IPMBA News
Cycling groups call for an end to helmet laws after a study showed inequity of enforcement
by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, Published February 23, 2021 Photo: Getty Images In the Seattle area, Black people, who make up 8% of the population, received 17% of the tickets. SEATTLE (BRAIN) — With a new study showing Seattle police have...
Gears & Gadgets: The Cable Guy, Part II
by David Cohen, Maryland National Capital Park Police Reserve Unit In the previous Gears & Gadgets (IPMBA News, 2020 Board Issue, Vol. 29, #3), I discussed the procedure for cleaning and lubricating cables. If, in the process of doing so, you...
COVID fuels break-ins, shop cooperation
by Ray Keener, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News This article appeared in the February 2021 issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News and is available here as a PDF.
Police bike contracts have limited appeal to many retailers
by Dean Yobbi, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News This article appeared in the February 2021 issue of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News and is available here as a PDF.
Officer Brian Sicknick remembered as hero who died defending the U.S. Capitol
By Meagan Flynn, Emily Davies and Paul Duggan, The Washington Post, Feb. 3, 2021 Photo: Capitol Police participate in a departure ceremony for the late officer Brian Sicknick, who lay in honor in the Rotunda of the Capitol...
Spokane Police looks to electronic bikes to improve response times downtown
By KHQ, Jan 29, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. -- In an effort to improve on response times in downtown Spokane, Police are testing out a new electronic bike, capable of going up to almost 30 mph. The Spokane Police Department (SPD) received two...
Fuquay-Varina police add two new electronic bikes to help officer efficiency
By Kevin Kuzminski, WRAL, January 26, 2021 Photo: Fuquay-Varina Police Department Facebook page The Fuquay-Varina police department is getting a taste of updated technology. The department announced Tuesday it has acquired two new electronic bicycles and will immediately begin training officers....
E-bike trial for police patrols ‘big success’
by Murray Robertson, Gisborne Herald (NZ) Published January 23, 2021 11:56AM Photo: ON THEIR BIKES: Police bicycle patrols have been operating in Gisborne since the start of last month on a trial basis, and police have been pleased with how...