IPMBA News
Cannabis use by children has hit a new high: On bike patrol with the PCSOs
By Tom Seaward, The Swindon Advertiser, 29 December 2018 CANNABIS is becoming more popular among Swindon youngsters, as they turn their back on boozing in parks. And while the town’s police community support officers are able to confiscate alcohol...
Police and paramedics devise novel way to deal with drunk revellers
Police and paramedics are using bicycles to relieve pressure on the emergency services during the Christmas period. By Helen-Ann Smith, Sky News, Monday 31 December 2018 Image: Police and paramedics use bicycles It is a bitterly cold night,...
Blugold research aims to improve police officers’ health, quality of life
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 | Judy Berthiaume (story); Glen Mabie (video), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Photo: Matt Rokus, deputy chief of police, (left) issues Eau Claire police officer Mark Vang his load-bearing vest. The Eau Claire Police Department is making...
Punjab Police start pilot project to adopt electric bicycles
Police officials being apprised of the working of e-bicycles in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet verma by Tribune News Service, Ludhiana, December 19, 2018 With a goal to contribute towards reduced-air pollution and maximise environmental savings as well as to enhance its...
Foot and Hoof Patrol: Meaningfully Connecting Cops and Citizens
Agencies big and small can benefit from keeping their foot, bike, and mounted units well-staffed and supported—failing to do so can do more harm than any budgetary savings can justify. December 07, 2018 | by Doug...
Tom Lynch: The BMX Champion who is Faster than an Ambulance
Former BMX world superstar knew he could reach patients faster than ambulances in heavy traffic, so he decided to set up the modern day Ambulance Cycle Response Unit. by https://healthcare-heroes.com/heroes/tom-lynch Before meeting him I...
Danville police bicycle patrol gets ready to roll
By John Crane, Danville Register & Bee, December 2, 2018 The Danville Police Department hopes to roll out a new bicycle patrol in the city by the spring. A $33,274 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will pay for bikes that...
Danville police bike patrol program could begin next year
Police department is eligible for federal grant to start program By Colter Anstaett - Southside Bureau Reporter, WSLS-10, November 30, 2018 DANVILLE, Va. - Come late spring or early summer next year, you could see Danville police officers patrolling...