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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 15, No. 2

Supercop: Maurice

by Maureen Becker by Nick Britten Executive Director www.co.telegraph.uk

PMBA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Jones & iederik Coetzee, who used to patrol the crime- Bartlett Publishers (J&B) to produce state-of-the-art training ridden streets of Johannesburg carrying two I materials, a.k.a., the second edition of the Complete Guide to guns and wearing a bullet-proof vest, has found Police and accompanying instructor materials. Dthe criminals of the Ladybrook estate in Mansfield a Based in Sudbury, Massachusetts, J&B is the seventh largest rather less perilous adversary. academic publisher in the United States and is known to EMS, fire service, and law enforcement personnel as publishers of the Describing the run-down Nottinghamshire estate as American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) “Orange “paradise” compared with what he was used to, he has Book” series for training First Responders and EMTs. Besides its smashed the British annual record for arrests by a single new partnership with IPMBA, J&B has partnerships with such officer with two months of the year still to go. organizations as the American Society for Law Enforcement Training, International Association of Fire Chiefs, National Fire He said: “I’ve got to know the criminals, and they all Protection Association, and the Wilderness Medical Society. know me. But they don’t even try to run from me any more, because they know I’ll catch up with them. The IPMBA is thrilled to partner with Jones & Bartlett, a company well-known in public people tell me Ladybrook was a dump before I came J&B has partnerships here. It used to be a hotspot for drugs and car crime. But with such safety circles as a producer of high-quality teaching and learning systems. IPMBA’s then I got down to work. Things have gone so well that organizations as the already highly-respected training the criminals are leaving.” American Society for programs will be further enhanced by this Law Enforcement affiliation with J&B. Swapping his guns for a baton and mountain bike, so far in 2005 Pc Coetzee has made 309 arrests, surpassing the Training, International A dedicated team of authors and previous record, 305. The existing mark among his Association of Fire contributors have already been hard at Chiefs, National Fire work compiling content for the new colleagues in the Nottinghamshire force was just 242. Protection edition. This team, under the direction of The bad news for Mansfield’s criminals is that he is Association, and the IPMBA Education Director Corky Reed, planning an even greater effort next year and wants to

Wilderness Medical is responsible for updating existing crack the 400 barrier. materials and providing information about Society. the latest developments in public safety (Continued on page 26) cycling, including equipment, uniforms, and operations. The project requires teamwork and collaboration among the authors, the steering committee, and the publisher. IPMBA greatly inside appreciates the efforts of all those who are – and will be – involved

with the project. Board List...... 24 Instructor Corner ...... 24-25 The Complete Guide was first published in 1996, and over the IPMBA Corporate Members...... 12 course of the past decade, public safety cycling has continued to Issue Focus: “Product Guide, Continued!”...... evolve, now encompassing not only police, but also EMS CatEye and Nite Ize...... 6 Falcon LE Helmet ...... 7 professionals and security personnel. It is only fitting that the 10- Inova Emergency Light...... 11 year anniversary of the book is celebrated with a new edition, Mocean...... 9 written to take public safety cyclists into the next decade, under a Spenco Ironman Gloves...... 8 Volcanic ...... 5 new title, the Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling. Member News ...... 21-23 A release date for the new materials has not yet been determined. News from the UK...... 19-20 IPMBA members will be updated on the progress of the new President’s Column ...... 2 materials throughout the development process. Product Purchase Program ...... 13-16 IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 1 President’s Column

As I look outside my continuing education, contact the Get your IPMBA Cycling IPMBA office for the IACP window, I can see it Jerseys and Socks! is that time of year (International Association of Chiefs of

again. There’s a song Police) model bike patrol policies and in the air from the some great ideas for making in-service idden Gold Gifts, purveyors many birds singing, training both relevant and fun. You can of IPMBA merchandise, is trees are starting to also check the newsletter page at pleased to introduce the bud, flowers are www.ipmba.org for articles on that Hlong-awaited IPMBA cycling jersey blooming, the sun is staying out longer, subject. and socks! The jersey made its debut and those bikes keep calling me every While you’re at it, don’t forget to take at the 15th Annual IPMBA Conference time I go into the garage. I know I care of your ride. A spring tune-up is in Scottsdale, but the socks got caught shouldn’t be neglecting them like this. I important for every bicycle. If you ride at U.S. Customs and arrived just a bit want to take each one of them and wash year-round in a colder climate, you will too late. These jerseys are HOT… off the dust, inflate the tires and go out need to clean the salt and winter grime Chris Hodges barely had them out of for a spin. But I can’t. As you read this, off your bike frame, the drivetrain, and the box before six were snatched up, I’m recovering from rotator cuff surgery all the cables and cable housing. Even if and just itching to get back on the bike. you live in a warm climate, your bike so don’t waste a moment – order one However, soon I’ll be back enjoying the will benefit from a spring cleaning. One today! Contact Hidden Gold Gifts at freedom we find by taking that spin. of the most overlooked maintenance [email protected], (615) Whether you take that ride with your items is the lubrication of your 394-8552, www.hiddengoldgifts.com. family and friends, or as part of your job, drivetrain. Without proper lubrication, Note: these items can found at http:// it’s great to be back riding. your components will wear prematurely. www.hiddengoldgifts.com/ Since most of us aren’t on our bikes And that leaves you with a bike that won’t shift properly, and will cost more ipmbacyclingjersey.htm, or can be year-round, it important to brush up on ordered by phone or email. our basic cycling skills. Even if we have money to repair. taken a basic cycling course, it is Your IPMBA board wishes each and essential to participate in in-service every one of you a safe spring. And training each year to maintain our on- remember: bicycling is the best and bike skills. I know that many most fun way for all of us to do our jobs! departments don’t require annual in-

service training – but they should – so if they don’t, make it a part of your own personal training. If you or your department would like information on Jim Bowell, IPMBA President

Hey! Be an IPMBA Instructor! ipmba news Newsletter of the INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Want to become an IPMBA-Certified 583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B Baltimore, MD 21228 Police Cyclist or EMS Cyclist Instructor? PH: 410-744-2400 ~ FX: 410-744-5504 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ipmba.org all 410-744-2400 or email [email protected] to Jim Bowell obtain an instructor application packet. In the IPMBA President C Maureen Becker simplest of terms, to become an Instructor, you must Executive Director; Managing Editor Jennifer Horan meet the criteria outlined in the packet, apply to Design and Layout Copyright 2006 © International Police Mountain Bike IPMBA headquarters, be approved, then register for Association (IPMBA). Reproduction without permission is prohibited. and attend one of the Instructor Courses. Check out The International Police Mountain Bike Association is a non-profit educational organization providing resources, networking opportunities, and training for public safety www.ipmba.org for information on the upcoming 2006 bicyclists. instructor courses. Interested in submitting an article? Interested in advertising in IPMBA News? Call Maureen (410-744-2400) for information.

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Our last issue was the Fourth Annual IPMBA Product Guide, and it was crammed with information … but there’s still more. So, you have in your hands the continuation of IPMBA’s annual product guide – an excellent source for reviews and news. Please use this IPMBA News to enlighten and educate you–and, most importantly, supplement your last excellent issue! Again, enjoy. Pages 5 - 17.

Volcanic Manufacturing A New Public Safety Bike Rolls onto the Scene

by John Washington, PCI #461T/EMSCI #037T brakes (160mm calipers) and industry While some departments might not have University of Pennsylvania Police (PA) standard Continental Town and Country the financial ability to step up to a top-of- tires, the bike handled more than the-line bicycle like that produced by After speaking with Eric and Matt from competently in all phases of use. Volcanic Manufacturing, there is no Volcanic Manufacturing at the 2005 Stair ascent and descents, static and doubt that it is an excellent performer and IPMBA Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., worth the costs in the long run. I look and riding their bike around at the show, I dynamic dismounts, curb-hopping, trail riding, performing quick-turns and forward to their continued involvement in decided to contact them to find out more. the public field. Their recently introduced public safety emergency braking drills, and general bicycle had been adopted by the Seattle riding on the road presented no challenges Police Department, but was unheard of on for the Volcanic. The bike was nimble the East Coast. So in the interest of and maneuverable and held up to the marketing and R&D, they agreed to ship rigors of the various crash survival skills me a model for evaluation. that the officers were taught, including “crashes” into fixed objects and being I am glad that I made the inquiry and was pitched over the handle bars. given the opportunity to “wear-test” the bicycle. In addition to riding the bicycle The only minor issue we encountered was myself, I took it to three IPMBA bike during our attempt to equip the bike with training sessions – one police and two pannier bags for use during the EMS EMS – to obtain the non-biased opinion class. The tapered struts of the gear rack of the bike from new riders. The that was supplied with the bike did not prevent the bags from contacting the disc For more information, call 360-943-8613, Volcanic, available in either white or email [email protected], or black frame, came complete with top-of- brake caliper. A simple change-out to a different manufacturer’s rack quickly visit www.volcanicbikes.com (this the-line components. website was under construction when this solved the problem. Sporting SRAM-9 rapid fire shifters (grip newsletter went to press.) Volcanic bicycles can be ordered with shift is also an option) matched up to LX/ John joined the University of Pennsylvania XT front/rear derailleurs and a 44-tooth various features, depending on the needs Police Department in 1988. He has been big chain ring, the gearing system of the rider and the department. Several assigned to the bike patrol since its inception operated smoothly at all times, even with levels and types of shifters are available, in March 1991. He has trained some 700 the additional weight carried in panniers and it can be equipped with either regular police, security, and EMS bike personnel from by the EMS personnel. Equipped with platform pedals or a clipless pedaling 75 agencies in the United States, Argentina, Marzocchi Bomber front shocks, a Cane system. During the course of the Australia, and Canada. He has won 12 gold Creek threadless headset, Avid disc evaluation, Eric from Volcanic remained medals in the Pennsylvania Police Olympics in open to our comments – they are running and mountain bike events and several VOLCANIC … clearly interested in providing a medals in the International Law Enforcement Games. He also has 25 years of service in the See page 12 for specifications. top-of-the-line public safety fire, EMS, and hazardous materials fields. He performance bicycle, and in my Visit www.volcanicbikes.com, call 360-943-8613 can be reached at opinion, they have achieved that or e-mail [email protected]. [email protected]. goal.

