IPMBA News
Toronto bylaw officers will swap out cars for bikes as part of new pilot program
The city is launching a new pilot program that will see a group of bylaw enforcement officers swapping out their cars for bikes. (City of Toronto/ X) By Codi Wilson, CTV News, September 22, 2023 The city says a handful of bylaw...
‘Fentanyl nexus’: Portland police’s bike squad faces ‘explosion’ of open-air drug use
Drugs make up overwhelming majority of Portland police's bike squad activity By Hannah Ray Lambert Fox News, September 23, 2023 ‘Fentanyl nexus’: On the streets with Portland police’s bike squad As Portland reckons...
H Street Corridor gets police officers on bikes; residents hope they will boost safety
By Nana-Sentuo Bonsu, Fox 5 DC, September 14, 2023 10:48PM New bike patrol unit hits H Street Corridor to tackle local crime D.C. police are responding to the crime in the city's busy H Street Corridor. They are introducing a...
Columbus Division of Fire bike medics bring speedy emergency care on game day
After an eight-year hiatus, the program kicked off earlier this year and has provided quick emergency attention when it’s too difficult for an ambulance. by Kiona Dyches, 10 WBNS, September 16, 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Division of Fire'...
Vernon Cops Get E-Bike Grant From Gary Sinise Foundation
Vernon police will now have additional patrol options with a fleet of e-bikes. By Chris Dehnel,,Patch Staff, September 15, 2023 Vernon police will now have additional patrol options with a fleet of e-bikes, courtesy of the Gary Sinise Foundation. (Chris...
Using Bicycle Patrols to Connect Officers to Their Communities
By Christy Grimes, Government Fleet Magazine, August 31, 2023 Photo: Bicycle patrols are cost effective, have a positive impact on community relations, and are environmentally friendly. - Photo: Syracuse Police Department/Canva/Government Fleet Bicycles are a critical resource...
Grapevine police bike officer wins cycling gold medal at World Police and Fire Games
More than 8,500 first responders from across the world participated in the games this month. Brent Hartsell won the department's first medal since the 1980s By William Joy, WFAA, August 30, 2023 GRAPEVINE, Texas — A Grapevine Police bike officer won a...
Cycle paramedic breaks into top 20 at global championship
By London Ambulance Service, 29th August 2023 A cycle paramedic who hops on her bike to save lives every day has achieved a top 20 finish at one of the world’s most renowned cycling championships. Carol Reeves, 44, a medic in...