Bike officers can travel faster and farther than foot officers, and they are able to patrol areas unreachable by car. Bicycles are a great public relations tool - an officer on a bike is much more approachable than one in a patrol car. Officer morale is improved.
Departments benefit from decreased health care costs.
All officers assigned a police mountain bicycle must complete an approved 40 hour mountain bike rider course. LEBA is a national organization with its home office located in Seattle, Washington. The University Police Department has 2 LEBA certified bike instructors. These instructors have trained our officers as well as other officers from other departments. The well trained Bike Patrol Officer has a comprehensive understanding of standard operational procedures, proper protocol to insure safety and minimize liability, crime prevention techniques, tactical maneuvers and communication while utilizing his issued mountain bike.