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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 18, No. 1

IPMBA Goes to Guyana Inauguration Action by Maureen Becker Executive Director by Mike Johnston, PCI #107 (as told to Maureen Becker) University of Utah Police/Hogle Zoo Security t may have been cold, but the freezing temperatures had no effect on the hen the notice came out from the IPMBA office enthusiasm of the crowd that gathered in Baltimore’s War Memorial Plaza on about a training opportunity in Guyana, I was I Saturday, January 17. President-elect Barack Obama’s train was due to arrive at intrigued. The idea of teaching a course in Penn Station at 4:00pm, and Baltimore was ready. W South America was oddly appealing, so my teaching Initial projections for the crowd were between 100,000 and 150,000. The health partner, Gary McLaughlin, and I decided to check it commissioner urged the old, the young, and the vulnerable to stay home and watch out. Although we did not what to expect, the posting the festivities on TV. Highway signs announced that the event was at capacity by assured us that as a former British colony, Guyana is 1:00pm. The cautionary language must have dissuaded a lot of people, as attendance South America’s only English-speaking nation, so we was later estimated at 40,000. Those 40,000 people, however, were packed into an knew that language would not be a problem. area described as accommodating only 30,000. The training was requested by Waynewright Orderson, The Baltimore City Fire Department’s EMS Bike Team was ready. Bundled up Director of Information Technology for the City of against the bitter cold and the biting gusts of wind, the six team members mingled

with the crowd, keeping a close eye out for signs of hypothermia and other cold- Georgetown. This was to be the first bike patrol in the related illnesses. Being on bikes would give country, and they were determined to “do it right.” Of them a much better chance of identifying at-risk course, they turned to IPMBA for its internationally spectators and preventing minor problems from recognized training programs. becoming major ones. It would also give them Undaunted by the State Department reports describing some mobility in a setting through which even Guyana in less-than-glowing terms, we contacted an ambulance cart would have difficulty Wayne with a proposal. Realizing that their resources maneuvering. Fortunately, incidents were few – were very limited, and admittedly looking for most people were dressed appropriately for the adventure, we proposed doing the class at cost. They weather – but the bike medics remained visible and vigilant, ready to spring into action. paid for our transportation, lodging, meals – and shots. On Inauguration Day in Washington, DC, security measures were more extensive than (Continued on page 30) ever before. All sworn members of the Metropolitan Police Department were activated to full duty, serving 12-hour shifts. These were supplemented by thousands of officers from nearly 100 law enforcement agencies from around the country, inside federal officers, and military personnel – some 50,000 in total. While the extent to which police and EMS were used was unknown at press time, civilians were Board List ...... 18 being encouraged to ride their bicycles to the inaugural activities and take advantage Events...... 19 of the 17 miles of bike racks – a testament to the practicality of bicycles during times Instructor Corner...... 25-29 of road and bridge closures and overwhelmed transportation systems. IPMBA Corporate Members ...... 18 As budgets get tighter and tighter, it becomes increasingly important to keep public Issue Focus: Product Guide...... 5-17 safety in the public eye. It is imperative to maintain local awareness of the ESS Flyby...... 5

many ways in which you have a positive impact on your community so you will be Pletscher Hard Case...... 6 able to make a strong case for full staffing, new equipment, and essential training Purple Extreme ...... 5 th such as the 19 Annual IPMBA Conference. Interbike ...... 11 Among other public safety initiatives, Obama and Biden have pledged their support International Cycle Show...... 9 for full funding of the COPS program, which historically has been an important Rudy Project Freeon Golf...... 8 source of federal funds for police bike units. This, however, will not happen Supplier Listing ...... 12-13 overnight, and there is no guarantee that it will happen at all. There will be many Zinn Maintenance DVD...... 7 interests competing for the federal government’s limited resources. When an Member News...... 21-24 opportunity arises to urge your representatives to vote in favor of initiatives that News from the UK ...... 20 support public safety cycling, take advantage of it. Every IPMBA member knows P.I.G. Tales...... 10 what a difference a bike can make, but your elected officials may not – unless you President’s Column...... 2 tell them. Product Purchase Program...... 14-17

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 1 President’s Column The Cycling Industry is Strong

Ever since I became involved in cycling, I’ve We discussed products, how they could be utilized in public enjoyed the technical aspect of it. While not a safety cycling, and how best to get these products to our complete “gearhead”, I am one of those guys members. I’m really hoping that the vendor area at this year’s who, when reading his issue of Bicycling conference will be one of the best yet. As I talked with these magazine, spends time studying the component folks, I became increasingly aware of how much information group of a new they were trying to draw out of me or reading about some about our little cycling niche; our new gadget intended to … this industry unique needs and applications that make cycling easier or might not be being met at this current more interesting. So, it was with great depends on input time. Many had immediate thoughts anticipation that I attended my first and ideas of how public safety cycling Interbike Expo this past year. I had and support from could be positively impacted by their read about it innumerable times and products. This is very promising. only dreamed of ever being able to its consumers… The other thing I came away from attend it. When I walked into the Interbike with is a better understanding show the first day, my initial response of how much this industry depends on input and support from was stolen from Peter Boyle of Everybody Loves Raymond its consumers. Without a collective “us” talking with the fame: “Holy Crap!” Awe-inspiring is how I would describe industry representatives and supporting our local bike shops, the enormity of the technology and product (otherwise known we might find ourselves without new technology and products as bike porn) that was on display. We would have the next to meet our evolving needs. It would be a sad state of affairs three days to seek out new contacts, re-establish old ones, and if we ever get to that point. So if you have a need that is not put our hands on as much “stuff” as we could. I’ll admit that being met by current technology, get in touch with your the creativity of some people’s minds made me scratch my Industry Liaison rep, Charlie Summers, and get that head at times, and that other times I was hitting myself on the information to the people who can make the difference. Who forehead, thinking, “Why didn’t I think of that?!” knows, maybe I’ll be talking with you at next year’s Interbike While talking with many of the vendors, it became Expo! increasingly clear that the cycling industry is very strong. It See ya in Albuquerque, continues striving to maintain the cutting edge of technology

to offer to its consumers, and public safety cycling is one of those consumers. When I introduced myself as a member of IPMBA, the reception was warm and inviting, to say the least.

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 3 Instructor Corner

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7th Annual Product Guide elcome to the seventh annual IPMBA Product Guide! From eye protection to bike lube to rear W carriers, this guide provides just a taste of the many products that exist to enhance your cycling pleasure. As the reports from Interbike and the International Cycle Show indicate, there are enough exciting and practical products out there to fill volumes, but the reviewers have chosen to focus on some of their favorites. The innovations found in those exhibit halls never cease to astound and inspire, and other products will be reviewed throughout the year. IPMBA thanks the authors for their time and willingness to test and review some of the many products they have discovered. Pages 5-18. The Flyby Purple Extreme

Eye Protection from ESS Synthetic Lubricant from Bike Medicine

by David Hildebrand, PCI #404T/EMSCI #118T by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Denton (TX) Police Department Illinois State University (IL) Police Department IPMBA President IPMBA Industry Liaison

have been lucky enough over the last 18 months to f all the different lubricant vendors at Interbike, Purple have the opportunity to test a pair of sunglasses made Extreme was the one of the most impressive. After by Eye Safety Systems, Inc., otherwise known as ESS. our discussions at their booth, I was anxious to test the The company is a supplier of eye protection to our U.S. samples they had provided. military currently serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. For that O I Upon returning home from Interbike, I read their comments about reason, I was excited to give these glasses a run around the the lubricant being designed for dual purposes. They mentioned block by a domestic bike cop. that the U.S. Navy SEALS use the lubricant for corrosion On first assessment, the Flyby is definitely a departure from protection. Well, I own an older model Sig Sauer, and sweat and my normal style of sunglasses. For a number of years now, rain during bike patrol has taken its toll on my faithful companion. I’ve worn full “shield” style glasses from a couple of So my first test was to check it out. Wow! I couldn’t have been different manufacturers. I’ve tried Smith’s, Smith & more amazed with how readily the lube wiped away the surface Wesson, and Rudy Projects and rust collected on my faithful companion. have good things to What is even more impressive is that I say about all of haven’t had any further surface rust. I them. The haven’t even had to apply another coat to this point. The Flybys are a Purple Extreme certainly lived up to this claim. captive dual lens Well, the next test was to check it out on the bike. I couldn’t wait style, meaning that to see how the lube would perform during Illinois fall weather. there are two lenses The first test was to go to one of our favorite riding spots where the and they are not conditions can wreak havoc on chains and drive train components interchangeable. I wasn’t real sure how I would like this. with all the grit, grime and sloppy mud you can imagine. They are solid black with a dark tinted lens. When I first looked at them, I thought, “Men in Black”! They came in a I followed their recommendation closely and placed the correct brushed soft case with a lens cloth for cleaning them. The amount of lube on my chain before taking to the trail. The lenses are a high impact 2.2mm polycarbonate, providing lubricant performed very well under the extreme conditions. It broad coverage, comfort, safety, and sporty style. They also shed away all the mud, grime and grit I could throw at it and provide 100% UVA/UVB protection. allowed continuous shifts throughout the ride. Again, I was very impressed. The Flyby fits close to the face and as I was to find out, this was a blessing as well as a curse. The blessing part was that Purple Extreme is an extreme pressure additive with no oil, wax, they did a wonderful job of keeping particles and wind PTFE, silicone or ceramic. All of those elements serve to either away from my eyes. The downside of it was that they get dirty quickly or accelerate wear. They also claim that the would fog up at a moment’s notice. The fit was secure with lubricant protects from wear up to 400°F down to minus 100°F. not a lot of movement even during heavy cycling. Here was This is a little more difficult to test so I guess I’ll take their word where I also began to notice something else that I had not for it. It prevents metal-to-metal wear and stops chain wear from experienced with any of my other sunglasses. Due to the the inside out. They also claim it reduces drivetrain noise and will tall temple arms and how they attached to the front frame of not harden during cold conditions. the glasses, I found that my peripheral vision was somewhat My test to this point has proven Purple Extreme is a top shelf limited. To do rear scans that usually I could accomplish lubricant for both my faithful companion and my drivetrain.

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 5

Pletscher Hard Case Sturdy, rugged and water resistant

My Hard Case and rack was easily Case open for very easy access to all of assembled right out of the box. The Hard your equipment. The Hard Case also has

Case itself requires no assembly. a one inch high ridge at the bottom of the Pletscher has an integrated rack with a lid, allowing for reflective tape and/or carrying capacity of 55 pounds that gives insignia to provide for maximum by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488 you the ability to lock the case to the rack. conspicuity. Hilliard (OH) Police Department IPMBA Treasurer However, the design of the case allows for All in all, Pletscher has made a strong case other mounting techniques as simple as for their Hard Case as an alternative to the hy does a bike cop need a bolting it to your current rear rack. soft, water permeable nylon rear racks on barbeque grill on his The Hard Case has two features not found the market today. My plan is to begin “W bike?” This is just one of in the typical rear outfitting our bikes the odd questions I was asked at the 2008 packs most of us with this new design IPMBA Conference in Indianapolis, when currently use. as soon as possible, people saw the odd pack on my bike. In First, the top of the and considering how all actuality, it wasn’t a grill at all but a case overlaps the quickly the nylon “Hard Case”. The Hard Case is a new bottom, making the bags we use fade in design in rear rack bags from a Swiss case very water the sunlight, that time company named Pletscher. I stumbled resistant. I found is rapidly upon the company while attending that the majority of approaching. Interbike in 2007. I was looking at the water that made If you have any to fit full suspension bikes, it inside my case questions, comments which Pletscher makes, when I found the was due to the or orders please Hard Case, and it does kind of look like a mounting holes in contact Thorsten barbeque grill. the bottom of the Schaette at Thor As all-weather cyclists, we always have case that I’d failed USA, 3550 North our eyes open for new products to aid us to seal up. Secondly, the case has a Union Drive Olney, IL 62450. The during our shifts. The Hard Case looked locking handle. This allows you to telephone numbers are 800-222-8356 or like it had potential as a sturdy, rugged, maintain the chain of custody for any 618-395-3840, fax 618-393-2956; his e- and water-resistant rear pack. As the evidence you might place in the case. mail address is [email protected]. name indicates, the case is hard, so no The Pletscher Hard Case has plenty of Ron is a school resource officer in Hilliard, drooping over the sides of the rack as room for your duty equipment. I filled the Ohio. He is currently serving on the IPMBA some packs do, and it is also crush case with my small pump, Board of Directors in the position of treasurer, resistant to protect the items inside. The citation, first aid kit, tools, reports, spare having previously held the position of Industry sales manager at Pletscher’s US affiliate, tube, lockout tool and more, and still had Liaison. He can be reached at Thor USA, Thorsten Schaette, sent me a room for a raincoat. In fact if you put the [email protected]. Hard Case to evaluate for myself. lockout tool in just right, it holds the Hard

The Flyby (Continued from page 5) the glasses for a couple of hours, this You can see all the eye protection that with a slight turn of my head, I had to seam began to irritate the tops of my ears ESS offers at their website, dramatically turn my head to see what was where they connect to my head. I tried www.esseyepro.com. ESS participates in coming up behind me. For some folks hobby sandpaper to smooth it but still IPMBA’s Product Purchase Program, this would probably not be a problem, for have not gotten it to the point where I do offering 30-40% off list price. Contact those with some neck issues it could be. I not feel any discomfort. Scott Leighner at [email protected]. did find that the longer I wore them, the Despite the couple of sniggling little David Hildebrand is currently the Training less I noticed it. Another issue that reared irritants, I do like my Flybys. They Coordinator for the Denton Police its ugly head was the temple arms currently are my backup glasses behind Department. He has been a firearms themselves. As I mentioned earlier, the my Rudy’s but in front of my Smith Moab instructor since 1997 and a bike officer since 1996. He currently serves on the IPMBA arms are tall but not very thick. I’m not glasses, that is, when I can get them back sure what the process is for making them Board as President. He can be reached at from my wife, who has taken a liking to [email protected]. but it left what felt like a seam on the them. bottom of the temple arm. After wearing

