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Portland
Online
Police
Bike Patrol
K-9 Unit
Bicycle
Rodeo
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Officer Kelly (See Bike Rodeo Photos) |
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The Portland Police
Department Bike Patrol was started in 1999. Officer James Kelly
and Officer David Bond are assigned to this detail and were
certified in bike patrol after completing a five-day course.
There
is one police mountain bike currently utilized by the department. The
specially designed Trek bicycle that is equipped for the officers was
paid for through donations from local businesses and residents.
The
bike patrol covers the downtown area of Main Street and Route 66 as well
as the Chatham Court/Brownstone Park area. It is also used during special
town events such as the Brownstone Festival, Portland Agricultural Fair,
and Town Fireworks Show. The bicycle is used for patrol purposes when
there is full coverage on normal shifts to access certain areas more easily
than in a police cruiser, and to interact with the public more often.
This detail serves as another means of promoting the community policing
philosophy to which the Portland Police Department is committed.
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BICYCLE
RODEO
On September 17th, the Portland Police Department sponsored a Bicycle
Rodeo in conjunction with the Town Family Day Festival. It was a fun-filled
day with all types of activities throughout the town enjoyed by all.
The
Bike Rodeo had a very good turnout, with kids between the ages of 4 and
11 able to participate in an obstacle course and receive a free helmet
from Dr. Mormile.
I
would like to thank Dr. Mormile for donating bike helmets that were given
to the children who participated in the Bike Rodeo. Thanks also to the
Portland Fire Department for providing EMS service during this festival,
and to the many other volunteers who assisted. A special thanks to Portland
Police Officers James Kelly and David Bond for giving up their day and
donating their time to make this an enjoyable event.
I
hope you enjoy the photos of this event that are attached to this website.
Sincerely,
Lt. Ron Milardo
Lieutenant Ron Milardo
Portland Police Department
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