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High-Tech 3-Wheelers Help Minneapolis Police Patrol Downtown

The T-3 will not only increase police presence and visibility, but also help them maneuver through crowds, patrol skyways and be seen more readily.

Minneapolis police officers in the First Precinct downtown have a new and valuable crime-fighting tool at their disposal. Officers on patrol will now have an option to ride T-3 personal mobility vehicles. This next generation in police transport has three wheels, is extremely maneuverable, and runs on electricity.

The T-3 will not only increase their presence and visibility, but also help them maneuver through crowds, patrol skyways and be seen more readily. The battery-powered, zero-gas-emission T-3s let officers ride while standing and raises their sight line above cars and crowds. Officers can see farther and move faster, but turn on a dime if they need to. With a top speed of 25 miles per hour, the T-3s help officers cover more ground more quickly in an emergency. On routine patrol, the T-3 is a real attention-getter. People have a clear view of the officer from far away, but it also means people can talk directly with officers in close range.

The first two T-3s to hit the streets were donated to the Minneapolis Police Department through the support of Target Corporation and paid for by T-3 Motion. The First Precinct plans to have a total of six T-3s in use by the end of the year.