IPMBA News

In Pursuit of the Next “Best Thing”

In Pursuit of the Next “Best Thing”

by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017T Coon Rapids (MN) Police Department (Ret.) I am in my seventh decade living in this place we call “the World.”  Thirty of those years, between 1974 and 2005, were spent working in...
CABDA Midwest 2024: Nearly Doubled!

CABDA Midwest 2024: Nearly Doubled!

by Craig Lepkowski, PCI #1180-B/EMSCI #272-B Lake Forest (IL) Police Department (Retired) In February 7, 2024, I attended the CABDA Midwest Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois.  Along with CABDA West and CABDA East, the Chicagoland Area Bicycle Dealers Association (CABDA) currently...
CABDA East 2024: My Sophomore Year

CABDA East 2024: My Sophomore Year

by John Barbour, PCI #1206 Princeton University (NJ) Police Department (Ret.) In March 6, 2024, I attended the Chicagoland Area Bike Dealers Association (more commonly referred to as CABDA) Expo East.  It is a perfect event for bicycle enthusiasts.  They have...
The Wake We Leave

The Wake We Leave

by Allan Howard, PCI #001 Founding Member, Former President As I sit here at my desk this May morning, there is a new IPMBA Executive Director and her name is Catherine Roper.  She came to us via a rigorous search...
Overwhelmed by Gratitude

Overwhelmed by Gratitude

by Maureen Becker, Past Executive Director Throughout my 24 years with IPMBA, I have been impressed by the frequency with which our members express their gratitude.  Perhaps it is because so many are in a profession that does not get...
Golden Valley police implement new bike unit

Golden Valley police implement new bike unit

By KSTP, July 3, 2024 Courtesy: Golden Valley Police Department Golden Valley MN -- The Golden Valley Police Department has a new bike patrol unit, which has certified two police officers for bike patrol duties. According to the police department, these two...