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Enlightened! Lighting Solutions from CatEye® and Nite Ize®

by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T compact NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) (depending on the retail source), but Boulder PD (CO) battery comes encased in a black neoprene Cateye offers IPMBA members the Triple IPMBA Industry Relations Committee bag. The lamp body swivels on its Shot for $169 and the Double Shot for hile on nighttime bike-ops this mounting base to center the beam. The $139, plus shipping. Contact Cateye for W past fall, I tested some unique only way to move the lamp up or down is more details and to place your order. to loosen the handlebar bracket enough to products using some of the latest LED Given the effectiveness of Cateye’s lens- rotate it, but not so much that the unit technology. What is an LED? reflector-LED combination, I highly shifts due to road vibration. There are a Essentially, LED is an acronym for light- recommend the Triple Shot as a primary few battery-mounting options, but I like emitting diode, which according to online headlight source. It’ll outshine the the security of mounting it in a vacant LEDs Magazine, is “a semiconductor competition. See the full range of lights bottle holder. The only nit to pick about device that emits light when an electric and computers that Cateye offers on their the battery bag was that it started to show current is passed through it.” More website. importantly, the highly adaptable LED some wear from the repeated use of the bulbs are appearing in many illumination hook and loop straps (Cateye has said they CatEye Electronics is not listed in the products suitable for patrol. Why? are looking into means to address the bag IPMBA Product Purchase Program. Several reasons. Longer run times, better surface wear.) The cables come in Contact: CatEye Service & Research th performance, and durability are some different lengths to allow for bikes of Center, 1705 14 St., #115., Boulder, CO common traits. different sizes and configurations and 80302 USA, (303) 443-4595, (800) 5- have locking cable connectors for CatEye, fax (303) 473-0006, email Some Boulder-based companies are unexpected blackouts. [email protected] or via the web at manipulating the LED technology in www.cateye.com. products suitable for bike patrollers. On the subject of “blacking out,” I was Cateye Electronics and Nite Ize pleased that it was not necessary to cycle Nite Ize Innovative Accessories: Innovative Accessories are two that are through light levels. The light is either Combo Upgrade, Marker Band, producing some bright ideas. I’ll try to push-buttoned ‘on’ or ‘off’. Simple is shed some light on their creations…. stealth is best. I mounted the switch on and Helmet Marker my handlebar and didn’t have much Nite Ize produces some novel gadgets Cateye Electronics Triple Shot difficulty manipulating it with full- targeted towards work and leisure. Over the span of fingered gloves. During some bike patrol last fall, I a few weeks, I I also liked the ease of setup on my patrol sampled a few of their LED products. had the good bike. In fact, I neglected to read the The Nite Ize Marker Band is a nifty, fortune to trial- directions (gender-specific of me, I know) reflective and flashing LED band for test Cateye’s and still had no installation securing a loose flagship, triple- problems. Once you pant leg or LED headlight, charge the battery wearing on the aptly named the overnight and fit the right upper arm. The Triple Shot. handlebar shim, you’re set Marker Band First, the Triple to go. While on the prowl, utilizes highly Shot headlight extracts high power from there were no deficiencies adjustable, its LEDs due in large part to Cateye’s in lighting up the path or elastic straps on proven Opticube lens and crystal-like people. I went most of an each end of the reflector technology. The process works. evening (five hours) with band, which are The light pattern cast on objects reveals the light activated in order to deplete the secured via a quick-release buckle. There no dead spots and beats the clarity and battery, to no avail. This came in handy is a push-button power switch to cycle broad beam performance of our other fleet when my fellow patrol cyclists lost their through flash and glow modes and you get headlights. This, with only three LEDs! battery charges and needed my beam to long battery life from a three volt button The company claims the headlight has show the way. It seems the LED bulbs battery. When the unit is switched ‘off’, “the brightness of a 20-watt halogen and a don’t run hot enough to warrant much the band material is red reflective. I got wide beam.” juice. The literature claims an LED the most use from the Marker Band when lifespan of 100,000 hours. on a traffic accident or directing traffic. As far as features go, the whole package is The Marker Band is great for public safety relatively light at 710 grams. The lamp What’s the asking price for the Cateye Triple Shot? MSRP is around $300 body is die-cast aluminum and the (Continued on page 10)

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Falcon LE Bicycle Helmet

by Rob Peterson, PCI #765 EMS personnel. Lettering on the helmets used in conjunction with the helmet to fit Las Cruces PD (NM) can be requested in reflective or non- specific needs. For instance, they are he Falcon LE (Law Enforcement) reflective material. currently designing a moveable LED T bicycle helmet is patent pending, This product was extensively tested, not light that can be positioned to provide first-of-its-kind, and the most innovative only by my Targeting Neighborhood sufficient lighting for writing tickets, bicycle helmet on the market today. Threats Unit, but also by Officer Steve reading paperwork, etc. Building lightweight and almost Bazany and his fellow bicycle officers in The helmet is recharged via a plug-in undetectable LED lighting into a bicycle San Antonio, Texas. After five months charger that plugs directly into the helmet is a “no-brainer” and has been of use, Steve has already placed a helmet. This helmet plug has been needed for some time. The CPSC- substantial order. designed to also be used as a power port certified helmet is manufactured in China that can facilitate other lighting as new specifically for Falcon helmets. The The helmet was utilized during both day and nighttime hours and was put through technology is designed. We are eagerly lithium ion rechargeable battery includes awaiting the auxiliary task-specific light a proprietary circuitry protection chip rigorous testing. During daytime hours, the lighting is obviously less visible than currently in development. We’ve also that guards against over- charging and is suggested that they install another switch low voltage. The battery has a shelf and at night, but the two red LED lights on the back of the on the helmet that would allow usage life of three years independent use of the headlight and rear and will maintain its helmet can be seen even in lights. Because the company actively charge even when not in solicits ideas from officers that might use. It has an impressive bright sunlight. During darkness, make their helmet better for the law 13-hour continuous use enforcement professional, we expect life when fully charged the lights are them to follow up on this suggestion. and one can only imagine extremely bright how long it would last and the small The Falcon LE helmet is expected to with only periodic usage. headlight can have a $70 price tag while the Predator Product representative often be used for Series in-mold helmet will be a bit higher Kerry Harris pledges that limited tasks as at $120-$130. If you are interested in they will replace the well, even learning more about the Falcon LE entire helmet free of though it was not bicycle helmet or purchasing them for charge if there is ever a originally your department, visit one of the problem with the battery. designed for that A.S.C.A. Technology websites at purpose. Steve www.ascatech.com or This system was designed added that the www.ihtechnology.com. For more to be used in any helmet light can be used information from a representative, platform – bicycle or when contact Kerry Harris at motorcycle –and they approaching [email protected] or (877) offer products for both. vehicles to both 497-1666. In my opinion, we can’t have It was designed temporarily blind too many tools to ensure we go home specifically as a safety the driver and safely at the end of our shift. It makes feature providing illuminate the perfect sense to have this one, especially illumination during interior of the since you’ll never even know it’s there… darkness, but the vehicle as well. until you need it. applications for this technology are seemingly endless and The Falcon LE far exceeds its intended Rob is an IPMBA PC Instructor and a only limited by one’s imagination. This use as a safety product and is even more Conference Workshop presenter. He has been a bicycle officer for six years and is a founding application has been adapted to two other remarkable when you consider that it has limited usage as a task-oriented light member of the Targeting Neighborhood helmet designs, although the Falcon LE Threats Unit. He can be reached at and in-mold Predator Series will have source. [email protected]. designs specifically catering to law Acting on suggestions from different enforcement. These helmets come in two agencies, the company has begun basic colors for law enforcement (white/ working on task lighting that may be black) or may be requested in red for

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Spenco Ironman Cycling Gloves