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Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance DVD

Produced by VeloPress and Boombox Group

by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T adjustments. You have the option of impressed with Boulder (CO) Police Department IPMBA Education Director playing the topics in succession or the individually. Captioned “Quick Tips” demonstration “Be at one with the universe. window messages help to emphasize of basic tube details or cautionary notes. repair. The If you can’t do that, at least be at On to the finer points. The segments segment covered all the critical steps in one with your bike.” include: Shifters & Brake Levers, an economical amount of time. As an ~ Lennard Zinn & , Forks, Disc & Rim Brakes, instructor, I can see the value of this segment being applied in IPMBA’s Pedals, Cranks & Chainrings, Bottom Brackets & Chains, Drivetrain & workshops and classes. Who knows, erhaps one of the most difficult , Hubs, Freewheels & Cogs, maybe it can be endorsed for use in the maintenance concepts the & Wheels, and Rear Suspension basic IPMBA courses… beginning public safety cyclist (whew!). Zinn’s carefully scripted Zinn has teamed up with some of the will try to comprehend is the explanations are concise and easy to big brands in bikes (SRAM, DT Swiss, Padjustment of cable tension. The understand. The sections contain the Fox Racing Shox, Park Tool, Trek procedure can be explained, but unless most recent information on maintaining Bicycles, and Hayes Disc Brakes) in someone shows you, and you try to state-of-the-art components with state- employing an effective medium for master it yourself, you’ll never fully of-the-art tools. The digital clarity presenting cable adjustments and other appreciate the ease and autonomy of filming is done aspects of bike becoming one with your bike. from effective maintenance in basic Zinn’s classic textbook, the namesake angles, enabling us and repeatable steps. for the DVD, describes the process of to view procedures If you’re looking to cable adjustments in great detail, in detail. become more adept in accompanied by color illustrations. The It could be said bike maintenance and part that is obviously missing is the live that the video’s repair, and/or would demonstration and practical trial and segments are not as like to have the error. Since most of us can’t have comprehensive as assistance of Lennard master technician Lennard Zinn perched one might like, but Zinn as a ready on our tool bench, preaching words of the video’s purpose reference, the Zinn prescriptive advice (like the Yellow is to clarify and the Art of Pages’ “Dex”), we’ll have to resort to complicated tasks. Mountain Bike the next best thing. Besides, the three- Maintenance DVD Let’s start with the disc’s basic hour video was will assist you in characteristics. When removed from its designed to becoming one with protective case, the disc can be launched complement the your bike. in either a DVD player or computer. No textbook, not Copies of the Zinn video is complete without introductory replace it. textbook and DVD, action and contemporary music, so at Otherwise, my only minor criticism is autographed by Lennard Zinn himself, the start we are treated to some great that I experienced some difficulty in will be up for bids at the vendor silent riding scenes and jams, conjuring fond maneuvering from the Hubs section auction at the 2009 IPMBA Conference memories of my adventures in Fruita back to the main menu. I’m not sure if in Albuquerque, NM, April 25-May 2, and Moab. We are then brought to the this is due to equipment shortcomings, 2009. main menu screen, which features an but I was compelled to restart the video. Cost: $29.95 (US) anatomical diagram of a bike with A small annoyance, but one that bears Contact: Purchase online at arrows to associated text-box mentioning. www.zinncycles.com, via email at sections. You simply navigate your The video is probably best suited to [email protected], or call Zinn remote to the section of choice, click enhance the knowledge of novice and Cycles at (303) 499-4349. “play” and you are provided with a above. A creative instructor may find selection of sub-topics. Click your Mitch is an IPMBA Instructor Trainer, serves showing a segment or two in the as Education Director on your IPMBA Board, preference, and you’re treated to mini- classroom a nice way to enhance and has a penchant for singlespeeds. He can clinics describing the finer points of teaching. On that note, I was really be reached at [email protected]. suspension, brakes, and yes, cable

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 7

Freeon Golf

Stylish Shades from Rudy Project USA

I still get some fogging in certain ImpactX lens technology which is situations, not just cold related. The touted to have ballistic abilities. It is design of the lens and temple pieces is made from a high quality such that there is no obstruction to my polycarbonate, which is not a bad by David Hildebrand, PCI #404T/EMSCI #118T Denton (TX) Police Department vision while performing rear scans, thing in and of itself. IPMBA President and yet there is ample coverage for As it stands currently, these are my t’s been a year now that I’ve been my eyes. The lens is also made in favorite glasses and probably the best wearing my Rudy Project Freeon such an exacting manner that there is I’ve ever worn. That takes some sunglasses and I think I’m no visual distortion, even at the edge. doing as I was such a fan of the Smith I I LIKE that! familiar enough with them to present Moab shields for so many years. I a well-informed evaluation. I’ve Now that I’ve told you about many of would heartily recommend this to any worn them through cold and hot the good things, let me mention the cyclist who is looking for hard- weather, as eye protection while working, cool- shooting looking and eyewear. cycling, Rudy Project and just while “styling”. I USA participates have been very impressed with the in IPMBA’s materials and workmanship of these Product Purchase glasses. They most definitely have bad Program, offering been the best at staying put where I (at 35% off retail. want them. Even while pouring sweat least in Order through the during a HOT Texas summer ride, the my experience). website, glasses did not slide down my nose The Freeon is a full shield style www.rudyprojectusa.com, following and have to be constantly pushed back of sunglass and this has proven to be a the instructions in the PPP listing, or into place. I attribute this to not only drawback. The green lens that I wear by contacting Chris Lupo at the material construction of the most often due to its applicability to [email protected]. temple and nose piece, but also to the varied situations is cracking David Hildebrand is currently the Training fact that the temple pieces are at the center. From what I can tell, Coordinator for the Denton Police adjustable. The ends of the temple the cracks are originating from where Department. He has been a firearms pieces are bendable so that they can the lens was ground to create the nose instructor since 1997 and a bike officer since arch. I will be availing myself soon 1996. He currently serves on the IPMBA be formed to fit to the wearer’s head. Board as President. He can be reached at The nose piece is also adjustable, so of Rudy Project’s replacement [email protected]. that the lens can be moved away from warranty to get a new lens. I’ll let the wearer’s face to allow for air flow. you know how that works out. The This has worked well for me although full shield is also not available in the

Purple Extreme (Continued from page 5) It can withstand the conditions Illinois and I have to offer it. The folks at Bike Medicine generously provided Purple Extreme and its companion product, Golden Degreaser, for the 2008 IPMBA Conference. We hope they will be a part of our 2009 conference as well. Bike Medicine encourages its customers to support independent bike shops and to purchase their products locally. A dealer locator can be found at www.purpleextreme.com. Products can also be ordered by phone (866-286-5823). For more information, visit www.purpleextreme.com. Sgt. Charlie Summers has been with Illinois State University Police for 14 years. He is currently assigned as 11-7 shift supervisor. He has been with the bike patrol unit for the past nine years and bike patrol supervisor for the last eight years. He was certified as an IPMBA instructor in 2000 and has served as an IPMBA board member for two years, currently holding the position of Industry Liaison. He can be reached at [email protected].

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Shiny and New Report from the 2008 International Cycle Show in London

by Matt Langridge, PCI #869 did not disappoint with the Bike-Box 2 may have Thames Valley Police (UK) and Bike-Box 3. The 2 is a hard shell box applications for with a 9.5 litre capacity, available in public safety he 9th to 12th October saw Earls black or silver. The lid is secured by a cyclists with a need Court exhibition centre in London lockable waterproof zip, similar to the to carry a delicate piece of equipment. I hosting the 2008 version of the heavy duty type fitted to scuba divers’ can see that, in conjunction with a T custom-made foam insert, carrying a Cycle Show. Once again I stepped up to dry suits. The 3 comprises of a hard suffer the pain of looking at all the shiny shell base box with a soft top. It has an 8 camera or other piece of equipment could new bikes and kit without the possibility litre capacity, is closed with a covered be done with far less risk of damage. of buying anything, all in the name of zip, and is available in black only. Both They also produce a good range of bringing the word to my friends in the are fitted with carrying handles and are traditional rack bags in differing sizes Cycle Patrol world. Yes, I know I’m supplied with a shoulder strap. I liked and a range of rear- and centre-mounted selfless and heroic in my actions but hey, the 2 for its robustness and what looks to kick stands. Have a look at better I suffer by not buying than have be excellent waterproof capabilities. I www.pletscher.ch. She Who Must be Obeyed carry out a have lost count of the number of times USE: Exposure Lights painful surgical procedure on me for stuff in my bike bag has gotten wet or spending too much. squished (or both) despite being placed On the lighting front, once again I was in plastic bags. The material that the hard very impressed with Ultimate Sports What did I see this year that caught my Equipment (USE). They produce the eye? Well, there were shiny carbon fibre shell is made from is also easy to keep clean – a possible bonus for medical Exposure Light range, examples of road bikes and shiny carbon fibre which I had fitted to my bike and helmet mountain bikes and shiny alloy applications. Visit www.ortlieb.co.uk for more info. when I attended the IPMBA conference commuter bikes and shiny alloy road at Baton Rouge. One of the very popular bikes and shiny alloy mountain bikes and Carradice SQR features of the Exposure Light range, shiny anodized disc brake bits and shiny For those of you who either don’t have beyond the eye-burningly bright beam, is steel road bikes and shiny bright lights the facility or don’t like to fit a full rack the CFD (Cable Free Design) feature. and shiny carbon fibre reinforced light- to your bike, the traditional solution is The battery pack on all the lights is as-a-feather helmets and shiny new sexy the rack. This system works integral to the light itself. The charger jerseys and shorts and trousers and bags well, but the way they sometimes swivel plugs into the light so there are no cables and… and… well, you get the idea! round if knocked annoys me. Carradice, to get snagged. Each year the range Once again, walking round the stands a stalwart of the UK cycle luggage shows modifications and improvements, was awe-inspiring. The beauty of some manufacturing scene, have a system the direct result of critique and of the new bikes and kit on display was called SQR. This is a seatpost-mounted suggestion by users. Improvements to my undeniable. The following paragraphs system with a quick release function. A lights are that the on/off switch is much detail some of the exhibits that caught bracket fits to the seatpost and accepts a easier to operate, and they now have the my eye as a cycle patrol officer, a leisure small rack that is part of the saddle pack facility to plug a “piggy bag battery” into cyclist and commuter. of your choice – five or 16 litres. The 16 the charging socket to extend the running Ortleib Bike-Box 2 & litre options include the Tour, made from time of the lights. USE have also cotton duck, a waterproof natural developed the RedEye, a very visible red Bike-Box 3 material, which is fitted with side light. This light is used in conjunction We are all familiar with the traditional pockets for small items; the Trax, made with the other lights in the range, the rack top pack for stowing tickets, forms, from silicon coated 600 denier polyester, cable plugging into the charging spare tubes, tools, etc. complete with mesh side pockets and socket of the main unit. Well, this year I had compression straps; and the Slim, which My favourite light in the range is the a look for some is also made from cotton duck and is Joystick. This is a small light, similar in alternative styles. sized to accept files and books. Visit size to a stubby dry wipe board marker One that caught www.carradice.co.uk for more detail. pen. I use mine in conjunction with a my eye is from Pletscher Hard Shell Case helmet mount. This lets me light up Ortlieb, best where I am looking, a very useful feature Though not showing themselves, Swiss known for their when writing notes, searching suspects, company Pletscher had products outstanding etc. The RedEye mounted to the back of displayed by other companies. Interesting waterproof the helmet and plugged into the joystick and bags items in their range were their Hard Shell would be an excellent combination. fabricated from the same material as Case, a plastic box with rear rack tarpaulins for HGV’s (semis etc). I was mounting system which has a hinged lid. seeking waterproof rack packs and they It appears to be a hard plastic case which (Continued on page 10) IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 9

