IPMBA News

Banana Benefits for Bikers

Banana Benefits for Bikers

by Craig Lepkowski, PCI #1180-B/EMSCI #272-B Lake Forest (IL) Police Department IPMBA Secretary I recently attended a Valor for Blue training session on the subject of Officer Safety and Wellness.  Among the topics presented were diet and exercise....
My Commute: Electrified

My Commute: Electrified

by James Englert, PCI #1081 Arapahoe County (CO) Sheriff’s Office IPMBA Industry Liaison I love to ride my bike.  If there is ever an opportunity or excuse to ride instead of drive, I will.  Commuting to work...
Embrace Change

Embrace Change

Ed.’s Note:  In this issue of IPMBA News, current IPMBA President Wren Nealy yields the “floor” to Allan Howard, who served as IPMBA’s first President, from 1992-1997, shepherding the organization from its formation...
Self-Care/Buddy-Care

Self-Care/Buddy-Care

by Maureen Becker, Executive Director In 2017, more first responders died from suicide than were killed in the line of duty.  In 2018, NYPD lost four officers to suicide in as many months, while Chicago lost three in less than...
Question a COP: Bike Patrols

Question a COP: Bike Patrols

By Ingrid Hornibrook, Duluth Police Department on May 11, 2019 at 6:15 p.m. Duluth police officer Mike Jambor takes a selfie as officer Ethan Roe talks with children during a bike patrol. Courtesy of Duluth Police Department. This week we...
Ride along with Miami Gardens Police Department’s bike unit

Ride along with Miami Gardens Police Department’s bike unit

Officers on bicycles patrol high-crime neighborhood By Janine Stanwood - Anchor/Reporter, Local 10 News, May 11, 2019 Watch the video: https://www.local10.com/news/local-10-investigates/ride-along-with-miami-gardens-police-department-s-bike-unit MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - On a steamy night in late April,...