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A police officer on a bike has many advantages over more traditional means of patrol, including increased mobility, higher visibility, and greater accessibility to the public -- all at a fraction of the cost. In many situations, the use of mountain bikes has allowed our officers to respond to situations more effectively, since bicycles can often go where cars are unable to go and more ground can be covered on a bicycle than on foot.
Our bike patrol officers have found that the mere sight of a police officer patrolling on a bicycle draws more attention and fosters interaction between the public and our agency. This benefit alone makes our bike unit an extremely valuable resource for partnering with our community.
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