Bicycle patrols keep Huairou streets safe

Riding blue bicycles in uniform, 15 security guards are patrolling the downtown area of Huairou district to improve security for the APEC meeting being held there from Nov 5 through 11.

The bicycle patrol, established in May, is mainly tasked with dealing with emergencies with the aid of the district's police officers, and mediating disputes among local residents, according to the public security bureau.

The team is divided into three groups, and all are required to take video cameras to record any problems during their patrol, said Zhou Lidong, an officer in charge of the team, adding that all the bicycles have LED lights installed for night patrols.