IPMBA News
When to Replace Public Safety Bicycles
Many bike unit members have inquired, “When should a patrol bike be replaced?” The answer is rather ambiguous – it largely depends upon a number of factors, such as material, age and condition of the frame, fork,...
Plymouth student first aid team helping with 999 burden
By Clare Woodling, BBC Southwest, 18 December 2021 Photo: Image caption: The volunteers on bikes carry a defibrillator so they can get to emergencies quickly. Trained university students are volunteering their time to offer first aid to revellers in Plymouth. The...
Myrtle Beach police sharpening officers’ bicycle skills to improve response times
By Jennifer Roberts, WMBF, December 15, 2021 at 7:24 PM EST Video: https://www.wmbfnews.com/2021/12/16/myrtle-beach-police-sharpening-officers-bicycle-skills-improve-response-times/ MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - The Myrtle Beach Police Department is sharpening its response skills this week and it involves a whole lot...
Officers Ride Bikes Down Bus Tunnel Stairs to Arrest Armed Drug Dealer
by Detective Patrick Michaud, Seattle Police Department Blotter, December 16, 2021 2:30 pm Video: https://youtu.be/RveSlNnRfwE Police arrested a 23-year-old felon Wednesday around 3:30 PM for possession of a handgun after he led officers on a foot...
Why are we not seeing City Constabulary Officers riding around downtown Georgetown for the holidays?
By Stabroek News (Guyana), December 11, 2021 Photo: 2008 IPMBA Course Graduates. Courtesy Mike Johnston/Gary McLaughlin. Dear Editor, Well, the Christmas season is here and downtown Georgetown looks very festive especially the illuminated Main Street at night. There are...
Seattle officer who rolled bike over protester’s head gets 7-day suspension
Photo: A screen grab from a video shows a Seattle Police officer roll a bike tire over the head of a person lying in the road after a night of protests in September 2020. (Courtesy of C. J. Halliburton, Joey Wieser) ...
Electric Bikes Gifted to Ship Bottom Police
By Gina G. Scala, The SandPaper, December 8, 2021 BIKES FOR THE BLUE: (From left) Tom Walters and Patrice Albanese share a moment with Ship Bottom Police Chief Jonathan Potter, Mayor William Huelsenbeck and Councilman Tom Tallon, public safety chair, after gifting...
Almost £50,000 invested in e-bikes for West Mercia Police officers
By Nick Humphreys, Shopshire Star, December 2, 2021 Almost £50,000 has been spent on new e-bikes for police officers in Shropshire and wider West Mercia. The bikes, a mixture of all terrain off road and urban hybrids, will help police reach...