GSDC

Commission, GSDC welcome new member of 8th District Bike Patrol; Patrol arrives soon after new foot patrol officer

In late August, 63rd St. welcomed a sight seen typically downtown, a Chicago Police Officer cruising the sidewalk in a segway. The segway has drawn much attention from passersby and business owners and comes as part of a citywide strategy to increase the visibility of officers and reduce crime.

The segway will be driven primarily by the 6 officers of the 8th District Bike Patrol and the 63rd St. foot patrol officer, Ofc. Joe Barrios. In total, there are 17 officers at the 8th District trained to drive it. It has a top speed of 14 mph, holds a charge for 3-4 hours, and has a siren and police lights. The Commission recently purchased additional accessories to support officers on the segway patrol.