Monday, May 18, 2009

National Police Week in DC



This is a video of Philadelphia Highway Patrol's Drill Team. It's a bit long, but it's cool. If you wanna skip to the really crazy part, skip to about 6:00 in. These cats train A LOT!

I found the video on YouTube, but the drill team was also mentioned on NLEOMF (National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund. It's a very moving blog honoring fallen Officers. If you've the time and inclination, shoot over for a visit.
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6 comments:

  1. Texas GhostriderMay 18, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    OMG! I thought my bike school was hard..... Give those boys a steak! They well deserve one! Be safe and Ride Safe! TGR

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  2. cprzmomMay 19, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    So ... do they have go have a background in sycro-swim or sycro-waterski to make the team?

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Honest question: What's the point? How much taxpayer money is being spent while these quys practice their jazz hands and balancing? I don't get it.

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  4. ShelaghMay 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Wow! making someone do push-ups on a moving motorcycle seems ultra-mean ;)

    One thing that struck me wathing that is here in the UK motorcycle police wear a full set of leathers but whenever I see pictures of their US equivalents they seems to be in just shirts and trousers. If, God forbid, you should be involved in an accident aren't you a lot more vulnerable?

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  5. ShelaghMay 20, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Hmm....my comment got eaten by the internet, I'll ask my question again. Watching that I was struck that, even in the summer, motorcycle police in the UK wear a full set of leathers (usually with a bright yellow reflective vest/jacket over the top) yet whenever I see pictures of their US equivalents they seem to be in shirt sleeves and trousers. I can imagine that in hotter parts of the US leathers would be uncomfortable but what about the safety aspects?

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  6. MotorCopMay 20, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Anonymous...many departments practice on their own time. Also, riding a bike is far more dangerous and a lot harder than pushing a patrol car. Tight maneuvers and practice are invaluable (and a perishable skill). These are some of the best and safest riders there are.

    Shelagh...leathers would probably be safer. But, I ain't wearing 'em in 115*. :)

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