In Memory - George Weisiger
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »On July 16, 2009, Setcom lost a good friend to a tragic accident. George Weisiger was killed after being struck by a vehicle as he was riding his bike. George, 29, was Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ...
California Office of Traffic Safety
Friday, April 24th, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »Summit 2009 April 8-10th, 2009 For those of you who get updates from the blog and don’t know me, my name is Charlie Buttermann and I’m one the Account Executives for the company. I’ve been with Setcom since 2007 and have ...
Fleet Leasing for Law Enforcement – A Guide to New Motors for your Agency
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | 1 Comment »Aside from the benefits which may be realized in the forthcoming “Stimulus Plan,” it’s clear to all involved in government services today that long term constrained budgets are a reality. Given that tight budgets may deter command staff from considering ...
New Motorcycle Purchases to Qualify for Stimulus Bill State Sales and Excise Tax Credit
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »Motorcyclists, we finally have a place at the table. An effort led by Wisconsin Democratic Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold should prove beneficial to all of us waiting to purchase a new motorcycle. Their collective efforts resulted in an ...
The Florida Connection & how Immortal Harleys Reign in Havana
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | 1 Comment »I remember the stories told by Phil Peterson, who I’ve always known him as “Mr. P,” since that is what his customers and friends still call him to this day. That Harleys will someday once again be prominent in Cuba, ...
Speeders – A “Pot of Gold” or Simply Good Law Enforcement?
Friday, January 23rd, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »Because traffic enforcement is so visible, the general public perceives that there are a large number of officers out there enforcing traffic laws. This is particularly true with respect to motor officers, as one officer seems to multiply in the ...
The Importance of Rider Training & the El Paso Police Department’s Civilian Rider Training Program
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »Dateline: EL PASO, TX We know that there are various studies and related reports conducted regarding the high mortality rate amongst civilian motorcycle riders. Given the aging Baby Boomer Generation, as well as more motorcycles and mopeds on the road these ...
2008 International Association of Chief’s of Police Conference, San Diego, CA
Saturday, December 13th, 2008 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »The San Diego Convention Center was an inviting, state-of-the-art venue for the recent 115th International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference. Quite simply, you would never know that we’re in the midst of an economic recession. The renowned keynote speakers, ...
Harley-Davidson - 105 Years of Motoring Magic
Monday, September 15th, 2008 Posted in Misc. Motor | No Comments »Video Link: Click here Dateline: Milwaukee, WI They cast a giant shadow, which looms large over the Milwaukee landscape to this very day. Yes, the many motor officers, motorcyclists and related aficionados made for a tremendous presence in Milwaukee. However, the “shadows” ...
Changes abound in the Harley-Davidson 2009 Model Year Motorcycle Product Line
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008 Posted in Misc. Motor | 1 Comment »Dateline: Las Vegas, NV July 24, 2008 Harley-Davidson held its annual Summer Dealer Meeting in the desert this week, with Las Vegas welcoming authorized dealers and staff from all around the US and well beyond our shores. Harley-Davidson is on the move, with ...