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Oak Park PD is going to need a highly trained bmx squad soon

To deal with these guys...

http://oakpark.suntimes.com/2014/08/25/three-arrested-bike-gang-rob...

(not hot off the press but found while looking for something else.)

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Why BMX specifically?  The article doesn't mention BMX anywhere.

Is there some other type of bike that you think would give the police an advantage in dealing with swarms of rogue kids on bikes?  Happy to edit the subject line to your satisfaction.

Gecko said:

Why BMX specifically?  The article doesn't mention BMX anywhere.

I have no opinion either way, I'm just genuinely curious as to why you picked BMX specifically.  Why do you think a BMX bike would be an advantage with swarms of rogue kids?

I liked the image of a highly skilled special police detail on BMX bikes. I suppose I thought it might be entertaining. I thought of saying "trick bike" but decided to go with BMX bike. I don't know if I could explain exactly why-- I can't say I put a whole lot of thought into it (was trying to do several things at once when I started this thread.)

Again, happy to change the subject line to something you find less irritating, and time allowing, I can attempt to expand on the thought processes that went into the choice of "bmx."  Just let me know.



Gecko said:

I have no opinion either way, I'm just genuinely curious as to why you picked BMX specifically.  Why do you think a BMX bike would be an advantage with swarms of rogue kids?

I don't know where you got that I'm irritated.  I was just asking questions because I'm curious about the thought behind it, and why you chose BMX specifically.  Sheesh.

As a BMX rider, I could see the potential advantages (as well as drawbacks) so I was trying to start a conversation, but I wanted to know where you were coming from and why you thought it might be a good idea.  If you don't want to talk about it, fine, you're the OP so do as you wish.

I'll keep an eye on the thread in case you'd like to expand on your thoughts in a less standoffish way.

Got it, thanks!



Gecko said:

As a BMX rider

Is that a bad thing?  What exactly are you getting at?  Note I never said "solely" a BMX rider.


h' 1.0 said:

Got it, thanks!


Gecko said:

As a BMX rider

OK, guys, delete all your posts and then I can delete the thread. Hope you remember to get up on the other side of the bed tomorrow.

All joking and snarkiness aside, "highly skilled bike squad" conveys the idea well. Could be a worthwhile investment for OPPD.

h' 1.0 said:

I liked the image of a highly skilled special police detail on BMX bikes. I suppose I thought it might be entertaining. 

I'm sure there were a few Magna double-boingers there too.


Gecko said:

I don't know where you got that I'm irritated.  I was just asking questions because I'm curious about the thought behind it, and why you chose BMX specifically.  Sheesh.

I like how OPPD blames it on bordering with Chicago.  Unless you are from the area, 90% of the people driving from Chicago into Oak Park won't notice they are in the suburb if they didn't see a welcome sign, a municipality car, or the street name signs change.

However cops on BMX bikes would be a sight to see, especially if one performed a superman and caught a suspect mid-air!

You know what?  100% of the perpetrators are from the area and know that Austin is the dividing line.
 
Chitown_Mike said:

I like how OPPD blames it on bordering with Chicago.  Unless you are from the area, 90% of the people driving from Chicago into Oak Park won't notice they are in the suburb if they didn't see a welcome sign, a municipality car, or the street name signs change.

However cops on BMX bikes would be a sight to see, especially if one performed a superman and caught a suspect mid-air!

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