Using two wheels to catch crime

FAdams — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:46:48 -0500

Bike patrol shifts into high gear

By Forrest Adams

As the price of gasoline hovers near $4 per gallon, local law enforcement officials are enjoying the side benefits of bicycle patrols- using less gasoline.

Bike patrolling allows deputies interaction with citizens and provides them with a quicker response than the patrol car in urban settings and at events. It also gives bike patrol officers the advantage of stealth and speed when they are conducting surveillance investigations.

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Using two wheels to catch crime