The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) has teamed-up with a local bicycle business to launch what is expected to become the island’s first ever Police Bicycle Unit.

Guy Larcher of Universal Cycle Centre said the  bicycle police unit is a pilot project that will improve the patrol capabilities of  the Police over foot patrols and regular  transport.

Larcher disclosed that during the three-month pilot phase, needed adjustments would be made to the   initiative.

The introduction of the unit met with much positive response in Castries last weekend, with many welcoming  it  as  one  that  will not only make the police move along more freely and quickly in crowded areas, but will also keep the riding officers fit for the fight against crime.