Tag: Bicycle Patrol

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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

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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

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MO Police Given E-Bike for Downtown Patrols

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.

October 21, 2022

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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

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Video: Drunken Woman on Motorized Suitcase Leads FL Airport Officer on Pursuit

“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.

February 15, 2022

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TN Officer Wins POLICE Bike & Motor Officer Contest

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.

October 13, 2021

Vehicle Ops

Recon Interceptor Ebike

Recon bikes are fitted with a powerful electric motor, lithium ion battery, and an LCD control to harness the power.

April 27, 2021

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Texas Bicycle Shop Cancels Massive Contract with Police Department

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.

August 7, 2020

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Country Music Stars Donate K-9 to Indianapolis Police Department

The country music duo Florida Georgia Line has donated a K-9 to the Indianapolis Police Department, the agency said on social media.

September 9, 2019

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Iowa Department Announces Return of Bike Patrol

The Sioux City Police Department on Monday announced that it would be assigning some of its officers to bicycle patrol.

August 27, 2019

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2 New York Bicycle Officers Struck by Man Erratically Driving ATV

Two officers with the Buffalo Police Department were hospitalized after being struck by a man erratically driving an ATV.

June 17, 2019

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Bicycles for Crowd Control

A well-tuned, properly trained bicycle unit can effectively manage mass gatherings of people.

April 25, 2019