SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – After COVID-19 forced a hiatus, Sault Ste. Marie has started up its city police bike patrol.

In addition to regular patrolling in their cars, four officers will ride around the downtown area interacting with business owners and people.

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The officers completed a vigorous 32-hour mountain bike training course at Oakland Community College.

Grant funding helped the department purchase two new bikes and a bike rack.

The patrol will continue through fall.