(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) announced on Friday, Aug. 9 it received two new additions to its Bike Patrol Program.

PPD announced on social media that it had obtained two brand new Trek Service-Electric peddle bicycles from the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The bikes will be used throughout the Colorado State Fair.

According to the police department, the bikes will be used in the fair for quicker responses and active patrols around the fairgrounds.

“These bicycles will better serve our Bicycle Patrol Unit for special events within our community,” said the Pueblo Police Department.

PPD also thanked local bike shop, Great Divide for their support and assistance with the program.