Bike Patrol

One of the first Deputy Sheriff’s to pedal against crime was Sgt. John T. Underwood, who underwent his training in Allen County, Ohio.

We are one of the first counties to use a Bicycle Patrol in Ohio.

The Sheriff is in charge of the bike patrol.

One key benefit of the Bike Patrol is stealth. Suspects do not hear an officer coming, which makes catching someone in an illegal act easier.

Mobility is also a perk of the patrol. A bike can follow a fleeing suspect into places a car could not go.

Deputies on bikes are also easier to stop and talk to. They are more visible in the communities they patrol than they would otherwise be inside their cars.

The officers must complete a combination of classroom and practical riding exercises.

They learn everything from traffic regulations, to nomenclature and safety practices, to the equipment necessary for this specialized brand of patrolling.