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A closer look at the front of a…



A closer look at the front of Essex bike. The bikes do not have any blue lights as the bikes will also be used by PCSOs. The bags on the back of the bike fold out to become panniers to fit an A4 folder in. The uniform worn in the photo includes police cycle helmet, protective glasses with 3 lenses (dark, orange, clear), hi-vis jacket, gloves and black Regatta trousers.

DS03 EOU This Mitsubishi L200 is used by Cardiff’s…



DS03 EOU This Mitsubishi L200 is used by Cardiff’s police to carry bikes as shown above. It is operated in conjunction with Cardiff City Park Rangers. Notice the arrangement of the roof lights and the dual crests on the side.



The rear view of the same Mitsubishi. The vehicle is a with extras such as a winch on the front, rear bike carrier which is used for transporting the team bikes and seizure of motorbikes being used antisocially.

Here is another of the constabulary’s cycles. It…



Here is another of the constabulary’s cycles. It is fitted here with a trial pannier bag, which is the same as ambulance cycles use. It has been used to carry police documents and limited medical equipment. However, the weight on the rear of the bike was too much to cope with on hilly and off-road terrain.

Here is a photo of two Avon &…



Here is a photo of two Avon & Somerset cycle officers on the Bristol Downs. Their bikes are Marin Nail Trails and each officer is allocated there own bike which is set up to suit them. Notice how the officers’ collar numbers have been moved to the right breast and ‘Redland Police’ is written on the cross bar, showing which station they are based at.

SF07 CKV This Iveco Eurocargo in used to…



SF07 CKV This Iveco Eurocargo in used to transport police horses in the Strathclyde area. Because the horses are deployed in advance of trouble and cannot be transported at speed, the vehicle is only fitted with minimal blue flashing lights (in the front grille).

BX56 WMC is a Metropolitan Police (London) Iveco…



BX56 WMC is a Metropolitan Police (London) Iveco horse box. This large truck is fitted with rear-wheel steering to help it get around the congested roads of the capital. Notice that it doesn’t have any blue flashing lights as the vehicle is used pro-actively and needs to drive steadily with horses aboard.

YJ05 AHA This is another West Yorkshire Police truck…



YJ05 AHA This is another West Yorkshire Police truck used by the Mounted Section. It is a much newer Mercedes in the same livery as previous mounted police vehicles, with blue bodywork around the roof and side skirts. This 11-tonne truck also has the corporate West Yorks. yellow stripe.



The rear view. The rear half of this vehicle houses the horses, whereas the front is an office area for officers to be briefed, get changed and take breaks. Notice the lack of blue lights on this police vehicle.



The nearside view, giving an indication of the length of this truck.

OU04 FZC is a Mercedes Ateco truck specially built …



OU04 FZC is a Mercedes Ateco truck specially built for Thames Valley police mounted section. This massive truck has accommodation for the horses in the rear and for the crew in the mid section. It is also equipped with powerful spotlights and equipment storage lockers.

YN53 HLE This Mercedes Benz Atego is a horse transportation…



YN53 HLE This Mercedes Benz Atego is a horse transportation truck for South Yorkshire Police’s Mounted Department. Inside is a large area for the horses, as well as a smaller area for officer briefings or tea breaks. It is in a dark blue colour, with no emergency warning equipment.



Two officers emerge from the rear on their steeds. The horses are equipped with bright yellow coats to increase their presence on the roads. The officers wear riding hats with police markings rather than the traditional Custodian helmet or peaked cap.