Police on bicycles to patrol Bandung

Police on bicycles to patrol Bandung

BANDUNG: Visitors to and residents of Bandung will soon have more security and comfort traveling in the crowded city as more police officers are to begin patrolling the city on foot or bicycle.

Bandung police chief, Sr. Cmdr. Hendra Sukmana said here on Saturday the police would be deployed in public places and other activity centers to give the residents a feeling of security.

"We have provided 45 bicycles for police in three precincts so that they can be more mobile. They will perhaps look funny or bizarre at first but they will be very helpful in overcoming traffic snarls." He said.

Hendra admitted that many police officers did not like the idea of patrolling on bicycle on grounds of pride but they had to carry out orders.--Antara