IPMBA News
Police Get on Their Bikes in Malaga
Euro News, Malaga Friday, 25 October 2013 11:54 LOCAL police are being put back on bikes after the success of a summer scheme. The success rates of the Police Cycling Unit on the Rincon de la Victoria promenade this summer has led to...
Spin-Off Effect: Mildura Police Patrols Back on Bikes
By Kaitlyn Opie, Oct. 26, 2013, 3:30 a.m, the Sunraysia Daily AFTER a five-year hiatus, Mildura police are back out on bike patrol. Acting Sergeant Scott Giles said three police officers, himself included, were adequately trained and equipped for the Mildura central...
Bike patrol plays active role in community relations
Hawaii Army Weekly, October 25, 2013 Col. Mark Jackson, Director, Emergency Services, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, and Commander, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command The Directorate of Emergency Services bike patrol officers are Military Police and...
Toronto cop ‘doored’ on duty wants police to track incidents
by Eric Andrew-Gee, The Toronto Star, September 3, 2013 When Jeff Taylor was hit by a car door while riding his bike in June, his fall was cushioned by a bulletproof vest. Taylor is about the last person you want to door:...
Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike is Ready for Duty
by Lindsey Bertomen I recently tested the new Safariland/Kona Patrol Bike, a purpose-built patrol bike with advanced features. This bicycle can really go anywhere, short of climbing telephone poles. Despite the all-day riding comfort and performance, it can tote...
Westwood Police Department launches bike patrol for events
By James Maimonis/Correspondent Westwood Press Posted Oct 21, 2013 @ 10:40 AM WESTWOOD MA — With a goal of connecting with the community and providing better service at events in town, the Westwood Police Department has introduced a new five-member Bike Patrol. The...
Police officers on bikes: Anne Arundel’s secret weapon
By JAKE LINGER jlinger@capgaznews.com, October 17, 2013, Crofton-West County Gazette Kam Cooke and Dominic Scali are used to people peeking at them through bent window shades, wondering what they’re doing in the neighborhood. Some people continue spying from...
Lawrence police bike patrol makes officers as visible, or stealthy, as needed
by Stephen Montemayer, October 15, 2013, the Lawrence Journal-World After getting reports of occasional fights near an East Lawrence park, two veteran police officers scanned the area one recent afternoon. Standard stuff, save for the machines they navigated. Jeff Holtzman, a 16-year...