US Embassy: U.S. delivers 20 new Harley Davidson Motorcycles to the ISF
18/05/10 NNA - In a press release by the US Embassy in Beirut, it indioctaed that "On May 18, 2010, in the presence members of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) Command Staff, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michele J. Sison presented 20 Harley Davidson motorcycles to ISF Director General Ashraf Rifi at the ISF Mobile Forces headquarters in Dbayeh. The motorcycles are state-of-the-art police vehicles, identical to ones used by American law enforcement agencies, which will enable the ISF to perform its law enforcement, safety and traffic management functions. They are outfitted with specialized police equipment including enhanced steering and braking capabilities and lights and sirens with mounted microphones and speakers. The ISF will deploy the motorcycles throughout Lebanon to assist ISF personnel in fulfilling their professional responsibilities of protecting Lebanese citizens and residents."
The release added "The delivery of these 20 motorcycles complements the fleet of police vehicles and other equipment donated to the ISF by the United States, including 480 Dodge Chargers and 60 SUVs. In addition to the 20 new motorcycles, the United States also provided spare parts and technical assistance to refurbish an additional 24 Harley Davidson motorcycles already in the ISF fleet. The value of the project, including the new vehicles, parts and refurbishment, totals $498,000."
The release went on to say "The release Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, Ambassador Sison characterized the donation as filling a specific need for the ISF: " Today, we add another iconic American vehicle to the ISF arsenal….The capability that these Harley Davidson motorcycles will provide the ISF is something that the ISF officers who enforce the law in Lebanon have been asking for … These impressive and easily recognizable motorcycles will certainly assist the ISF in projecting its presence in the eyes of the Lebanese citizens, and if I might add - doing so with great style."
The release concluded "Since 2007, through agreement between the Lebanese government and the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), the U.S. Government has committed over $104 million for training and equipment to the ISF to strengthen and build its professional capacity. The programs assist the ISF to enforce the rule of law and protect the Lebanese people. The professional development of the ISF is vital to ensure Lebanon's sovereignty, security, independence and prosperity."
The release added "The delivery of these 20 motorcycles complements the fleet of police vehicles and other equipment donated to the ISF by the United States, including 480 Dodge Chargers and 60 SUVs. In addition to the 20 new motorcycles, the United States also provided spare parts and technical assistance to refurbish an additional 24 Harley Davidson motorcycles already in the ISF fleet. The value of the project, including the new vehicles, parts and refurbishment, totals $498,000."
The release went on to say "The release Speaking at the hand-over ceremony, Ambassador Sison characterized the donation as filling a specific need for the ISF: " Today, we add another iconic American vehicle to the ISF arsenal….The capability that these Harley Davidson motorcycles will provide the ISF is something that the ISF officers who enforce the law in Lebanon have been asking for … These impressive and easily recognizable motorcycles will certainly assist the ISF in projecting its presence in the eyes of the Lebanese citizens, and if I might add - doing so with great style."
The release concluded "Since 2007, through agreement between the Lebanese government and the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), the U.S. Government has committed over $104 million for training and equipment to the ISF to strengthen and build its professional capacity. The programs assist the ISF to enforce the rule of law and protect the Lebanese people. The professional development of the ISF is vital to ensure Lebanon's sovereignty, security, independence and prosperity."
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