The IPMBA Conference Experience

by Mickey Veich Getting a new bike unit and bike officers up and running effectively can be a department’s worst nightmare, unless, of course, it is backed by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA).  This 15-year-old...

Accessories for Bike Patrol

Being a bike cop can have it's sore spots — literally if you have the wrong parts or accessories on your bike. by Pamela Senn, for Law Enforcement Technology Reprinted with permission from the June 2005 Issue While bike patrols...

2005 IPMBA Conference Vendors and Supporters

Many thanks to the vendors and other supporters who helped ensure the success of the IPMBA Conference.  We encourage you to show your loyalty to these companies for the invaluable products and services they provide to give you a...

Competition 2005:  Back in Action-It Was a Good Run

By Kurt Feavel, PCI #539 University of Wisconsin @ Madison IPMBA Board of Directors Overcast skies did nothing to dampen the spirits of the competitors or spectators at the annual IPMBA Competition, held at Eldorado Park in Scottsdale during the 15th Annual...

2005 IPMBA Conference Instructors and Presenters

Many thanks to the instructors and presenters who shared their knowledge and experience with those who attended the 2005 IPMBA conference. Instructors typically spend many hours honing their presentations to ensure that the students receive the very best training and information...

You Know You’re A Hard-Core Rider

...when your bike is worth more than your car! By Lieutenant Tony Gibson Special Operations Division Event Commander for the Conference Wanna-be Bike Unit Guy “I didn’t know bikes did that,” my wife said, as I...

IPMBA & The Industry: A Productive Partnership

The 15th Annual IPMBA Conference once again attracted participants from around the U.S., and the world. These folks all gathered in Scottsdale to acquire knowledge and skills to make them better bike officers, medics, and security personnel. Joining them...

Project Impact:  Patrolling the Fatal Crescent

by Neil Gallivan, PCI #699, EMSCI #147 New York State Police Bikes are an important part of this story, but it is first necessary to set the stage. For the past several years, the New York State Police has sponsored the IPMBA...

Funding Sources for Bike Units

Funding is available from a wide variety of sources.  Obtaining it requires creativity and hard work.   This information is designed as a starting point only.  It provides advice on how to get started, describes a basic...

Reserve Officers on Bikes

By Gene Williams Many small to medium size departments have utilized reserve officers for years. Doctors, plumbers, pastors, corporate businessmen, and others often want to volunteer their time and skills to the local police department. They usually have full-time jobs,...