Princeton Tec EOS Headlight & Swerve Taillight: Shine On

by David Hildebrand, PCI # 404T/EMSCI #118T Denton (TX) Police Department IPMBA President EOS HEADLIGHT After years of wanting a helmet light to supplement my handlebar lights and handheld flashlight for duty use, I came across a product that fills...

Marin Hawk Hill Soars

by James Carter Illinois State University Police Department It was an exciting year for our bike program here at Illinois State University Police Department.  We did numerous bike patrol programs and had the luxury of training with two-time World...

Interbike 2009:  The Good Times Keep on Rollin’

by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison The month of September is always an exciting one for the Industry Liaison, but also busy.  Imagine the excitement of getting ready to attend the world&rsquo...

Ergon GP1 Handgrips:  Get a Grip

by Erik Yamada, PCI # 276/EMSCI #014 Bloomington (IL) Police Department For years, I have had to continually adjust and readjust my hand positions on the handlebars and bar ends because of numbness in my hands and wrists.  Although I enjoy...

Connex by Wipperman:  Quickest Link Around

by Sgt. Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison Well, a full year has passed since I met Tracy Gallemore of Connex by Wipperman at Interbike 2008.  I was very fortunate to be introduced to their 920...

Behind the Handlebars

By Jonathan Kozlowski, January 1, 2010 While bicycle patrol presents a unique image, it's the same shift at the end of the day -- save the engine fumes. While the majority of the country is hit by flash flooding and snow...

Traffic Stops: An Essential Bike Patrol Function

by Neil Gallivan, PCI #669 New York State Police Recent incidents across the country have called into question the safety of making traffic stops on bikes.  The focus of this article is to offer some practical advice for training, policy,...

Traffic Stops by Bike in El Cerrito

by Sgt. Shawn D. Maples El Cerrito (CA) Police Department If your agency is trying to reduce its carbon footprint and provide a more cost-effective method of service, don’t overlook the mountain bike as an effective tool for...

EMS Cyclists Go the Distance

by Maureen Becker IPMBA Executive Director IPMBA members as far apart as Los Angeles and London report tremendous success in providing medical support for marathons. The London Marathon was held on Sunday, April 26.  According to Ashley Sweetland of St....

Use of Large-Diameter Wheels Position Paper-August 2009

Board Position Letter Concerning Large Diameter Wheels 08/18/2009 On February 28, 2008, the IPMBA Board of Directors issued a Position Letter regarding the use of large diameter wheels by public safety cyclists.  The Position Letter identified a number of potential disadvantages for...