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Hanoi police’s bike patrol plan is on the wrong track
By Ha An - Minh Chien, Thanh Nien News, March 15, 2016 Bikes of police officers in Trung Van Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, covered in dust and grime. Photo: An Chien Last August Hanoi residents were surprised to see police...
Total Cyclery to put Kenosha cops on new bikes
BY KEVIN POIRIER, Kenosha News, March 6, 2016 Taking the reins from his father about three years ago, Robby Gauss is the new owner of Total Cyclery, 2900 52nd St. This past month, he has been working on the new bikes the Kenosha...
Local law enforcement officers vouch for police bikes sold in Northeast Ohio for RNC
RNC bid favors Washington-based company Megan Hickey, newsnet5, March 2, 2016 Local police officers are vouching for a bike model that can be bought in Northeast Ohio after news that the City of Cleveland’s bid for RNC police bikes...
Invitation to bid on RNC police bikes requests specific bike model made in Seattle
Local shops being "shut out" of opportunity by Megan Hickey, WEWS, March 1, 2016 Local bike shops argue that invitations to bid on a massive contract to provide 300 police patrol bikes for the Republican National Convention lists specifications that can only...
Veteran bike cop, cycling advocate honoured for his role in changing the game for Toronto cyclists
At Wednesday night's Toronto Bike Awards, a pioneer in both city cycling and law enforcement was honoured. That pioneer was Const. Hugh Smith. February 25th, 2016, by Todd Aalgaard, Canadian Cycling Magazine At Wednesday night’s Toronto...
Honouring Toronto’s first bike patrol, after 27 years
People mistook police as bike couriers when the bike patrol unit was introduced in 1989 CBC News Posted: Feb 24, 2016 12:53 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 24, 2016 5:45 PM ET Photo: These Toronto Police foot patrol officers from 14 Division volunteered for bike...
Edmonton Police fighting crime with fat bikes
By Madeleine Cummings, Edmonton Examiner, Wednesday, February 17, 2016 You’ll often find fat bike riders flying down river valley trails for fun. But in recent years they’ve become a useful tool for Edmonton police in Old Strathcona,...
London Ambulance Service Bike Paramedics to Respond to Police Calls
FEB 8, 2016, EMS World A three-month trial will allow paramedics on bicycles to monitor police calls for incidents they can attend, when they are not busy treating other patients. “We are always looking for ways we can work more closely...