The Path Less Traveled
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An Interesting Factoid
Posted 06-23-2009 at 08:09 AM by Gamuru
I don't remember what I was looking for when I stumbled upon this little tidbit. The quote comes from a .pdf document found on the Washington State Patrol's web site titled, The Team Behind the Badge.
The original Washington State Patrol vehicles were Indian motorcycles. How cool is that?
For a little more fun, click here to see a page with many photos of vintage patrol bikes.
Quote:
In 1921, when the Washington State Department of Efficiency appointed the first six highway patrolmen to serve the public, by providing assistance along our roadways and upholding the law, Washington State was much different from what it is today.
1.3 million people, 40,000 miles of roads, and fewer than 200,000 licensed vehicles. The Troopers were the Washington State Patrol, and the Washington State Patrol was its troopers. A badge, an armband, a pistol, and an Indian motorcycle. With that and one hundred dollars a month, you were a Washington State trooper. These were dedicated people who served with commitment and pride. (Emphasis added)
1.3 million people, 40,000 miles of roads, and fewer than 200,000 licensed vehicles. The Troopers were the Washington State Patrol, and the Washington State Patrol was its troopers. A badge, an armband, a pistol, and an Indian motorcycle. With that and one hundred dollars a month, you were a Washington State trooper. These were dedicated people who served with commitment and pride. (Emphasis added)
For a little more fun, click here to see a page with many photos of vintage patrol bikes.
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