IPMBA News
Pedal patrol: MCT gives new bikes to APD
by Cory Davenport, the Riverbender, August 18, 2017 ALTON IL - The Alton Police Department now has two additional bicycles to utilize for patrols, thanks to Madison County Transit (MCT). MCT Managing Director Jerry Kane said the...
JPD slated to begin bike patrols
By Caleb Vierkant, the Jacksonville Progress, August 19, 2017 Jacksonville TX -- The Jacksonville Police Department recently purchased four bicycles for the purpose of beginning bike patrols. According to Chief Andrew Hawkes, this is in response to an increase of burglaries the...
Police roll out bike patrols for the eclipse
By Shane Sanderson, Casper Star-Tribune, August 18, 2017 Casper WY -- The festivities surrounding the solar eclipse are bringing police bike patrols to the streets of Casper. And don’t expect them to disappear when the sun returns. Casper Police Sgt....
Springfield Police Will Now Patrol Downtown Using E Bikes
By: Brea Douglas, Ozarks First.com, August 16, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--The Springfield Police Department is rolling out a new way to patrol the city's streets. On Wednesday, the bureau launched E Bikes. The Springfield Police bikes are geared...
How Cyclists Can Get Police to Take On-Bike Video Footage Seriously
More cyclists are riding with forward- and rear-facing cameras. But what do you do when authorities won't review the footage? BYROBERT ANNIS, Bicycling magazine, AUGUST 14, 2017 IMAGE COURTESY OF PHOTOFUSIO/ GETTY IMAGES Over the past several years, more and more...
Police ride bikes to call. Somebody slashes their tires.
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE ************************* On August 12th, 2017, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Guelph Police "H.E.A.T" officers responded to a call for service at an address on Carden Street Guelph. While officers were dealing with the call, an unknown party...
Deputy fires at Tanger Outlets shoplifting suspect during chase in Delaware County
by MEGHAN MATTHEWS, WBNS 10TV, August 10, 2017 A woman caught stealing at the Tanger Outlets in Delaware County is being charged with several crimes, including robbery. The incident led to a police chase and shots fired on Tuesday night. Police say...
Northumberland OPP has a new bike patrol unit
Officers will use two specialized bikes to patrol trails, parks, and community events By kawartha NOW, August 9, 2017 [Police bicycle patrols have been an effective enforcement tool in policing urban environments as well as at special events such as parades...