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\nBikes are also good because they can get in some areas a car can not, and they are also good because they make less noise than a cruiser and can surprise criminals.<\/p>\n
”You can patrol an area silenty,” Ross said. ”They have no idea the police are coming.”<\/p>\n
Members of the unit, besides Ross and Miller, are officers William Ward, Michael Bodnar, Sonya Wilson and Shakir Perkins.<\/p>\n
Ward said bikes gives officers chances to interact and stop crime they do not get on foot or in a cruiser.<\/p>\n
”It combines the best of walking beats with high mobility,” Ward said. ”You get to hear and see stuff you usually don’t see.”<\/p>\n
Ross said response has been positive. Mary Farragher and Amy Lisi, who help to run the Lemon Grove, both said they welcome the patrols.<\/p>\n
”Just having them (police) walking and biking will keep us all safer,” Lisi said. ”The more visible they are, the safer we all feel, and the safer we all are.” [B’ Spokes: Something we don’t want to see in Baltimore neighborhoods. [\/sarcasm]] ********************************************************************************************* By JOE GORMAN … Bikes are also good because they can get in some areas a car can not, and they are also good because they make less noise than a cruiser and can surprise criminals. ”You can patrol an area silenty,” … <\/p>\n
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