Collier Township Police Department received a 2008 Kawasaki Teryx from World of Cycles in Moon Township. This was made possible through a Government program that allows municipalities to test such vehicles for a trial period, to evaluate their worthiness in the community, with the option of returning it, or purchasing the vehicle.

The Kawasaki Teryx is a V-Twin 750cc, with a top speed of 55 m.p.h. The Teryx has a 1,500 pound towing capacity and a 500 pound bed capacity. It operates in both 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

Collier Township's Teryx has a bicycle rack mounted on the rear, and is equipped with a small red/blue lightbar and will eventually be equipped with a siren as well.

The Teryx would undoubtedly be very effective in Collier Township, which is approximately 13 square miles, coinsisting of woods, isolated areas, Nevillewood Country Club and the 2.4 mile Panhandle trail, which is used by walkers, joggers and bicyclist.

In its first month of use, the Teryx has already been utilized for a rescue from the Panhandle trail, as well as a search. The Teryx has been and will continue to be an asset to the Collier Township Police Department.

Special thanks to Officer Bill Oslick for showing me the new Kawasaki Teryx and demonstrating its effectiveness.