ママチャリ乗っている京都の警察Kyoto cops like their brethren in all urban areas frequently tool around the city on bicycles.
They use standard-issue "mamachari" bicycles: no gears, squeaky brakes, and not much speed.
They are practical but do not inspire much respect or fear.
In the US, cops on the bike beat are often kitted out with decent mountain bikes, helmets, police issue shorts, and very visible handguns.
Why Japan does not have a more modern bike force is beyond us. The cities are ideal to be traveled on two wheels, and Japan has a highly developed bike culture.
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