Richmond RCMP Bike Patrol Unit’s flexible deployment is perfect for the urban environment

Richmond

2023-12-29 08:58 PST

Richmond RCMP Bike Patrol Unit has been deployed for the holiday season. These specially trained officers can move quickly and quietly, covering greater distances than on foot. Their stealthy nature often lends to the element of surprise with criminals not noticing them. While it’s true, there is a lot of trunk space on a bike, a pickup is but a mere radio call away.

Many of the officers bring their extensive experience from other sections within the RCMP. This includes knowing many of the offenders by appearance and name. They are keenly focusing on the downtown core of Richmond and areas along Bridgeport Road corridor to arrest criminals, deter suspicious activity, and safeguard the community.

Over the course of their deployment, some examples of their calls for service include:

• Arresting a male allegedly stealing clothing and other items from one of our local shopping malls
• The arrest of a man alleged to have willfully damaged the door of a retail store
• Investigating a domestic disturbance
• Arresting an extremely intoxicated man
• Patrolling locations with a high concentration of the unhoused.
• Issuing violations found to be in contravention with the Motor Vehicle Act
• Identifying and arrest of persons with outstanding warrants
• Assisting persons undergoing mental distress

Many of the businesses and members of the community have provided feedback on the presence of Bike Patrol officers in the area. It has been overwhelmingly positive. Their unique capabilities and flexibility are unmatched in the urban environment, says Staff Sergeant Paula Maan.

Richmond RCMP is asking the community to assist by taking a few simply precautions:

• Lock your vehicle doors. Sounds simple. It takes less than a second to do so. It’s the first things thieves do when they are on the prowl. It also takes them less than a second to check.
• Tis the season to be shopping. Keep your valuables out of sight. If you can see them, thieves can as well.
• Report any suspicious activity. Your eyes and ears are some of the greatest crime fighting tools available.

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Email: richmond_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: richmond.rcmp.ca

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