Report from the 2008 International Cycle Show in London

2008 BikeBiz award for Product (28gram) packets of specifically made jelly Innovation. Well done, gang! Visit beans containing 25 grams of carbohydrates plus electrolytes and www.exposurelights.com. Knog Frog Lights vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. They are available in fruit punch, lemon and lime, Knog, from Australia, were exhibiting an orange and berry blue flavours. The packs expanded product range, starting with their are small enough that several can be put in simple, fit-just-about-anywhere Frog light, (Continued from page 9) a jersey pocket or rack pack and should through the Toad, Bullfrog and Gecko LED you get the “knock” or “bonk”, a brief stop A new feature for all lights developed in lights, to the high power Gator range (I for beans and water will see you feeling response to user critique is the quick think I detect a theme here). I am a big fan refuelled enough to get to a more release mount. This mount is compatible of the Frog lights because they make substantial food intake. Check them out at with earlier lights and allows instant excellent emergency lights should your www.sportbeans.co.uk. fitting/removal of the lights. Previously, batteries die; they are so light and Foska Convict the light was fixed/removed using an Allen transportable that you could have half a Finally, clothing manufacturer foska were key wrench. dozen in your pack and not notice. They (and I think all the other LED lights) are showing their wares, including a very USE representative Rory Hitchens also available as both white and red lights. I entertaining new jersey design – showed me a concept product they are have a white fitted to my the Convict jersey, a exploring for emergency services bikes – a commute helmet and a red to very fetching siren unit based on the Exposure light case. the seat post of my commute black-and-white This is a simple unit, powered by a bike to increase visibility. I like striped jersey with disposable battery. This sits alongside an having lights on my helmet for “Inmate” stencilled adaptation to safety reasons. Knog have loads of across the back and sides one of their other funky gear including bags, and complete with your lights (the gloves, cycle computers and clothing. very own prison number. Race MAXX2, Their website is well worth a visit It made me laugh! Have I think) that (with an open mind) at a look via Charlie Irvine www.knog.com.au. www.foska.com. had fitted to These are just a few of the many new and his bike at our conference. The adaptation Jelly Belly Sports Beans exciting items I saw at the Cycle Show, consisted of a front piece that enclosed the On the nutrition front, Jelly Belly Sports and I look forward to sacrificing myself to front ring of the light. Fitted to this was a Beans were at the show. On more than one the cause again next year! section of blue acrylic that rotated in front occasion when out riding, I have found of the light lens when blue flashing lights Matt was certified as an IPMBA Instructor in myself with the shakes and sweats and loss 2005 and currently serves as IPMBA’s UK were needed. of “oomph” that I associate with a lack of correspondent. He is a devotee of all things In recognition of their constant innovation, blood sugar. It feels horrible but is quite bicycle-related and is rarely found too far from Exposure Lights were the recipient of the easy to overcome for long enough to either [one of] his trusty cycle[s]. He can be reached get home or back to the station to take on at [email protected]. some fuel. Sports Beans are small

10 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009

Live from Las Vegas: Interbike 2008

by Charlie Summers, PCI #512 Tool. Park brought out everything in their other than the legendary Illinois State University (IL) Police Department product line, including many new tool John Tomac. He discussed IPMBA Industry Liaison designs from their 2009 line. As I was the construction of the

checking it out, I ran into IPMBA’s good Kenda product and shared As I was preparing for my trip to Las friend Mark Eumurian from Patrol Cycle. his experience of using Vegas to attend Interbike, the excitement Mark showed me some of the new Kenda tires. We next went to the Maxxis of getting there was in of itself designs, leaving me with an urge to booth, where the 26 x overwhelming. After arriving in Las purchase more tools. I could have spent 2.3 “Holy Roller” was Vegas with IPMBA President David hours looking through their selections and Mitch’s favorite. Hildebrand and Education Director Mitch speaking with Mark, but I was on a “Squeaky” Trujillo, we sat in our hotel We also investigated mission and had to keep moving. room planning for our first Interbike front shock experience. We discussed a game plan Next I discovered an Australian light manufacturers, such designed to boost our vendor turnout for company called Night Flux. Their booth as Fox, Marzochi, Albuquerque, overwhelm our members was set up with a light tester, and their Rock Shox, Manitou, with product for the silent auction, and new line of lights is certainly state-of-the- and the new DT Swiss. All of these bolster the already hefty Product Purchase art. They enlightened me (no pun manufacturers offer a stout line of forks Program (PPP). intended) on how lumens and are and they may be coming to some of you measured. I was so impressed with their for T&E. So hang in there, it’s in the Our past Industry Liaison, Ron Burkitt, system, I made sure Dave and Mitch works! warned us that Interbike could be a little checked them out, too. Dave and Mitch overwhelming. We set out on our first day On the last day, Dave, Mitch and I were just as impressed with their not knowing what to expect. What the followed up with some of the contacts we knowledge of the new of lights. three of us certainly were not prepared for had made and collecting products for the These guys were so supportive that they was the biggest show on earth. The show silent auction and T&E. We scored some provided us with a new light right there attracted more than 1,000 top vendors in cool goods for both these objectives and and said, “test it for us and let us know the industry and covered 313,000 sq ft our mission was achieved. what you think.” This T&E is already in (29,079 sq m) of floor space in the Sands Items donated by our industry supporters the works, so look for the review in 2009. Expo Center. We had to contact as many will make their way to the Silent Auction Go Aussies! of these vendors and cover as much in Albuquerque. You’re just going to territory as possible in just three days, After a while, I met back up with Dave have to attend the conference to see how which would leave little time to attend the and Mitch. We stayed together and visited well we did for you! a wide variety of vendors, including many different seminars and manufacturer For those who will not be available to trusted supporters such as Rudy Project, technical clinics that are offered. attend, many of these products are or will NiteRider, ProGold Lubricants, Maxit soon be available through the PPP and I Designs, Mountain Racing Products, can only encourage all of you to use the Third Eye Mirrors, and Elete program. If there is one thing that Dave, Electrolyte, to name a few. We were Mitch, and I learned from Interbike, it is intrigued by new products like Connex that these manufacturers and suppliers all Chains, Epic Stealth Cams, Ergon Bike support law enforcement, fire, and EMS Grips, Allay Seats from Topeak, North by giving us these incredible deals. Every Wave Shoes, Princeton Tech Lights, time you even contemplate making a and Genuine Innovations CO2 inflators purchase, pull out the most recent issue of and pumps. These are some of the IPMBA News or visit the PPP page at items we have to look forward to www.ipmba.org. Not only will you save a testing and evaluating in 2009. bundle, you will show your appreciation Almost ten hours of meeting new and of their recognition of the job we do. old friends of IPMBA had taken its toll. We arrived at the Sands Expo Center, Sgt. Charlie Summers has been with Illinois We were exhausted, so we decided to head collected our name badges, and set out to State University Police for 14 years. He is back to the hotel for some much needed serve our members well. When we currently assigned as 11-7 shift nutrition and rest. With day one arrived on the floor, we all just stood and supervisor. He has been with the bike patrol complete, we believed that we had looked at each other like we were five- unit for the past nine years and bike patrol accomplished a portion of our intended year-old kids experiencing our first candy supervisor for the last eight years. He was store. We divided the floor into thirds and mission. certified as an IPMBA instructor in 2000 and has served as an IPMBA board member for each of us set out to accomplish our Day two started with a very warm walk to two years, currently holding the position of mission. the Sands. We started out by targeting some of the tire industry vendors. As Industry Liaison. He can be reached at As I entered the exhibit hall, one of the [email protected]. Dave and I scouted the Kenda line, we largest displays of bike tools I have ever were astonished to learn that the man seen was right in front of my eyes – Park explaining the products to us was none

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 11

Supplier Listing

A listing of companies which have shown their dedication to public safety cyclists through their active participation with and support of IPMBA, as conference vendors, PPP participants, advertisers, and sponsors.

Cane Creek Cycling Components Dynamic Bicycles Fuji America Product: Suspension Product: Shaft-Driven Bicycle Product: Bicycles, Parts and Phone: 800-234-2725 Phone: 508-376-9552/800-935-9553 Accessories Website: www.canecreek.com Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Phone: 215-824-3854 x 1111 Website: www.fujibikes.com Cascade Design Electric Motion Systems Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Product: E+ Electric Bikes Gatorz Eyewear Alerte Systems Int'l Phone: 800-527-1527/206-676-1414 Phone: 571-323-5084 Product: Billet Aluminum Eyewear Product: Lights & Sirens Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Website: electricmotionsystems.com Phone: 800-767-4287x 104 Phone: 800-728-1536/417-847-4791 Cateye Electronics Electrik Motion Website: www.gatorz.com Website: www.alertesystems.com Product: Lighting Systems Product: Electric Bike Phone: 303-440-9224 Phone: 845-639-9046/866-372-6687 Gita Sporting Goods Andusa & Co. Website: www.cateye.com Website: www.electrikmotion.com Product: Giordana Apparel Product: Montague Folding Bikes Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Phone: ++(0)2082419826 Chiba Sports ELHN Badge & Emblem Design Website: www.gitabike.com Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Product: Gloves & Suspension Seats Product: Custom Police Badges, Phone: 813-855-3400 Emblems, Pins, Coins Grove Tools, Inc. Bike Medicine Website: www.chibasports.com Phone: 203-364-8644 Product: Seat Lock Product: Purple Extreme Bike and Gun Website: www.elhnbadge.com Phone: 563-588-0536 Lubricant Circle City Bicycles Website: www.saveyourseatlock.com Phone: 866-286-5823, 713-773-0477 Product: Bikes & Accessories Ellsworth Handcrafted Bicycles Website: www.purpleextreme.com Phone: 317-780-9244 Product: Bicycles GSM Outdoors Website: www.circlecitybicycles.com Phone: 760-788-7500 Product: Outdoor Sports Equipment Bike Tac Designs Website: www.ellsworthbikes.com Phone: 760-450-1006/858-518-7448 Product: Siren, Earphone for Helmet Copknifeguy Website: www.gsmoutdoors.com Phone: 541-892-5344 Product: Tactical/LE Knives, EMS Magazine Website: www.biketac.com Accessories; Knife Trading Product: EMS Magazine Hayes Bicycle Group Phone: 940-521-9495 Phone: 800-224-4EMS Product: Mechanical & Hydraulic Disc Bike World Website: www.copknifeguy.com Website: www.emsresponder.com Brakes, Suspension Seatposts Product: Bicycles, Parts, Accessories Phone: 1.888.MTN.DISC,

Phone: 800-928-5558/210-828-5558 Cycle Force Group Endura USA (1.888.686.3472) x 4392 Website: www.bikeworld.com Product: Smith & Wesson Product: Cycle Clothing Website: www.hayesbicycles.com Bicycles Phone: 440-235-1050/800-936-3872 Brake Director Phone: 877-533-7245/515-232-0277 Website: www.endurasport.com IMBA Product: One-Hand Power Braking Website: www.swbikes.com Product: Mountain Bike Advocacy System Ergo, LLC Phone: 888-442-IMBA Phone: 206-283-6542 Cycle Siren Product: Ergonomic Bike Seat Website: www.imba.com Website: www.brakedirector.com Product: Light & Siren System Phone: 425-333-6161 Phone: 714-628-8935/877-477-4736 Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Iosso Products

Bratwear Website: www.cyclesiren.com Product: Lubes Product: Uniforms EV Tech Phone: 888-747-4332 Phone: 253-517-4000 Cyclops Product: Bikes, Accessories, Montague Website: www.iosso.com Website: www.bratwear.com Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Folding Bike Equipment & Accessories Phone: 972-851-9990 J. L. Darling Brave Soldier Phone: 843-259-8368 Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Product: Weatherproof Paper Product: Ointments & Crash Packs Phone: 253-922-5000 Phone: 323-653-5538/888-711-BRAVE Danalco Exposure/USE (Ultimate Sports Website: www.riteintherain.com Website: www.bravesoldier.com Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Engineering) Waterproof Socks & Gloves Product: Exposure Lights, Various John E. Reid & Associates BroForm.com Pro-Purchase Phone: 800-868-2629/905-628-0102 Accessories Product: Street Crimes Seminar Marketplace Website: www.danalco.com Phone: ++ 1798 344477 Phone: 800-275-4915 Product: Outdoor -Bike-Action Sports Website: www.use1.com Website: www.reid.com Gear De Soto Sport

Phone: 877-420-2766 Product: Clothing and Wet Eye Safety Systems, Inc. Jones & Bartlett Publishers Website: www.broform.com Suits Product: Protective Eyewear Product: Educational Materials, Phone: 858-453-6672/800-453-6673 Phone: 208-726-4072 Complete Guide to Public Bushnell Outdoor Products Website: www.desotosport.com Website: www.eyepro.com Safety Cycling Product: Holsters, Injection-Molded Phone: 800-832-0034 Kydex & LE Gear Demand Technology, Ltd. Firehouse Decals and More Website: www.jbpub.com Phone: 913-752-3400 Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Product: Decals, Pins, etc. Website: www.unclemikes.com Phone: (01252) 612661 Phone: 888-771-3124 Kenda USA Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Website: www.firehousedecals.com Product: Tires, Tubes, & Accessories Bushwhacker USA Phone: 866-536-3287 Product: Trunk Bags Desert Sun First Light USA Website: www.kendausa.com Phone: 801-829-6801/800-344-1256 Product: First Aid & EMS Supplies Product: Hands-free tactical Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com Phone: 760-468-1800 Phone: 217-687-4048 Kryptonite Website: www.first-light-usa.com Product: Locks Bycycle, Inc. Do Wrap Performance Headwear Phone: 781-232-1958 Product: Alternative Saddle Product: High-tech under helmet Foster Grant Sunglasses Website: www.kryptonite.com Phone: 877-397-2164/503-452-1361 headbands and bandanas Product: Ironman Sunglasses Website: www.bycycleinc.com Phone: 773-770-4200/800-359-2514 Phone: 215-335-9218 Kuji Sports Co. Ltd. Website: www.dowrap.com; Product: Ironman Cycling Helmets www.sweatvac.com Phone: 479-254-0065 Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us

