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Fair
Lawn Police Department
Bicycle Patrol Page |
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The Fair
Lawn Police Departments Bicycle Unit is made up of 15 officers. These officers volunteered for this unit, have successfully
completed a 40-hour bicycle-patrol instruction course, and are nationally certified
bicycle-patrol officers. |
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officers have access to the departments 4 patrol bicycles when on duty. Three
of the bikes which are 1996 Diamond Back Apex SE 21-speed mountain bikes, and the related equipment,
cost around $1,100.00 each. The fourth patrol bike is a
Cannondale, which was awarded by a grant. |
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patrol, in addition to other types of patrol, has emerged as an effective way to patrol
todays communities. It allows and officer to cover more ground and at the same
time provides less of a barrier than a vehicle for improving community relations. In
addition, the bicycles allow officers to get into areas that normally are not easily
accessible by patrol vehicles, and allows the officers to "sneak-up" on the bad
guys. The bicycle unit works in predetermined areas of the borough, and at special events.
The availability and use of this type of patrol is dependant upon the bicycle officers
schedules, the necessity of motorized patrol, and of course, the weather. |
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Since 1996, our bicycle patrol rode over 3,000 miles, and made
arrests involving drugs, burglary, and shoplifting. They also conducted presentations to
over 1,000 children at summer camp about the importance of wearing a helmet when riding
and other bicycle safety issues. Click here for information on bicycle safety. |
Feedback from the
public has been overwhelmingly positive. The bicycle is more approachable than a patrol
car and the public feels that the police officers are more accessible. Look for the
bicycle patrol in your neighborhood, and don't be afraid to say hello!
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Register your bike with the Fair Lawn Police
Department.
(click for info) |
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