IPMBA News
Zombies help police bike officers train for unruly street crowds
By Megan Henry, The Columbus Dispatch, June 8, 2017 DELAWARE — Arms full of empty water bottles, Courtney Pickett tossed them one by one at police officers on bikes Wednesday as they weaved their way through cones while dodging projectiles —...
Cops get pedal power for patrol duty
The Times of India, June 13, 2017, 02.48 PM IST Kolhapur: City police have devised a new method of conducting patrols in a more environment-friendly and effective manner. A total of 35 bicycles were handed over to beat constables and a rally was...
Ocean View Police Department pedals community policing
By Maria Counts, June 9, 2017, Coastal Point Photo: Coastal Point • Shaun M. Lambert: Officer AnnMarie Dalton is heading the OVPD’s bike-patrol program. Ocean View DE -- Those who have been out and about in Ocean View...
A new way for police to get to emergencies
Getting stuck in summer construction traffic isn't fun especially when you're the police and firefighters trying to get to emergencies. Matt Renoux, KUSA 8:28 AM. MDT June 07, 2017 (Photo: Matt Renoux, KUSA) GLENWOOD SPRINGS CO - At the...
Training with the Cheektowaga Police Bike Patrol Unit
By Jim Herr, June 5, 2017, Cheektowaga Chronicle Photo: The Cheektowaga Bike Patrol Unit trains with WNYMBA on May 31, 2017. (Jim Herr/Cheektowaga Chronicle) GLENWOOD, N.Y. – The Cheektowaga Police Bike Patrol Unit is gearing up their training in preparation for...
Regional police hit the streets on bikes
Photo: Southern Chester County Regional Police officers Joseph Greenwaldt, Michael King and Ray Sullivan prepare to patrol the streets of West Grove during the Memorial Day parade. Chris Barber — Digital First Media By Chris Barber, Century...
Bike medic program launched in Guelph
Jun 01, 2017, Guelph Mercury Photo: A little more compact than their usual conveyance, bikes like this one will be used local paramedics in crowd situations, such as community festivals and events, to reach people in medical distress faster. Local paramedics...
Bike Medics Roll In This Summer
The Fountain Pen, May 31, 2017 Guelph, Ont., May 31, 2017: The Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service (GWPS) has launched a bike medic program to provide quick response at community events. Earlier this month, 10 paramedics completed medic cyclist training that certifies them with the International...