On Friday, June 23, 2023, Fillmore Sergeant Hollowell and Capitan Malagon were spotted near Central Avenue and Ventura Street patrolling the city with the brand-new E-Bikes that were purchase earlier this month. In April the Fillmore City Council voted (5-0) and approved the purchase of four E-Bikes to be used by the Fillmore Police Department. The E-Bikes will be used to augment uniformed patrol services throughout the city by allowing deputies to undertake bicycle patrols. They offer many benefits to the community, including high visibility, and engagement with community members. Patrolling on bicycles makes deputies more accessible and personable to the public and will help facilitate more proactive and positive police contacts with members of the community. Photo credit Angel Esquivel- AE News.