IPMBA News
Paramedics may bike to eclipse emergencies
Two wheels could be the fastest way to reach people who need help during the dark day. By Emily Mieure, August 9, 2017, Jackson Hole News & Guide Photo: Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate Wendy Blair checks the pack on one of two EMS...
Demonstrators and police square off, but cool heads prevail in peaceful march for Tensing retrial
by Jake Ryle, WCPO Staff, July 8, 2017 CINCINNATI -- Demonstrators and Cincinnati police had a face-to-face confrontation at one point, but cool heads prevailed and hundreds continued to march loudly but peacefully Saturday night calling for another trial for...
At Fitchburg program, officers trained in pedal power
By Paula J. Owen, August 4, 2017, The Telegram FITCHBURG MA – When 26-year-old Karla A. St. Laurent found out that her employer, Fitchburg State University, was hosting bike training for police officers, the fresh-out-of-the-academy patrolman said she quickly raised her...
University Police bike training focused on mobility, officer approachability
By Kristina Karisch, Reporter, the Daily Northwestern, August 5, 2017 University Police conducted another bicycle training course for eight officers this past week in hopes of increasing the unit’s mobility and sustainability. Four UP officers, as well as four from...
Watertown Police Relaunch Bike Patrol Unit
By Justin Schecker, NBC CT, August 7, 2017 Watertown CT – Some Watertown police officers will now be patrolling on two wheels instead of squad cars. The bike patrol unit is making a comeback after nearly 20 years thanks to a...
Police officers pedal Herkimer’s streets
By Stephanie Sorrell-White, The Times-Telegram, August 7, 2017 HERKIMER — As visitors to the Diamond Days Street Festival enjoyed the food, music and dunk tank over the weekend, the Herkimer Police Department’s bicycle patrol had a presence. Patrolmen Matthew Wright...
Pedal-powered police: Little Rock bike patrol officers give neighborhoods personal touch
By Brian Scott Rippee, August 7, 2017, Little Rock, Arkansas Online PHOTO BY JOHN SYKES JR. - Little Rock bike patrol officer Kelley Crace (from left), Sgt. Van Watson and officer Marquise Goodlow prepare for a day on patrol. The...
Englewood officers take to the streets on bikes
By Michael W. Curley, Jr., Staff Writer, Bergen Record, Aug. 2, 2017 The Englewood Police Department is starting initiatives intended to improve its relationship and ability to police the community. Among these is bringing in a bike-mounted police program. Mitsu Yasukawa...