A Brief History of EMS Cycling

by Maureen Becker IPMBA Executive Director Download the full article with pictures.  The history of EMS cycling is not as well-documented as that of police cycling, but the Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling provides a foundation for further...

Leaner-Faster-Friendly

by Saira Peesker This article appeared August 3, 2012, on Openfile.ca.  As an officer on Toronto Police’s bike squad, Lisa Ferris has one of the most coveted positions in the force. Cruising the streets with Lisa Ferris is...

Education and Exhibitors

Few IPMBA members would argue that IPMBA plays an important role in connecting public safety cyclists to manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of products suitable for on-duty use.  The annual IPMBA conference provides an opportunity for those companies committed to...

Competition 2012: Can It Get Any Better?

by Kurt Feavel, PCI #539, University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department (Retired) Every year I am tasked with the organizing (loosely put) and running of the annual competition and every year I am stunned by what is created to challenge the competitors....

2012 IPMBA Conference Instructors and Presenters

IPMBA is truly grateful to the many highly-qualified instructors and presenters who generously volunteered their time, talent, and expertise to the conference.  They are the reason that IPMBA enjoys it reputation as the “gold standard” in public...

Bicycle Response Teams Key to Success

By Maureen Becker Executive Director In 2000, the Philadelphia and Los Angeles Police Departments made front page news with their successes during the Republican and Democratic Nominating Conventions.  One of the most memorable articles was penned by columnist Bob Lonsberry....

2012 Conference Vendors and Supporters

IPMBA thanks the vendors and other supporters of the 22nd Annual IPMBA Conference.  We appreciate those who were able to join us in the exhibit hall and those who provided sponsorships and in-kind contributions.  Please support those who...

Toronto International Bicycle Show 2012

by Scott Elliott, PCI #915/EMSCI #198 Niagara (ON) Regional Police Service Okay, so I know the economy has gone for a bit of a crapper but come on, not even free tickets this year?  Maureen shot me an email reminding...

Teny Cyclone Rims

By Joshua Rymon, PCI# 1252 Metropolitan (DC) Police Department I recently had the opportunity to test a set of wheels by Teny Rims, a company based out of Taiwan.  They have been making bicycle wheels since 1990, and also produce wheels...

IMPACT Radio Accessories

By John Miller, PCI #1005 Scottsdale (AZ) Police Department We police cyclists are always looking for ways to improve our ability to communicate well in the face of everyday interferences, like rain, wind, background noise, constant pedaling motion, and movement. ...