Scott White
PPD Retired

The Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Skills Competition Foundation along with Options Hairstyling are teaming up to raise money for the March of Dimes for "Saving Babies". On Saturday February 13, 2010 from the hours of 0900 to 1400, Options Hairstyling will be having a Cut-A-Thon. All haircuts will be $10.00. This includes washing, cutting, and drying if needed. Hair coloring will not be done at this time. All money received will be donated to the March of Dimes through the skills competition. Attached are two fliers, one for Options Hairstyling and the other for the skills competition. We hope to see everyone at both events!

Options Hairstyling is located in Chesapeake at 565 Cedar Road. It is located directly across from Holloman Brown Cemetery, and about 1/4 of a mile from the Chesapeake City Government Center. I want to thank everyone in advance for there support, and please pass the word!

PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC TRAFFIC UNIT MOTORCYCLE UNIT

Hosts The

6th Annual Chesapeake Bay

Police Motorcycle Training & Competition

Dear Sir/Madam:

We would like to invite you to be a part of the 6th Annual Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Training and Competition, April 22-24, 2010 in the parking lot at Wal-Mart located on Rt. 17, 1094 Frederick Boulevard in Portsmouth Virginia. The Portsmouth Police Department, in coordination with other Hampton Roads Police Agencies, is proud to be hosting this competition. This annual event provides an opportunity for police motorcycle riders from the Eastern United States, to improve their motor riding skills, exchange new training ideas, as well as give back to their community. Best of all, it benefits the March of Dimes. All proceeds from the rider application fee, fund raising, sponsorship and all donations, benefit the March of Dimes. Since the inaugural event in 2005 we have raised $45,000.00 for the March of Dimes!

Your support will help promote this event and support the March of Dimes. We invite you to participate in any capacity, whether through contributions or donations. For your support, you will receive advertising in the Rodeo Program and your contribution is tax deductible (Tax ID number available).

We thank you in advance for your participation, and for helping the March of Dimes, Saving Babies, Together. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at your convenience.

Sincerely,

Officer Gregg Fisher
Portsmouth Police Department
301 Columbia Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8013 EXT. 16
757) 235-5708 Cell
fisherg@portsmouth.va

A skills competition is made up of several events that help to determine the overall best riders.  These skills are put to the test through a series of performance under pressure events. 

It takes a great deal of practice to be able to handle the shear weight and size of the motorcycle.  The basic idea of police motorcycle training is to make the motorcycle itself work to its maximum potential. A simple philosophy of motor officers is if you hit or rub a cone in training you have just struck a pedestrian. 

During the two day event, the competitors displayed their skills by maneuvering and tackling 10 different courses and obstacles that would make the average rider cringe.  The conditions were almost unbearable, there were recording breaking heat advisories of over 110 degrees that had not been seen since 1984, and the site’s pavement alone was recorded at a blistering 139 degrees. 

After the last rider completed the course objectives, we are proud to say that Officer Gregg Fisher and Officer Mark Lewis from Team Portsmouth took 2nd place in two divisions out of 65 competitors from six different states and Canada. 

The organization presented a check to the March of Dimes for $7000.00!!!

Competitors from 5 different law enforcement agencies competed against each other and teams for bragging rights and trophies.

The award ceremony and end of event social gathering was held at the Portsmouth Fraternal Order of Police on County street following the event.

Click on the photograph at the left for more photos from the event.  Official results will be posted to this website as soon as possible.

Come join the participants in the Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo at a Meet and Greet social at Thumper’s Olde Towne Bar and Grille!

Chief Ed Hargis

I would like to welcome you to the 5^th Annual Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo and Skills Competition.  This event has been designed to allow Police Motorcycle Officers the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in the operation of their “Wheels” as they navigate their way through a series of obstacle courses.

The event is hosted by the Portsmouth Police Department for two main reasons.  First it permits the various members of the surrounding law enforcement agencies to meet and discuss progressive ideas that improve the overall effectiveness and safety of our Police Motorcycle Programs.

Second, the competition provides another avenue for us as law enforcement officers to interact with the members of our community that we faithfully serve everyday.  I encourage you to speak with the officers, ask questions and cheer them on as they participate in today’s competition.  At the end of the day I am sure that you will leave with a greater appreciation of the skills required to effectively operate a motorcycle under the various conditions that they encounter everyday such as ceremonial escorts, close quarter maneuvering and routine police operations.

All proceeds from the 5^th Annual Chesapeake Bay Motorcycle Rodeo and Skills Competition will be donated to the March of Dimes.  The March of Dimes has launched an initiative to reduce premature birth through education and research.  With statistics showing that 1 in every 8 babies is born premature, I hope you will join me in supporting this worthwhile March of Dimes endeavor.

I would also like to take a moment to thank the members of the Portsmouth Police Department Strategic Traffic Unit, our fellow law enforcement partners and our sponsors for their continued support, hard work and dedication in making this year’s event a success.

Sincerely;

Ed Hargis
Chief of Police
Portsmouth Police Department