9.30.2025 - E-Bike Announcement for FRPD

The Fall River Police Department announced the rollout of four new electric bicycles (e-bikes) on September 30, 2025, at the rail trail. Mayor Cogan and Chief Furtado highlighted that these e-bikes, purchased through the generosity of the Community Development Agency (CDA) and its director Mike Dion, are an extension of the city's community policing efforts. The bikes, costing approximately $18,000 for all four fully equipped units, will enable officers to patrol hard-to-reach areas like the rail trail and neighborhoods, increasing their visibility and accessibility to the community. Officer Bailey demonstrated the e-bikes' features, including electric assist for hills, wide tires, sirens, blue lights, and first aid kits. Chief Furtado also mentioned that bike officers would receive specialized training at a mountain bike school called Cobweb, and noted that Fall River has had a bike unit since 1992.

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