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Mountain Bike Patrol
The
Nahant Police Department initiated a Mountain Bike Patrol in the
spring of 1994. The Mountain Bike Unit is part of the overall community
oriented policing effort. The members of the unit work closely with the
other community oriented polices officers in the areas of crime prevention
and education, as well as supporting the uniformed patrol divison in the
enforcement of laws.
Utilizing the mountain bike as a mean of transportation allows the officers
to be more approachable to the public. Easier access in areas such as
alleyways, parks and schoolyards enable these officers to go places that
the officers in cruisers cannot easily go. The Mountain Bike Patrol
Officers have the added ability to use more of their sences, move
quietly, and interact better with the community. Of course an additional
benefit is the exercise value these officers derive from their assignement.
The Mountain Bike Patrol does not normally respond to calls for
service as the rest of the patrol force does, they generally, spend time
soliciting input from the community and just general observation. The
bicycles provide more "face-to-face" contact with the general
public, and gives the officers the ability to assist in problem resolution
in areas from crime prevention, juvenile problems and traffic complaints,
just to name a few.
If you would like more information about the Mountain Bike Patrol,
or information on any other Community Oriented Police Activity, please
contact the Community Services Office at (781) 581-2330 or email
us at communityservicesoffice@nahantpolice.org
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