IPMBA News

Louis Garneau HRS-80 Lite Trainer

Louis Garneau HRS-80 Lite Trainer

by Jeff Britton, PCI #1205 Central Point (OR) Police Department In September, I had the opportunity to attend Interbike in Las Vegas, where I met up with Charlie Summers and Mitch Trujillo.  To say we were acting like kids in...
Akslen Night Stalker

Akslen Night Stalker

by Sergeant Jeff Britton, PCI #1205 Central Point (OR) Police Department While attending the 2010 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas, I visited the Cycle Force Group booth and found a light system that I thought was worth trying.  Cycle Force...
Adjustable Seatpost Revolution

Adjustable Seatpost Revolution

by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Illinois State University Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison Over the last few years the adjustable seat post has taken the industry by storm.  Many bike manufacturers are designing their frames to be spec’d...
Grant Me My Wish

Grant Me My Wish

Applying for grants need not be a daunting experience.  Here’s how to get started and be successful. by Mac Kemp, MEd, EMT-P Leon County (FL) EMS To many people, grants are a mystery.  They can seem...
Pedal Retention Primer

Pedal Retention Primer

by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T Coon Rapids (MN) Police Department (retired) Pedal retention is identified as one of four mandatory pieces of safety equipment, and is required of all who participate in IPMBA training.  IPMBA strongly recommends...
ArmorPur Tackles Body Armor Odor

ArmorPur Tackles Body Armor Odor

by Bob Hatcher, PCI #629/EMSCI #103 Delaware (OH) Police Department Secretary, IPMBA Board of Directors While manning the IPMBA booth at the 2009 Great Lakes Enforcement Expo in Columbus, Ohio, I spotted an eye-catching booth.  It had dozens of bottles stacked...
Spotting Drills for Safety

Spotting Drills for Safety

by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T Coon Rapids (MN) Police Department (retired) by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T/EMSCI #248T Boulder (CO) Police Department IPMBA Education Director The authors gratefully acknowledge Dominic Angiolillo, PCI #103T/EMSCI #079T and Al Simpson,...