NCJ Number
133453
Journal
Campus Law Enforcement Journal Volume: 21 Issue: 6 Dated: (November-December 1991) Pages: 10,12-14
Date Published
1991
Length
4 pages
Annotation
A bicycle patrol is an effective way to improve the relationship between university campus police and the community without slowing response time.
Abstract
The many pedestrians, small number of roads, and restrictions on automobile traffic on the University of Washington campus are similar to conditions on other campuses. In addition, the police have used bicycles for many years. Benefits include positive community relations, improved response time to emergency calls, lower cost than patrol cars, the ability to patrol secluded areas, the ability to surprise criminals, the physical benefits to the police officer, and improved police morale. Campus police agencies starting a bicycle patrol should focus carefully on the personnel, bicycles, helmets, eye protection, shoes, gloves, other clothing, bicycle locks, and headlights. Photographs and specific recommendations