Medway Police add Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicle to Fleet

The Medway Police Department recently added a 2016 Polaris Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) to the patrol fleet. The fully marked UTV patrol vehicle will be deployed to patrol areas within the town that are inaccessible to normal patrol vehicles. Funding for this purchase was approved at the 2015 Town Meeting.

The UTV patrol vehicle is registered for roadway operation in addition to the ability to travel over rough terrain and non-paved roadways during the course of normal patrol operations or, for search and rescue missions. This vehicle is equipped with tires for operations during the spring, summer and fall and can be changed over to track operation during the snowy winter months. The vehicle is equipped with a slide in stretcher carrier that will allow the ability to transport injured individuals out of wooded areas or trails that are not accessible to normal patrol vehicles.

The UTV will be a great resource in patrolling and monitoring the various walking trails and paths located throughout the Town, along with the gas lines and high tension lines.  The UTV will also prove to be invaluable during natural disasters and weather events such as snow storms, ice storms, and high wind, when the use of a traditional vehicles might not be feasible.

The UTV will also be deployed during special events such as Medway Pride Day, Family Fun Day and the Christmas Parade and Fireworks.