring police have the tools for the job.
A $420,000 investment in a new motorcycle fleet is now being rolled out with 14 sleek BMW police pack motorcycles on the road around the State.
The 14 BMW Motorrad motorcycles replaced the old fleet of 14 BMW R1200RT, all of which were more than three years old or had travelled more than 60,000kms.
Eight motorcycles will be assigned to the Southern police district, with three each in the North and the North-West.
The motorcycles are used for highway patrol duties, dignitary escorts, general policing duties, public event management and ceremonial duties.
The motorcycles are an integral part of the Tasmania Police fleet, with the advantage of manoeuvrability and ability to access areas that other police vehicles cannot, such as narrow alleyways and tracks.
They also provide a fast police response to crashes in heavy traffic.
Their versatility made them an invaluable resource during recent high profile visits including the Chinese President where they were able to provide traffic management ahead of the motorcade and increase security for travelling VIPs.
The Department evaluated three motorcycle models against operational requirements, including extensive field trials.
The BMW Motorrad was selected as the most suited to police operational requirements due to its clearance, performance, safety and technological features and storage capacity.
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