Motorcycle Police Collection

British police on BSA motorbikes, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
British police on BSA motorbikes, 1931, (1933). A force of motor-cycle police, copied from the American model, was inaugurated to combat the ever-rising flood of car-thieves

New Jersey Motorcycle Trooper
New Jersey: 1930. Trooper Haley of the New Jersey State Police poses on his Harley Davidson motorcycle

Lindbergh Rides Motorcycle
Monterey, California: March 11, 1930 Charles Lindbergh tries out a motorcycle borrowed from State Traffic Patrolman Leo Ramsey during a trip to Del Monte

NY Armored Motorcycle Squad
New York, New York: c. 1927 A New York City armoured motorcycle squad at the ready in case of trouble due to a rally in Union Square of Sacco-Vanzetti sympathizers

NY Motorcycle Police
New York, New York: c. 1929 New York City motorcycle police squads on duty at City Hall on Red Thursday when thousands of unemployed took part in a great demonstration

NYPD Motorcycle Stunts
New York, New York: c. 1937 Members of the New York City Police motorcycle division practice their routines for the upcoming benefit show at Madison Square Garden for the Police Activities League

NY Cops Wait For Bremen Flyers
Long Island, New York: 1928 NY motorcycle police at MItchel Field in preparation for the landing of the Bremen flyers

Ticket For Expired Meter
United States: 1955. A man gets a parking ticket for an expired meter

New Sport Of Motor Surfing
Manhattan Beach, California: c. 1930. Heres what they do when there isn t a boat available for aquaplaning. The Manhattan Beach Chief of Police gives a ride at up to a mile a minute speeds

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1931: British motorcycle police on BSA bikes patrol the streets, marking the beginning of motorized law enforcement. Fast forward to 1933, as New Jersey's Motorcycle Troopers join the ranks, setting the trend for motorcycle policing in the US. Meanwhile, Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator, is seen riding a motorcycle in this era, showcasing the versatility of this mode of transportation. The NY Armored Motorcycle Squad and NY Motorcycle Police add an extra layer of security with their powerful bikes, while NYPD motorcycle stunts leave onlookers in awe. In a more lighthearted moment, NY cops wait for the Bremen Flyers, hoping to issue a ticket for an expired meter. And just when you thought motorcycle policing couldn't get any more exciting, a new sport emerges: Motor Surfing.