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A great bicycle officer has a strong service mentality, paramount knowledge of laws, a thirst for new knowledge, and someone who can adapt to change easily. If this describes you, your agency's bicycle unit might be a good fit.
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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.
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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.
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International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.
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Pedego Kansas City, an e-bike company, donated an e-bike to the department after six months of testing by KCPD's Downtown Bike Patrol. Store owner Dan Cain said he hopes the e-bike will help officers on many levels, including responding to calls and increased interactions.
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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.
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“We’re going to have a bike pursuing a suitcase in a minute,” an Orlando police officer said as he tried to catch up to the passenger, who was driving a scooter-like electric vehicle mounted to her luggage.
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Sgt. Bill Timson of the City of La Vergne (TN) Police Department has been named the winner of POLICE's "Outfit the Bike & Motor Officer" contest.
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Recon bikes are fitted with a powerful electric motor, lithium ion battery, and an LCD control to harness the power.
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During protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in May, officers in Austin (TX) have used bicycles to block people in the crowd from getting onto roadways, and now the bike shop that had the contract to supply and service those bicycles has cancelled its contract with the department.
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