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As part of the strategy to have a more interactive Public Safety Department, 8 officers have recently been trained and certified in Bike Patrol. The maneuverability of these vehicles on crowded sidewalks and their ability to navigate narrow breezeways and seawalls here on the island offer advantages over what is provided by more traditional patrol vehicles. The use of bicycles instead of cars can make Public Safety Officers more easily approachable, especially in low-crime areas.  Bicycles are also issued to Law Enforcement Officers to enhance the mobility and range of foot patrols.  They are also effective crime-fighting tools when used in densely populated urban areas.  The bikes are nearly silent in operation and many criminals do not realize that an approaching person on a bike is actually a Law Enforcement Officer.  Furthermore, if the criminal attempts to flee on foot, the riding patrol officer has a speed advantage while able to quickly dismount if necessary. The Public Safety Department now has 12 officers trained and certified.  Below is a picture of the last class of officers after completing the Bike Patrol Course that was given here on Roosevelt Island.   Keith Guerra                                Director of Public Safety Click Here to see past articles