The Northville Township Police Department has three officers who conduct bike patrol during warm weather.   

One of the biggest advantages to bicycle patrol is its ability to navigate areas or community events where a traditional patrol vehicle can't go. Because Northville Township is fortunate to have several recreational areas, bike patrols are useful. Responding to calls in a motor vehicle can take a great deal of time, and often the car can't access a remote location or is blocked by pedestrians or other barriers.  

As for events, whether the situation is a sporting event or concert, bicycle police have the unmatched ability to be in the center of crowds with the means to get to other areas quickly. And bicycle patrols result in more than twice as many contacts with the public than vehicle patrols (Menton, 2007). 

In addition, bicycles cost much less to purchase and maintain than traditional patrol cars. The average fully equipped police bike costs around $1,000 and, properly maintained, will last for years. They don't need gas for operation, nor the full-sized parking spaces required by other vehicles. And since they run on human power rather than gas, their carbon footprint is much smaller than patrol cars. With zero emissions and less need for pavement, bicycle patrols may be an attractive option for community policing with green initiatives. 

An additional two officer are assigned to motorcycle patrol, primarily for traffic enforcement.