ASU Police Going Green with Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Grant

The Arizona State University Police Department has received $46,871.08 in grant money from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety for the purchase of two Zero DSR electric motorcycles.

This is the second GOHS grant the ASU Police Department has used to purchase an electric motorcycle. The department purchased another Zero DSR last year.

“The Zeros are an ideal mode of transportation for our officers to navigate our busy campuses and large crowds during events,” ASU Police Commander John Thompson said. “The electric engines also allow us to move through campus without producing fuel emissions or engine noise.”

According to Zero Motorcycles, the DSR provides comparable power and driving range to gas powered motorcycles, but weighs less than 500 pounds. This allows patrol officers to easily maneuver the motorcycle through the tight turns and narrow roads across campus.

“We are happy to see our use of electric motorcycles growing,” Commander Thompson said. “We are part of the most innovative school in the country, and we are proud to do our part to innovate in our field.”

The Zeros will be used by designated patrol officers who will be trained specifically on the vehicle’s functionality.