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Fuji bikes for sale used11/27/2022 At this time, we are suspending the sale of Fuji police bikes until a conversation with these departments has occurred and we are confident that real change is being made. In an effort to make real change, we are beginning a dialogue with police departments nationwide to address how bikes are used in police activity and to ensure that police’s on-bike training reinforces that bicycles are not a weapon against our community. Community police on bikes can better connect with and understand the neighborhood, facilitating positive relationships between law enforcement and the citizens they are sworn to serve and protect. We had always viewed the use of our bicycles by police, fire, security and EMS as one of the better forms of community outreach. We have seen instances in the last week where police have used bicycles in violent tactics, which we did not intend or design our bicycles for. To have these efforts overshadowed by cases of violence with bicycles is unacceptable. We support many diverse organizations and athletes-not for marketing stories, but because we truly want to make a difference in our community. To hear that there are instances where bicycles have been used as a weapon against those who are vulnerable, those speaking out against the unjust treatment of people of color, and those standing alongside them advocating change, has deeply upset our community, our company and the heart of the Fuji brand. Earlier this week, Trek president John Burke addressed systemic racism and police violence in a blog entitled 'When justice is not enough' though, did not mention police usage of Trek Bikes during the protests.įuji’s core values have always been rooted in supporting communities and organizations that are making real change at home and abroad. – BikeCo,LLC: North American distributor of Fuji Bicycles."īicycles manufactured by other companies, including Trek and Volcanic, are visible in videos of police using violence against unarmed protestors. We stand with you and look forward to doing our part to do better. We will continue to look within our company and our core values to do better because our Fuji family deserves better. "We also must stand together against the mistreatment and abuse of the Black and Brown community. "In an effort to make real change, we are beginning a dialogue with police departments nationwide to address how bikes are used in police activity and to ensure that police’s on-bike training reinforces that bicycles are not a weapon against our community. went on to say that they are opening a dialogue with police departments over the use of Fuji bikes, with sales to the police halted until real changes are made. Community police on bikes can better connect with and understand the neighbourhood, facilitating positive relationships between law enforcement and the citizens they are sworn to serve and protect. "We have seen instances in the last week where police have used bicycles in violent tactics, which we did not intend or design our bicycles for. "To hear that there are instances where bicycles have been used as a weapon against those who are vulnerable, those speaking out against the unjust treatment of people of color, and those standing alongside them advocating change, has deeply upset our community, our company and the heart of the Fuji brand.
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