by John Washington, PCI #461T/EMSCI #037T to prevent unraveling. The hand backing [email protected]. Spenco participates in University of Pennsylvania Police (PA) comes in either Lycra mesh or nylon the IPMBA Product Purchase Program, spandex, and the wrist closure is a hook- offering more than 50% off the suggested ost public safety cyclists use and-loop. retail prices. M cycling gloves during their patrol shifts in an effort to reduce road shock During the IPMBA course, an EMS John joined the University of Pennsylvania and prevent pressure and vibration on the cyclist from St. Croix tore the wrist hook- Police Department in 1988. He has been nerves in the hand that can lead to and-loop closure while performing a glove assigned to the bike patrol since its inception doffing exercise. Bill immediately in March 1991. He has trained some 700 numbness. There are many different police, security, and EMS bike personnel from manufacturers of cycling gloves available, replaced the glove – but he did not stop 75 agencies in the United States, Argentina, including Ironman Cycling Gloves by there. I made some suggestions on how to Australia, and Canada. He has won 12 gold Spenco. Spenco has been providing extend the “pull-tab” of the closure for medals in the Pennsylvania Police Olympics in cycling gloves to the world-class athletes easier manual dexterity and he relayed running and mountain bike events and several participating in the Hawaii Ironman that information to the manufacturer. A medals in the International Law Enforcement Triathlon for 25 years and have recently design change was made based on the Games. He also has 25 years of service in the expanded into the public safety arena. recommendation from the field trial. At fire, EMS, and hazardous materials fields. He the same time, Bill was busy collecting can be reached at Bill Paine, Sales Manager of Ironman feedback from members of other agencies, [email protected]. Gloves, attended the 2005 IPMBA including Temple University and LAPD, Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz., to and incorporating their ideas into the promote this new glove to the public design of the products. safety marketplace. Another take on Because Bill is In recognition of the year-round nature of a “local guy” many bike patrols (and the personal Ironman Gloves who lives in preference of some), Bill began to pursue by Jan M. Tazelaar the the possibility of introducing a long- Philadelphia fingered fall and winter weight glove to The word that most aptly describes area, where I the public safety cycling field. After the Ironman half-fingered bicycle work, I quickly much discussion with the manufacturer gloves made by Spenco Company is developed a professional regarding the desired features, and a little substantial. In just one glance, relationship with him and was asked to longer than anticipated time period, the wearers can tell these gloves are evaluate his glove. Shortly after the gloves were finally delivered. The word well-made and meant for serious conference, Bill stopped in on a combined “police” was added to both the short- and riders. They are made with a IPMBA Police and EMS Cyclist course, long-fingered gloves, and the wear test of combination of leather, nylon and which I was teaching with John Russell, the new long-fingered gloves proved them cotton and include special EMSCI #093, in Bristol, PA. to be of the same good quality as the first trademarked Shock-Tek rubber gel He was gracious generation gloves. pads that fully outline the palm of the hand. These “shock absorbers” not enough to bring along Over the course of this year-long, only protect the palms from bumps various samples of his continual evaluation phase, Spenco has but also allow for a more secure grip gloves for the produced a glove system that should of handlebars. We’ve all participants to try. accommodate a wide range of public experienced paying too much for safety cyclists – and budgets. The effort The Ironman gloves mediocre bicycle gloves that wear that Bill has put in, his willingness to come three models: too easily and seem flimsy toward the accept critique, and his ability to make the entry level Tour, the mid-grade Pro ends of their short lives. In contrast and the top-of-the-line Elite. All models changes based on our feedback is truly to the norm, these well-stitched feature a patented groove over the carpel appreciated. It will have benefits to both Ironman gloves will probably last two tunnel nerve protecting the median nerve, and shows that it is not about a working to three times longer while ultimately in addition to standard protection of the relationship but about a relationship that giving hands more protection but ulna nerve. The Tour and Pro model have works. still allowing for finger flexibility. three protective pads (foam and gel, For more information about Spenco respectively), while the upgraded Elite Ironman cycling gloves, visit Jan is the cycling spouse of an IPMBA boasts a five-pad gel system. All of the www.ironmangloves.com or contact Bill member who prefers full-fingered gloves, gloves have a reinforced thumb crotch and Paine at 215-335-9218 or leaving his half-fingered ones up for grabs. overlock stitching around the finger holes 8 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Spring 2006

MOCEAN Uniforms

by Mark Stanish, PCI #697 wind and rain and help maintain a neat if staying warm was my only concern, but Long Beach Township Police (NJ) appearance. Mocean pays extra attention being able to ride a bike comfortably and to all the seams on the jacket to further stay both warm and dry are tops on my ast fall, when my Chief asked me to reduce your chances of getting cold and priority list. Our unit members have been L train officers from another area wet. Perhaps the most practical feature of wearing Mocean pants since our inception department, my initial response was, this jacket is that it is cut to waist length four years ago, and save for minimal “Chief, it is almost Thanksgiving…not and has built-in belt keepers in the back to adjustments to our sizes, we are all using exactly riding weather here at the Jersey keep it in place for your entire tour. the same pants we got back then. For bad Shore!” I quickly realized I was not elements, we have been switching to our being “asked” to do this; instead, I was Under the jacket I would be wearing a long-sleeved Metro-Polo shirt, done in BDU pants so we would have room to being told to “get it done.” Thoughts of wear something underneath, but now the cold winter wind whipping off the my department’s yellow-over-black color scheme. These shirts utilize Mocean’s Mocean has that covered, too – the ocean and cold, clear nights consumed Approach and the Summit pants, with an my mind. However, before depression Vapor-Pique technology with Q-Wick treatment. What Vapor-Pique means for extra pair of optional fleece liners. These could take hold, one name came to mind: pants are loose-fitting in the thigh area Bill Levitt. you is a comfortable, double-sided fabric with great comfort and durability. Our and tapered down to an elastic cuff, For those of you who are not familiar uniform shirts are as bright as the day we evidence of the attention to detail Mocean with that name, Bill is the President of got them about four years ago. The Q- uses in designing these clothes. The Mocean, an IPMBA Corporate member wick treatment that is applied to the inner loose-fitting thigh area accommodates the and supplier of bicycle uniforms to the fabric of the shirt pulls moisture away cycling motion perfectly while the tapered Long Beach Township Police from your body to the outside of the shirt elastic cuffs keep your pants around your where it can aid in keeping you ankles and out of your chain. The vented cool during a long ride. The knees help cool you off, which is great, as shirts also have a radio long as you are not riding in November! microphone holder attached All of the pants offered by Mocean have under the buttons at the upper numerous pockets for pens, notepads and chest. Very similar in comfort other necessary items. Take your pick on to the short-sleeved version that these pants – there is no wrong decision. our bike unit members usually It basically comes down to preference. wear, the long-sleeved version Bill Levitt and the crew from Mocean gives the extra warmth you have it all when it comes to uniforms for need in these conditions. The bike patrol and beyond. The clothing innermost layer on my upper mentioned barely scratches the surface of body was the P3 Vapor mock what they have to offer to police, EMS turtleneck, worn under my vest. and security personnel – visit

Photo courtesy Mark Stanish These shirts are made of a www.mocean.net to see their extensive Nobel Peace Prize-winning Modeling MOCEAN for Miss America. selection. material (seriously), and in my Perhaps the most valuable thing Mocean opinion, they deserve it. The P3 has to offer is not for sale on their Department, among many others. Vapor shirts follow the same form-fitting website, or anywhere else. I’m talking I thought of Bill because his uniforms design as the jacket and shirt, but the about the outstanding personal customer would be keeping me warm and material is soft and slippery, making it service provided by this company. My comfortable over these four training days. perfect for under your vest. It also has an first experience with Bill was at the It was also a great opportunity to put to a advanced moisture transport system that conference in West Virginia. I explained few new uniform items to the test. I knew you can read about on the Mocean to him that we had some issues with our that my jacket, a waterproof Code-B website. These shirts are easy to take for uniforms and were looking to go in jacket with a zip-in liner, would be a great granted until you get stuck wearing a another direction. He took all my first line of defense against the elements. cotton shirt under your vest and begin information and after the conference was These jackets are designed specifically for cursing yourself for leaving the Vapor over he went to great lengths to make sure bike patrol. The cut is form-fitting but shirt at home. our department stayed with his company. allows room for body armor. The front Next in line was keeping my lower half This is even more impressive when you zipper is hidden by two flaps that block warm. There are a lot of choices out there (Continued on page 10)

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MOCEAN

(Continued from page 9) consider the fact that at the time we only had a six person bike unit. Whether you have one guy on your unit or fifty, Mocean and Bill Levitt are going to see that you have what you need – when you need it – so you can remain effective in your community. In 2004, the Mocean Grant for Public Safety Cycling was established. This grant provides an opportunity for IPMBA members to apply for funds to attend the Annual IPMBA Conference. The first year, they offered one $1000 grant. The second year, they offered three $500 awards, and ended up giving three $650 awards and three $350 awards. They continued the program in 2006 – see page 16 for a list of the lucky winners! Mocean also participates in IPMBA’s Product Purchase Program. Mark has been a police cyclist since 2001 and an IPMBA Instructor since 2003. In addition to teaching IPMBA classes, he organizes 2-3 bicycle rodeos each year. His department is actively involved with Best Buy in a “Bicycling Safety Award” program, in which police officers carry five-dollar gift certificates to give to helmet-wearing kids. He can be reached at [email protected].

Lighting Solutions of affixing the Helmet Marker onto just improved, the lamp life is extended, and (Continued from page 6) about any smooth surface. the LED lamps are notably sturdier and bicyclists who need some extra The item I came away most brighter, it’s hard not to justify an upgrade conspicuity at night. The Nite Ize Marker impressed with was the to a flashlight you depend on. When band retails for roughly $15, which seems I compared the Nite Ize LED Nite Ize Combo Upgrade reasonable for its value and benefit. Kit for an AA battery- bulb upgrade to another The Nite Ize Helmet Marker is similar to powered Mini Maglite® manufacturer’s upgrade for the Marker Band in that it uses a reflective flashlight. The kit the same Maglite, I found the band incorporating a long life LED lamp. includes an LED bulb Nite Ize version was cheaper However, the Helmet Marker has a conversion along with a and brighter! push-button switch that So there you have it. Nite Ize replaces the end cap for is a company that is introducing a Mini Maglite. Given their LED products to bike that many service patrol. You can find Nite Ize workers use Maglites, Innovative Accessories on the and often times the web, in your local hardware store, AA Mini Maglite or contact them below for more finds itself in a CSI kit, info. The “Ize” has it and their medic bag, etc., I find the stock AA ideas are enlightening. Mini mainly serves as a cheap backup. Nite Ize Innovative Accessories is not But for those patrollers who carry an AA listed in the IPMBA Product Purchase Mini Maglite, the kit upgrade is a Program. Contact: Nite Ize, Inc., 5735-E different job – its band is attached via significant improvement. Three bright, Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303 USA, hook & loop material to the front, back, or white LEDs take the place of a dull (303) 449-2576, (800) 678-6483 (US & sides of a bike helmet. Weather and yellow incandescent bulb and a rugged Canada), fax (303) 449-2013, email shock resistant, the Helmet Marker has push button end cap conveniently [email protected] or via the web at the same, easy, push button ‘on-off’ as its displaces the cumbersome twist on-off www.niteize.com. brethren Marker Band, which activates the method. flash or glow modes. I found the Helmet Mitch is an IPMBA Instructor Trainer, an The question is, “Is it worth upgrading a IMBA National Mountain Bike Patroller, and Marker enhanced my conspicuity in $10 light with a $10 accessory?” You be vehicular conditions. The $15 price is a has a penchant for singlespeeds. He can be the judge. When the battery life is reached at [email protected]. reasonable investment given the flexibility

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The Inova 24/7 Multi Function Emergency Light

by Charlie Irvine, PCI #752/EMSCI #143 amazing. It is smaller than a mobile lights themselves have a two-mile signal Metropolitan Police Force, London, England phone, and has eight different functions. visibility (important for our County

