IPMBA News
True North Police Cyclist
by Gary Strang, PCI #1457 London (ON) Police Service IPMBA Membership Director Good day, fellow cyclists! Canadian police cycling has its challenges, but the one that impacts us the most is “winter”. Yes, that wonderful time of year...
New Bicycle Bill Introduced in California
by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T Coon Rapids (MN) Police Department In February 15, 2017, California Assembly Member Phil Ting (D-19th District, representing western San Francisco and northern San Mateo County) introduced Assembly Bill 694 (AB 694), an act to amend Section 21202...
Bontrager ION 800 R and Flare R Bicycle Lights
by Kenn Korchma, EMT MedCycle EMS, Trenton NJ Bontrager ION 800 Headlight The Bontrager ION 800 light is a great light overall. It is very versatile and easy to handle. Installation was made simple by picking an easily accessible spot on...
Serfas TSL Police Lighting Systems: 1400 Lumens. Watch Out, Bad Guys!
by Clint Sandusky, former PCI #849/EMSCI #159 Riverside (CA) Community College District Police Department (retired) As I began writing this product review on the Serfas TSL-Police Lighting Systems, I reflected on the many advancements in police lighting systems over my 24 years...
SCS Rack: Securely Transport Your Bikes
by Craig Lepkowski, PCI #1180-B/EMSCI #272-B Lake Forest (IL) Police Department IPMBA Secretary As an IPMBA Instructor and a father of three kids, I need a bike rack that carries five bicycles. I’ve looked at a...
Blauer: The Devil is in the Details
by Andy Shiu Lake Forest (IL) Police Department I have been a police officer for nearly 20 years now, and a bike officer for nearly 15 of them. Comfort and managing body heat has always been a factor. Wearing outer...
Five-Ten Impact Low Shoes: Flipping to Flats
by Andrew Humes, PCI #1515 College Station (TX) Police Department Tourism and Entertainment Police Unit During the 2016 IPMBA Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, I attended an instructor workshop demonstrating flat pedals and appropriate shoes for duty wear. I was intrigued...
Hot Pockets: MOCEAN Summit Pants
by Mo Ibrahim, PCI #1326T-B/EMSCI #321T-B Metropolitan (DC) Police Department Saturday, November 19, 2016, started out with a beautiful 78 degrees. It seemed too good to be true, so I looked at my weather app. Sure enough, the temperature was...