Police switch from cruisers to golf carts

BREMEN, Ohio (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies have parked their gas-guzzling cruisers and started up a number of golf carts for use on patrols around this small central Ohio town.

Fairfield County Sheriff’s Sgt. Forrest Cassel said the carts are not just more cost- and energy-efficient. They also encourage better interaction with people in the town of 1,200, he said.

“When you’re out in the open like that, everyone can see you and wave to you,” he said.