Bike Patrol Unit

Bike Patrol officers speaking with residents at a park

The Bike Patrol Unit is a collateral assignment. The unit consists of eight specially trained officers certified in police bicycling operations. By using bicycles, officers are able to traverse any area in the City as well as areas where vehicles cannot. Bicycles are capable of maneuvering swiftly and safely through congested vehicular and pedestrian traffic, and therefore are a proactive tool. Bicycles are often silent and difficult to see, providing the bike patrol officer with an advantage when attempting to apprehend offenders who are in the process of committing crimes.

PSLPD bike officers have repeatedly demonstrated their value as a rapid response resource at parades, concerts and numerous other special events. The community gains many of the advantages of a "beat officer" without the loss of mobility that dedicating an officer to foot patrol causes, and the officers can interact with and learn from the community. The unit also focuses on bicycle safety programs and bicycle registrations.

Bike Unit officers at an event

Bike Unit officers at an event

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Bike Unit officers biking on sidewalk

Bike Unit officers biking on sidewalk

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Bike Unit officers biking through neighborhood park

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Bike Unit officers biking through Tradition

Bike Unit officers biking through Tradition

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Bike Unit officers high fiving family at the park

Bike Unit officers high fiving family at the park

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Bike Unit officers smiling

Bike Unit officers smiling

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Bike Unit officers with a family at a park

Bike Unit officers with a family at a park

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