Bike Unit

The Delaware County Park Police Bike Patrol Division is a nine-member bike patrol unit that is responsible for patrolling the Delaware County Courthouse Complex in Media, as well as the Delaware County parks and trail system.

The Bike Patrol Division, launched in 2022 and is comprised of officers from the current ranks of the Delaware County Park Police, each of whom completed a 40-hour bike certification process sponsored by the Upper Darby Police Department. Our department understood that traditional squad car-based patrols don’t provide a permanent solution for the type of services the park police provide. To combat this, the Delaware County Park Police Bike Patrol Division was created. “Officers on bikes will be better able to access wooded areas and trails that officers on foot can’t cover as quickly,” said Chief Deihl. “We’re excited to have our officers out in the community and helping to ensure that our residents feel safe when visiting county facilities, parks and trails.”

In addition to patrolling the grounds in Media, the bike patrol unit will cover the County’s 14 parks, including the Rose Tree, Smedley, Glenn Providence, Upland, and Clayton parks, as well as the County’s trail systems, including the Chester Creek Trail and Darby Creek Trail. Patrols will occur on weekdays and weekends, both day and evening. In addition to the Courthouse Complex and parks, the bike patrol unit will also provide an extra police presence at County events, such as the Italian American Heritage Festival, the Juneteenth Celebration, and the Summer Concert Series.