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Bike Patrol

HIT THE STREETS WITH
APD BIKE PATROL

As part of the Field Services Bureau, Bike Patrol officers take on high-crime areas and connect directly with the community — all while staying physically sharp.

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About the Bike Patrol Unit

The Bike Patrol Unit is a branch of the Field Services Bureau, assigned to dayshift or swing shift teams. Officers focus on hot spots in high-crime areas, providing mobility, visibility, and direct community engagement.

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What You'll Do

Your day-to-day responsibilities in this specialized unit.

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Patrol High-Crime Areas

Patrol high-crime areas on bicycle.

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Skills & Experience You'll Gain

This assignment will develop you into an elite law enforcement professional with specialized expertise.

  • Physical endurance and tactical mobility.

  • Experience policing high-crime areas.

  • Skills in rapid response and community interaction.

  • Training in specialized bicycle patrol tactics.

Career Advancement

High Growth Potential

Skills gained in this unit open doors to leadership and specialized roles throughout your career at APD.

Bike Patrol officers are at the heart of APD’s street-level presence. Physically demanding and highly rewarding, this unit allows you to take the fight against crime directly to the community while building trust face-to-face.

Words from our officers

Bike Patrol is where you learn to connect with the community while staying sharp physically. It's one of the most challenging — and rewarding — assignments at APD.

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