In 1979, the police department was restructured and the Traffic Unit was disbanded. The motors were downsized to four motorcycles and three 3 wheelers. These motors were placed into patrol and used only for special events, funerals, parades, and escorts. Traffic enforcement had ceased. This practice continued through the 80’s and the city used a 1967 FLH with a tank shifter, 1968 FLH, and two 1970 models. The 1967 was later retired to the Children’s Museum and placed on exhibit.

In 1990, the Tactical Response Unit was formed. As a collateral duty, the unit handled all of the specialty equipment such as boats, wave runners, and the remaining four motorcycles. The motors were once again introduced back as traffic enforcement vehicles. The city in 1992, bought four new Harley Davidson motors, and in 1996 the Traffic Unit was again reborn and removed from TRU to specifically focus on nothing but traffic related issues. From then until now the unit is still in existence, however, it is named the Strategic Traffic Unit. The unit continued to function with only four motorcycles until 2005, when the city bought four Harley Davidson’s from that year.

           Currently in 2010, the police department has a total of eight motors with one sergeant, and five officers assigned to it. The unit is believed to still be the place to work, however in order to ride a motor you must be able to successfully complete an 80-hour operators school. Safety is paramount, and though training is how we achieve that. The unit continues to train monthly and invites other surrounding agencies to join us.