T Police and E-13

Some of you may have noticed a Boston Police Officer on a bike teamed up with a T Officer/bike. Lt. Mike Shea, T-Police, and I had been talking about setting this up since I was assigned here back in June. I had one of my officers (Officer Abreu) volunteer for the assignment. I then had to get him certified on the bike and get him special equipment such as an ear piece for his radio, special holster, and riding gear. I received the blessing of Superintendent Evans to conduct this joint venture. A couple of weeks ago it was put in place. A couple of times a week these two officer team up and patrol the four T stations on E-13. I also want to mention that Lt. Shea (T-PD) and I either meet or speak on the phone relative to what is going on in and around the T-stations a couple of times a week. We are planning on handing out some safety pamphlets at one of the T- stations next week.