Rodeos:
Saturday, August 22
Time: 9am - 11am
Contact Bloomington Police Department for more information.
Bike Safety Programs:
The Bicycle Patrol Unit began a number of years ago and continues to evolve as we strive to achieve several goals. One was to create the ability for police to quickly and efficiently patrol and respond to areas of the campus which are not easily accessible to vehicles. Bikes allow officers to get to areas faster and with more efficiency than vehicles or foot patrol.
A second goal was to create a more approachable police officer. The bike puts them closer to the public and allows them to listen to citizen concerns and act directly on those concerns. Through being closer to the citizens we can respond quickly to the needs of the community instead of only responding to calls for service.
A third goal was to make the officer more visible; both to deter crime and enhance the accessibility of officers.
A fourth goal is to provide a model for safe bike riding and proper observance of rules of the road.
