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Bike Patrol

The Summer of 1998 was the debut of the Darien Police Department Bike Patrol Unit; further implementing our community policing philosophy through it's connection with the community. Getting our officers closer to the citizens, thereby improving communication, can only benefit our City.

Because bicycle patrols increase police visibility in an accessible way, to facilitate a cooperative relationship between citizens and law enforcement. Bicycle patrols also benefit enforcement because they are quick, quiet, and can pursue suspects through areas police cars cannot reach.

Typically, bicycle patrols are a separate unit within the police department designated to patrol business districts or neighborhoods. Training in police work and community relations is often supplemented by strict physical conditioning.