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Supplier Listing

Lane Sunglasses Inc National Institute for Occupational Redman Training Gear Product: Protective Eyewear and Goggles Safety and Health Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Phone: 800-542-7850 Product: Occupational Safety & Health Phone: 800-865-7840 Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Phone: 513-533-8290 Website: www.redmangear.com Website: www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Law Enforcement Product News & Law homepage.html Rodon Corporation Enforcement Technology Product: High Visibility Locating Devices Product: Law Enforcement Product News Niterider Technical Lighting Phone: 800-858-5516 & Law Enforcement Technology Product: Police Website: www.rodoncorp.com Timex Watch Corporation Magazines Phone: 858-268-9316 Product: Watches Phone: 800-291-3911 Website: www.niterider.com Rubel BikeMaps Phone: 203-346-5302 Website: www.officer.com Product: Bicycling Street Smarts; Maps Website: www.timex.com NuGo Nutrition Phone: 617-776-6567 Leonard Consulting Group Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Website: www.bikemaps.com Trek Bicycle Corporation Product: S&W Patrol Bikes, Lightman Phone: 412-781-4115 x 301 Product: Bicycles & Accessories Safety Strobes, Police Bike Accessories Website: www.nugonutrition.com Rudy Project Eyewear Phone: 920-478-2191 x 4911 Phone: 501-517-5338 Product: Helmets, Sunglasses Website: www.trekbikes.com Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, Olympic Uniforms/J. Marcel Phone: 888-860-7597/949-272-2457 www.4bike-police.com Product: Uniforms Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com TuffRhino Safety Supply Phone: 206-722-1412 Product: Safety Gear, Hi-Viz Apparel, Lift and Storage Systems, Inc. Website: www.olyuniforms.com Safetec Cooling Products Product: Automatic Bike Lift and Storage Product: First Aid, Infection Control Phone: 866-922-4488 Systems Openhouse Products Products Website: www.tuffrhino.com Phone: 800-825-4777/651-777-1554 Product: Emergency Services Bags and Phone: 800-456-7077 x 107 Website: www.liftnstore.com other Products Website: www.safetec.com United Bicycle Supply Phone: +44 (0) 1422824777 Product: and Parts LightCycles Website: www.openhouseproducts.com SEAVIVAL Phone: 541-482-1750 Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: EMS/Police Bike System Website: www.unitedbicyclesupply.com Phone: 518-420-4666 Patrol Bike Systems Phone: 419-255-0660 Product: Bikes & Accessories Website: www.seavivalsystems.com United Uniform LouKa Tactical Training LLC Phone: 800-208-2032/651-773-8763 Product: Uniforms Product: Firearms Training Video Website: www.patrolbike.com Secure Sports ID Phone: 909-381-2682 Phone: 734-697-6342 Product: Sports ID, Helmet ID Website: www.uumfg.com Website: www.loukatactical.com Patrol Cycle LLC Phone: 613-823-2795/cell 613-219-3542 Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Website: www.securesportsid.com Vision 2000 Leeds Ltd. Madison Bicycle Shop Phone: 800-208-2032/651-773-8763 Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for Product: Complete Line of Bikes, Website: www.patrolcycle.com, Seven Star Sports Push Bikes Uniforms & Accessories www.patrolbike.com Product: Cycling Helmets, Multi-Sport Phone: 01132 370293 Phone: 973-377-6616 Helmets, Protective Wear Website: www.v2k.co.uk Website: www.madisonbicycleshop.com PolarPak Phone: 888-527-7827

Product: Hydration backpacks & gel- Website: www.sevenstarsports.com Volcanic Bicycles Maklite cooled reservoirs Product: Custom Police Bicycles Product: Illuminated Safety Products Phone: 208-426-9058 x 205 Sigma Sport Phone: 360-943-8613 Phone: 800-888-5427/773-276-7500 Website: www.polarpak.com Product: Lighting Systems, Bike Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Website: www.librasafety.com Computers, Heart Rate Monitors

Police Bike Store Phone: 888-744-6277 White Lightning Marwi USA, Inc. Product: Complete line of police Website: www.sigmasport.com Product: Bicycle Care Products Product: Lighting Systems bikes & accessories Phone: 805-929-1478 Phone: 800-448-3876 Phone: 309-797-9028 Signal Measurement Co. Website: www.whitelightningco.com Website: www.marwiusa.com Website: www.policebikestore.com Product: GPS Mounts Phone: 800-527-1079 WTB Maxit Designs Police Magazine Website: www.smc-amp.com Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Performance Headwear Product: Police Magazine Phone: 415-389-5040 Phone: 800-556-2948 Phone: 310-533-2498 Superior Gear Website: www.wtb.com Website: www.maxit-inc.com, Website: www.policemag.com Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector www.headgator.com Phone: 807-476-0485/888-519-2250 Zeal ProGold Lubricants Website: www.chainstainaway.com Product: Sunglasses, Gloves, etc. Maxxis Tires Product: Lubes Phone: 888-454-9325/435-259-6970 Product: Tires & Tubes Phone: 800-421-5823 Swagman Website: www.zealoptics.com Phone: 800-4MAXXIS/678-407-6728 Website: www.progoldmfr.com Product: Bicycle Racks Website: www.maxxis.com Phone: 800-469-7924 Zensah Promark Int'l Inc. Website: www.swagman.net Product: Compression Garments

Mocean Product: LE Equipment Phone: 877-614-5076 Product: Technical Bike Patrol Phone: 800-645-4443 Tactical Wear Online Website: www.zensah.com Uniforms Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Product: Under Armour Performance Phone: 949-646-1701/877-662-3680 Wear Zogics LLC Website: www.mocean.net Public Safety Logos Phone: 717-666-2348 Product: Portable Degreasing Hand Wipe Product: Public Safety Logos Website: www.tacticalwearonline.com with Natural Citrus Oil Extracts Montague Bikes Phone: 281-251-0707/800-276-0706 Phone: 888-623-0088 Product: Folding Bikes Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Terry Precision Cycling Website: www.zogics.com Phone: 800-736-5348 x 23 Product: Bikes & Accessories

Website: www.montagueusa.com R & B Fabrications Phone: 800-289-8379 Zoic Clothing Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Website: www.terrybicycles.com Product: Cycling Apparel Mountain Racing Products Phone: 419-999-5900/877-220- Phone: 866-355-9642 Product: Power Grips, White Bros. 1651 pin 4025 Website: www.zoic.com Suspension, Pumps Website: www.rbfab.com Phone: 970-241-3518/800-999-8277 Website: www.mrpbike.com

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 13

Industry

Welcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! In the past 12 years, the number of participating companies has increased from four to 84, and the range of products has become much broader. The amazing thing about the PPP is how underutilized it is. When Charlie Summers and Nichol Bleichner of Illinois State University Police Department were updating the information, many companies expressed surprise at how few orders and inquiries they received over the course of the past year. Could it be that you have not purchased any new equipment for eve personal or on-duty use? That is hard to imagine! Perhaps you just forgot to mention your IPMBA membership and paid full price. The IPMBA Product Purchase Program can really save you money, and in this economy, every dollar counts! Many companies offer “Pro-Deals”, which represent savings of up to 40% off retail. You can save on bicycles, lights, sirens, eyewear, uniforms, footwear, gloves, panniers, maintenance supplies, tires, panniers, safety vests, and more. So next time you go shopping, pull out your copy of IPMBA News or visit http://www.ipmba.org/ppp.htm. Many thanks to Charlie and Nichol for making the calls and keeping our information up to date. Pages 14-17.

ALERTE SYSTEMS INT'L BRAVE SOLDIER CATEYE ELECTRONICS Product: "Trail-Blazer" Bike Light Kit Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. Product: Computers, Heart Rate Monitors, Lighting Cost to Members: 10% off 1-10 units; Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Systems 15% off 11-20 units Contact Name: IPMBA Coordinator Cost to Members: Pro-Deal Pricing Contact Name: Bill Phillips Contact Info: 888-711-BRAVE/ Contact Name: Ellen Hall Contact Info: 800-728-1536/ [email protected] Contact Info: 800-522-8393/[email protected] [email protected] Website: www.bravesoldier.com Website: www.cateye.com Website: www.alertesystems.com Contact Ellen for Pro-Deal form, pricing, and availability. Group and BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE bulk orders preferred; one contact per agency/order. ANDUSA & CO. Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding Bike MARKETPLACE CHIBA SPORTS Cost to Members: £475 + Delivery Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear Product: Gloves Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Cost to Members: Regular members 20% off; Contact Info: ++(0)2082419826/ Membership Instructors 50% off [email protected] Contact Name: Anyone Contact Name: Gregg Moran Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Contact Info: 877-420-2766/[email protected] or Contact Info: 813-855-3400/[email protected] Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number [email protected] Website: www.chibasports.com with order. Website: www.broform.com Provide IPMBA member number and instructor number if applicable. Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership BIKE TAC DESIGNS number & expiration date to BroForm contact. COPKNIFEGUY Product: Siren, Helmet Earphone, Smith & Wesson Product: Tactical/LE Knives, Accessories USHWHACKER Bikes & Accessories B USA Cost to Members: 10% off knives and accessories Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk Cost to Members: Contact for Discounts Contact Name: Jay Graves Cost to Members: $35 Contact Name: Shelley Gale Contact Info: 940-521-9495/[email protected] Contact Name: Jeff Sims Contact Info: 541-892-5344/[email protected] Website: www.copknifeguy.com Website: www.biketac.com Contact Info: 800-344-1256/[email protected] Provide IPMBA Member number. Send email with IPMBA membership. Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com CYCLE FORCE GROUP BIKE WORLD BYCYCLE, INC. Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. Product: Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Cost to Members: Wholesale + 45% Cost to Members: 20% off Retail on any Product Contact Name: Matt Nims Contact Name: Mike Beatty Contact Name: Jim Bombardier Contact Info: 877-533-7245/ Contact Info: 800-928-5558/ Contact Info: 877-397-2165/[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.bycycleinc.com Website: www.swbikes.com Website: www.bikeworld.com Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558. CANE CREEK CYCLING CYCLE SIREN Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini- OMPONENTS BRAKE DIRECTOR C sirens Product: Suspension Seatpost Product: Brake Director: One-Hand Power Braking Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Cost to Members: $94.92 System for Bicycles Contact Name: Greg Bohning Contact Name: Eric Smith Cost to Members: $100 Contact Info: 877-477-4736/[email protected] Contact Info: 800-234-2725/[email protected] Contact Name: David Krafchick Website: www.cyclesiren.com Contact Info: 206-285-6518/ Website: www.canecreek.com E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. [email protected] CASCADE DESIGN CYCLOPS Website: www.brakedirector.com Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Contact with member number for directions to a special purchase page. Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment & Special Police Bicycle Setup Available. Call for details. Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Accessories Contact Name: Eric Bilijum Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail BRATWEAR Contact Info: 800-527-1527/ Contact Name: Ashley Foster Product: Bike Uniforms [email protected] Contact Info: 843-259-8368/ Cost to Members: 10% off SPList Website: www.cascadedesigns.com [email protected] Contact Name: Sara or Sally Contact Info: 253-517-4000/ The Product Purchase Program was updated January 2009. The information has been provided by the participating [email protected] or [email protected] companies and is subject to change without notice. A company’s participation in the Product Purchase Program does not Website: www.bratwear.com indicate endorsement by IPMBA, nor does it indicate the company’s sponsorship of IPMBA.

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Prod- e

DANALCO ERGO, LLC GROVE TOOLS, I NC. Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Socks & Gloves Product: "The Seat" Ergonomic Bike Seat Product: Seat Locks Cost to Members: Net Price Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux Cost to Members: $19.95 Contact Name: Sam Matthews leather Contact Name: Rob Smith Contact Info: 800-868-2629/[email protected] Contact Name: Thomas White Contact Info: 563-588-0536/ Website: www.danalco.com Contact Info: 425-333-6161/[email protected] [email protected] Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Website: www.saveyourseatlock.com DE SOTO SPORT Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Suits EV TECH NEW! GSM OUTDOORS Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Product: Bikes, Accessories, Montague Bikes, Siren Product: Epic Action Cam Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Kit Cost to Members: 5% Discount Contact Info: 800-453-6673/ Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Contact Name: John Halac [email protected] items. Contact Info: 760-450-1006/[email protected] Website: www.desotosport.com Contact Name: Doug Canfield Website: www.gsmoutdoors.com Contact Info: 972-851-9990/[email protected] Email orders to [email protected]. DEMAND TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Product: Lightrider Cycle Light Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will be IMBA Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each donated to IPMBA. Product: IMBA Membership Cost to Members: $10 off National Mountain Bike Contact Name: Gill Hawkins EXPOSURE/USE (ULTIMATE Contact Info: (01252) 612661/ Patrol Membership [email protected] SPORTS ENGINEERING) Contact Name: Stefan Richarz Website: www.lightrider.co.uk Product: Lighting Systems Contact Info: 888-442-IMBA x 118/ Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details [email protected] DESERT SUN Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe Website: www.imba.com Product: Bike First Aid Kits Contact Info: ++ (0) 1798 344477/ Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with NMBP membership application or renewal notice. Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: 15% off [email protected] Contact Name: Bertie Anderson Website: www.use1.com IOSSO PRODUCTS Contact Info: 760-468-1800/[email protected] Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. YE AFETY YSTEMS NC E S S , I . Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Product: Protective Eyewear - Military, LE, Tactical Contact Name: Marianne Iosso DO WRAP PERFORMANCE Cost to Members: 30-40% off List Price Contact Info: 888-747-4332/ EADWEAR Contact Name: Scott Leighner H [email protected] Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Contact Info: 208-726-4072/[email protected] Website: www.iosso.com Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Website: www.esseyepro.com Contact Name: John Okon, Rebeca Skoch KENDA USA OSTER RANT UNGLASSES Contact Info: 800-359-2514/[email protected] F G S Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes Product: Ironman Sunglasses Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com Cost to Members: 60% off MSRP Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Custom Contact Name: Karen or Cindy orders available. Contact Name: Bill Paine Contact Info: 614-866-9803/[email protected] ELECTRIC MOTION SYSTEMS Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] Website: www.kendausa.com Product: E+ Tactical, High-Performance NEW! FOX RACING SHOX Contact for Order Form. Electric Bike Product: Fox Racing Shox MTB Suspension KUJI SPORTS CO. LTD. Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Cost to Members: 45% off Retail Product: Helmets; Public Safety Helmets Contact Name: Tim Folk Contact Name: Chris Iles or Andrew French Cost to Members: $17-$50; Public Safety: $25 Contact Info: 877-824-5339/[email protected] Contact Info: 408-369-7469 x 4814/ Contact Name: Bill Paine Website: www.electricmotionsystems.com [email protected] Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] ELECTRIK MOTION Website: www.foxracingshox.com Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us Contact for order form; fill out completely and return by fax or email. Public safety: available in black or white & with choice of stickers: Product: Electric Mountain Bicycle, Accessories Allow 1-3 weeks for processing. police/EMS/Sheriff/Fire Dept/Security. Cost to Members: 10% off Contact Name: Andy Koblick FUJI AMERICA LANE SUNGLASSES INC Contact Info: 866-372-6687/[email protected] Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Website: www.electrikmotion.com Cost to Members: Special Prices on Selected Models Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Purchases IPMBA membership number required. Contact Name: Steve Harad Contact Name: Neal Dykstra Contact Info: 215-824-3854 x1111/ Contact Info: 800-542-7850/[email protected] ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN [email protected] Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, Coins Website: www.fujibikes.com Cost to Members: 25% off LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP Contact Name: ELHN Rep GATORZ EYEWEAR Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, Contact Info: 203-364-8644/ Product: Eyewear Duty Gear, Tactical Radio Accessories [email protected] Cost to Members: 25% off published retail rates Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices Website: www.elhnbadge.com Contact Name: Tom Harwood Contact Name: Mark Leonard Call or email design/quantity for price quote. Contact Info: 800-767-4287 x104/[email protected] Contact Info: 501-517-5338/[email protected] ELLSWORTH HANDCRAFTED Website: www.gatorz.com Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, www.4bike- Must contact Tom directly. police.com BICYCLES When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. Product: Truth, Evolve, Epiphany, Moment Frames GITA SPORTING GOODS Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Product: Giordana Apparel LIFT AND STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. Contact Name: Paul or Paula Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Product: Automatic Bike Lift and Storage Systems Contact Info: 760-788-7500/ Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 [email protected] Contact Info: 800-FON-GITA x 319 bikes) Website: www.ellsworthbikes.com [email protected] Contact Name: Shawn Jones Contact for size, color, shock choice, and delivery. Website: www.gitabike.com Contact Info: 800-825-4777/[email protected] On website, enter "IPMBA" in promotion code box. Website: www.liftnstore.com IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 15 Industry events

