Why e-bikes are being introduced into the police force

Police are taking to the streets of Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Wellington on new, fancy e-bikes.

The officers will focus on road safety issues like distracted drivers and people not wearing seatbelts.

So why now? And will people respect the officers?

Police Inspector Gini Welch spoke to The AM Show.

Watch the video.

 

Would you respect a police officer on a bike? Vote in The AM Show poll here.

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