Bicycle Patrol Unit

The Newtown Department of Police Services utilizes the bicycle patrol in order to enhance police service to the Newtown Community and its residents.

The Newtown Police Department utilizes the Bicycle Unit in the parks, business areas, recreational areas and for directed patrols in suitable areas of Town.

Sergeant William Chapman is currently assigned to this Unit.

TRAINING

Officers assigned to bicycle patrol receive formal training from the International Police Mountain Bike Association.  Typically this entails a 40 hour course where an officer is evaluated on their ability to safely maintain and operate the bicycle in varied environments and conditions and navigate a variety of obstacles.