With the first motorcycle being invented in 1885 by Gottlieb Daimler, it didn't take long for police departments to recognize the usefulness that these vehicles provide.   Motor Patrol Divisions have been a part of departments since the early 1900's.  The City of Berkley in California organized their first motor patrol in 1911.  These divisions have a long history and tradition, and have thus far never outlived their functionality.      The Seymour Motor Patrol was established in 2006 through a leasing contract with Harley-Davidson of Bloomington.  Two motorcycles, Harley-Davidson Road King-Police Models, equipped with lighting, siren packages and moving radar, are operated by two trained Seymour Officers; Officer Jim Handley and Officer Chris McCoy.  Their training consisted of an 80 hour training course conducted at and provided by the Evansville Police Department. The Motor Patrol Division's primary assignment is traffic enforcement.  This is due to the ability of the vehicle to maneuver into and through tight spaces when heavy traffic is present.  Further, the slim footprint of the vehicle causes less of a traffic hazard when parked on the side of the road to observe for traffic violations.  This unit is also charged with the responsibility of escorting parade and funeral details. The program is currently in a trial phase to find the proper and most effective use of the unit.  Due to the initial success of the two officers assigned to this unit during day-shift hours, the expansion of a night-shift program is being coordinated for 2007.  The night-shift units will use the same motorcycles as the day-shift units due to the durability and low maintenance costs that the vehicles provide.  The addition of these vehicles has increased the effectiveness of this department to provide our community with safer streets through traffic enforcement.