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BIKE PATROL
The City of McHenry Bike Patrol consists of 14 officers who have
undergone a 32 hour training course for certification. Training
covers nutrition, physical fitness, suspect apprehension, riding
skills, bicycle maintenance, and safety.
These officers are responsible for performing standard patrol duties
in conjunction with mobile patrol of specific areas for the purpose
of law enforcement, community policing, surveillance and calls for
service. Bike officers assist with patrol of special events, where
vehicle and foot patrol may be difficult (e.g. Fiesta Days events
and July 4th celebration).
Bike Patrol officers are encouraged to work closely with business
owners and citizens to help develop solutions to law
enforcement-related problems in the City of McHenry. The
flexibility, approachability and problem-solving interaction of the
Bicycle Patrol is consistent with the McHenry Police Department's
focus on Community Policing. |
