Flathead Rob ran into a local guy named Rod recently whose father was the first (& only if memory serves) motorcycle officer with Auburn PD. Rod shared some photos and a little history that more than justifies posting the slightly grainy pics. Too cool. Thanks for sharing Rod.
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Officer Ed Wilson - Auburn PD 1966 |
Officer Wilson joined Auburn in 1962 and retired
in 1987. His fondest career memories were riding his 1962
Panhead. Officer Wilson was only on the bike for a year and a half and just missed out on the
Electriglides that came along in 1965. The Electriglides introduced the electric start as a feature... They built guys tough in those days. Officer Wilson is still readily "putting down the miles" at age 77.
Officer Wilson joined Auburn in 1962 and retired
in 1987. His fondest career memories were riding his 1962
Panhead. Officer Wilson was only on the bike for a year and a half and just missed out on the
Electriglides that came along in 1965. The Electriglides introduced the electric start as a feature... They built guys tough in those days. Officer Wilson is still readily "putting down the miles" at age 77.
Rod mentioned that in the pre-Electraglide days, the motorcycle cops all prided themselves on being able to get their motors started on a single kick, because more kicks than that would result in speeders getting away...
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