IPMBA News
National EMS Memorial Bike Ride: Traditions Old and New
by Mike Kennard, EMT-P, I/C , EMS World.com, 08/15/2021 Traditions? Merriam-Webster gives several definitions, and I like this one: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior. With the National EMS Memorial Bike Ride, first...
Electric bicycles can enhance the effectiveness of your agency’s bike patrol
Use of electric bicycles by law enforcement continues to increase. However, there’s more to consider than you think. by Clint Sandusky for Police1.com, Aug 11, 2021 Photo: As with other potential tools at the disposal of law...
Police Bike Post-Mortem
by David Cohen Maryland National Capital Park Police Reserve Unit When a public safety bike has reached the end of its service life, either through obsolescence, major damage, or necessary maintenance beyond budgetary considerations, it typically faces a rather unceremonious...
Bikes for cops
By The Manila Standard, August 08, 2021 Quezon City 4th District Councilor Hero Bautista (third from right) has donated several bicycles to Quezon City Police Station 10. Station Commander PLt. Col. Alex Alberto, along with Chief Admin PCpt. Elmer Rabano, Station Community Affairs...
Spokane Bike Cops Make Downtown Safer
By Jeff Humphrey, Media Manager, My Spokane.com, August 6, 2021 Watch the video: https://my.spokanecity.org/news/stories/2021/08/06/spokane-bike-cops-make-downtown-safer/ Photo: News KHQ, January 29, 2021 Spokane WA: The Spokane Police Department is rolling out a new way to help...
East Dundee police creating a bike unit to improve community engagement
Photo: East Dundee Deputy Police Chief Schenita Stewart, center, is helping the village's police department create a bike unit with officers Bryan Maculitis, left, and Alan Kasiba, right. Courtesy of East Dundee Police Department By Kevin Schmit, Daily...
Heart Health is Serious Business
The 2020 Board issue of IPMBA News included an article written by IPMBA Industry Liaison Greg Bowen entitled, “Fit for Duty: A Sober Reminder about Heart Health”. This letter was written to Greg in response to his...
Cannondale Moterra NEO 3: Too Much Fun
by Kyle Fisher, PCI #1693 Lehigh University (PA) Police Department After years of languishing in the background, e-Bikes have soared into the realm of public safety cycling and are gaining in popularity. Many officers have already witnessed the advantages first-hand,...