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Bicycle Patrol Division

Bicycle Patrol


In 1997, the Zionsville Police Bike Patrol was created to aid in patrolling areas difficult to cover with a patrol car and to foster a better relationship with the community. A patrol vehicle can be a big barrier between officers and citizens, while Officers on bicycles are much more approachable, especially to children. Many citizens are excited about the bike patrol and appreciate this type of Police presence in the town.

Bike Officers perform the same duties as Officers in vehicles. They stop vehicles for traffic infractions, answer service calls, and patrol the neighborhoods and the town parks. The bicycles give officers the added advantage of “stealth”, making it possible to observe crimes undetected and sweep in almost undetected to make apprehensions.

The Bike Patrol started with five members, one full-time officer and four reserve officers. Initially, two bicycles were purchased, and then a third bicycle was added mid-season with donated funds from the public. The bicycles are Trek Police Bikes completely outfitted with normal operating and emergency lights, bags, fenders, and a “ROC SHOCK” suspension system. Each officer is issued a complete uniform consisting of high visibility shirts, bicycle shorts, and light weight nylon gun belts. Each officer is also issued a Trek bicycle helmet that must be worn at all times while riding the bikes.

In 2011, 11 officers staff the Bike Patrol Unit. The officers are required to work a minimum of two shifts a month throughout the weeks from May to September. The Police Bikes are also utilized during he week at various times and at all Special Events in the town of Zionsville.

All members of the Bike Patrol must attend a yearly eight-hour training course on braking, evasive maneuvers, dismounts, stair riding, and various other skills.

The Bike Patrol has been an outstanding success by increasing the level of police presence in the downtown area and the 230 acres of park systems around town. The public seems to have nothing but good things to say about the added police protection and the good public relations that are generated by the Zionsville Police Bike Patrol

2011 Bike Patrol Officers:

Sergeant C. S. Abbott Email Sergeant Abbott
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 4237

Officer Sam Dennemann Email Officer Dennemann
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9914

Captain Doug Gauthier – Unit Supervisor Email Captain Gauthier
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 8024

Officer Adam Harper Email Officer Harper
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9921

Officer Nicholas Johnson Email Officer Johnson
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9924

Officer Bradley Kiefer Email Officer Kiefer
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9922

Officer Marius Klykken Email Officer Klykken
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext.9926

Officer Joe Robinson Email Officer Robinson
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9912

Officer Joshua Samuelson Email Officer Samuelson
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9925

Officer Drake Sterling Email Officer Sterling
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9923

Officer Bryan Sauer Email Officer Sauer
phone (317) 873-5967 Ext. 9915

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