Cheswold Police Bike Patrol is Rolling
Date Posted: Friday, March 6th, 2015If you happen to see a couple officers riding by on bikes don’t be alarmed. With the help of State SALLE and Violent Crimes Grant the Cheswold Police Department has purchased two police bicycles and uniforms to begin the Cheswold Police Departments NEW Bike Patrol Unit.
Chief Workman and PFC Louis Simms took the bikes out on their inaugural patrol on Monday, July 7th.
“The visibility of an officer on a bicycle cannot be matched. With this visibility also comes an increase in human contact with the community. In fact, it is much like the old “Beat Officers” who used to walk the streets. They knew people by name and had a good feel for the neighborhoods at a personal level. On a bicycle, an officer is much more approachable than in a car and can help in building new contacts and trust from the citizens. This allows officers to be proactive in fighting crime rather than reactive. Bike Patrol Officers can be much more aware of concerns before they turn into problems.” – Policebike store.com
The addition of the Bike Patrol Unit also allows officers to patrol areas of the Town that are not readily accessible to officers while on patrol in vehicles.
You never know when we will be riding by, but we will be out and about…………..So when you see us out there on the road don’t be afraid to stop us and say hello or ask us any questions you may have. We are here for you, to protect and serve this community…the Town of Cheswold.
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