Tag: International Police Mountain Bike Association

Patrol
10 Tips for Bike Officers
Whether you're a seasoned bike officer or hoping to one day patrol by bike, these 10 tips from the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) Board of Directors can help you enhance your effectiveness, safety, and impact.
August 25, 2023
Officers who patrol by bike should always be sure to take time during firearms training to focus on bike-specific shooting drills and tactics.
Patrol
Why Bicycles are Great for Police and First Responders
Police and other first responders can use bicycles in a variety of ways. IPMBA shares a few examples of why they work so well in certain situations.
April 11, 2023
Representatives from the Delaware Police Department, Hilliard Police Department, Dublin Police Department , Powell Police Department, and Delaware County EMS gather for training.
Patrol
10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol
International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.
April 11, 2023
An officer speaks with a member of the community while on bike patrol. Community engagement is a large part of what bike officers do.
Patrol
Standing up, Training for, and Maintaining a Successful Bike Patrol Unit
Once initial investments in equipment and training are made, and budget is established for ongoing maintenance and training has been accounted for, it usually becomes quickly apparent that a Bike Patrol Unit offers myriad advantages for many years to come and many miles down the road.
August 8, 2022
It's important to incorporate other elements of police work into training for duty on a bicycle, such as live-fire range work.
Special Units
Bicycles for Crowd Control
A well-tuned, properly trained bicycle unit can effectively manage mass gatherings of people.
April 25, 2019
Bicycles can be used to create a barrier for keeping people out of restricted areas or blocking progress of demonstrators.
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