The Northwood Police Department's Bike Patrol Unit consists of 7 officers that have attended the 40-hour certification course through the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPBMA).  Officers train on a variety of different cycling skills, including skill development, riding in diverse traffic situations, practicing patrol tactics techniques, ascending curbs, descending stairs and performing emergency maneuvers designed to avoid crashes.

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Bike Patrol officers are able to use bicycles to patrol where a patrol car cannot and allows for interaction with residents in ways that a normal patrol cruiser could not.  The Northwood Police Department Bike Patrol Unit is deployed for a variety of different situations, such as general patrol, and city sponsored events, such as Fall Festival, Halloween, parades, etc.