The light itself is octagonal shaped and is colleagues when they’re out in the was first introduced to this light by fields!), and a 50-foot effective range. I PC Rob Simpson from Cheshire operated by turning the outside face to the Police. He had acquired his in the States required light. The lights range from low From a police perspective, another whilst on holiday, but level white to high level important thing about this light is that it after a quick search on white to a three-colour allows you to have both hands free when the internet I discovered Distress strobe. It also dealing with a stop. No longer do you that it was being has a locator beacon have to hold a torch awkwardly as well as distributed in this which has a run time of your pen and pocket book. The Inova country by Edgar up to 15000 hrs! light clips onto one of the radio holders Brothers of On the work front, I on your jacket and beams directly onto Macclesfield, Cheshire. wore my Inova 24/7 the your book. Overall, I am very impressed Guess where Rob is day it arrived, and its with this “Swiss Army knife” of based? Macclesfield! baptism of fire was not flashlights, and would recommend it to anyone doing Bike Patrol/EMS. I phoned the company long in coming! We and was impressed by The INOVA 24/7 integrates eight attended a road traffic The company’s website is at steady and signal light functions. their staff who were accident, and I was www.inovalight.com. Edgar Brothers can friendly and knowledgeable. I ordered doing traffic control. be contacted on 01625 613177. one of the lights over the phone, and I put the light on to the two-colour Charlie is a member of the Whitechapel Bike received it three days later. The light Emergency Beacon, and started directing Unit. He has been an IPMBA Instructor since comes with a host of accessories, a neck traffic. As I did so, one driver leant out of 2004 and maintains www.bikesquad.org, an lanyard, headband, magnetic mount and his window and said to me, “Turn that online resource for bike personnel with a focus even a wall mount. The light itself is down a bit mate, it’s a bit bright!” The on the United Kingdom. He can be reached at [email protected].

“ We put b cops ehind b ars”

he most comprehensive one stop shop for all your patrol biking needs. Staffed by knowledgeable experienced cyclists who have been serving law enforcement for T over 10 years. We not only sell bicycle equipment, but we ride them, build and service them and race them. We carry top of the line brand names at nationally competitive prices. Call us for firsthand experience on how we can assist you in your bike patrol needs. We carry: h Bicycles h Shoes h Helmets h Bicycle Accessories h Communications Equipment h Tools h Clothing h Law Enforcement Lighting h Books and Service Manuals Patrol Bike Systems Inc. PO Box 9308, St. Paul, MN 55109-0308 Phone: 651-773-8763 Toll Free: 800-208-2032 Fax: 651-773-8762 View our soon-to-be-updated online catalog at www.patrolbike.com IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 11

Welcome SUPPORT OUR

New Corporate CORPORATE MEMBERS IPMBA proudly recognizes the following organizations for their continued support and assistance to IPMBA and the profession of Member public safety cycling. They have helped to ensure that we can continue our mission of providing education, training, and resources for public safety cyclists worldwide.

IPMBA welcomes Cycle Source

Group as its newest corporate Access Bicycle Patrol Supply, LLC member. The Long Island-based Bill Cochrane Cycle Source Group is the U.S. 602-278-5506 supplier of Smith & Wesson Bicycles, available in four [email protected] models – Perimeter, Tactical, Custom, and Full Suspension. www.accessbicyclepatrolsupply.com They also carry Bushwacker rack bags, the Bell public safety Alerte Systems International helmet, and lights by Alerte Systems, Lightman, and Jerry Watley NiteRider. A long-time supporter of IPMBA and its 800-728-1536 members, CSG participates in the IPMBA Product Purchase [email protected] Program, offering 20-35% discounts to IPMBA members. www.alertesystems.com Contact Peter Carey at 631-205-1430 or [email protected], and visit http://www.cyclesg.com/sw/ for more information. Cycle-Force UK Charles Beral ++44(0)1344 862550 Volcanic Bicycles [email protected] Beta Alpha www.cycle-force.co.uk (upgrades appear in italics) Frame Volcanic (5 year war- Volcanic (5 year warranty) Cycle Source Group ranty) Peter Carey Fork Rock Shox Judy J2 Marzocchi MX Comp 631-205-1430 Headset Cane Creek STS (ball Cane Creek S1 (sealed [email protected] bearing) cartridge bearing) www.cyclesg.com Riser Bar Truvativ Hussefelt Truvativ Hussefelt Fuji Bicycles & Advanced Sports Stem Truvativ XR Truvativ XR Steve Harad Seatpost Truvativ XR Truvativ XR 215-824-3854 Bottom Bracket Truvativ XR Truvativ XR [email protected] Cranks Truvativ Hussefelt Truvativ Hussefelt www.fujibikes.com Disc Brakes SRAM BB5 SRAM BB7 Mocean Brake Levers SRAM FR5 SRAM FR5 Bill Levitt Trigger Shifters SRAM X7 SRAM X9 949-646-1701 Rear Derailleur SRAM X7 SRAM X7 [email protected] Front Derailleur SRAM X Gen SRAM X Gen www.mocean.net Cassette SRAM SRAM R & B Fabrications Saddle WTB Speed V WTB Speed V David Belton Hubs Shimano Deore disc Shimano XT disc hubs with 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 hubs with Sun Rhyno Sun Rhyno Lite XL rims [email protected] Lite XL rims www.rbfab.com Tires Cross Continental Town & Country (and other options) Trek Bicycle Corporation Grips Serfas Serfas Stefan Downing

Pedals Redline with plastic toe Shimano 424 Clipless (other 800-313-8735 x 4911 clips options available) [email protected] www.trekbikes.com Rear Rack Planet Bike Eco Rack Planet Bike Eco Rack

Water Bottle Planet Bike (2) Planet Bike (2)

Cages To become a corporate member, contact Kickstand Rearmount Rearmount Maureen at [email protected] or 410-744-2400. $1199.99 $1499.99 Cost No express or implied endorsements are being made by IPMBA for any *Product review appears on page five* product, service, program, or organization.

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elcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! Since its humble beginnings in 1997 with just four members, the Product Purchase Program has grown to include nearly 70 fine W companies, including several from beyond the U.S. borders. These companies provide a wide variety of goods and services, but they share a commitment to IPMBA members. By taking advantage of these discounts, you can pay for your membership with just a few purchases! Some loyal readers may notice that the listings in this issue are a little shorter than they have been in the past. The listings have been abbreviated somewhat in order to accommodate more participants, however, the full listings can be found in the Industry & Resources section at www.ipmba.org.

ABS SPORTS BRATWEAR CANE CREEK CYCLING Product: Super Saddle Product: Bike Uniforms COMPONENTS Regular Cost: $99 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Suspension Seatpost Cost to Members: $89 Cost to Members: 10% off Standard Price List Regular Cost: $139 Contact Name: Van Zevenbergen Contact Name: Sales Cost to Members: $83.40 Phone: 609-371-1554/Fax: 609-371-1554 Phone: 253-517-4000/Fax: 253-517-4004 Contact Name: Lena Warren Website: www.abs-sports.com Website: www.bratwear.com Phone: 800-234-2725/Fax: 828-684-1057 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.canecreek.com ALERTE SYSTEMS INT’L BRAVE SOLDIER Email: [email protected] Product: “Trail-Blazer” Bike Light Kit Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. CASCADE DESIGN Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Cost to Members: 10% off 1-10 units; Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Regular Cost: Contact for Pro-Form Pricing 15% off 11-20 units Contact Name: Albert Yeh Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Jerry Watley Phone: 888-711-BRAVE/Fax: 323-852-6604 Contact Name: Mike Munter Phone: 800-728-1536/Fax: 800-635-1536 Website: www.bravesoldier.com Phone: 800-527-1527 / 206-694-1517 Website: www.alertesystems.com Email: [email protected] Fax: 800-583-7583 Email: [email protected] BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Email: [email protected] ANDUSA & CO. MARKETPLACE Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear CHRISTINI TECHNOLOGIES Bike Regular Cost: Promotional Pricing for Industry Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Regular Cost: £550 GBP + Delivery Insiders/Pros Regular Cost: $3100-$4500+ Cost to Members: £475 GBP + Delivery Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Cost to Members: $1800 +; quantity discounts Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Membership Contact Name: Justin Kline Phone: ++(0)2082419826/Fax: ++(0)2082410999 Contact Name: John Shelly Phone: 215-351-9895/Fax: 215-351-9896 Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Phone: 877-420-2766/Fax: 714-242-1927 Website: www.christini.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.broform.com Email: [email protected] Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number Email: [email protected] with order. CYCLE SIREN Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini- ASLET: AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR number & expiration date to BroForm contact. sirens LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BUDBRAKE INT’L, LLC Regular Cost: Visit www.cyclesiren.com. Product: ASLET Membership Product: Automatic Brake System Modulator Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Regular Cost: $50 Regular Cost: $49.95 full kit; $29.95 modulator Contact Name: Greg Bohning Cost to Members: $40 only. Phone: 877-477-4736/Fax: 815-572-0121 Contact Name: Nancy Moser Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Website: www.cyclesiren.com Contact Name: Bud Nilsson Phone: 301-668-9466/Fax: 301-668-9482 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aslet.org Phone: 209-712-6980/Fax: E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. Email: [email protected] Website: www.budbrake.com Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with ASLET membership Email: [email protected] CYCLE SOURCE GROUP application or renewal notice. Product: Bikes & Accessories BUSHWHACKER USA Regular Cost: Contact for Product IKE ORLD B W Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk List Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. Regular Cost: $55 Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Regular Cost: Competitive Internet Sale Prices Cost to Members: $35 Contact Name: Peter Carey Cost to Members: Wholesale + 35% Contact Name: Jeff Sims Contact Name: Mike Beatty Phone: 877-533-7245/Fax: 631-205-1435 Phone: 800-344-1256/Fax: 801-829-6104 Website: www.cyclesg.com Phone: 800-928-5558/Fax: 210-828-3299 Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.bikeworld.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558

The Product Purchase Program was updated January 2006. The information has been provided by the participating companies and is subject to change without notice. A company’s participation in the Product Purchase Program does not indicate endorsement by IPMBA, nor does it indicate the company’s sponsorship of IPMBA.

