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24/10/2005
Pedal patrol for Carrickfergus
Carrickfergus Police have today taken delivery of two 'Police' bicycles for use as an additional method of patrolling the Borough.
Police officers in other District Command Units, including Ballymena, Larne and Belfast city centre, have been using these specially adapted bicycles for police work, in an effort to combat local crime. Officers who use these bikes, which are emblazoned with 'POLICE' logos, are provided with cycle clothing, safety equipment and have received appropriate training.
Carrickfergus Police officers also have access to the Radio Link system that connects over 50 retailers, store detectives and security guards in Carrickfergus Town Centre during the day and at evening time.
Superintendent John Fenton, Carrickfergus District Commander said: "In all of the areas Police bicycles have proven much more flexible than patrol cars and are obviously faster than foot patrols. In congested traffic the bikes are able to respond to calls quickly and it also means Police officers can approach a call by using lanes, paths and alleyways not available to cars."
Councillor Stewart Dickson Chairman, Carrickfergus District Policing Partnership said: "I welcome this innovation bicycles are one of the fastest growing trends in policing they are quiet, cost efficient, and amazingly effective, bikes are able to bridge the gap between police cars and foot patrol. Experience elsewhere has shown that people are more likely to approach a bike patrol officer than even a neighbourhood beat officer."
Stephen Millings Carrickfergus Town Centre Manager commented: "I am delighted at this announcement. The business community will very much welcome this traditional high profile form of policing. These HiTech bikes should enable the police to not only better deter Town Centre crime, but be in a position to effectively tackle it should the occasion arise."
(SP/MB)
Police officers in other District Command Units, including Ballymena, Larne and Belfast city centre, have been using these specially adapted bicycles for police work, in an effort to combat local crime. Officers who use these bikes, which are emblazoned with 'POLICE' logos, are provided with cycle clothing, safety equipment and have received appropriate training.
Carrickfergus Police officers also have access to the Radio Link system that connects over 50 retailers, store detectives and security guards in Carrickfergus Town Centre during the day and at evening time.
Superintendent John Fenton, Carrickfergus District Commander said: "In all of the areas Police bicycles have proven much more flexible than patrol cars and are obviously faster than foot patrols. In congested traffic the bikes are able to respond to calls quickly and it also means Police officers can approach a call by using lanes, paths and alleyways not available to cars."
Councillor Stewart Dickson Chairman, Carrickfergus District Policing Partnership said: "I welcome this innovation bicycles are one of the fastest growing trends in policing they are quiet, cost efficient, and amazingly effective, bikes are able to bridge the gap between police cars and foot patrol. Experience elsewhere has shown that people are more likely to approach a bike patrol officer than even a neighbourhood beat officer."
Stephen Millings Carrickfergus Town Centre Manager commented: "I am delighted at this announcement. The business community will very much welcome this traditional high profile form of policing. These HiTech bikes should enable the police to not only better deter Town Centre crime, but be in a position to effectively tackle it should the occasion arise."
(SP/MB)
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