It is believed that the Bicycle Campus Public Safety Officer will be more accessible and approachable to students. Also, the Campus Public Safety Officer can respond quickly and quietly to emergencies and can foil crimes in progress with a silent approach. The bicycles in use are blue Fuji bicycle manufactured specifically for police department use and a 21 speed Raleigh, both equipped with headlights, a rear light, a rack and a gear bag. The students love the bikes and create a good relationship between officer and campus community. Generally suspects cannot outrun officers on bikes.
Officers can approach silently and get much closer to crimes in progress before being seen.
Bike officers can cover more ground than foot patrol officers. Bikes can go where cars can't. The Campus Public Safety Officers are more approachable, thereby enhancing the implementation of the Community Oriented Policing techniques. If you would like more information about our bicycle patrol, please contact Officer Scott Spiker at x4611. Officer Gary Bosworth, Jr.