UNA Police enhance patrol with e-bikes, boosting campus safety and officer visibility.
FLORENCE, Ala. — The University of North Alabama Police Department has added two electronic bikes, or e-bikes, to its patrol fleet, giving officers a new way to navigate the campus and engage with students.
Local donors helped make the bikes possible. The Spinning Spoke in downtown Florence and the Parke Cochran Insurance Agency provided most of the funding, with contributions from several anonymous supporters. The bikes allow officers to access areas that vehicles can’t reach and increase their presence across UNA’s pedestrian-friendly campus.
“We are thrilled to add these e-bikes to our resources as we patrol campus,” said UNA PD Chief Les Jackson. “The donors who helped make these possible are making a difference in the lives of our officers and our campus community as well as further emphasizing the safety of the university. We are very grateful.”
The first e-bike debuted late in the Fall 2025 semester, and the second is expected soon. Chief Jackson said the bikes will not only improve response times but also provide more opportunities for community engagement.
“UNA is a very pedestrian-friendly campus, and the e-bikes allow our officers to be in those areas and increase their visibility,” Jackson said. “Our officers do a great job, and this is another important tool for them to have as part of their roles in making sure each of UNA’s campuses is safe for students, faculty, and staff.”
