PSNI to trial E-bike patrols to enhance neighbourhood policing

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PSNI to trial E-bike patrols to enhance neighbourhood policing

New police e-bikes are the latest tool to be used to improve community relations in Northern Ireland.

Taking charge: a PSNI officer with one of the force's new e-bikes

Date - 6th October 2020
By - Chris Smith

Four neighbourhood teams with Police Service of Northern Ireland are taking to the streets on 12 new battery-powered cycles as part of a trial to help deliver enhanced patrolling in areas that are not easily accessed by vehicles. The new Merida...

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