Police Cycle-Patrols in Finland: A Qualitative Study Applying the Diamond Model

Lundälv, Jörgen, Docent i trafikmedicin, 1966- (author): Umeå universitet,Institutionen för kirurgisk och perioperativ vetenskap

Risser, Ralf (author)

(creator_code:org_t)

2008-12-01
2008
English.
In: The Police Journal. - : Sage Publications. - 0032-258X .- 1740-5599. ; 81, s. 323-335

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Abstract Subject headings

This article describes a study in Finland of self-assessed risks and safety of policemen and women patrolling on bicycles. The study included focus-group interviews with police officers about their activities and ways of improving their situation. The interviews were structured into five different solution areas according to the Diamond Model: cycle-patrol officer, police bicycle, infrastructure, society/structure and communication. The study also included a questionnaire about police cycling activities in Helsinki, and active cycle-patrol officers' responses were analysed. The purpose of this study was to look at how police activities in Helsinki can be advanced and, in particular, how cycle-patrol members perceive their own safety, visibility and calming effect on other road users. It was also intended to study demands on the bicycle and other equipment used.

By the author/editor: Lundälv, Jörgen, ...; Gårder, Per; Risser, Ralf; Leden, Lars

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