Slatington Police Bicycle Unit
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Citizens of Slatington,
Hello all. My name is Ptlm. William Borst. I have been a patrolman with the borough of Slatington for approximately 4 years. Recently, the Slatington Borough Council has granted approval for the Slatington Police Department to implement a bicycle patrol unit. On behalf of the Slatington Police Department, I have created a fundraising campaign to raise funds to obtain the equipment, uniforms and education necessary to begin a Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Due to the close proximity of residences and businesses in the borough of Slatington, a large majority of our citizens utilize foot travel as a means for transportation. As summer approaches, we experience an increase in this activity. In addition, the borough sponsors numerous community events in which a bicycle mounted patrol officer would benefit the community.
Based on research and statistics from the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA), bicycle patrols result in more than twice as many police contacts with the public compared to officers on patrol in standard patrol vehicles. As such, a bicycle patrol unit would help to establish and maintain a positive relationship between our citizens and our police officers.
We have estimated the cost of the implementation of a bicycle patrol unit to be approximately $2,500.00. Additional funds would be necessary for training, uniforms and certification for officers who volunteer for the unit on an as needed basis. It is our intention to maintain the unit through donated funds.
The Slatington Police Department believes that our community would benefit greatly from such a program, and is seeking help from our community's citizens and businesses alike to implement this program.
Hello all. My name is Ptlm. William Borst. I have been a patrolman with the borough of Slatington for approximately 4 years. Recently, the Slatington Borough Council has granted approval for the Slatington Police Department to implement a bicycle patrol unit. On behalf of the Slatington Police Department, I have created a fundraising campaign to raise funds to obtain the equipment, uniforms and education necessary to begin a Bicycle Patrol Unit.
Due to the close proximity of residences and businesses in the borough of Slatington, a large majority of our citizens utilize foot travel as a means for transportation. As summer approaches, we experience an increase in this activity. In addition, the borough sponsors numerous community events in which a bicycle mounted patrol officer would benefit the community.
Based on research and statistics from the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA), bicycle patrols result in more than twice as many police contacts with the public compared to officers on patrol in standard patrol vehicles. As such, a bicycle patrol unit would help to establish and maintain a positive relationship between our citizens and our police officers.
We have estimated the cost of the implementation of a bicycle patrol unit to be approximately $2,500.00. Additional funds would be necessary for training, uniforms and certification for officers who volunteer for the unit on an as needed basis. It is our intention to maintain the unit through donated funds.
The Slatington Police Department believes that our community would benefit greatly from such a program, and is seeking help from our community's citizens and businesses alike to implement this program.
Organizer
Ptlm. Borst
Organizer
Slatington, PA