Shafter's New Bike Unit Targets Speed

Shafter, California, just launched its first-ever police motorcycle unit to combat rising traffic accidents fueled by city growth. Led by veteran Officer Max Taylor, the unit focuses on education and speed reduction—not just tickets—to prevent crashes. With two more officers in training, the department plans to expand. Community reactions are split: some question the spending, while others praise the motorcycles’ agility and quick response. Police Chief Randy Milligan, who’s been with the department for 25 years, funded the initiative from existing budgets. This marks a bold new step in Shafter’s mission to make roads safer through a blend of enforcement and awareness. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce289ec9b6a7e269