IPMBA News
Mellow Johnny’s to continue providing police bikes until end of year
by Dean Yobbi, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, August 28, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop will provide bikes and services to the Austin Police Department until the city awards another contract, which is expected "sometime before...
Gears & Gadgets: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
By David Cohen, Maryland National Capital Park Police Reserve Unit I don’t think there is anyone involved with cycling who has not heard the saying, “Keep the rubber side down.” It is pretty sound...
Avon Police Department wins electric power bike to assist in patrols
By Linda Gandee, Cleveland.com, Updated Aug 17, 2020; Posted Aug 17, 2020 Avon Police Capt. Larry Fischbach, left, and patrol officer David Layne are evaluating the Recon Police Powered Bike, which Layne won in a contest. (Photo Courtesy of City of Avon) ...
Police searching for man accused of trying to drive into 3 officers on bikes in Manassas
by Samantha Mitchell (ABC7), Sunday, August 16th 2020, WJLA TV As his vehicle was approached, 27-year-old Christopher Haynes is accused of putting the vehicle into reverse and in the process, almost hit an officer and police department bicycle. (Prince William...
Avon police add motorized bike to patrol fleet
By Dylan Reynolds, The Chronicle-Telegram, August 14, 2020 Photo: Patrol and School Resource Officer David Layne, right, poses with Capt. Larry Fischbach and the motorized bike Layne won for the Avon Police Department in a contest. AVON OH — The...
Cops using bicycles for community policing
August 14, 2020, Mid-Hudson News Photo: Officers Palinkas (left) and Braren on their police bikes. POUGHKEEPSIE – Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison, backed by the council, helped provide more crime-fighting tactics, including community policing foot and bicycle patrols revived when the...
Avon Police adds new bike for patrols, thanks to officer’s win
The Morning Journal Staff, August 13, 2020 Photo: Avon police Capt. Larry Fischbach, left, with patrol and School Resource Officer David Layne. Avon OH - The Avon Police Department recently added a new dimension to its bike patrol program; it's...
Ludlow Police Department Conducts Bicycle Patrols Once Again
By Taylor O’Neil, John Guilfoil Public Relations, August 11, 2020 Photo: Officer Jordan Liszka (left) and Officer Jhon Wielblad conduct bicycle patrols for the Ludlow Police Department during first and second patrol operation shifts. (Photo courtesy Ludlow Police...