LIGHTCYCLES MOUNTAIN RACING PRODUCTS PUBLIC SAFETY L OGOS Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Power Grips, White Brothers Forks, Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc. Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail Kreitler Rollers, Tamer Seatposts Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 Contact Name: Bob Light Cost to Members: 20% off Retail or more Contact Info: 518-420-4666/[email protected] Contact Name: Paul Aieta Contact Name: Michael Carrizales Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Contact Info: 800-999-8277/[email protected] Contact Info: 281-251-4786/ LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC Website: www.mrpbike.com [email protected] NUGO NUTRITION Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars order. Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Contact Info: 734-697-6342/ Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick R & B FABRICATIONS [email protected] Contact Info: 888-421-2032 x 301/ Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Website: www.loukatactical.com [email protected] Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Website: www.nugonutrition.com Contact Name: Tina Lime MADISON BICYCLE SHOP Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership Contact Info: 800-553-1911/[email protected] Product: Bikes, Uniforms, and Accessories number & expiration date handy. Website: www.rbfab.com Cost to Members: Up to 15% off; up to 12 months OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL REDMAN TRAINING GEAR financing same as cash Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear Contact Name: Sal Piccolo Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Contact Info: 973-377-6616/ Contact Name: Julie Cruise Contact Name: Bob Brothers [email protected] Contact Info: 888-722-9222/[email protected] Contact Info: 800-865-7840/ Website: www.madisonbicycleshop.com Website: www.olyuniforms.com [email protected] Complete police application. Call to demo a complete police mountain Website: www.redmangear.com bike. OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS UBEL IKE APS Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Lyteline R B M MAKLITE Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet High-Viz Products Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. Cost to Members: $7.00 Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Contact Name: Bruce Burns Contact Name: Andy Rubel Contact Name: William Maki Contact Info: 617-776-6567/[email protected] Contact Info: +44 (0) 1422 824777/ Contact Info: 800-888-5427/ Website: www.bikemaps.com [email protected] [email protected] Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. Website: www.librasafety.com Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. RUDY PROJECT EYEWEAR MARWI USA, INC. PATROL CYCLE LLC Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, Helmets, Product: Lighting Systems Goggles Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Cost to Members: 35% off Retail Cost to Members: $74.95 Contact Name: Buck Mitchell Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Contact Name: Chris Lupo Contact Info: 800-448-3876/[email protected] Contact Info: 949-272-2457/ Contact Info: 800-208-2032 x 201/ Website: www.marwiusa.com [email protected] [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.patrolcycle.com, Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com MAXIT DESIGNS At www.rudyprojectusa.com, click on OTHER INFO, then BATMAN. Product: Under Helmet Thermal Accessories, Sock www.patrolbike.com Enter activation code: services. Liners, Wicking Headbands POLARPAK SECURE SPORTS ID Cost to Members: 35% off Retail Product: PolarPak Reservoir, Custom Embroidered Product: Sports ID, Helmet ID Contact Name: Liz Fuoco Hydration Packs Cost to Members: 25% off MSRP, Free Shipping Contact Info: 800-556-2948/[email protected] Cost to Members: $14.98 Contact Name: Vino Bhindi Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Contact Info: 613-219-3542/ Please provide IPMBA membership number and expire date. Contact Info: 208-426-9058/[email protected] [email protected] MAXXIS TIRES Website: www.polarpak.com Discount not available via online ordering. Website: www.securesportsid.com Product: Bike Tires & Tubes Must say IPMBA member on website contact page. Available for Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) POLICE BIKE STORE fundraisers. Contact Name: Ben Burgess Product: Fuji, S&W, Lights, Sirens, SEVEN STAR SPORTS Contact Info: 800-4MAXXIS/ Bags, Accessories Product: Cycling Helmets, Multi-Sport Helmets, [email protected] Cost to Members: 10-35% off Retail Protective Wear Website: www.maxxis.com Contact Name: Michael Espejo Cost to Members: Bike Helmet: $5; Visor Helmet: Contact Info: 309-797-9028/ MOCEAN $6; ABS Helmet: $6; HOG ABS Helmet: $8 [email protected] Contact Name: Purvis Mirza Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Website: www.policebikestore.com Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Contact Info: 888-527-7827/ Contact Name: Bill Levitt PROGOLD LUBRICANTS [email protected] Contact Info: 877-662-3680/[email protected] Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX Website: www.sevenstarsports.com Freight Charge: $1 per unit. Website: www.mocean.net Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Contact Name: Doug or Van SIGMA SPORT MONTAGUE BIKES Contact Info: 800-421-5823/[email protected] Product: Lighting Systems, Bike Computers, Heart Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain Website: www.progoldmfr.com Bike Rate Monitors Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & PROMARK INT'L INC. Cost to Members: 40% off Retail with Purchase Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment Contact Name: James Keller Contact Name: Dave Widing Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products Contact Info: 888-744-6277/[email protected] Contact Info: 800-736-5348/ Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher Website: www.sigmasport.com [email protected] Contact Info: 800-645-4443/[email protected] Contact James. Website: www.montagueusa.com Website: www.publicsafetymall.com

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SIGNAL MEASUREMENT CO. VISION 2000 LEEDS LTD. WTB Product: GPS & Communication Mounts Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for Product: Tires, Saddles, Pedals, Wheel Parts Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Push Bikes Cost to Members: 15% off Wholesale Prices Contact Name: Tom Polcyn Cost to Members: 10% discount Contact Name: Chris Schierholtz Contact Info: 800-527-1079/tpolcyn@smc- Contact Name: Alex Hayes Contact Info: 415-389-5040/ amp.com Contact Info: 01132 370293/alex@vision- [email protected] Website: www.smc-amp.com 2000.co.uk Website: www.wtb.com SUPERIOR GEAR Website: www.v2k.co.uk Email contact details and IPMBA membership number. ZEAL OPTICS Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector Product: Sport Eyewear & Goggles Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Price; quantity NEW! VMI LOGISTICS, LLC Cost to Members: 50% off suggested retail. discount for 10 or more. Product: Wipperman Chains Contact Name: Sport Stars Pro Sales Contact Name: Frank Pollari Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Info: 800-784-4090/ Contact Info: 888-519-2250/sales@superior- Contact Name: Tracy Gallemore [email protected] gear.com Contact Info: 970-472-0125/ Website: www.zealoptics.com Website: www.chainstainaway.com [email protected] Call Sport Stars Pro Sales for a discount code. For online ordering, enter IPMBA5 in the coupon box. Website: www.velimpex.com Conatct for order form. Provide name and membership number when ZENSAH WAGMAN S ordering. Product: Tactical Shirts & Shorts Product: Bicycle Carriers (Roof/Hitch/Trunk) Cost to Members: 30% off Regular Cost Cost to Members: 15% off Retail VOLCANIC BICYCLES Contact Name: Ryan Oliver Contact Name: Debbie Finnie Product: Bikes, Accessories, Outdoor Contact Info: 877-614-5076/[email protected] & Camping Gear Contact Info: 800-469-7924/ Website: www.zensah.com [email protected] Cost to Members: 25% off MSRP When ordering online, type "IPMBA30". Website: www.swagman.net Contact Name: Eric Kackley All Shipments Made from Orville, WA. Contact Info: 360-943-8613/ ZOGICS LLC [email protected] Product: Citrawipe Degreasing Hand Wipes TACTICAL WEAR ONLINE Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Cost to Members: 25-50% of MSRP Product: Under Armour Performance Wear Contact Name: Paul LeBlanc Cost to Members: 20-25% off MSRP; Free WHITE LIGHTNING Contact Info: 888-623-0088/413-235-0007 shipping over $200; monthly specials Product: Bicycle Care Products Website: www.zogics.com Contact Name: Donald Erb, PCI #205/EMSCI Cost to Members: 50% off MSRP & Free Shipping Contact for public safety special order form. #018 Contact Name: David Clopton Contact Info: 717-666-2348/ Contact Info: 631-666-7300/ ZOIC CLOTHING [email protected] [email protected] Product: Cycling Apparel Website: www.tacticalwearonline.com Website: www.whitelightningco.com Cost to Members: 30% off Retail On checkout page, enter IPMBA1 in the promotional code box. Click Enter IPMBA in the Event Code field at the top of the online order Contact Name: Eric Swenson update at the bottom of page to update the total. form. Contact Info: 866-355-9642/[email protected] TERRY PRECISION CYCLING Website: www.zoic.com

Product: Bikes, Accessories, Seats, Apparel Cost to Members: Terry Apparel -- wholesale; see notes for more. Contact Name: Ginny Weisel or Abbey Contact Info: 800-289-8379 x 13 or 15/ [email protected] or IPMBA Stuff … [email protected] Website: www.terrybicycles.com Contact Ginny or Abbey via email for pro deal form. TIMEX WATCH CORPORATION Product: All Timex Products Cost to Members: 33% off MSRP Contact Name: Bill Paine Contact Info: 215-335-9218/[email protected] Website: www.timex.com TUFFRHINO SAFETY SUPPLY Product: Safety Gear, Hi-Viz Apparel, Cooling Products Cost to Members: 10% off Contact Name: Jennifer Reich/Lori Liszner Contact Info: 866-922-4488/ … is Cool Stuff. [email protected] Website: www.tuffrhino.com Use Coupon Code IPMBA at checkout. Get your IPMBA merchandise by visiting UNITED BICYCLE SUPPLY www.ipmba.org/merchandise.htm Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing to Dozens of high-quality items, a terrific variety and Departments Contact Name: Pete great customer service. Get yours today! Contact Info: 541-482-1750/[email protected] Website: www.unitedbicyclesupply.com Call to establish an account for your department to be eligible for wholesale pricing on all products.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 17 IPMBA BOARD PRESIDENT UPPORT OUR David Hildebrand (’09) S Denton PD 601 E Hickory, Suite #E Denton TX 76205 CORPORATE MEMBERS 940-349-7956 IPMBA proudly recognizes the following organizations for their continued [email protected] support and assistance to IPMBA and the profession of public safety cycling. They have helped to ensure that we can continue our mission of providing VICE PRESIDENT education, training, and resources for public safety cyclists worldwide. To Neil Blackington (’10) become a corporate member, contact Maureen at [email protected] or Boston EMS 410-744-2400. 767 Albany Street Boston MA 02118 617-343-2367 BRATWEAR [email protected] Sally Swanson 253-517-4000 x 16 SECRETARY [email protected] Jeff Brown (’11) www.bratwear.com Dayton PD 335 W Third Street Cycle Source Group Dayton OH 45402 Matt Nims 937-333-1108 877-533-7245 [email protected] [email protected] www.cyclesg.com TREASURER Ron Burkitt (’09) Electric Motion Systems Hilliard PD Tim Folk 3800 Municipal Way 877-824-5339 Hilliard OH 43206 [email protected] 614-921-7269 [email protected] www.e-ms.us/lawenforcement.html Jones & Bartlett Publishers CONFERENCE COORDINATOR Kurt Feavel (’10) 800-832-0034 UW Madison PD [email protected] 1429 Monroe Street www.jbpub.com Madison WI 53711 608-262-4520 Mocean [email protected] Bill Levitt 949-646-1701 EDUCATION DIRECTOR [email protected] Mitch Trujillo (’09) www.mocean.net Boulder PD 1805 33rd Street Police Bike Store Boulder CO 80301 Michael Espejo 303-441-4488 ext 02744 [email protected] 309-797-9028 [email protected] INDUSTRY LIAISON www.policebikestore.com Charlie Summers (’10) Illinois State University PD R & B Fabrications 700 W College David Belton Normal IL 61761 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 309-438-8631 [email protected] [email protected] www.rbfab.com