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CYCLOPS BICYCLE EKO SPORT FUJI AMERICA & TACTICAL Product: Power Grips, Air Suspension, Pumps Product: Bikes & Accessories Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: Contact for Product OPERATIONS Cost to Members: 20% off Retail List Product: Bicycle & Tactical Contact Name: Paul Aeita Cost to Members: Special Prices on Ops Equipment & Accessories Phone: 800-999-8277/Fax: 970-241-3529 Selected Models Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Contact Name: Steve Harad Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail Website: www.ekosport.com Contact Name: Ashley Foster Email: [email protected] Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111/Fax: 215-824-1051 Website: www.fujibikes.com Phone: 843-259-8368/Fax: ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SOLUTIONS GITA SPORTING GOODS DANALCO Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Regular Cost: See website for product list. Product: Giordana Apparel Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Socks & Gloves Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all items. Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Regular Cost: Contact for product list Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Cost to Members: Net Price Contact Name: Seth Leitman Contact Name: Sam Matthews Phone: 866-343-5551/Fax: 914-220-8396 Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 800-FON-GITA x 319/Fax: 704-588-4322 Phone: 800-868-2629/Fax: 800-216-9938 Website: www.electrictransport.net Email: [email protected] Website: www.gitabike.com Website: www.danalco.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to IPMBA. On website, enter “IPMBA” in promotion code box. DE SOTO SPORT ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN IMBA: INTERNATIONAL Product: Triathlon Clothing Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, Regular Cost: Contact for Product List MOUNTAIN BICYCLING Coins Cost to Members: 40% off Retail SSOCIATION Regular Cost: Varies A Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Product: IMBA Membership Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Cost: Varies; see website Phone: 800-453-6673/Fax: 858-453-6783 Contact Name: ELHN Rep Website: www.desotosport.com Cost to Members: $10 off any IMBA Membership Phone: 203-364-8644/Fax: 860-693-9381 Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Scott Gordon Website: www.elhnbadges.com Phone: 888-442-IMBA x106/Fax: 303-545-9026 EMAND ECHNOLOGY TD Email: [email protected] D T , L . Website: www.imba.com Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Call or email design/quantity for price quote. Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: £27.50 RGO Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with IMBA membership Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each E , LLC Product: “The Seat” Ergonomic Bike Seat application or renewal notice. Contact Name: Gill Hawkins Regular Cost: $40 lycra/gel; $29 vinyl; $20 faux IOSSO PRODUCTS Phone: (01252) 612661/Fax: (01252) 612662 leather Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Email: [email protected] leather Cost to Members: 20% off Retail DESERT SUN Contact Name: Thomas White Contact Name: Marianne Iosso Product: Bike First Aid Kits Phone: 425-333-6161/Fax: 425-333-6355 Phone: 888-747-4332/Fax: 847-437-8478 Regular Cost: $20 plain; $22 printed Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Website: www.iosso.com Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 15% off ECH Contact Name: Bertie Anderson EV T LANE SUNGLASSES Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS Phone: 760-468-1800/Fax: Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Regular Cost: See website for product list. Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. items. Purchases DO WRAP PERFORMANCE Contact Name: Doug Canfield Contact Name: Neal Dykstra HEADWEAR Phone: 972-851-9990/Fax: 972-851-9993 Phone: 800-542-7850/Fax: 219-956-2112 Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Regular Cost: $9.95-$24.95 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to IPMBA. LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP Contact Name: John Okon, Erin Borddors Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, EXPOSURE/USE (ULTIMATE Phone: 800-359-2514/Fax: 773-770-4201 Duty Gear Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com SPORTS ENGINEERING) Regular Cost: See Website Email: [email protected] Product: Lighting Systems Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Regular Cost: Contact for Product Information. Contact Name: Mark Leonard Custom orders available. Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details Phone: 501-517-5338/Fax: 501-653-2969 Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe DYNAMIC BICYCLES Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, Product: Chainless Police Bikes Phone: ++ (0) 1798 344477/Fax: ++1798 34499 www.4bike-police.com Regular Cost: Contact for Product List. Website: www.use1.com Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: Contact for Special Pricing. Email: [email protected] When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. Contact Name: Anthony Cocivera

Phone: 800-935-9553/Fax: 508-429-9119 Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Email: [email protected]

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LIFT & STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. MOCEAN POLAR DESIGN, Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms INC. Regular Cost: $4,295 (30 bikes); $6,590 (60 bikes) Regular Cost: Contact for Product Product: Hydration Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 List Backpacks bikes) Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Regular Cost: PolarPak 1.0 Contact Name: Shawn Jones Contact Name: Bill Levitt $42.95 Phone: 800-825-4777/Fax: 651-777-1535 Phone: 877-662-3680/Fax: 949-646-1590 Cost to Members: PolarPak 1.0 $18.30 Website: www.liftnstore.com Website: www.mocean.net Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 208-426-9058/Fax: 208-424-8687 LIGHTCYCLES MONTAGUE BIKES Website: www.polarpak.com Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Bike Special offer is not available online. Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail Regular Cost: $645 PROGOLD LUBRICANTS Contact Name: Bob Light Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & Kickstand Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX Phone: 518-420-4666 with Purchase Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Joe Solomon Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Phone: 800-736-5348/Fax: 617-491-7207 Contact Name: Doug or Van Website: www.montagueusa.com Phone: 800-421-5823/Fax: 404-766-3977 LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC Email: [email protected] Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues Website: www.progoldmfr.com Regular Cost: $25, incl. shipping NUGO NUTRITION Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars PROMARK INT’L INC. Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Regular Cost: $1.59/bar; $23.85/box Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment Phone: 734-697-6342 Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products LouKaLLC.html Phone: 888-421-2032/Fax: 412-781-4120 Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher Email: [email protected] Website: www.nugonutrition.com Phone: 800-645-4443/Fax: 516-795-4259 Email: [email protected] MAKLITE Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership Email: [email protected] Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products number & expiration date handy. Regular Cost: $10.95 (9” Strips With Velcro) OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL PUBLIC SAFETY LOGOS Cost to Members: $7.00 Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc. Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Contact Name: William Maki Regular Cost: $40-$115 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 Phone: 800-888-5427/Fax: 773-276-3331 Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices Website: www.librasafety.com or more Contact Name: Julie Cruise/Rachel Peterson Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Michael Carrizales Phone: 888-722-9222/Fax: 206-722-1521 Phone: 800-276-0706/Fax: 281-251-4786 MARWI USA, INC. Website: www.olyuniforms.com Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Product: Lighting Systems Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: $99-$399 Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: Contact for Discount OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany Contact Name: Sales Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Lyteline order. High-Viz Products Phone: 626-401-1335/Fax: 626-401-1339 R & B FABRICATIONS Regular Cost: £10 - £500 Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Website: www.marwiusa.com Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Email: [email protected] Regular Cost: Contact for Product Contact Name: Bruce Burns List MAXIT DESIGNS Phone: +44 (0) 1422 824777/Fax: +44 (0) 1422 Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Product: Headgator(TM)/Hothead ™/Thermal 824666 Contact Name: Tina Lime Beanie ™ Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Phone: 800-553-1911/Fax: 800-742-5345 Regular Cost: $17.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead Email: [email protected] Website: www.rbfab.com (TM); $15.4 (Beanie) Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: $10.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead (TM); $9.40 (Beanie) PARADIGM TACTICAL PRODUCTS REDMAN TRAINING GEAR Contact Name: Liz Product: FRISKER PRO Hand Worn Metal Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Detector Phone: 800-556-2948/Fax: 916-489-7031 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Regular Cost: $194.95 + S&H Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Cost to Members: $155 + S&H Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Bob Brothers Contact Name: Camilla Cutler 35% off other in-stock items. Visit website for information and call for Phone: 800-865-7840/Fax: 800-459-2598 availability. Have IPMBA membership number handy. Phone: 978-352-6633/Fax: 978-352-7799 Website: www.redmangear.com Website: www.frisker.com MAXXIS TIRES Email: [email protected] RUBEL BIKEMAPS Product: Bike Tires & Tubes Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet Regular Cost: Contact for Product List PATROL CYCLE LLC Regular Cost: See website for price schedule. Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. Contact Name: Ben Burgis Regular Cost: $109.95/Web Direct $79.95 Contact Name: Andy Rubel Phone: 800-4MAXXIS/Fax: 770-962-7705 Cost to Members: $67.95 Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Phone: 617-776-6567/Fax: 617-623-1523 Website: www.maxxis.com Website: www.bikemaps.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-208-2032/Fax: 651-773-8762 Email: [email protected] Website: www.patrolcycle.com Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. Email: [email protected]

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Mocean Announces Grant Winners

The Mocean Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2006 Mocean Grants for Public Safety Cycling. For the third consecutive year, the California-based manufacturer of technical bike uniforms has offered IPMBA members the opportunity to apply for funding to offset the cost of the IPMBA Conference. Mocean president Bill Levitt stated, “as always, the Board found each application compelling and worthy of the available grants, which makes the decision process most difficult. We want to thank all the applicants and ask that those that did not win this year to consider submitting an entry for next year’s IPMBA Conference in Baton Rouge. While there is no set formula, many factors are taken into consideration in deciding the winners. Those factors change by conference; therefore, applications that did not qualify this year may be chosen in 2007.” Congratulations to the following winners: Emergency Medical Services: Chief Michael Fischer, EMS-Rescue Special Operations, Taneytown, Maryland – $650 Colleges/Universities: Officer John Deering, University of Wisconsin at Madison Police, Madison, Wisconsin – $650 Officer Curtis Galbreath, Franklin & Marshall Police, Lancaster, Pennsylvania – $350 Law Enforcement: Sergeant Mark Pacini, Ocean City Police Department, Ocean City, Maryland – $650 Corporal Scott Fogel, Quakertown Borough Police, Quakertown, Pennsylvania – $350 Chris Burke, Hamilton County Park Rangers, Cincinnati, Ohio – $350

