About us
Forty-seven years ago, on February 18, 1977, a group of Capital District police officers who enjoyed motorcycling came together and founded Blue Knights New York Chapter VI . We have grown to nearly 50 members from 25 federal, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies. As a Chapter of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, we are dedicated to the safe use, operation, and enjoyment of motorcycles. We also enjoy the fellowship of our 19,000 plus Blue Knight brothers and sisters around the world.
The Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement officers who enjoy riding motorcycles. In the Spring of 1974, several law enforcement officers from the Bangor, Maine (USA) area met and formed a small, local motorcycle club. Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition of Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international organization.
Our organization is comprised of active and retired law enforcement officers and we strive to promote our organization as being a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. Members can ride a bike of their choosing, and are not mandated to riding an American made motorcycle. Our members ride Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Indian, and other brand motorcycles. We do not have a probationary period for members, or prospects, and women are equal in our organization not only as members, but in leadership positions locally and internationally within the Blue Knights.
Our Pledge:
"As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and pride to promote motorcycling and motorcycle safety by being an example of the safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. I will work at all times to improve the relationship between the motorcycling law enforcement community and the general public. The fraternal spirit will always guide me in relating to other Blue Knights."
Bylaws
According to the Blue Knights International By-Laws, our purposes and goals are to:
Benefits of Knighthood
It is difficult stating what makes the Blue Knights® so special. Perhaps the following will help explain the kinds of feelings that flow when a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together.
Knighthood is:
Working with Charities
Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities worldwide. Each year, Blue Knights New York VI donates to that benefit local children, veterans, and fallen or injured law enforcement officers, as well as participating in charity events and rides that benefit a variety of causes.
We're the good guys!
The Blue Knights is a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. When travelling, local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay. We are truly a family.
Among the Blue Knight members, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
The Blue Knights® International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement officers who enjoy riding motorcycles. In the Spring of 1974, several law enforcement officers from the Bangor, Maine (USA) area met and formed a small, local motorcycle club. Soon, Blue Knight chapters were being formed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With the addition of Canada, and later Australia, the Blue Knights became an international organization.
Our organization is comprised of active and retired law enforcement officers and we strive to promote our organization as being a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. Members can ride a bike of their choosing, and are not mandated to riding an American made motorcycle. Our members ride Harley Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Indian, and other brand motorcycles. We do not have a probationary period for members, or prospects, and women are equal in our organization not only as members, but in leadership positions locally and internationally within the Blue Knights.
Our Pledge:
"As a Blue Knight, I pledge to act with honor and pride to promote motorcycling and motorcycle safety by being an example of the safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles. I will work at all times to improve the relationship between the motorcycling law enforcement community and the general public. The fraternal spirit will always guide me in relating to other Blue Knights."
Bylaws
According to the Blue Knights International By-Laws, our purposes and goals are to:
- Provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment, education, physical, mental and social benefit of its members and the general public.
- To promote and advance the sport of motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling.
- To serve the interests of motorcycle owners and users.
- To promote by example and any other acceptable means, safe use, operation and enjoyment of motorcycles.
- To develop a fraternal spirit between law enforcement personnel and the general public.
Benefits of Knighthood
It is difficult stating what makes the Blue Knights® so special. Perhaps the following will help explain the kinds of feelings that flow when a bunch of motorcycle-riding police officers get together.
Knighthood is:
- Enjoying the company of different people who share not only the common bond of a career in law enforcement, but also a love of motorcycles.
- Being able to visit your friends in any of our member countries and be treated like family.
- Receiving get-well cards from people you've never met. (There are no strangers in the Blue Knights, only friends you haven't met.)
- Riding with the Ladies of the Knights and Little Knights who give that added family touch.
- Going to handicapped children's camps, giving the kids rides and seeing the smiles on their faces.
- Various fund-raising activities for those less fortunate.
Working with Charities
Many Blue Knights work long and hard to raise money for various charities worldwide. Each year, Blue Knights New York VI donates to that benefit local children, veterans, and fallen or injured law enforcement officers, as well as participating in charity events and rides that benefit a variety of causes.
We're the good guys!
The Blue Knights is a family fraternity. Spouses and children often accompany our members to the various rides and functions. When travelling, local members can provide assistance, directions and sometimes a place to stay. We are truly a family.
Among the Blue Knight members, "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met."
Board of Directors for 2024
President Nelson A.
Vice President Shane M.
Secretary Jay H.
Treasurer Gene D.
Past President Steve N.
Director Wayne P.
Director Gerry G.
Director Rich B.
Sgt. At Arms Dan U.
Vice President Shane M.
Secretary Jay H.
Treasurer Gene D.
Past President Steve N.
Director Wayne P.
Director Gerry G.
Director Rich B.
Sgt. At Arms Dan U.
Notable Chapter Anniversaries for 2024
Steve B. 44 years
Rich H. 39 years
Kevin S. 38 years
Rich H. 37 years
Al R. 35 years
Linda B. 30 years
Larry W. 26 years
Frank M. 25 years
Wayne P. 23 years
William M. 23 years
15 Years of Service
Gene D.
Steve N.
Gerry G.
10 Years of Service
Wes M.
Paul B.
Greg D.
Drew N.
Stan S.
Jeff V.
Rich H. 39 years
Kevin S. 38 years
Rich H. 37 years
Al R. 35 years
Linda B. 30 years
Larry W. 26 years
Frank M. 25 years
Wayne P. 23 years
William M. 23 years
15 Years of Service
Gene D.
Steve N.
Gerry G.
10 Years of Service
Wes M.
Paul B.
Greg D.
Drew N.
Stan S.
Jeff V.
Who can be a member?
If you have any questions about membership or any other topic please contact us using the form below.
- To become a member you must:
- Be an active full or part time law enforcement officer with powers of arrest.
- Be employed by a governmental agency and receive monetary compensation, or be a retired or disabled former law enforcement officer.
- Possess a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
- Own a motorcycle or plan to purchase one within six months.
If you have any questions about membership or any other topic please contact us using the form below.
