History of the Blue Knights

    The Blue Knights started in April 1974 when Ed Gallant, a police officer with Bangor, Maine Police Department, had an idea and seven or eight other "cops" worked with him to see the idea become a reality.The idea was to form a motorcycle club for people in law enforcement. 

   The club has continued to grow over the years, as has the structure, which now includes an expanded International Board, Conferences and chapters.The club currently has approximately 18,000 members world-wide.

   BKNJIII was started in 1977.  The club has grown to approximately 60 members of federal, state, county and local law enforcement officers.BKNJIII is within the Tri-State conference which consists of NY, NJ and Pa. Blue Knight Clubs.