(Last Updated 17th January 2007)

In the spring of 1974, Ed Gallant from the Bangor, Maine (USA) Police Department, and Chuck Shuman from the Brewer, Maine Police Department, met with five other officers from the area and formed a small, local recreational motorcycle club. Soon Blue Knights® chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and beyond. With the addition of the UK, Canada, Europe and later Australia, the Blue Knights® became an international organisation within two years.

Today the club can boast members in fourteen countries around the world. In addition to hosting rides for members and their families to enjoy, the Blue Knights® are active fund-raisers. Since 1991, we are proud to say that the amount of time, goods and cash donations have totalled more than £2,000,000.

The Blue Knights® also join law enforcement personnel from all over the world in promoting a positive image for motorcyclists, motorcycle safety and riding as a family recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the aims of the Blue Knights®?

According to the By-Laws, our purposes and goals are to:

1. Provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment, education, physical, mental and social benefit of its members and the general public. 2. To promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and motorcycling safety. 3. To serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users. 4. To promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. 5. To develop a fraternal spirit between law enforcement personnel and the general public.

How do you qualify for membership?

Briefly, to qualify for membership you must:

1. Be member of a Police Service with statutory power of arrest. Or from one of the following disciplines; prison service, Customs and Excise or Royal Military Police. 2. Be employed by a governmental agency and receive monetary compensation, or be a retired or disabled law enforcement officer. 3. Posses a valid licence to operate a motorcycle. 4. Own a motorcycle or plan to purchase one within six months.

Does it matter what motorcycle you ride?

In a word - NO! All types and sizes of bikes from tourers to race replicas. Harleys to Hondas. All are welcome.

Is there a joining fee and if so what do I get for my money?

There is a £5 joining fee for England II and a $25 fee to Blue Knights® International per annum. (renewal $20) This means your first year is £22 and then £17 for subsequent years, payable in December of each year. The fee entitles all members to 4 Newsletters from the USA mailed to home address. Bi-monthly newsletter from England II detailing all local and European events. Cloth badge, lapel pin, bike decals and monthly meetings at various locations -

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