Chickering served for one year on the bicycle unit before leaving the department. He was then replaced by Officer Shawn Leslie. Addtional bicycles were donated by David Ford of Keene. The uniiforms were paid by local businesses. Great support from the community .
People are generally friendlier and are more apt to approach an officer on a bicycle.
Often the officer will ride right up on a crime in progress without being detected. Keene bicycle officers have given several bicycle safety talks in the elementary schools, Boys Scout meetings and Church Groups. The unit received positive local media coverage first started. Officer Tefft helped start a bicycle patrol course with the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council. Courses are now are offered at the New Hampshire Police Academy.