Standard uniform shirts force trike officers to clip radios to the chest, which can dig into ribs during leaning turns. The Josey Top includes low-profile, horizontal radio pockets near the kidney area, accessible with either hand. These are lined with hook-and-loop retention straps to prevent gear from bouncing out on rough pavement.
To verify the claims, we spoke with Officer Lena Cortez, a 12-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Parking Enforcement Trike Unit. Her unit tested the Josey Top over a 30-day summer trial. trike patrol josey top
“The first thing I noticed was the shoulders. My regular shirts would start fraying after a week from rubbing against the trike’s backrest and the constant shoulder-checking. The Josey Top looked new after a full month. The back vent is not a gimmick—I actually got out of the trike without my undershirt being soaked. The only downside? The hidden pockets take practice. You’ll reach for your hip a few times before you memorize where they are.” Standard uniform shirts force trike officers to clip
Cortez also noted that the fabric doesn’t hold onto odors like synthetic blends sometimes do, thanks to an antimicrobial silver-ion treatment. “The first thing I noticed was the shoulders
While originally designed for law enforcement, the Josey Top has found a broader audience:
The Trike Patrol, including Josey, has been well-received by fans for adding to the show's humor and diversity of characters. Their appearances often generate memorable moments and episodes, contributing to the show's popularity and the affection fans have for its wide array of characters.