MEMS colleagues share memories of EMT Major Dean Douglas, call him ‘Jack of-all-Trades’

by: Andrew Epperson, Fox 16, November 28, 2021 Photo of Major Dean Douglas courtesy of Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) — A Little Rock EMT who served for 29 years died Friday after succumbing to injuries sustained during last week...

Roanoke Police Department’s bike patrol will have larger presence during holiday season

By Ashley Boles, WDBJ, November 22, 2021 Watch the video:  https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/11/23/roanoke-police-departments-bike-patrol-will-have-larger-presence-during-holiday-season/ ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - If you’re out shopping this weekend in Roanoke, especially at Valley View Mall, you may see more officers out...

Kyle police increasing bike patrols during holidays: ‘We can sneak up on the criminal’

by: Jala Washington, KXAN, November 23, 2021 Watch the video:  https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/kyle-police-increasing-bike-patrols-during-holidays-we-can-sneak-up-on-the-criminal/ KYLE, Texas (KXAN) — Some police departments are planning on increased patrols around busy shopping areas during the holidays this year. ...

Electric Bicycle Donated to Long Branch Police Department

Awareness sparks a call to action by Office of Long Branch Director of Public Safety, Atlantic Highlands Herald, November 19, 2021 Photo:  Bike Donated to Long Branch PD LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Police Department received a brand...

Daytona Beach Police officers hit the streets as part of Two Wheel Tuesdays

Daytona Beach Police officers hit the streets as part of Two Wheel Tuesdays BY NICOLE GRIFFIN VOLUSIA COUNTY, Spectrum News 13, November 10, 2021 Video:  https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2021/11/10/daytona-beach-police-officers-hit-the-streets-as-part-of-two-wheel-tuesdays- DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — On the heels...

ATA-equipped Jordan Police Bicycle Unit Rolls into Action

by US Department of State, October 26, 2021 Photo:  A Jordanian instructor coaches police officers with the newly established Jordan Tactical Bike Unit undergoing training with the Public Security Directorate in June 2021. The police bicycles and equipment were provided by...

San Juan [Argentina] is a benchmark in the country in training cycling police officers (translated)

Instructors from the San Juan Police Cycling Police Division, dictate a specialization that has had a good impact nationally and internationally. By the Press Secretary of Security and Public Order, Si San Juan, Information Service Government of San Juan, Argentina, 9...

Center City adds 20 additional bike patrols as part of larger public safety plan

The 'Safety Matters' initiative is an on-going partnership aimed at keeping residents comfortable as they return to normal life after COVID-19 lockdown BY MAGGIE MANCINI, PhllyVoice, November 9, 2021 Photo: Philadelphia Center City District As Philly workers resume in-person work and...

City applies for grant to continue police foot [and bike] patrols

By Mike LaBella, Eagle-Tribune, November 7, 2021 Photo:  2014 Photo by Carlo Russo, Eagle Tribune HAVERHILL MA— The city has applied for another municipal staffing grant that Police Chief Robert Pistone said will enable his department to continue running downtown foot...

Oak Bay police push to add electric bikes to patrol fleet

Police board approves proposed 2022 budget with .24-per-cent increase By CHRISTINE VAN REEUWYK, Saanich News, November 3, 2021 Photo:  Oak Bay police Deputy Chief Mark Fisher on the bike during a previous stint with the force. The department is requesting the purchase...