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^- (Sean) Residents at Shaw Air Force Base

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^expressed concern after an increase in suspicious activity

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^occurred in Base housing.

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^In order to detect and deter criminal behavior

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the 20th Security Forces Squadron implemented a Bike Patrol

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throughout the housing area.

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^- I feel as though it's important

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^because of the next level of law enforcement

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^that it brings to the table.

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^It provides a better feeling to the community

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to see us out here making sure that they're safe.

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- [Sean] The new patrol gives the airmen

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a faster way to respond to incidents.

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^- I think it's fantastic, I really appreciate

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^that they came up with a solution to this situation

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^where everybody could feel like

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their concerns were really addressed.

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- [Sean] The Bike Patrol is another way

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that the Security Forces Squadron ensures

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service members and their families stay safe.

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Airman First Class Sean Sweeney,

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Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.