The primary objective of the bike patrol program is to provide an improved police presence in business districts, shopping centers and parks. Officers are assigned to the bike patrol on a voluntary basis and receive training regarding safe operation of, and tactics in the use of the police bicycle.
Primary Responsibilities
- Enforcing the State of Wisconsin vehicle and traffic laws
- Enforcing criminal statutes and local ordinances
- Increasing the public's awareness of the importance of bicycle safety and the considerate sharing of the road
Advantages
- Quick response time to many calls
- Can arrive unnoticed at times, enhancing the officer's ability to apprehend a suspect or to protect the safety of others
- Contributes to our Community Policing Mission
- Participates in bike safety programs for children
- More interaction with Village residents
- Access to areas that are inaccessible to cars
- Quick response in traffic jams
- Provides a safe and unobtrusive presence in crowds
- During the hours of darkness, reduced visibility of the officers allows them to combat many problems in high-crime areas:
- Disturbances
- Liquor law violations
- Thefts
- Vandalism