September 30, 2025 — Engines echoed across the training grounds in San Joaquin County this past weekend as motor officers from throughout California gathered for the annual Sheriff’s Motor Competition. The event, known for testing the skill, focus, and precision of law enforcement motorcycle units, featured obstacle courses, timed challenges, and head-to-head contests designed to push riders to the limits of their training.
Among the dozens of agencies represented, the Clovis Police Department’s Traffic Unit stood tall, securing third place in the Team Event. The podium finish underscored the department’s commitment to training and professionalism, as well as the teamwork that defines its approach to public safety.
The competition is no small feat. Riders are expected to guide their heavy-duty police motorcycles through tight cones, sharp turns, sudden stops, and rapid accelerations. Each course is designed to simulate the unpredictable conditions officers face on the streets, where split-second decisions and precise control can mean the difference between order and chaos. Mastery of these skills is vital not only in competition but also in daily patrol and traffic enforcement.
Clovis was represented by Officers Carrillo, Ferguson, Gilles, Kellom, and Traffic Supervisor Corporal Bradford. Together, the unit demonstrated hours of preparation and coordination, displaying the kind of teamwork that translates directly into their work on Clovis roadways. Their third-place finish placed them among some of the most skilled motor units in the state.
While the competition celebrates performance on the course, it also serves a broader purpose: bringing together agencies from across the region to exchange techniques, build camaraderie, and sharpen skills. Officers return to their home departments not only with trophies but with stronger networks and renewed confidence in their training.
For Clovis, the recognition is another chapter in the Traffic Unit’s long tradition of service and professionalism. Motor officers play a unique role in the community, blending traffic enforcement with public outreach and often serving as some of the most visible representatives of law enforcement on city streets. Their success at the San Joaquin County event reflects both the dedication of individual officers and the department’s ongoing investment in training and excellence.
The roar of engines may have quieted with the close of competition, but for the Clovis Police Department, the weekend’s achievement will carry forward, a reminder of the skill, discipline, and teamwork that define its mission to keep the community safe.