Biloxi police hit the streets on 2 wheels
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – The Biloxi Police Department is using a new approach to patrol downtown streets.
WLOX TV reports police are now using bikes.
Chief John Miller hopes having the extra presence right on the street will make people think twice before committing a crime.
Officers in Biloxi have used bikes in the past to help with festivals and events. Bike patrols are now used every day in high pedestrian traffic areas and it’s now just for crime prevention.
With summer approaching, Miller says it’s the right time to roll out the bikes, which he thinks in some cases can be more effective at stopping a criminal than an officer in a car.
