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| Dutch bicycle officers |
Most of the teams are out there 24/7, in all conditions. So choosing the right clothing is a serious business!
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National
developments
At this moment the Police in the Netherlands are developing a new bike patrol
uniform.
(Computer impressions)
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Helmet
Cycling in busy traffic can be dangerous.
The foundation for Consumer Safety already asks for more attention to the bicycle
helmet. In Australia the introduction of the bicycle helmet law decreased the
number of fatal bicycle accidents by 55% after and in Sweden it decreased the
number of head injuries by 43%. Besides aiding in recognition of the bike patrol
Officer, wearing a helmet sets a good example.
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Pannier
Most bicycles have been fitted out with a bicycle pannier.
One of the most frequent questions to bike patrol Officer is “What’s
in the pannier”?
The pannier contains almost everything the Officer need for his patrol like
report and ticket books, spare parts and first aid items like resuscitation
masks, rubber gloves, survival blanket, light sticks and more.
Beside all these items, the bike patrols Officer wears his standard police equipment
like his Pistol, baton, OC spray, and handcuffs.