EMS LIAISON Trek Bicycle Corporation Marc Zingarelli (’11) Stefan Downing Circleville FD 800-313-8735 x 4911 586 Court St Circleville OH 43114 [email protected] 740-474-3333 www.trekbikes.com [email protected] Volcanic Bicycles MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR Christopher Chapman Bernie Hogancamp (’11) 360-943-8613 Homewood PD [email protected] 17950 Dixie Highway www.volcanicbikes.com Homewood IL 43114 708-206-3431 [email protected]

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he 2009 World Police & Fire Games is a spectacular international sporting event featuring more than 12,000 athletes competing in over 60 T sports at approximately 40 venues across the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky regions of British Columbia. As an example, the great sport of will be held in the Whistler area. The Whistler area has hosted many international mountain bike competitions. This venue is arguably July 31-August 9, 2009 the top mountain bike park in the world and the Games are proud and excited British Columbia, Canada to invite competitors and guests to join us in August of 2009! The Games are open to all full time or retired professional firefighters, law enforcement, Opening Ceremonies: customs and correctional officers from around the world. Held every two Friday, July 31, 2009 years, these Games bring together the emergency services community for 10 General Motors Place

days of sport, celebrating comradeship, community and competition. British Closing Ceremonies: Columbia will host the 2009 World Police & Fire Games from July 31 to Sunday, August 9, 2009 August 9, 2009. Swangard Stadium

Organizers are looking for over 2500 volunteers to help run the Games. If you Number of Athletes: are not going to compete please consider joining the team as a volunteer! For 12,000 to 14,000 information on volunteer opportunities or to join the Games family, please go online to www.2009wpfg.ca. Eligible Competitors: Law Enforcement, Customs, Fire Fighters & Corrections Officers Columbus Celebrates its First Bike to Work Day (Fulltime & Retired)

Submitted by Felix Remigio Number of Cities Columbus (GA) Police Department Hosting Events: 12 he Lower Chattahoochee Regional Development Center and the Georgia Number of Venues: T Department of Transportation are teaming up in Midtown and Uptown Columbus 40+ Sport & to get the community on their bikes and hopefully turn the occasion into a habit, which Entertainment Venues can save both the environment and money, as well as offer many health benefits. Number of Sports: The Columbus State University Police Department, as well as the Columbus Police 66 Different Sports Bike Unit have shown great effort in helping organize this event. With members participating in committee meetings and an impressive amount of willingness to escort Next Games: riders on the day of the event, local police bike units are helping to make Columbus’ 2011 New York City 2013 Belfast first Bike to Work Day possible. The Columbus Police Department is in the process of increasing the number of bike officers (15-20 ...local police strong) due to a new Rails-to-Trails project to be completed by December 2009. This trail will bike units are connect with the existing 18 mile, one-way, illuminated Riverwalk path along the Chattahoochee helping to make River. The Rails-to-Trails path will connect with the Riverwalk on a eight-mile, one-way riding/ Columbus’ first jogging path, also connecting to three other city parks, one of them with nine miles of single-track, Bike to Work NORBA sanctioned mountain bike trails. Day possible. Held across the nation during the month of May, Bike to Work Day is an effort to promote cycling as an alternating to commuting to work. This community event will take place May 15th, 2009. It is currently being supported by several uptown businesses, midtown organizations, Columbus State University, TSYS, and AFLAC, with organizations joining the effort regularly. For more information, contact Julio Portillo or Nadine Peever at 706.256.2910, or [email protected] or by fax at 706.566.9925. For information about Bike to Work Day celebrations around the country, please visit www.bikeleague.org. The League also offers a Bike to Work Day organizer’s kit and promotional materials for those interested in organizing events in their own communities. These resources can be found at http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/ promo.php. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 19 News from the UK News from the UK

Matt Langridge, PCI # 869 reimburses the employer for by way of the presented to the ACPO working group by Thames Valley Police (UK) salary sacrifice. Nigel. The result of this is that there is to be Hi to all from a currently For most public sector employees, their another meeting in January this year to cold and damp UK. What purchase will be excluding purchase tax, produce the final draft of what will form the has been going on over which in the UK currently is 15% so there is National Patrol Cycling Doctrine and best here in recent months? an immediate saving. The balance is then practice guidance for ALL UK police forces. I’ll tell you! deducted from the employees’ salary The chairman of the working group has As I write, many folk in monthly over 12 or 18 months. Here is the stated that he would like the user group to be the UK are recovering next saving – the bike deduction from salary the technical advisers to the service once from the traditional post is done before taxes are deducted! That ACPO accept the working group proposals, Christmas weight gain (including yours means that the government has less from and that he sees the user group running truly!). However, we cyclists are in a which to take their 20 to 40%, so I am saving indefinitely in this advisory role. This is position to do something about it. My first between 20 and 40% on the bike purchase as exceptionally good news for PSC as we will ride since Christmas Eve saw me commuting well. At the end of the repayment period, you be able to continue to advise on, and shape, into work and, to be honest, I suffered. The either return the bike, or, as most will do, police cycle training in this country to ensure bathroom scales lied to me when they “buy” it for a final payment of about 5% of that it is the best possible. showed me a 10 pound gain in weight. I’m the purchase price. Overall savings of 40% In Other News sure I was lugging a sack of cement to work are common and, in some cases, up to 50%. Elsewhere in the UK, bikes continue to make today. Not to worry though, a couple of All the employee has to do is undertake to the news. The following reports can be seen weeks of pushing it hard to and from the use the bike for part or all of his or her in full on www.publicsafetycycling.org.uk. station will see the gain off. commute to and from work for the Pilot Mission for the Pedalling Paramedics: “majority” of their journeys. A number of Cycle to Work Scheme Jonathan Alexander is taking part in a four- my colleagues now regularly cycle to work Nothing to do with Santa, but I am riding a month pilot scheme by Yorkshire Ambulance as a result of the scheme, and anecdotal new bike on my commute. A couple of Service to test the effectiveness of getting to evidence suggests this is the case for many months ago, I had an uncomfortable casualties on two wheels. He and colleague employers who offer the scheme. I don’t “interaction” with a delivery truck. It passed Tim Atkin are following in the tyre tracks of know if this type of scheme exists elsewhere me, suddenly stopped ahead of me with no the police, who have found that it can be a but, if not, it may be a way of getting more signalling, and immediately started reversing quicker and easier method of getting around folks into the saddle in other parts of the towards me. I tried to take to the pavement the Sheffield city centre. world. (sidewalk) to avoid the truck, as I could not Success for Bike Team: On Sunday 5th Public Safety Cycling (PSC) see past it, but was not completely October, Kendray Safer Neighbourhood team successful. The truck struck the rear of my PSC continues to have an impact on cycle conducted “Operation Biker” to combat the bike, knocking me down. The result of the patrol within the UK. The Association of anti-social use of motorcycles on the Trans collision was a bruised cheek, dinged helmet, Chief Police Officers (ACPO) is the body Pennine Trail. This operation has lead to the me seeing stars and a big dent in the drive responsible for laying down the policies on recovery of 6 motorcycles and an arrest for side seat stay on my bike. After a session of how police in England and correspondence with the drivers’ insurance Wales do their work. The company, I was made a final offer, which I ACPO membership I had an uncomfortable accepted. comprises the Chief “interaction” with a delivery truck Due to the age of my bike, replacement Constables, Deputy Chief would have seen me out of pocket, but I Constables and Assistant Chief Constables dangerous . Police Officers, Park realised that my employer and my local bike (or equivalent rank) of the 44 Forces in Ranger volunteers and Police and shop both subscribe to the “Cycle to Work England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Community Support Officers (PCSO’s) on Scheme”. This is a government scheme ACPO, which have decided to formalise the mountain bikes showed the meaning of true aimed at getting more people out of and provision of Cycle Patrol Training in the teamwork and dedication to the operation. onto bikes for their journey to work. It works constituent forces, recognised the need for a One of the bikes seized was identified as one like this. “User Group”. Nigel Tottie, known to many which had caused mayhem throughout the of you, was also known to an ACPO member Cycle to Work is a salary sacrifice scheme. day by driving dangerously without concern as a leader in UK Cycle Patrol. He was asked Employers run the system, appointing for pedestrians lawfully using the trail. to attend early meetings for advice and approved suppliers. It is for the purchase of The rider was arrested as he collided with knowledge. He suggested that PSC were bikes and safety equipment up to a maximum two of the PCSO’s after all efforts to stop ideally suited as a User Group due to the combined price of £1000. Safety equipment him had failed. Neither PCSO was injured in knowledge base and practical experience of includes lights, helmets, locks, clothing, etc. the collision; however, two of the pushbikes the group. As a result, PSC was appointed as Employees register intent to purchase with were damaged in the incident. the user group and tasked with providing a the employer to ensure funds are available suggested training structure and syllabus. A All for now. Stay tuned for the next edition and then approach the bike shop where the number of meetings were held where the of News from the UK. bike and equipment are selected. A quote at requirements of ACPO were examined and Ride Safely, full retail price is sent to the employer, who ideas on how to meet these were floated. then does their magic. They order and These ideas and suggested programmes were purchase the equipment, which the employee Matt Langridge

20 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009 St. Paul Police Give Homeless Extra Attention During Holiday Season Member News

by Mara H. Gottfried said Sgt. Paul Paulos, supervisor of the “They don’t have family with them and Pioneer Press downtown patrol unit. they’re alone,” he said. t. Paul police officer Jason Bain The police outreach helps keep the Police are noticing more people using the S usually spends part of his day talking shelters and areas around them safe — shelters’ services. There was a nearly 50 to homeless people downtown, but he’s both from homeless people who might percent increase in the number of people doing more of it this holiday season. commit crimes and from people who sleeping at Dorothy Day in October After patrolling the skyways on foot, he might victimize them, Paulos said. compared with October 2006, according stopped at the Dorothy Day Center and The holiday effort, which police have to Catholic Charities of St. Paul and the Listening House on Monday morning done in previous years, began after Minneapolis. and chatted. Thanksgiving and continues Bain is the police liaison to the St. Paul A man at the into January, said Assistant Police-Homeless Outreach Program, Listening Chief Nancy Di Perna. which pairs downtown beat officers, the House, a drop- Police also are targeting St. Paul city attorney’s office and South in center for the enforcement on hot spots, Metro Human Services to try to find homeless, told including thefts from autos, housing and other help for homeless Bain, ‘I’m robberies and domestic people who are repeat petty criminal sober today.’ violence. offenders. He had been for Each of the city’s three police On Monday, when Bain stopped by the two days, he districts identified areas to Listening House just before lunch was said. Jason Bain, left, chats with Dan Lytle focus on. served at Dorothy Day, he talked to a man (right), who's homeless, outside the he’s known for five years. Bain praised Listening House in St. Paul, Minn., on The Western District’s effort him and told Monday, December 29 (Ben Garvin: has included trying to reduce “Officer Bain, how’s your badge?” said him to keep at Pioneer Press). open-air drug dealing, George Shafer, who is 52 and homeless. it. Later, he said, “They want affirmation. prostitution and purse snatchings, Di “You polished it yet?” You don't have to show sympathy to Perna said. One initiative in the Eastern They made small talk, and then Bain people, but empathy.” District was placing a portable pole asked him, “Are we going to get you in The extra time Bain is spending with the camera in the Sun Ray Shopping Center to treatment or what? I’m going to keep homeless is part of a St. Paul police be “a visible police presence” against bugging you until you get yourself well “holiday crime suppression” effort. The thefts from cars and shoplifting, she said. again.” department is trying to make the holidays Suicide prevention is another area of The men parted ways, with Bain telling happier by interacting with the public focus. Shafer, “George, take care of yourself.” more and reducing crime. About 16 percent of the country’s “Thanks, Bain,” he said. “Merry New Funding for overtime to increase police homeless population has a “severe and Year.” presence came from a U.S. Justice persistent mental illness,” according to the Mara H. Gottfried can be reached at 651-228- Department grant. National Coalition for the Homeless. The 5262 or [email protected]. This “It adds to our strength, and it gives us an holiday season seems to be especially article appeared in the December 31, 2008, opportunity to do more proactive work,” difficult for many homeless people, Bain issue of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. said. Police helping disabled pupils get on their bikes IDS are having a “wheelie” during a visit and decided to get Joe Hipkin, Bikeworks cycle training K good time on bicycles adapted funding to make more available. co-coordinator, said: “This is the first to suit their disabilities thanks to City PC Ford said: “The kids loved the time we’ve been to Richard of London police and cycle group bikes and wondered if there was Cloudesley School. We have lots of Bikeworks. anything we could do about it. adapted bicycles including one that The Richard Cloudesley Primary you pedal with your hands and one “I met Bikeworks at Islington Cycle that’s a cross between a skateboard School, based on the Golden Lane Day and suggested we do something. Campus in Whitecross Street, and a bike. Hopefully we’re going to I got £1,000 funding for Bikeworks Finsbury, caters for pupils with be able to make this an on-going to bring bikes and instructors to the project.” physical disabilities. school.” City of London Police Constable This article appeared in the December PC Ford aims to hold the sessions Stuart Ford, of the cycle squad, 17, 2008, edition of the Archant once or twice a month if they can get newspapers, www.archant.co.uk. noticed that the school has several Stuart Ford with enough people involved in helping Dominic Kwok, bikes which are adapted for pupils out the four officers attending the age eight. sessions. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 21 Member News IPMBA Member Receives Positive Force Award HE FORCE®, a leading public their lives in danger every time they put community. Officers put their lives on the safety uniform brand, announced on their uniforms. The sacrifices they line everyday to save others. The way T that it has named Officer Brian make enable us to live better lives, and Officer Bobick responded to the situation Bobick of the District of Columbia’s the Positive Force Award is The Force® was simply instinctive to law enforcement Metropolitan Police Department as the brand’s commitment to recognizing these professionals. In this case, however, the recipient of the 4th annual Positive Force officers as heroes.” “citizen” he was protecting happened to Award. Officer Bobick wasb recognized On December 13, 2007, Brian Bobick and be a fellow officer. at an award ceremony during the 115th Michael Architzel, Bike Patrol Unit Officer Bobick began his law Annual International Association of Officers from the Sixth District (6-D), enforcement career in 1997 as a Deputy Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in were responding to a missing person call Sheriff with the Geauga County (OH) San Diego, Ca., on November 9, 2008. when they stopped near an elementary Sheriff's Office. In 2001, he relocated to Without a second thought, Officer Bobick school to speak with a the nation’s capital and selflessly pushed his partner out of the young woman and her joined the ranks of the way of a speeding taking the full daughter. Instantly a After the driver Metropolitan Police impact himself. Later it was found that double-parked black sedan excessively Department. After the the vehicle was driven by a 15-year-old got their attention. After recruit training, he was who was specifically targeting the officers the driver excessively revved the assigned to the Sixth because of his disdain for law revved the engine, it sped engine, it sped Police District. enforcement. toward the officers. toward the At 6D, Officer Bobick Officer Bobick was selected from Without a second thought, volunteered to supervise nominations from around the country by Officer Bobick pushed his officers. the community-oriented an independent and esteemed committee partner out of the vehicle’s Bike Patrol Unit for Police of law enforcement leaders and industry path and took the full Service Area 601. His luminaries. Nominees were evaluated on impact himself. Officer Bobick was leadership of the unit resulted in the their professional conduct, extreme acts critically injured and taken by helicopter successful training of other officers and in of valor and bravery, dedication to their to a local hospital. Fortunately, he is creating a bond of trust and respect with community and other notable almost completed a full recovery and is members of the community. He has achievements. eager to get back to work. worked tirelessly to make PSA 601 safer “The Force® is committed to tell the An investigation found that the driver of and more habitable for residents and stories of our law enforcement heroes. the vehicle was a juvenile with a lengthy visitors on his beat. The Positive Force Award is our way of criminal record. In his statement to the At IACP, Bobick was presented with a recognizing public safety professionals police, the suspect admitted his intent was check for $5,000 for personal use and who distinguish themselves by going to run down Officer Architzel because of $5,000 for the charity of his choice, above and beyond the call of duty,” said prior altercation with the juvenile. Homeward Trails Animal Rescue. Aimee Say, marketing manager for The As an officer, you dedicate your life to Force® . “Law enforcement officers put protecting and serving the citizens of your

