KCV Cycling Club Donates Bike Lights For WPD Officers To Distribute
KCV Cycling Club Donates Bike Lights For WPD Officers To Distribute
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KCV Cycling Club Donates Bike Lights For WPD Officers To DistributeOn Thursday, the Warsaw Police Department was visited by members of the Kosciusko County Velo Cycling Club.
The club’s board of directors met with WPD on station to present bicycle lights for officers to distribute during patrol when the need is recognized. The set includes a red light for the rear and white for front. Each can be in flash or steady mode, according to a news release from WPD.
Barry McManus owns Trailhouse Village Bicycles and provided these lights at his cost.
While it is state law to have lights illuminated a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, Fred Helfrich, who also serves as the club’s advocacy chair, shared from his own experiences with cycling noting passing motorists tend to give more room when they see his lights illuminated, even in daytime.
The members expressed understanding that some who bike in the community may not have the extra funds for lighting or simply are unaware of the law. Overall, the club’s hope is that this donation will promote safety for bicyclists within the community.
“We at the Warsaw Police Department are thankful for their generosity and looking forward to the opportunity to educate and assist those we come across on bicycles during the evening hours,” the news release states.
WPD was provided enough lights to pass out a handful to all patrol officers.
“We were also instructed not to hesitate if we find a need for additional lights in the future. Thanks again to KCV Cycling Club for your eagerness to keep everyone safe on our city streets!” the release states.
Anyone who sees this and wants to get a set of these lights may contact the Warsaw Police Department.
Officer Paige Wood was on station and accepted the lights on behalf of the department.
