IPMBA News
City and Mellow Johnny’s agree to phase out bike contract
By Ken Herman, Austin American Statesman, August 31, 2020 Photo: People gather in protest against the Austin Police Department and the deaths of George Floyd and Michael Ramos in Austin on May 31. BRONTE WITTPENN/AMERICAN-STATESMAN/TNS You perhaps recall that ...
Police officers ‘are more approachable if they’re on foot or on a bike.’
By Norman Miller, MetroWest Daily News, August 31, 2020 Photo: Hudson Police Det. Shamus Veo talks with a boy on a scooter while visiting the Hudson Skate Park on South Street, Aug. 30, 2020. [Daily News and Wicked Local Staff Photo/John Walker] ...
Cycling with the Cops: Officers in Isla Vista ride bikes with local youth during COVID-19
by Grayce McCormick, Santa Barbara News Press, August 23, 2020 Photo: RAFAEL MALDONADO/NEWS-PRESS PHOTOS: Police officers in Isla Vista have started going on bike rides with kids in the area as a part of their Cycling with the...
‘Life-saving’ cycle paramedics back on the road with new recruits on board
By Clarissa Place, Eastern Daily Press, 26 August, 2020 Recruits for EEAST's cycle response unit taking part in a public safety cycling course. Picture: Norwich Police Lifesaving cycling paramedics are back in Norwich city centre and two other locations to increase...
Mellow Johnny’s to continue providing police bikes until end of year
by Dean Yobbi, Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, August 28, 2020 AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop will provide bikes and services to the Austin Police Department until the city awards another contract, which is expected "sometime before...
Gears & Gadgets: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
By David Cohen, Maryland National Capital Park Police Reserve Unit I don’t think there is anyone involved with cycling who has not heard the saying, “Keep the rubber side down.” It is pretty sound...
Avon Police Department wins electric power bike to assist in patrols
By Linda Gandee, Cleveland.com, Updated Aug 17, 2020; Posted Aug 17, 2020 Avon Police Capt. Larry Fischbach, left, and patrol officer David Layne are evaluating the Recon Police Powered Bike, which Layne won in a contest. (Photo Courtesy of City of Avon) ...
Police searching for man accused of trying to drive into 3 officers on bikes in Manassas
by Samantha Mitchell (ABC7), Sunday, August 16th 2020, WJLA TV As his vehicle was approached, 27-year-old Christopher Haynes is accused of putting the vehicle into reverse and in the process, almost hit an officer and police department bicycle. (Prince William...