I found this odd quote on the overlooked story on Ulsan’s new bicycle police squad:
“There are many studies that show the image of police has improved” after the introduction of a bike unit, Lee said. “In particular, these squads have done a great job of cracking down on street crimes such as smoking marijuana and on [maintaining order] at demonstrations.”
Who knew smoking pot out in the open was so prevalent in Ulsan?
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Ever been to Ulsan? Living there would be enough to drive anyone to drugs.
Probably quoting studies about bike squads done abroad…
Can you imagine a cop in a mountain bike trying to flag down a truck or taxi driver high on ‘iropon’?
philopon
KrZ–can you read? The article states MARIJUANA.
Those Ulsan cops are on the ball.
I actually thought this was pretty cool until I noticed the cops were wearing pants instead of shorts.
How, er, Korean!
DLB
These patrols use no gasoline and offer exercise to the officers. They could be a good idea for the community, however it is enforcement policies that have a greater affect upon crime than bikes.
IMHO, smoking marijuana is not something to worry about. Talking about it is a political ruse used to demonstrate how “some politician” is doing a good job. I have yet to run for my life because somebody was smoking pot.
KrZ,
You’re obviously the connoisseur.
“KrZ–can you read? The article states MARIJUANA.”
Oh, the irony.
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