The Blue Knights started in April 1974, when a small group of
Bangor-Brewer, Maine, Law Enforcement officers organized a local
recreational motorcycle club. In following years the organization
mushroomed into an International Motorcycle Club with chapters
in the United States, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Luxembourg,
Sweden, Belgium, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The
Blue Knights have been very active throughout these countries
on fund-raising projects such as MS, March of Dimes, American
Cancer Society and many other Charities too numerous to mention.
The Blue Knights joins law enforcement personnel around the world
in a fraternal organization which includes federal, state, provincial,
county and local police; all of whom enjoy recreational motorcycling.
The Club is dedicated to improving the motorcycling image, promote
safety and promote motorcycling as a family recreation, and just
having fun.
Rewards of Knighthood
If you are wondering what makes the Blue Knights so special, perhaps
the following will explain the kinds of feelings that flow when
a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together:
Knighthood is -
enjoying the company of different people who share not only
the common bond of law enforcement but also the love of motorcycles.
being able to visit your friends in any of our member countries
and be treated like family.
receiving get-well cards from people you've never met. (There
are no strangers in the Blue Knights, only friends you haven't
met yet.)
riding with the Ladies of the Knights who give that added
family touch.
going to handicapped children's camps, giving the kids rides
and having fun with them.
Being a Blue Knight is all this and much much more. If you
are interested in our group and would like to know more about
us, call:
Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club,
Inc. International Headquarters
38 Alden Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Ph: (207)947-4600
Fax: (207)947-5814
Who Qualifies?
All persons who are full or part time police officers with
powers of arrest, and are paid by a governmental agency.
The person must own a motorcycle or anticipate obtaining a
motorcycle within 6 months.
Any person who is retired from a full-time Law Enforcement
Agency.
Any person receiving a disability income from a Law Enforcement
Agency.
Each member must be properly licensed to drive a motorcycle.