IPMBA would like to thank Mocean for their generosity and their continued support of IPMBA and our members. For more information about Mocean uniforms, please visit www.mocean.net or email Bill Levitt at [email protected]. 16 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Spring 2006 IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 17 18 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Spring 2006 Awards to Celebrate the Capital’s 999 Cycle News from UK

he hard work and dedication of France next year, there has never been a resuscitation of patient who had stopped London’s emergency service better time to cycle.” breathing. He then called for the cyclists were recognised on mbulance crew and maintained the Ed’s Note: IPMBA is proud to note that a Thursday 23 February at resuscitation effort until pulse had three of the four individual award Transport for London’s (TfL) annual 999 returned and crew arrived. The T recipients are IPMBA members, and that patient subsequently recovered and was London Cycling Awards at City Hall. many members of the unit award, Now in their third year, TfL’s 999 London including its founder, are also IPMBA able to meet the man who saved his life. Cycling Awards celebrate excellence in members. Congratulations to all the 999 London Cycling Award, the top London’s police and ambulance cycling winners on their accomplishments. individual award, presented to the one teams, by rewarding the commitment they individual from all Police Cycling Award, awarded to a show to Londoners, community relations 999 organisations cyclist or cycle team from London’s who has done the and cycling in the Capital. police services who has demonstrated most to develop Londoners have taken to their bicycles in excellence through the use of bicycles in cycling within their record numbers over the past five years, police work. and that trend has been mirrored in the use field of work. Awarded to PC Simon Magaw, of cycle teams by London’s emergency Awarded to IPMBA Metropolitan Police, whose enthusiasm Instructor PC services. and dedication to the role is evidenced by Charlie Irvine, On London’s busy streets, bicycles are his cycling daily for the last two years Metropolitan Police. often the fastest and most convenient way regardless of weather or conditions. He Charlie, who for the emergency services to chase has made more than 100 arrests, many for established the cycle patrol system in offenders or rush to the aid of injured priority crime issues, and stopped and Newham, became an IPMBA Instructor people. searched 343 people, resulting in the and helped develop the MPS’s own police seizure of a large number of drugs, stolen TfL is working in partnership with the cycle training programme. He established property and weapons. His daily presence emergency services to make cycling an a users group on MPS intranet to on streets of City of Westminster has integral part of their front line services. encourage best practice amongst cycle reassured the public and helped to officers and created a website for cycle The Metropolitan and City Police forces, establish a strong presence in the officers that is used throughout the UK the London Ambulance Service and now community. In addition, he has assisted in and which has generated international St John Ambulance all have a growing running cycle training courses for other interest. Charlie has had extensive number of serving police officers, traffic officers, mentored new officers on cycle involvement in building relationships with wardens, community support officers, patrol, and established relationship with communities, including outreach in and emergency medical the cycling community as well as policed Bangladeshi community, and recycling technicians cycling the Capital’s streets. high profile events. scheme of bicycles in Tower Hamlets. He Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London, said: Cycling in the Ambulance Service implemented cycle patrols in the “I would like to congratulate London’s Award, awarded to a cyclist or team from Whitechapel Safer Neighbourhood team emergency service cyclists for their London’s ambulance services who has which have improved relations with the dedication, commitment and demonstrated excellence in meeting community and local youths, and professionalism. London’s emergency developed a scheme to provide recovered “Not only are they helping protect healthcare needs cycles to local youths. He also liaised Londoners by providing speedy responses through the use of with various cycling groups, raising the to emergency calls, they are also a great the bicycle profile of the team, and is actively role model for cycling in the capital.” Awarded to IPMBA involved with recruitment and public relations efforts for the MPS cycle patrol Peter Hendy CBE, Commissioner of Member Mick Hampson, London teams. His efforts have contributed to a Transport for London, said: “The use of higher quality response capability cycles by London’s police and ambulance Ambulance Service, for effectively using covering a larger area, reduction in crime, services is proving to be invaluable. TfL proactive and efficient patrols and is fully commited to increasing cycling by his cycle training skills to negotiate improved relations with the MPS as well all Londoners, whether for commuting to as with many communities and work, policing the streets or saving lives. Heathrow terminal during busiest time of the year, arriving at the scene of a cardiac organisations. “Cycling is becoming much more popular. arrest within two minutes. He established Cycling in the Community Award, We have already seen the number of cycle a safe position and environment for awarded to a cyclist or cycle team from all journeys double on London’s roads during patient and bystanders, then administered represented bodies who has demonstrated the past five years, and with the Capital CPR and used portable defibrillator for gearing up to host the start of the Tour de (Continued on page 20)

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(Continued from page 19) certified cycle instructor to train and encouraged cycling as part of mainstream excellence in improving community develop the skills of the City Police Cycle operations and to other LAS staff. They relations through the use of the bicycle Team, and developed and promoted safe greatly raised the profile of the ambulance their profession. cycling to external agencies in the cycle through involvement in public Awarded to IPMBA community such as Customs & Excise events, increasing public awareness and Instructor PC Mike and the Essex Police. providing educational information and demonstrations. After recently Surgett, City of 999 Cycling Development Award, London Police, a two- awarded to the completing a successful pilot year member of the organisation from project at Heathrow Airport, a Snow Hill Cycle all represented permanent CRU is in place Team. Mike created bodies that has done and is fully operational. an innovative database the most to develop The LAS CRU has served as a for City commuters cycling within their benchmark for the rollout of and residents to field of work. other cycle units, and has register cycle details, Awarded to London served as a model for the resulting in greater detection of cycle Ambulance Service (LAS) for its highly newly developed St John thefts and recovery of stolen bikes, and professional and successful Cycle Ambulance London District cycle promoted the database to the community Response Unit (CRU). All riders in the response unit. They are looking to via cycle retailers. Its success caused City CRU are trained to a standard of EMS establish a CRU in the City in 2006. Police to use the national database Cycling, meaning that all instructors, The LAS CRU was the idea of IPMBA Immobilise and inspired the creation of an mechanics and events planners are all Instructor Tom Lynch, who has worked intelligence-based database for City qualified to the highest international tirelessly since 2000 to establish it. Tom Police, which resulted in a greater standard. The LAS CRU have increased deserves special recognition for his detection of offences and a higher quality support systems by introducing cycle perseverence and dedication to the response to the needs of the local parking facilities at various sites and pool concept and the team. community. He became an IPMBA bike schemes within LAS, and The 4th Annual UK Emergency Services Mountain Bike Users Seminar

You are invited to attend the above event to be held at The National Oceanography Centre in the City of Southampton on the 15th and 16th July 2006. The event has been made possible by the kind support of the Southampton City Council and is held in conjunction with the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA). This is the largest and only national event for public safety cyclists and attracts police, ambulance, and related services cyclists from across the country and around the world. The two day event emphasises best practice in cycle patrol for police and other emergency personnel from agencies of all types and sizes. The conference will consist of a number of different workshops where bike patrol personnel will share their experiences, challenges, problems, and solutions through a series of discussions, workshops, and on-bike skills practice. The topics covered include bike handling skills, tactics and operations, how to set up, run and manage a successful cycle unit, community issues (including Police Community Support Officers), EMS topics, fitness and bike maintenance. The event will also include an opportunity to test your bike skills in an obstacle course competition, and several companies have been invited to attend the seminar to exhibit their bike patrol products. You do not have to be part of IPMBA to attend as the seminar is designed to highlight the many uses of bike patrols, help with skills and abilities and make valuable contacts. The cost of the seminar is £100, which includes: single room accommodation at Solent University Halls of Residence on Friday and Saturday nights, breakfast and lunch at the National Oceanography Centre on Saturday and Sunday, formal evening meal on Saturday at the De Vere Hotel attended by the Mayor of Southampton, tea and coffee during breaks at the seminar, seminar attendance, and a t-shirt. If accommodation is not required then the cost will be £50. An IPMBA Instructor Course will be offered the week prior to the seminar, starting on Monday 10th July. If you are interested in a place on this course please contact Maureen at IPMBA, [email protected]. For more information and to receive an information and registration pack for the Seminar please contact Steve Baxter at [email protected] or telephone 07810 852525.