Share the Road: Pavement Markings in West Hartford by Jeffrey Glaude, PCI#047 West Hartford (CT) Police Department est Hartford, as part of their traffic calming and sharing the W roads initiative, painted these along with the parking stripe. I think it is a good reminder to bike cops that in , we should be in the road near the white stripe and not near the curb where the cars park. I was at first perplexed as to the placement so I searched for the answer. It seems that if the bicycle was placed to the right of the white stripe (between the curb and stripe), the town would have had to make it all “no parking,” and there is not enough area for a dedicated . Therefore, they put the bicycle in the roadway as a reminder to share the road. Jeff was certified as an IPMBA Instructor at the 1996 IPMBA Conference in Rochester. He currently is a detective with the West Hartford Police Department but assists his agency’s other instructors with their annual IPMBA classes. He can be reached at [email protected]. Photo Courtesy Jeffrey Glaude

22 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009 Blue Springs Police Bicycle Patrol Update Member News by Sgt. Colby Lalli, PCI #999 Blue Springs (MO) Police Department

he Blue Springs Police Department crimes, geographic areas, crime targets or Officers also take advantage of public Bicycle Team – 20 officers strong – special events. Special assignments as education to inform citizens that “cyclists T are there to provide proactive needed include school events, city festivals, fare best when they act and are treated as policing for our community. The unit is concerts, parades, traffic enforcement, high drivers of motor vehicles” (John comprised of volunteer officers who attend crime area surveillance, plainclothes Forester). An important aspect of this extensive training to provide a unique form operations, park patrols, or to directly patrol education is that cyclists have a legal right of policing that allows greater interaction special areas such as construction sites or to use the roadway. However, in doing so with the community, mobility in crowded parking lots. cyclists must follow all of the same rules of areas, and one that can get into the Bicycle patrols are cost-efficient and allow the road as a driver of a motor vehicle, neighborhoods to make them safer. Once for increased mobility. Bicycle patrols save which includes wrong-way riding. Wrong- certified, officers add bicycle patrol duties to gas, reduce wear and tear on police vehicles, way riders are involved in nearly one-third their other regular assignments. produce no pollutants and keep officers in fit of all bicycle/motor vehicle crashes. Bicycles have obvious advantages over their shape. As an added bonus, bicycle patrols Each of the 12 police mountain bicycles motorized counterparts. The most allow officers utilized on noteworthy of these advantages is the to become bicycle patrol number of citizens they enable an officer to acquainted were specially come in contact with on a daily with the built to handle basis. Citizens can provide a wealth of people who the rigors of information about their neighborhoods and live and work patrol their businesses. in Blue duties. John The police bicycle is a perfect law Springs. The Pennington, enforcement tool when it comes to latter makes pedaling patrols a natural who owns and operates the Bike Stop in combining proactive enforcement of the law component of community policing. Blue Springs, has been a long time supporter and Community Policing. In one instant, How are BSPD bicycle officers trained? The of the BSPD bicycle patrol since its you may be getting your picture taken with a Blue Springs Police Department has recently inception in 1996 and performs major curious youth; the next you may be completed the bicycle patrol training for 15 maintenance and repairs to the patrol receiving direct citizen information about a additional bicycle patrol officers. BSPD bicycles in the fleet. crime problem in the neighborhood. There bicycle officers complete a 40-hour basic Since most bicycle officers patrol late at is no other tool at our disposal that has the IPMBA (International Police Mountain Bike night, much of the maintenance and repairs ability for quiet patrol while having the Association) “performance based” to each patrol bicycle is completed by each speed, maneuverability and accessibility of a certification course. This course is taught bicycle patrol officer. However, the Blue bicycle. by IPMBA instructor, Sgt. Colby Lalli, a 14- Springs Police Department has its own in- The BSPD Bicycle Patrol Team is very year veteran of the Blue Springs Police house mechanic. Officer Mike Russell busy, especially during the summer Department. The course is divided into 11 received his initial 40-hour mechanics months. In 2008, Bicycle Patrol Officers units: bicycle handling and vehicular certification through IPMBA, and has worked a total of 113 shifts totaling 581 cycling, bicycle fit, group riding, hazard received additional technical expertise from hours and logged 1,110 miles during recent recognition and common crashes, obstacle the experts at the Bike Stop. months. Bicycle officers made 29 clearing and riding techniques, patrol We are very proud of our officers and their misdemeanor arrests, 65 procedures, nighttime patrol, community dedication to protecting our pedestrian checks, 68 policing, basic maintenance, legal issues and community. The following Blue Springs retail business checks, traffic laws, firearms, and fitness and Police Officers are trained and ready to 251 closed business nutrition. assist the community as part of the BSPD checks and found eight Proper training is essential to an officer’s Bicycle Patrol: Sgt. Colby Lalli – Bicycle open doors of area on-the-job performance and safety. It is also Patrol supervisor; Tracy Benson; Melinda businesses as they worked critical in reducing liability. The IPMBA Carter; Brandon Claxton; Stephen to prevent Police Cyclist course provides bicycle Davidson; Stacey Edwards; Bill Ely; Joe burglaries. Officers conducted 106 park officers with the skills they need to Fanara; Jason Floyd; Jeff Jewell; Ryan checks and six presentations, effectively serve the community. Martin; Matt McLaughlin; Mike Murphy; while making a total of 13,408 citizen/ An additional component of the BSPD Kent Pouncil; Mike Russell; Brandon neighborhood contacts. The bicycle patrol bicycle patrol program is bicycle safety Shrout; Cody Smith; Nick Spencer; Kate team participated in both David Cook events education. This program enables officers to Tipton; and Luis Virgil. in Blue Springs, providing security detail. spend time educating youth and adults about Sgt. Colby Lalli has been an IPMBA member How is the BSPD Bicycle Team bicycle and helmet safety. This includes since 1999 and was certified as an IPMBA used? Some of their frequent activities public presentations on the importance of Instructor in 2007. He can be reached at include complementing patrol in the wearing a helmet, rules of the road, bicycle [email protected]. neighborhoods and retail areas and engaging safety skills, and conducting bicycle safety This article appeared in the October 15, in targeted operations based on specific inspections. 2008, edition of The Examiner.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 23 Member News The Belgium Mountain Bike Championship for Police Forces and the Battle of the Bikers by Tommy Hamelink, PCI #865 Politie Haaglanden, the n Friday 17 October, around 200 cycling police cyclists went to the Belgian Coast for the Belgian Championship in Oostende. Whoever had thought that the surroundings of Oostende were flat had made a big mistake. Everyone knows O now: for a flat coast province, it was a very heavy race. There were fast stretches with lots of turning in between the trees, several bridges, which were not provided with safety barriers; and no fewer than 13 small climbs which sucked the last strength from your legs. Whoever hoped to recapitulate on the stretches of grassland became victim of the notorious West Flemish “slowing you down” grass. With one word, it was “Great”. Belgian Champions The victory of the BK went to Nico Couckuyt, Masters, of Blaz, and the Elite title to Patrick Dendooven of Oostende. In the Ladies’ class went the victory to Jill Demeester of police force Blankenberge. The Battle of the Bikers After the Belgian championship, the Battle of the Bikers began. The teams of two to six riders raced for 2 hours and 1 round. Several teams from the Netherlands came to Oostende, making it an international event. The Battle was decided in the advantage for the home team “the Foxen” from Oostende. Second and third place were for bike patrol team from Antwerp, the Oridas, and the bike patrol team from the police force Mechelen.

The fourth and fifth place were for teams 2 and 1 from the police Photo Courtesy Tommy Hamelink force Hollands-Midden from the Netherlands. The organisation was in the hands of the Police from Oostende, who also celebrating the five years anniversary of their bicycle brigade. For the full results, please visit www.politie-oostende.be/mountainbike. Click the button that reads UITSLAGEN. Tommy is the founder of www.bikepatrol.nl and an enthusiastic promotor of IPMBA and cycle patrol in the Netherlands and beyond. He has been an IPMBA Instructor since 2005 and is one of the creators of the IPMBA EMS Cyclist II Course. He can be reached at [email protected]. Clarence White, IPMBA PCI #211T, Retires larence White, of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, has retired after more than 30 years of service. He achieved the rank of Lieutenant and served his department well. C One of his proudest achievements was being instrumental in reviving the “Flying Squadron” bike patrol in 1990. At first the bike patrol operated on a part-time basis, but by 1995 it was operating full-time. Today, the IMPD bike patrol participates in community relations activities, patrols special events such as Colts and Pacers games, deploys during periods of heightened security, and engages in proactive crime prevention and offender apprehension details. Clarence was certified as an IPMBA Police Cyclist at the 1994 IPMBA Conference in San Antonio. He became an IPMBA Police Cyclist Instructor in 1995. When asked in the application why he was seeking PCI certification, he stated, “My enjoyment of the job has increased since becoming involved with our department’s bicycle program. I simply wish to increase my involvement and pass my knowledge on to other police cyclists. In short, I love it.” He has since instructed nearly 200 police and security cyclists, including several who would go on to be certified as IPMBA Instructors. In 2004, he successfully completed his student teach and attained the status of IPMBA Instructor- Trainer. In this role, he has assisted nearly 150 individuals complete the challenging Instructor Course. Photo Courtesy Chuck Sanders Clarence is a cycling enthusiast and is proud to be remembered by the many children – and their parents – with whom he shared important bike safety education. Please join IPMBA in congratulating him on his years of service to his city and its citizens. He can be reached at [email protected].

