In fact, he said he can make home visits by bike much quicker than he could by car, because now he can ride right up to people's front doors without having to park his car and lock it up. Sometimes he doesn't even have to get off his bike. In addition to the convenience of making home visits, Oates said traveling by bike has other advantages such as allowing the officers an up-close view of the community. When you are in your car, you may ride by the park and never even see them. By working together, Judicial District Manager Randy Eggen said Oates and Schandevel have been able to build a true partnership between the probation and police officers.
Effective officers are both visible and approachable in their communities.
The community policing bicycle program helps us meet both needs.