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by Dave Lindsay Terminal 4 and responded to all incidents in AMBU currently consists of 70 paramedics, 30 Broward Sheriffs Office (FL), Fire-Rescue Division the terminals/jet ways/baggage claim area/ of whom have the credentials and clearance to “Bike 10 responding.” That dispatch is heard parking garages as well as the surrounding work the airport. Most also have ARFF 8-10 times a day from Broward Sheriffs curbside roadways. Because we are cross- training. All members must complete an in- Office, Fire Rescue Division’s newest medical trained as firefighters, we also responded to all house training program geared after IPMBA’s unit. fire alarms and fire investigation calls (but not EMS Cyclist curriculum (Ed’s note: the author alerts or fuel spills). We could advise for the of this article has plans to attend the IPMBA On November 14, 2005, BSOFR initiated a first due in engine and pilot program, putting the division’s Advanced assist with evacuations Medical Bike Unit (AMBU) in the terminals of if needed. After the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Chaulks seaplane went Airport (FLL). This program was to be down in Miami, our introduced during the holiday season at one of bike medics assisted the the busiest airports in the country. As one of aviation division in the first departments in the U.S. to put ALS helping grieving family bike medics in an airport, we needed to see if it members and staff deal was feasible and cost-effective before with the tragedy. implementing it on a full-time basis. We worked seven days The AMBU team was formed in 1999 to a week, including supplement EMS coverage at large scale holidays. Our 12-hour shifts ran 9am-9pm, Instructor Course in 2006.) Additional events. As a fully functional ALS unit, we encompassing the heaviest visitor load and call training takes place on site at the airport. carry all the standard ALS equipment, volume. We had unlimited access to all areas This program was a huge success and is in the including O2, drugs, SAO2, advanced airway of the airport. We could breeze through the process of expanding to 24-hour unit, with adjuncts and an AED. We work in teams of check points, up the escalators and through the peak times being spent on the bikes in the two and carry our gear on two specially crowds more easily and quickly than three terminals and down times being spent on a outfitted mountain bikes. We are deployed medics pushing a stretcher. The parking second ALS transport truck stationed at Station throughout Broward County at such events as garages have always posed problems for the th 10. July 4 celebrations, road races, festivals, and transporting unit, but the bikes could enter the the Ft. Lauderdale Air and Sea Show as well as garages from any level and access the different Virtually every medic who worked BK10 politically-charged events, like the OAS areas via the moving walkways/elevators/ demonstrated the highest level of meeting, which draw thousands of escalators or ramps. professionalism and was very enthusiastic demonstrators. The teams worked well at about the program. The Broward County During the trial period of November 14 these events but FLL would require a totally Aviation Division, the Sheriffs Office through December 5, BK10 ran 236 alarms different deployment. Department of Law Enforcement, TSA and as with an average response time of 2.50 minutes. well as all the airline representatives were FLL Station 10 Crash Fire Rescue has one R10, the airport rescue, had an average grateful to us for being on site and viewed our BLS engine, one ALS Transport Rescue, BC, response time of 4.37 minutes. Thirty percent unit as a definite asset to residents of and and four crash trucks. The call volume has of the alarms at FLL were handled by mutual visitors to the Broward County/Ft. Lauderdale doubled in the last couple of years and the aid rescues with an average response time of area. major airport expansion has caused visitor 9.0 minutes. During that time the unit handled traffic to almost triple, with continued growth four cardiac arrests, a critical head injury to a Many thanks to Sheriff Ken Jenne and Fire expected. Because Station 10 is located in the deputy who was hit by a car while directing Chief Chuck Lanza for their insight and middle of the airfield and R10 is occasionally traffic, numerous falls from the escalators, as intuitiveness to see the advantages of this detained by air traffic while en route to the well as the medical/trauma calls common to program, as well as Assistant Chief Rusty terminal, response times are sometimes the urban setting. Sievers and his command staff at Station 10 delayed. In addition, R10 is currently the only for their invaluable assistance in setting up this In addition to the operational benefits, AMBU transport unit available on the airport property. program and getting it rolling. When they transport, E10 is dispatched to the also acted as an ambassador for the Ft. next call along with a mutual aid rescue, either Lauderdale area and specifically the Broward As one medic was heard saying, “where else in R6 from Port Everglades or R32 from west of Sheriffs Office Fire Rescue Division. The Florida can you go and ride your bike, in the the airport. Both units often experience majority of our days were spent answering air conditioning, in a pair of shorts, and get delayed response times due to traffic flow and questions, giving directions and assisting paid for it?” access concerns. We began exploring ways to visitors. One of our crews actually assisted a For more information about the AMBU station an ALS unit in the terminals, and it passenger in finding her car in the parking program, please contact me at seemed that AMBU would fit the bill. We garage when she couldn’t remember where she [email protected] or Chief Joe could reduce response/patient contact times as parked it. Hosford at [email protected]. well as canceling the rescue unit if no transport Another important role that we played was was needed, thus keeping them available for Dave is a lieutenant with Broward Sheriff Office, being highly visible. Even though deputies Fire Rescue Division, and has 21 years on the job as another call. More importantly, if R10 was and TSA agents are assigned to the a /firefighter. He has been an active transporting, we could deliver ALS care long checkpoints and gates, two uniformed medics member and Bike Team Coordinator since 1999. He before the mutual aide rescue unit arrived. on bikes riding the terminals acted as a is looking forward to attending the IPMBA Instructor Course sometime this year. FLL has four terminals and a car rental center, deterrent to crime as well as provided two as well as numerous parking garages. We were more sets of eyes to be on the alert for stationed in the baggage claim area of suspicious incidents and activity.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 21 Member news $8,500 to go to B-CC Bicycle Emergency Response Team

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 Donation to helps mobility by Chris Williams Staff Writer

he Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue The rescue squad initially approached “Many of our town residents attend T Squad became a bit more mobile the Rotary with a request for donations these events that are very, very last week, receiving donations for of $3,000 to purchase four to six bikes, crowded,” Orbach said. “And having several new bicycles. Bowis said. Chevy Chase Town Council the bicycles and the ability to respond The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rotary member Scott Orbach, a member of the quickly is a very valuable service which Club, the Town of Chevy Chase and Rotary, convinced the council to we hope we’ll never need.” Jane Fairweather Real Estate teamed up contribute $2,500. Jane Fairweather, The Montgomery County Fire and to donate $8,500 to the rescue squad for also a member of the B-CC Rotary, Rescue Services employs bicycles at its Bicycle Emergency Response Team matched the town’s donation. similar events around the county, during the Rotary’s Jan. 17 meeting. A spokesperson from the B-CC Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said. The money will be used to upgrade the Squad was out of town and could not be “They’re very forward thinking in their squad’s bikes, which have become reached for comment on the donations. vision,” Piringer said of the B-CC essential tools in responding to Chevy Chase Mayor William H. Hudnut Rescue Squad’s bike team. “It gives emergencies in the increasingly urban III, who as Indianapolis mayor for 16 them a whole new level of mobility.” community of Bethesda. years was a strong proponent of both Having bicycle-mounted emergency “Bethesda’s changed so much over the horse and bicycle mounted police, said responders stationed at strategic years,” said John Bowis, president of the unanimous vote to donate the money locations during major events, like the B-CC Rotary Club Foundation. “It’s was an easy decision. Taste of Bethesda or the PGA Tour’s really gone from a suburban area to an “I think a more mobile force on bicycles Booz Allen Classic golf tournament urban area. Just as you’ve seen the is probably more valuable than guys on makes the entire service more efficient, police department move to a bicycle their feet,” Hudnut said. “I think it’s just Piringer said. patrol, the B-CC Rescue Squad has had an extension of our effort to provide for “You can really be proactive,” he said. to do the same thing because we have a the public safety.” “Bring in some resources before you number of large events where they can’t Both Hudnut and Orbach said the have big problem. You’re out and about get the big trucks through.” town’s -distance proximity to and you get a feel for the event.... It The volunteer B-CC Rescue Squad downtown Bethesda’s numerous street saves the wear and tear on the rest of the responds to emergencies in the festival events makes the need for the service.” communities of Bethesda, Chevy Chase bicycles that much greater. This article appeared in the January 25, 2006 and parts of Upper Northwest of the Gazette, Montgomery County, MD. Washington, D.C. UPCOMING CYCLING EVENTS Ride of Silence: May 17, 2006 Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/19.3 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. On May 17 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in more than 120 US cities and in eight other countries. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The ride, which is being held during Bike Safety month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. Please visit www.rideofsilence.org for information on scheduled rides and how to organize and host a Ride of Silence in your area. 2006 Police and EMS Bike Patrol Challenge: June 10, 2006 National Oak Park in Alvin, Texas. Come compete for a variety of prizes and browse vendor booths. All Police and EMS personnel who compete ride for free in the 13th Annual Tour de Braz on Sunday June 11! For more information: Call the Alvin Convention & Visitor Bureau at 281-585-3359 or 1-800-331-4063 or the Alvin Police Department Bike Patrol Unit at 281- 585-7195 ex. 200 or http://www.alvinpolice.com/ (click on Bike Patrol Link). Register online at http://www.alvintexas.org. See ad on page four.

Ride to Remember: August 1 – September 11, 2006 The Ride to Remember will start in San Francisco on August 1, 2006 and end at or near the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on September 11, 2006. The ride will cover approximately 3,700 miles, averaging 80 miles a day. Limited sag, most accommodations, and some meals are included. The last day of the ride will feature a stop at Engine 6 /Truck 4 and will follow the same route that Truck Company 4 took on September 11, 2001. A post-ride party will be provided by the Burn Foundation. Riders can ride all or part of the Ride to Remember. Riders completing the entire ride must raise $500. Partial tour riders are asked to donate at least $25 and will be responsible for their own meals and accommodations. All proceeds benefit the Burn Foundation of Washington and the Pentagon Relief Fund. For more information, contact Craig Duck, 495 Century Visa Drive, Arnold, Md, 21202; 410- 647-0853 or [email protected].

22 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Spring 2006 IPMBA Members in Pictures Member news It may be winter in many areas, but IPMBA members and instructors have been busy! Here are a few photos recently submitted by IPMBA members …. Photo courtesy Rick McClure McClure Rick courtesy Photo

IPMBA Instructor Wren Nealy of Cypress Creek EMS in Houston, Texas, reports that his agency deployed 14 bike medics during the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Joe Couce of the Los Angeles Fire Joined by six police bike units, Department reports that they are on scene the medics patrolled the 3.5-mile at all kinds of events, including the Rose IPMBA Instructor Chuck James of the Temple University route as nearly 100,000 Bowl Parade and game, the Hollywood Police Department in Philadelphia, Penn., shows his IPMBA spectators watched 110 floats Bowl, and the Oscars. On March 19, they pride in this team photo…they’re ready for winter weather and 1600 parade participants go worked the L.A. Marathon, which drew but looking forward to shedding their cold-weather gear for by! 25,000 runners to the streets of LA. Three springtime! runners – including two veteran police officers – suffered cardiac IPMBA Instructor Cleve Clark of Rogers Fire Department in Rogers, arrests. The bike medics Arkansas, is proud to report that he conducted an EMS Cyclist were able to save one of Course for St. John’s EMS in Springfield, Missouri. St. John’s the victims, who collapsed Hospital is one of the largest providers of health care in the region, just seven blocks into the comprising a health plans division, a home care division, five regional race. The LAFD bike team hospitals, seven pharmacies, a network of independent physicians has rapidly expanded to offices, and, of course, an EMS bike unit! include 100 medics and 30 bikes. Both Joe and Eldon Pictured here are Richard Griffin, Jeremy Looper, Lee Morris, Scott Karratti plan to attend the Kroger, Lanna Symmonds, Sean Gunnutz, and instructor Cleve IPMBA Instructor Course in Clark. 2006.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 23 Instructor Corner In

