By ABC 2 News
Baltimore, Md. – Baltimore Police are teaming up with Walmart to Bolster its Bicycle Patrol Unit. Walmart is now funding of the purchase of 33 police-spec bicycles.
The initiative support Baltimore City’s multi-faceted approach to crime reduction and effectively engage the community in which it serves.
These police bicycles will provide efficient, capable and community-engaging patrol.
They offer increased mobility over other police vehicles, allowing for a more immediate response to serious police calls for service, as they can navigate through alleys and congested roadways more expeditiously then their larger automobile counterparts.
Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, the bicycles garner considerable community attention, which leads to greater and more positive police/community relations, particularly with youth.
https://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_city/walmart-helps-fund-purchase-of-baltimore-police-bicyclesoldId.20101028170429597