Eastern States Exposition (ESE) has given a generous grant to the West Springfield Police Department (WSPD) to outfit two motorcycles with essential equipment, including computers, printers, cameras and other traffic safety resources. An unveiling of the upgraded motorcycles took place at the Brooks Building, ESE’s business offices, on Tuesday, September 2.

Attendees included ESE President and CEO Gene Cassidy and members of his staff, Mayor Will Reichelt of the Town of West Springfield, West Springfield Chief of Police Jay Gearing, Sergeant Mike Reed, Officer Joe Reed and Officer Shawn Knox.

This donation ensures that West Springfield police officers have the most-up-to-date technology and tools to enforce the rules of the road and assist traffic during the 17 days of The Big E as well as for year-round residents. The presentation recognized the collaboration between the not-for-profit and the town and stood to thank ESE for their continued commitment to the community’s safety.

Chief Gearing said, “We have a longstanding relationship with Eastern States Exposition that goes back decades. The financial support that allowed us to put these computers on these motorcycles will prove to be an immense help. Those bikes are the same bikes that will help us during The Big E, but also with citations and traffic enforcement. No more going back and forth to the station—this will be much more efficient.”

If you would like to learn more about ESE’s contributions to West Springfield, head to the Media Center at EasternStatesExposition.com.