The America’s 911 Foundation donated a new 2016 Harley Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle to the Plainfield Police Division Wednesday as part of their yearly program, police announced today.
The Plainfield Police Division will soon be patrolling the area on a brand new
motorcycle. America's 911 Foundation, a group that supports first responders and police departments, selected city police to receive a brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle.
The foundation honors those who fell at ground zero by donating a motorcycle to a new police department every year. They also sponsor the largest police escorted motorcycle ride from Somerset, Pa., to the Pentagon and then to the site of the former World Trade Center towers in New York City as a tribute to first responders who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
One of the representatives of the organization says a gift like this means the department won't have to worry about using tax money to pay for new transportation.
The Plainfield Police Department was randomly chosen from all of the departments that took part in a memorial ride hosted by America's 911 Foundation. On August 20 -23, 2015, Sergeant Scott Gwinn of the Plainfield Police Division participated in the ride that consisted of approximately 700 participant motorcycles and 130 escorting police motors that provide traffic control and ensure the safety of the participants and spectators.
As part of the award, Plainfield police will choose the next department to receive a motorcycle at next year's ride.
Next year will be the 15th and final year for the ride.
The Plainfield Police Division’s Motor Unit will again assist with the escort.