IPMBA News
Wallingford police begin bike patrols
By Eric Vo, Record-Journal staff, October 18, 2015 WALLINGFORD — The police department began bike patrols last week, with officers riding during the morning, evening and overnight shifts. Four police officers recently completed a 40-hour training program with West Hartford police....
Driver who hit Denver police officer pleads guilty to felony counts
Driver of car that struck Denver police officers on bikes faces sentence range from probation to nine years in prison. By Jordan Steffen, The Denver Post, October 15, 2015 Photo: Evidence markers and damaged bicycles mark where four Denver police officers,...
Man nicks 2 police bikes, says wanted to raise money to collect son’s body from mortuary
by Midlands Correspondent, October 15, 2015 MVUMA ZIMBABWE: A 33-year-old local man on Wednesday left the court in stitches when he said he stole two police bikes in order to raise money to collect the body of his child which was lying...
Boston police turn to bike patrols in embattled neighborhoods
By Jan Ransom, the Boston Globe, October 5, 2015 Clad in black and neon-colored shirts, they quietly zip through the streets, pedaling past traffic and through narrow alleyways. They’re at protests and parades working to maintain the peace. In the...
Grant funds Riverside police summer bike patrol
By DAVID LANZAFAME , mysuburbanlife.com, September 29, 2015 RIVERSIDE – The Riverside Police Department implemented its bicycle patrol unit during the summer. The part-time unit includes a fleet of five bikes and bike officers, all trained and supplied through a $20,738 summer bike...
Milton officers train hard for bicycle patrols
By DEREK SHUCK, The Milton Edgewood Signal, Thursday, 1 October 2015 Photo: The city of Milton hosted officers from all over the state to participate in a unique Mountain Bike course. Photo...
How to Bicycle Like a Cop
Kyle Munson rides along the Norwalk Police Dept. bicycle patrol for an afternoon by Kyle Munson, Des Moines Register, September 30, 2015 I once interviewed Erik Estrada of "CHiPs" fame. But until now I never had pedaled like a police officer. ...
Bikes Offer Stealthy Approach to Wheeling Police Work
Vehicles Keep Things Moving During Special Events Photo by Fred Connors: Pfc. Robert McConnell on the three-wheel CanAm, Cpl. Josh Sanders on a bicycle and Sgt. Rick Roxby with a motorcycle, patrol the streets of Wheeling when special vehicles...