IPMBA News
International Contingent Growing Strong
...thank you all for such an enjoyable experience in the USA...without exception you made me feel at home and part of your organisation which I feel really proud to be a part of...to walk up and receive an...
2003 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 2003: Bethlehem Police Department and Williamson Medical Center EMS Take Top Honors
By T.J. Richardson, PCI #139T/EMSCI #010 San Antonio Police Department The clouds parted and the sun broke through almost as if on cue for the start of the annual IPMBA Competition, held on the grounds of the...
Sustaining a Bike Unit
by Sgt. Kurt Feavel University of Wisconsin at Madison Like their counterparts in towns and cities across the country, many campus-based law enforcement agencies have created mountain bike patrols to serve the unique needs of their communities. And like their...
Bike Patrol Case Studies: Ann Arbor and Univ of Michigan
It has been more than a decade since the renaissance of the police bike patrol. Over the years, law enforcement agencies of all types have formed bike units to enhance their ability to serve their communities. According to the Bureau...
Helmet Safety: Separating Fact from Fiction
By Ken King, PCI #523 Lakewood PD (CO) IPMBA Industry Relations Committee The purpose of this article is to help the public safety cyclist differentiate the facts and myths of cycling helmets. Many vendors offer a variety of helmets that range...
Does Riding Off-Road Make You a Better Bike Cop?
by Kathleen Vonk, PCI #042T/EMSCI #063 Ann Arbor P.D. (MI) As part of our refresher training for the bike unit, let's take a ride together on the Potawatomi Trail. The "Poto," as it is affectionately called by off-road...
Police Cyclists and Campus Law Enforcement: A Working Relationship
Ptl. Michael Trout, Ohio University Police Department Athens, Ohio Campus law enforcement is a unique field because campus law enforcement professionals interact with a specialized community, one that is filled with individuals of all ages, races, religions, and cultures. ...