Acquiring the “Feather” IPMBA BOARD Practice, practice, practice

PRESIDENT by Jim Roy, PCI #175 have met. He reminds us that skills are Topeka Police Department (KS) Jim Bowell (’08) learned and that you have to practice. Troy FD “I couldn’t wait for the IPMBA class to You have to practice to keep sharp, be 19 E Race Street finally get here. It was Monday Troy OH 45373 confident in your skills, and then use 937-335-5678 morning and my Police Cyclist course those skills to learn new and advanced [email protected] was about to begin. I am an skills. Even if you are skilled, VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY experienced runner and cyclist, and I experienced rider, some days you will Loren Ryerson (’07) couldn’t wait to prove myself to not have that “feather” in your pocket Aspen PD members of our bike unit who are the 506 E Main St Ste 102 and you will have an off day. You also Aspen CO 81611 instructors of this course. have to not be afraid to fall down. All 970-920-5404 The instructors took us about six blocks good riders will tell you that falling is [email protected] away to a parking lot where three cone part of pushing yourself to become CONFERENCE COORDINATOR courses were set up. You all know what better and more proficient. Jeff Brown (’08) Dayton PD I’m talking about. Cones everywhere! I have been lucky as a police cyclist to 335 W Third St How do I figure out where to go? The have the “feather” with me whenever it Dayton OH 45402 instructors gave us has counted the most. 937-333-1108 basic directions and [email protected] The box challenged When I started in 1993, asked us to perform to I saw the need to stay TREASURER Kurt Feavel (’07) the best of our ability me as much as an proficient in riding a UW Madison PD in the 10-foot Box, the bike. I had been riding 1429 Monroe St Lock-to-Lock, and the instructor as much for exercise for several Madison WI 53711 Offset Serpentine. I’m 608-262-4520 years and enjoyed [email protected] waiting my turn as it did Mark as a riding on the open thinking, ‘no road. It gave me a EDUCATION DIRECTOR student, because if Donald Reed (’08) problem.’ But then I chance to get away Denver PD can’t make the first he failed, it meant from work and enjoy a 1331 N Cherokee St turn on the Box or the Denver CO 80204 workout at whatever 303-475-4292 Lock-to-Lock, and get that I had failed. intensity I wanted that [email protected] past just the first three day. It also taught me cones on the Serpentine. Wait a INDUSTRY LIAISON to ride in the wind, which would later Gary McLaughlin (’06) minute!! I am an experienced cyclist. I come in handy. Sacramento PD can run a mile in less than six minutes. 2700 Front Street I can ride a six-mile time trial in 14.20; Riding a police or EMS bike is a whole Sacramento CA 95818 I have placed in several duathlons and different discipline than riding on the 916-264-8290 open road. The fundamentals of the [email protected] can ride my bike for several hours at a time. Why can’t I do this simple drill!?” IPMBA basic cyclist courses are slow EMS COORDINATOR speed drills, which prepare you for Neil Blackington (’07) Those were the thoughts of one of our Boston EMS riding in and out of traffic, around 767 Albany Street newest IPMBA students, and a people, and up and over urban obstacles. Boston MA 02118 respected cyclist from our department. Again, the more you practice those slow 617-343-2367 He held onto those thoughts through day [email protected] speed cone courses, the better you get two of the police cyclist school. He just and the more confident you get in your MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR didn’t have his “feather” with him. Chris Davala (’08) own skills. Having seen and ridden Maryland State Police Having the “feather” is something I many of Gary McLaughlin’s advanced 2765 N Salisbury Blvd learned from fellow IPMBA instructor cone courses, I can tell you that a rider Salisbury MD 21811 has to rely on the basic principles that 410-641-3101 Nick Gatlin, formerly with the [email protected] Williamson Medical Center. Nick is the instructors try to instill in new students: best slow speed / urban obstacle rider I (Continued on page 25)

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(Continued from page 24) he became a much better cyclist. He then wore my ass 1) high pedal cadence; 2) low pedal force; 3) use the out riding cross-town to meet with the rest of the class. space available; 4) look where you want to go, not at I want to thank Mark for his permission and help in your front wheel; 5) apply light (one or two finger), writing this article. I still look up to him as a cyclist constant pressure on the brake. By remembering all of and know on the road he would kill me. Been there! those basic concepts, a rider can gain confidence and overcome almost any obstacle. Ed.’s Note: The IPMBA class has a history of challenging even experienced cyclists, including racers Late on day two of our five-day IPMBA course, my and long-distance riders. Veteran cyclist Roy Wallack fellow instructor Artie Gonzales came to me and recounts a similar tale in Can you Pass the Bike Cop explained that one of our students, Mark, was having Test? in the October 2005 issue of Bicycling problems. We decided that I would work with him on magazine, which describes the new respect he gained Wednesday, after our morning classes. I took him out for bike officers and medics during the Police/EMS for a short ride downtown and just talked about biking Cyclist Course at the 2005 IPMBA Conference in in general. My goal was to get him to relax and enjoy Scottsdale, Arizona. being on a bike. We then made our way to the cone Jim has been a police officer for 25 years; and was a bike officer for course and began working six years until promotion to sergeant. He served as bike unit You have to on all the above principles. supervisor for four years. He is a graduate of the Barnett Bicycle We broke down each course Institute for Mechanics and IPMBA’s first Maintenance Officer into component parts, and Certification Course. He has been a certified IPMBA instructor for practice to ten years; and was mountain bike competition team champion in 1998, what was needed to 2000, and 2002. He can be reached at [email protected]. keep sharp, be complete each obstacle started making sense to him. confident in He mastered the Lock-to- Lock after about ten minutes your skills, and and moved on to the offset Letter to the Editor then use those serpentine. Again using the Below is a response to the article written by Kirby Beck for the basic principles, high pedal Fall 2005 issue of IPMBA News which appeared in the skills to learn cadence/low pedal force, and “Instructor Corner.” light constant pressure on new and the brake, Mark began to December 15, 2005 master the serpentine. It advanced didn’t take long to see that Dear Mr. Beck: the light was coming on and skills. he was gaining confidence. I had to write and tell you what a great article you wrote, The box challenged me as much as an instructor as “More Miles Doesn’t Mean Better Training”. You hit much as it did Mark as a student, because if he failed, the nail on the head! As an instructor for Chesley Brown it meant that I had failed. I realized that Mark did not Intl., I have run into a few (non-cycling) administrators whose idea of training is to start officers on a 20 mile want to fall and would bail before getting to that point death march which only serves to curb enthusiasm, – nobody likes to fall, especially an accomplished interest and the learning process. Again, great article! cyclist! But once blood was drawn and he started trusting himself and his bike, things improved greatly. Michael D. Taylor Mark rode away with an air of confidence and the Assistant Director of Security “feather” he had been seeking. Country Club Plaza Mark and I talked while riding to meet the rest of the 420 Ward Parkway class. He was most appreciative of the time and Suite 200 patience that I had with him. His eyes were opened to Kansas City, MO 64112 the skills and practice needed to become an (816) 960-6375 accomplished public safety cyclist. During that hour Fax (816) 960-6388

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 15, NO. 2 25 Cover Story Super Cop, Cont.

(Continued from page 1) “My arrests are from right across the outstanding and has made such a He said: “It’s a joy getting up each board, including burglaries, drugs, the significant contribution to the morning for work. For me it really is full range of car crime and traffic division.” a way of life. In South Africa I wore offences, bail warrants and so on. Yesterday, residents of the estate said a bullet-proof vest and carried a “The locals are so used to seeing me Pc Coetzee had been a godsend. Rita shotgun and that I even have Sharpe, the manager of the local sidearm. I was a nickname - community information centre, said: shot at by car Mountain Bike “Diederik is called ‘Robocop’ and thieves and Maurice. I’ve no ‘Supercop’ around here. He does his burglars on an idea where it job so well, and obviously the almost daily came from, but community is much safer as a result. basis. it has stuck.” There would be an outcry if he was “At least that Pc Coetzee ever moved from the estate.” doesn’t happen begins every This article appeared on 3 November here. All I carry day with a 90- 2005 at www.telegraph.co.uk. is a CS gas minute workout canister and a On December 19, 2005, the Times in the gym and Online filed the following report: baton. So from a said his idea of policing point of relaxation “England’s most zealous policeman view it’s involved has been told to stop feeling quite so something like cycling, running many collars because he is scaring paradise.” Mountain Bike Maurice and canoeing. the suspects off. Pc Coetzee, 48, spent 24 years He said: “I know my patch like the PC Diederik Coetzee, who holds the working as an explosives expert and national record for the number of back of my hand, so when I give arrests in a year, has been ordered not dog handler with the Johannesburg chase on my bike police before emigrating eight years to make any more in a there’s little He once nailed a particular street in ago. chance of a Mansfield, Married with two children and a self- criminal getting remarkable 11 Nottinghamshire, despite confessed “career cop”, he had to away - even if criminals in one its reputation as a haunt spend two years as a resident in he’s in a car. of drug dealers. day, but even Managers of the Britain before he could join the force Another reason Sherwood Street day here. As soon as he landed a job as a for my success is during a “normal” centre and YMCA hostel beat manager with Nottinghamshire that I’ve stuck complained that PC Police, five years ago, he was given with the same beat shift he would Coetzee was nicking too the task of cleaning up the Ladybrook for years. It’s expect to pull in at many of their estate, and has had criminals on the important that I’m “vulnerable” young least half a dozen clients and frightening run ever since. so familiar with away the needy who He once nailed a remarkable 11 the people and the offenders. sought refuge from a life criminals in one day, but even during streets. I would on the streets.” genuinely love to a “normal” shift he would expect to At that time, Coetzee was on his way work on the beat until I was 65 or 70 pull in at least half a dozen offenders. to achieving his goal of 380 arrests if that was possible. I didn’t join the for 2005. Any word on whether this Speaking from court yesterday, where police force to end up sitting behind a motivated mountain bike cop met his he was giving evidence against some desk.” of those he has arrested, he said: goal? “This year everything has just fallen Pc Coetzee is to receive a into place and my colleagues say I’ve commendation next year for his work given them more work to do by in Ladybrook, a sprawling estate on forcing offenders on to their patch. the outskirts of the former pit town. His local area commander, Insp Samantha Wilson, said: “He is 26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Spring 2006 Instructor Corner

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