Chief Mason

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Off. Neil Nolan, Off. Rob Horgan, Off Kevin Considine,

Off. Scott Wright, Sgt. Chris Kender, Off. Terry Dinnan

Off. Mike Porter, Off. Adam Hutton, Off. John Warren

The members of theHarwich Bike Patrol Unit must complete the International Police Mountain Bike Association course. This was a 40 hour course which provided our bicycle officers with the skills they need to effectively serve the town of Harwich.  The course was divided into eleven units: Bike Handling & Vehicular Cycling, Bike Fit, Group Riding, Hazard Recognition & Common Crashes, Obstacle Clearing & Riding Techniques, Patrol Procedures, Nighttime Patrol, Community Policing, Basic Maintenance, Legal Issues & Traffic Laws, and Fitness & Nutrition. 

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• Bike patrols are cost effective - 10 to 15 bike officers can be fully outfitted for the cost of one patrol car. Bike officers can travel faster and farther than foot officers, and they are able to patrol areas unreachable by car.
• Bicycles give officers the "stealth" advantage - because they are silent, cops on bikes can ride right up to the scene of a crime before they are noticed.
• Bicycles are a great public relations tool - an officer on a bike is much more approachable than one in a patrol car.

• There is not one favored brand of bike, although most units are using multi-speed mountain bikes. Some units refurbish abandoned bicycles.
• Helmets, lights, tires and other accessories vary according to factors such as personal preference, cost, and type of terrain. Most bikes are equipped with racks and bags; many have computers and high tech features like aero bars and shocks.
• Uniforms run the gamut from slightly altered department-issue to custom-made bicycling apparel.