Due to large numbers of students walking at one time in any one area, vehicles have a difficult time competing with the bike patrol. Often, patrol cars are unable to respond to calls as efficiently as bicycles. There are areas on the campus that are not as accessible by a patrol car as by a mountain bike. Mobility, stealth and the ability to utilize all the senses more effectively enhance the use of the bike patrol. Responding to emergencies with a better response time as well as stopping crime before it begins go hand in hand in support of a bike patrol program.
People are more approachable to an officer riding a bike than one in a car.