Donation results in Two New E-bikes for the Peterborough Police Service

The Peterborough Police Service has two new e-bikes on the road thanks to a donation from the organizers of a local golf tournament.

The 2^nd Annual Mimosas and Mulligans Golf Tournament was hosted by Shelby Leonard-Watt, owner of S.O.S Save Our Soles in downtown Peterborough, in August 2025. For the second year in a row the Peterborough Police Service Community F.I.R.S.T Unit was one of the designated donation recipients.  

With the donated funds, which were accepted by the Police Service Board, the Peterborough Police Service purchased two e-bikes through Huntsville, ON based 171 E-bike Co.  The e-bikes arrived in May 2026 at which time officers received training on the maintenance and instructional use.  They have decals identifying them as police property as well as blue and red lights that can be activated. 

They will be used by Community F.I.R.S.T throughout the City to support public safety and community engagement initiatives.

“We are very thankful for this donation and applaud the community spirit all of our local businesses and residents who supported the golf tournament.  It was important to us to consider equipment that would have an immediate impact on officer visibility in the downtown core, the ability to respond in areas of the city more easily accessible by two wheels and have the option to access electric speed was very appealing.”   Stuart Betts, Chief, Peterborough Police Service.

“Community First plays an important role in our downtown, and we’re proud that our tournament helped fund two new e-bikes that will allow officers to be more visible, mobile, and engaged throughout the community. We’re incredibly grateful to our sponsors, players, and everyone who came out to support the event and help make this contribution possible.” – Shelby Leonard-Watt, S.O.S Save Our Soles

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
876@peterboroughpolice.ca
705-876-1122 x217