IPMBA News
E-Bikes: Speeding Towards the Future of Public Safety Cycling
by Alan Beadle, PCI #484/EMSCI #076 Sylvania (OH) Police Department (ret.) IPMBA Treasurer In recent years, the landscape of law enforcement has undergone a remarkable transformation, driven by advancements in technology and a renewed focus on community engagement. One significant...
Being the Boss of “Us”
by Albert Jackson, SCI #038 Cobb County (GA) Sheriff’s Office, Ret. Atlanta Downtown Improvement District Ambassador (ret.); Owner, Jackson PTT&TS, LLC. IPMBA Secretary Last year I wrote about “Being the Boss of You.” We...
Goonies Never Say Die!
by Thomas Zermeno, PCI #1390T-B EMSCI #412T-B Norman (OK) Police Department IPMBA Board Member (Education) Hey you GUYYYYYYS!!!” Remember this famous quote from yet another of my favorite movies, The Goonies? This 1985 movie reminds us what it...
IPMBA: An Incredible Journey!
by Maureen Becker, Executive Director Have you ever started pedaling with just a short ride in mind, and before you know it, you’ve traveled much further than you ever expected? And when you look back on your...
Richlands Police Department gets new police bicycles
They hope the bikes will help with off-road patrols and community relations. By Clayton McChesney, WVVA, January 24, 2024 Watch the video: https://www.wvva.com/2024/01/24/richlands-police-department-gets-new-police-bicycles/ RICHLANDS, Va. (WVVA) -The Richlands Police Department is adding three new vehicles to...
Two E-Bikes Gifted To Sheriff’s Deputies In OC Beach Town
From sandy beach to city street, the bikes will help deputies tackle diverse terrain, San Clemente officials said. By Susan C. Schena, Patch Staff, January 17, 2024 Two, top-of-the-line e-bikes were donated to the San Clemente Police Services bike patrol unit of...
Thane police patrol on bicycles to beat traffic congestion
By Anamika Gharat, Hindustan Times, Jan 10, 2024 08:37 PM IST Patrolling on bicycles reduces response time, increases interaction with the citizens, helps fitness of officials Photo: Naupada police station of Thane have started police patrolling on their four cycles on a...
Springfield IL expands ‘emergency vehicle’ in new law starting Jan. 1
By Tom Collins, Shaw Local News Network, December 27, 2023 Photo: Utica Police Chief James Mandujano rides the departments police bike in the parking lot of the Utica Police Station on Dec. 20 in Utica. Under a new law taking effect...