Which term describes a patrol approach that uses bicycles?

• A. Bike patrol
• B. Crackdown
• C. Judicial review
• D. Internal affairs divisions

Answer: (A)

Bike patrol describes officers patrolling on bicycles rather than in cars or on foot. This approach is especially useful in urban, park, and campus settings where maneuverability, visibility, and cost are important. Bicycles let officers access crowded or narrow areas, move quickly through traffic, and engage with the community at ground level, which can enhance deterrence and relationship-building. Training covers bike handling, safety, and communication while on patrol.

The other terms refer to different ideas in policing: a crackdown is a targeted, high-intensity enforcement effort; judicial review is the process of courts examining the legality of agency actions; internal affairs divisions handle investigations into officer misconduct. None of these describe patrolling by bicycle, which is why the bicycle patrol term is the correct fit.