(above) Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro, Bicycle Patrol Officer Nicholas Calello and Westfield Mayor Shelley Brindle.
Westfield Police Chief Announces Implementation of Bicycle Patrols
Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro has announced the implementation of bicycle patrols on Wednesday, July 2, 2019 – the opening night of Westfield’s Sweet Sounds Downtown Music Festival.
Bicycle patrol officers will be now deployed for large public events in Westfield’s Central Business District, such as the music festival, streets fairs, and road races. They will also be deployed at other times of peak activity, such as nights and weekends during the summer months.
The bicycle patrol officers will be charged with enforcing parking statutes and municipal ordinances, keeping the peace, and ensuring the safe passage of pedestrians, as well as interacting with the members of the community.
“Since assuming the position of Chief of Police, it has been my foremost priority to improve police/community relations,” stated Chief Battiloro. “The intent of the bicycle patrol is to do just that,” he added.
Photo by Town of Westfield
