Examining the effectiveness of bicycle patrols versus automobile patrols in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Hartford, Connecticut

Authors

Chris Menton, Roger Williams UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

May 2006

Comments

In: Law Enforcement Executive Forum, Vol. 6, no. 5, 2006.

Abstract

The use of police bicycle patrols has become widespread. After one hundred hours of observation and data gathering, this study concluded that the bicycle patrol performs effectively in most dimensions of patrol duties. Bicycle patrol officers are more approachable for pedestrians and for those members of the public in motor vehicles.

Recommended Citation

Menton, C. (2006). Examining the effectiveness of bicycle patrols versus automobile patrols in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Hartford, Connecticut. Retrieved from https://docs.rwu.edu/sjs_fp/10