IPMBA News
London International Cycle Show 2004
by Kevin Rogerson Whitley Bay Station Northumbria Police (UK) IPMBA has been established in the US for well over a decade and over that period of time, numerous links have been established with industry. These links are to the advantage...
Interbike 2004: Candy from Interbike: It was a Good Year
by John Medford IPMBA Industry Relations Committee Denver PD (CO) It was a fun year at Interbike. Most of the companies I contacted reported that the past year had been good. Product development and streamlining seem to be...
Getting the Goods
Resources for law enforcement equipment aren’t limited to federal grants by Melanie Hamilton Police Magazine Much of the equipment deemed essential for law enforcement today didn’t exist until recently, so it costs a lot more money...
SCOTT ALM, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. THE LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE PENSION BOARD, Defendant-Appellee
Ed.’s note: In June 2003, IPMBA was contacted by Scott Alm, a former officer with the Lincolnshire (IL) Police Department. Scott completed the 32-hour IPMBA Police Cyclist course under the instruction of PCI Tim McGurn, and subsequently...
In the Line of Duty: Officer Fights for Pension
Ed.’s note: In June 2003, IPMBA was contacted by Scott Alm, a former officer with the Lincolnshire (IL) Police Department. Scott completed the 32-hour IPMBA Police Cyclist course under the instruction of PCI Tim McGurn, and subsequently was...
The Art of Urban Cycling
A book by Robert Hurst offers "Lessons from the Street" By Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T Boulder PD (CO) IPMBA Industry Relations Committee Many cyclists among us have colorful stories about accidents. It's safe to say that the riders probably...
Making a Case for Training
By Andrew Ching Assistant City Attorney, City of Tempe Ed's Note: In October 2003, IPMBA was contacted by Andrew Ching, Assistant City Attorney for the City of Tempe. A bicycle officer was involved in a lawsuit stemming from an incident...
Maximum Braking: Move Back and Stay Back
by Kirby Beck PCI #002T/EMSCI #017 Coon Rapids Police Department (MN) Many of you may have seen the infamous crash video that was shot at the 1993 conference by a member of Denton, Tx., PD. The conference was in Fort...