Credit Union Donates $2,500 to Help Sheriff's Department Motorcycle Unit

United Federal Credit Union Donates $2,500 to Keep Berrien County Sheriffs Department Motorcycle Unit Operating United Federal Credit Union of St. Joseph, MI donated $2,500 to the Sheriffs Department to help keep the motorcycle unit operating in Berrien County. �Earlier this fall, it was announced that the motorcycle unit would be disbanded unless funds were raised to help offset costs. Several local organizations stepped up with donations to keep the bikes rolling. The motorcycle unit operates six Harley-Davidson Police Road King motorcycles in more than 40 events each year. "United Federal Credit Union wants to keep the Berrien County Sheriffs Department Motorcycle Unit in the community," said UFCU Chief Development Officer Duane Nelson. "The motorcycle units assistance in the area is key to keeping the residents of Berrien County safe and UFCU is supporting the units efforts." The Berrien County Sheriffs Department Motorcycle Unit operates police motorcycles April through November. The motorcycles are used for routine patrol in addition to participating in community events such as motorcade escorts for funerals, benefit rides, and visiting dignitaries; school and community programs; parade escorts; traffic assistance; and the Blossomtime Queen Tour. "The bikes are a vital tool to providing safety for many events we have throughout the summer and its great to have support from businesses like United Federal Credit Union and other private funding to help us get through tough economic times," said Berrien County Sheriffs Department Undersheriff Charles Heit. �