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uniformed patrols within the county, it does lend a
tremendous amount of support
to its local police departments, especially
those with limited and fixed staffs. Sheriff Estes wanted but another tool
in his service orientated approach toward helping out whenever and wherever
asked. Many towns in Strafford County have manpower shortages during
emergencies,
public events, and planned crime prevention or traffic enforcement programs.
His being able to provide a motorcycle
deputy for visibility, assistance, and support was the focus of his
assigning Deputy DiGregorio to this important liaison
assistance project. Deputy DiGregorio
was an expert rider, experienced law enforcement officer who knew the people
and geography of the county, and his personal dedication to serve whenever
asked were the attributes Sheriff Estes wished to share with his fellow
police chiefs and their citizens.
Deputy DiGregorio was given the authority
to negotiate with Seacoast Harley Davidson of North Hampton, (NH), who is an
authorized dealer specializing in law
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enforcement motorcycles. Joe’s experience
and familiarity with the owners and sales staff at Seacoast Harley Davidson enabled him to quickly arrive at a lease agreement favorable to the interests of Strafford County and his department.
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A fully "dressed" 1450 cc Harley was the end product of Deputy DiGregiorio’s
efforts. It is now in use within the county and has been used in the near
recent past at several public events including Governor Craig Benson’s visit
to the
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