While largely a defensive concept, Trike Patrol Josey setups include lockable rifle scabbards (often mounted parallel to the rear axle), molle panels on the saddlebags, and a quick-access first-aid kit. The philosophy is "carry, but don't display."

To understand , we first have to rewind to the early 2010s. The municipal police department of a mid-sized, sprawling suburban township—often rumored to be in the Midwest but disputed by Southern sources—faced a unique problem. Their downtown district and massive lakeside park system were heavily trafficked by pedestrians, cyclists, and families. Standard patrol cars were too loud and intimidating; bicycle patrols, while effective, often exhausted officers during long summer shifts.