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Bicycle Officers Helping With Crime-Sky Arnold
He won't win many high speed pursuits but Sergeant Keith Youmans believes his mountain bike brings something more important than speed.
"Interaction is great, just today I've probably had half a dozen citizens approach me, how you doing, good to see you out in neighborhood, appreciate what you do, that's something you don't get in a car," said Sgt. Youmans.
Bicycle officers like Youmans have become a more common site in Mt. Juliet this year.
Chief Andy Garrett says high gas prices convinced him to beef up the bicycle patrol last year.
On Wednesday, 5 officers spend most of their day on two wheels, riding in shopping centers and neighborhoods.
Garrett believes they're even playing a big role in cutting crime by 10%, including a 54% drop in theft from vehicle crimes.
"We can go anywhere crime goes," said Chief Garrett.
"Let's say we have vechicle breakins in a neighborhood, they're spotty. I'll put them there. They're high visibility they can go where cars can't."Bicycle Officers Helping With Crime-Sky Arnold
Posted: Wednesday, November 4 2009, 09:28 PM CST
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