PORT ALLEN - The Port Allen Police Department is asking the city council to consider purchasing a motorcycle to start a traffic division. 

Port Allen Police Chief Donovan Mitchell said, if approved, Wednesday night's agenda item is only the initial phase in getting the division started. 

The chief told WBRZ that he would still need to get two officers certified in riding, along with additional necessary training.

Pending approval, Mitchell said it would be near the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027 when the division would be fully functional.