Yesterday, the police has introduced, on a pilot basis, police officers on bicycles that will be patrolling the area inside the Nicosia walls. For the time being two police officers on bicycles were added to the Community Policing unit which operates in the area. The new practice is part of a strategic plan for faster response and better contact with civilians which aims in offering a better quality service to the public. The idea of police officers using bicycles is implemented in many other countries in areas similar to the walled Nicosia with positive results.