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St. George

Police Department

200 East 265 North

St. George, UT 84770

(435) 627-4301

Fax:(435) 634-5840

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St. George PD Bicycle Patrol Unit

The St. George Police Department began using bicycles on patrol in June of 1997. Since its inception the unit has undergone many changes. The size of the unit has fluctuated from only two to six officers to the current eight “man” roster. The philosophy of our bicycle unit however, has never changed. Bicycle patrol officers are chosen for this assignment for their desire and willingness to pro-actively enforce what many people consider “small” things. We believe that enforcing these small quality of life violations is the very essence of the BROKEN WINDOWS policing philosophy. Bicycle Patrol Officers routinely patrol the City’s parks, trails and other public places enforcing city ordinances and maintaining public order. The bicycle as transportation allows an officer to cover ground much more efficiently that if he was on foot yet still keeps him on an intimate level with the community.

The bike unit is also tasked with administering the local CRIME FREE MULTI-UNIT HOUSING PROGRAM. This program is a national program that the SGPD began to incorporate in 1996. The goal of the SGPD in regards to multi-unit hosing is to help ensure a quiet, safe environment, free from crime and disorder that unfortunately plagues many complexes.

The Bicycle Patrol Unit also works closely with the other groups under the Special Enforcement Division. Bike officers routinely patrol school grounds to assist SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, in their mission to keep their assigned school crime and disorder free. They may also be called upon by the GANG UNIT or the DRUG TASK FORCE to assist them as needed.

The Bicycle Patrol Unit is a versatile, effective law enforcement tool that continues to evolve and adapt to meet the need of the citizens of St. George.

Bicycle Patrol Members

Police Officer Level 3 Rick Goulding rick.goulding@sgcity.org Officer Goulding has worked with the St George Police Department since 2004. He worked patrol where he was part of the field training program. Rick is currently working on the bicycle patrol. He is also a Sniper on the SWAT team and a fitness instructor.

Police Officer Level 2 Vinton Lovell vinton.lovell@sgcity.org Officer Lovell has been on the St. George police department since 2004. Officer Lovell spent most of the time on patrol where he worked on the area 5/7 Cat team. He is currently assigned to the bike patrol.

Police Officer Level 3 Choli Ence choli.ence@sgcity.org Ofc. Choli Ence started in law enforcement in 2004. Her current assignment is in Special Enforcement as a bike patrol officer. She is currently a firearms instructor, accident investigations team member, and a police training officer.

Police Officer Level 2 Bruce Raban bruce.raban@sgcity.org

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