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Sound Off: Police on bikes
If it’s fair weather, do the city police still ride bicycles? And what is the average miles per gallon of a police car?
Megan Gilliland, the city’s communications manager, provided this information: Officers do occasionally ride bicycles on patrol. This usually occurs during special events or at other times where adequate staffing exists and their use would be advantageous. According to 2012 data, the 39 Crown Victoria police patrol cars average 8.6 MPG, and the eight Ford Interceptors average 11.7 MPG.
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Comments
justforfun 4 months, 1 week ago
8,6??? WOW!! thats terrible!!!!
KRichards 4 months, 1 week ago
They have a lot of equipment to run and they spend a lot of time idling.
consumer1 4 months, 1 week ago
911, Yes, what is your emergency? It is 3 am and there is someone breaking into my house. Thank you we will have an officer in route, stay on the phone til they get there, it should take them about 45 minutes since they are on bicycles.
parrothead8 4 months, 1 week ago
You didn't read the answer to the question, did you?
Frankie8 4 months, 1 week ago
LOL Good to know, I'll have just enough time to bake the cookies have them put out with the tea--Earl Grey hot.
consumer1 4 months, 1 week ago
Yes I did, but unlike you, I have a sence of humor.
consumer1 4 months, 1 week ago
sense
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