While the FDNY recently declined an offer to equip their emergency medical services personnel with Harley-Davidsons, Newsday has reported that the 36,000 officer-strong NYPD will test four electric Vectrix scooters early next month.

The Vectrix vehicles are capable of a maximum speed of 60 mph, and traveling for 40 to 60 miles before requiring a recharge. According to the story, the NYPD already uses 392 Piaggio scooters, as well as 104 Yamaha scooters.

Detective Derek Siconola is quoted as saying, "You could easily sneak up on somebody if they don't expect it," and by the looks of the officer seen here posing on a Vectrix, New York's finest might have lots of fun testing these silent scoots.

Photo © Kathy Willens, Associated Press