24 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009 Seize the Moment Instructor Corner

by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T Other transgressions have included exceeding the maximum Boulder (CO) Police Department student-to-instructor ratio of 10:1, a lack of injury prevention IPMBA Education Director efforts, failing to cover the material thoroughly, teaching to the good instructor seizes the moment. How they decide test or giving away test answers, and inordinately delaying the to act at that moment is determined by myriad factors. submission of course paperwork. In these and other situations, A Ultimately, though, the critical decisions we make can a letter is sent to the instructor that identifies the transgression, make or break us. Often our actions speak louder than words. provides alternatives, and requests corrective measures. This We see it when our civic leaders say the wrong thing at the is done so the organization can show diligence in addressing wrong time, or when they do the right thing at the right time. the issue, provide assistance to instructors apparently in need Over and over again, I’ve been privileged to witness the of it, and maintain high standards, accountability, and admirable actions of my IPMBA colleagues. I’m sure you can reputation. recount an instance when a fellow instructor impressed you. It is important that we inform the instructor of the From the instructor who excels in the classroom, to the daily transgression. Maybe there is more to the information reported humility of character exhibited by on the course record. A few times I’ve colleagues in tackling life’s dealings, the received some overly defensive responses position of instructor transcends who we A responsibility I have to my letters (I imagine the notification that are. It demands that we hold ourselves to a is elevating the continued problems can result in higher standard, and accountable to others. professionalism of our suspension and/or revocation of their That said, we are human and are prone to instructor certification was an alarm). Only errror. A simple infraction immediately instructor cadre to an a few instructors have failed to realize the becomes something more and diminishes even higher level. rationale of the notice. Some have handled our role as teacher. the letter admirably by admitting the As Education Director, I am determined to infraction and promising to correct the use my limited amount of time to seize the moment. A practice. Others have offered mitigating circumstances. At the responsibility I have is elevating the professionalism of our end, it can be easy to analyze the actions we took and those we instructor cadre to an even higher level. One way I can elevate probably should have taken. performance is to review the course records submitted by The point in all of this is that we are accountable for our instructors to ensure adherence to course policies, standards actions. As instructors, our students, peers, agency, and safety procedures, which in turn helps ensure that students organization, and community are constantly scrutinizing our have a positive and productive educational experience. In the behavior. How we analyze ourselves, commit to improve, and process, I might identify a potential transgression committed decide to act will determine our place in their minds and our by the instructor. For example, a new instructor was believed legacy. I’m determined to analyze my many faults, but will to be teaching the stair descent before the concept of planned strive to fix them so I can humbly surpass those that I now braking. I hope you agree there are some fundamental braking succeed. I simply challenge you to do the same. We not only skills that need to be taught prior to putting the unwitting owe it to ourselves, but to our predecessors and our profession. student in a dangerous predicament. Maybe the instructor isn’t Mitch is an IPMBA Instructor Trainer, serves as Education Director aware of the hazard in teaching this way, or worse, knowingly on the IPMBA Board of Directors, and has a penchant for teaches this way to elevate him or herself. singlespeeds. He can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected].

IPMBA Conference 2009 Rise Above the Rest Albuquerque, New Mexico April 25 - May 2, 2009

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 25 Instructor corner Instructor ToolKit Now Available!

he IPMBA ITK is now available! All pre-ordered material and include it in the course as optional lectures copies have shipped. The IPMBA office has is welcome to do so. Chapters 7 (Fundamental Cycling T received its supply of CDs as well and will be Skills) and 10 (Continuing Skill Development) are processing and shipping orders on a weekly basis. designed to be handled through the various skill stations. If you have not yet ordered your ITK, please do so as There are no classroom presentations for these chapters. soon as possible. Even in warmer climates, bike courses The ITK order form is available on the homepage at are rarely offered in the winter months, so this is the www.ipmba.org or by contacting the IPMBA office at ideal time to familiarize yourself with the revised [email protected]. curriculum prior to teaching your first class of 2009. Acceptable forms of If you are a Mac user, please be advised that there is a payment are check, purchase problem with the Chapter 2 PowerPoint presentation. order, Mastercard, and Visa. This affects only Chapter 2, and only Mac users. PC Only active IPMBA users are not affected. If you are a Mac user, please Instructors are permitted to email [email protected] to request a copy of the purchase the ITK. For the corrected Chapter 2 PowerPoint presentation. You can first six months after release, overwrite the defective one after you have installed the the cost of the ITK will be ITK on your computer. $100, including shipping. Several instructors who have received and reviewed the After six months, the cost ITK have enquired about the absence of several chapters. will increase to $150. Any This is not an error. Chapters 6 (Training and Policy) active IPMBA Instructor who has not purchased the ITK and 15 (Funding) are not included because they are at the end of the nine-month period will be deemed beyond the scope of a typical IPMBA course. Any inactive and will be required to attend the IPMBA instructor who wishes to create lesson plans for this Instructor Course as a recertification requirement.

If you have any questions about the above requirements, please contact IPMBA Education Director Mitch Trujillo at [email protected]. If you have questions about obtaining the ITK, please contact the IPMBA office at [email protected] or 410-744-2400.

The following schedule will be implemented: Time Frame Cost Additional Requirements November 1, 2008-April 30, 2009 $100 None May 1, 2009-July 31, 2009 $150 None August 1, 2009 and beyond Instructor Course Tuition Successfully complete the IPMBA Instructor Course. Full tuition (currently $550) will be charged, but the application process and fee will be waived.

26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009 Bike Safety Education Resources Instructor corner

Effective Cycling John Forester is widely recognized as the originator of the concept of vehicular cycling, whose tenet is, “Cyclists fare best when they act as and are recognized as drivers of vehicles”. The principles of vehicular cycling remain at the core of IPMBA’s training programs, and all students in the Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist Courses are required to demonstrate understanding of the concept. Forester’s book, Effective Cycling, 6th Edition, available through www.seidlerproductions.com, provides a scholarly reference for those interested in learning more about the art and science of vehicular cycling. The curriculum for the original Effective Cycling course can be downloaded from John Forester’s website, http://www.johnforester.com/BTEO/ECIM6.pdf.

2007 NHTSA Crash Statistics In 2007, 698 pedalcyclists (riders of two-wheel nonmotorized vehicles, , and powered solely by pedals) were killed and an additional 43,000 were injured in traffic crashes. Pedalcyclist deaths accounted for two percent of all traffic fatalities, and pedalcyclists made up two percent of all the people injured in traffic crashes during the year. The number of pedalcyclist fatalities in 2007 is 14 percent lower than the 814 fatalities reported in 1997. The highest number of pedalcyclist fatalities ever recorded in the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) was 1,003 in 1975. Pedalcyclists accounted for 13 percent of all nonoccupant traffic fatalities in 2007. Visit http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/810986.PDF to read the full report.

Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101 The League of American Bicyclists has released a new version of its core bicycle education curriculum, Traffic Skills 101. Formerly known as Road I, the new manual has updated graphics, photos, and text designed to help League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) teach cyclists to ride safely and smartly. IPMBA Instructors who are already LCIs can contact the League at www.bikeleague.org or 202-822-1333 to order a copy of the new curriculum. IPMBA Instructors who would like to become LCIs need only become League members and purchase the lesson plans. For more information, contact Bill Nesper at [email protected] or 202-822-1333.

IPMBA Board Openings Announcement hree seats on the IPMBA Board of Directors will be up for election/re-election at the 2009 T IPMBA Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the official notice for those who may be interested in serving on the IPMBA Board. In order to be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors, you must hold current, active certification as an IPMBA Instructor. According to the IPMBA By-Laws, Article 111, Section 5: Board Candidate, any qualified member can become a candidate for the Board of Directors by: a. Submitting a letter of interest to the Executive Director after the official notice and no later than 45 days prior to the first day of the Annual IPMBA Conference (last day to submit letter and resume will be March 11, 2009). b. A resume or C.V. must accompany the letter of interest. If a resume or C.V. is not submitted, the candidate’s name will be deleted from the list of potential candidates. If you are interested in serving on the IPMBA Board, you may submit your letter of interest and resume to the Executive Director at any time before March 11, 2009. Please email your letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. You will be expected to address the board during its pre-conference meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. If you have questions about board member responsibilities, please contact Maureen at 410-744-2400 or any current board member. Contact information for current board members can be found at http://www.ipmba.org/board.htm.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 27 Instructor Corner Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Resources

t has recently come to our attention that the Guide to Bicycle Rodeos is no longer available through Adventure Cycling. It is now available through KE Publications, a division of Kalkomey Enterprises, a provider of I recreational safety education materials. KE offers safety courses for boating, hunting, bow hunting, and off-road vehicle and snowmobile operations. They also offer a suite of safety education publications and wildlife identification materials. The products listed below can be ordered at http://stores.kepubs.com. Customer service can be reached at [email protected], 214-351-0461, or 1-800-830-2268.

Bicycle Rodeo Kit The Kit has enough materials for 100 participants. The basic kit contains publications written by two well-known bicycle safety leaders, John Williams and Dan Burden. The kit contains: 100 Best Bicyclist on Earth workbooks, 100 Helmet Habit, Get Into It! brochures, 100 Ten Little Bike Riders brochures, 100 Certificates of Achievement, 100 Bicycle Driver’s Licenses, 100 Bike Check Cards, 27 Laminated Station Posters to be used for the various bike rodeo stations, 15 Reaction Test Rulers to measure a person’s break reactions, 12 Orange Plastic Traffic Cones and 1 Guide to Bicycle Rodeos. Price: $330.00, includes shipping and handling.

Best Bicyclist on Earth - Bicycle Guide to Bicycle Rodeos Student Manual Authored by two of the top bicycle safety This fun, brightly illustrated book takes educators in the country, John Williams 8-12 year-old bike riders from their and Dan Burden, this manual provides all own driveways out into the the information needed to plan, set up and neighborhood, helping build the skills, operate a bicycle rodeo. Easy-to- judgment, and confidence necessary for understand directions, plus innovative safe riding habits. Exciting activities, techniques based on government research make this book colorful graphics, and interactive projects capture young invaluable for any group that offers a bicycle rodeo in riders’ attention and encourage participation. Written by their community. The guide can be purchased separately Dan Burden. Price: $3.00. from the Rodeo Kit and is recommended by the American The Helmet Habit - Bicycle Brochure Academy of Pediatrics and the American Automobile Association. Published under special arrangement with This colorful brochure illustrates the need to Adventure Cycling. Price: $6.50. wear hard-shell helmets and explores the necessity for helmet use, providing facts on Safe Feet - Pedestrian Safety Coloring helmet construction and selection. Additional Book bicycle safety tips are also included. Space is Designed for youngsters to third grade, provided on the back panel for personalized this innovative coloring book is based stamping. Price: 100 brochures for $20.00. upon the National Safety Council and the Team Helmet Bike Safety Book - National Highway Traffic Safety Bicycle Coloring Book Administration’s Walk Alert program. Safety messages on each page, plus colorful illustrations, This activity/coloring book is reinforce safe walking concepts to and from school, written for children up to the third combined with illustrations on bicycling and school bus grade. Each page is devoted to a riding. Price: $2.50. specific safety message: getting ready, equipment, signs and signals, Getting There Safely By Foot, By Bike, driveways, hazards, manners, By Bus, By Car - Activity Book locking and more. The book comes An informative and fun activity-coloring with a full-color membership card book, Getting There Safely teaches and certificate of membership. The membership card can children through age eight the importance be cut out, folded and taped into the top of a helmet or of being alert pedestrians, bike riders and placed in a wallet. The card also has space available to passengers. The emphasis is on being write in emergency phone numbers. Price: $2.50. aware of cars and other hazards, as well as helmet safety, rules of the road and street safety. Price: $2.50.

28 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Winter 2009 News from the UK GEARED UP! News from the UK

The Essentials of Adult Bicycling by John F. Washington, Jr., PCI #461T/EMSCI #037T University of Pennsylvania Police Department

ducation, Engineering, Enthusiasm vehicle rules before segueing into utilizing and Enforcement – my 4 E’s of hand signals and verbal communications, E bicycling safety. I am the looking back during expected lane changes commander of a 30-officer bicycle patrol unit and scanning for hazards. Lasting about one within an accredited police department that is minute, Shared Use Paths covers various actively involved in community outreach scenarios that a cyclist might encounter in promoting bicycling safety issues. As such, I Anytown, USA, and some of the rules that was recently forwarded a bicycling video to govern their use. An effective overview of review under the “Education” domain of my wearing reflective material, lighting systems $29.95* 4 E’s. I viewed it from the perspective of and how to be visible is covered in the Night Paperback • 264 Pages • © 2008 community education as well as through my Riding chapter. eyes as an IPMBA Instructor. Special Considerations, at five minutes, From the International Police GEARED UP!, produced by the A’Hern wraps up the video, reiterating the increased Mountain Bike Association in Group of Baltimore, Maryland, is a 23- responsibility of the bicyclist and the need to conjunction with Jones & minute DVD divided into six chapters, each follow the pertinent traffic laws while Bartlett Publishers comes the of which is one to five minutes in duration. keeping safety in mind. It also covers newly released The Complete It comes in a specific hazards such Guide to Public Safety jewel case with ...it will be in my instructor tool as dogs, debris in the Cycling. catchy graphics, roadway and photos and text. kit — two pumped up tires for potholes, railroad The Complete Guide is the It was filmed in this offering! tracks, storm grates single most comprehensive and around and the like before source of in-depth information Baltimore and other parts of Maryland, and, discussing proper hydration, how to secure a on starting a bike unit or unlike the staid Effective Cycling video, is bicycle and public transit systems that enhancing an established bike upbeat and modern. It also comes with accommodate bicycle commuters. unit with tactical and technical Spanish subtitles. The target audience is the There is nothing in the video that is tips on everything from basic adult cyclist, whether self-taught or enrolled completely in conflict with the tenets of the equipment needs to detailed in a civilian cycling class taught by a League IPMBA curriculum and it does not always of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor insights on policy, use our specific monikers, but it gets an maintenance, training, legal (LCI) or other educator involved with effective message across. civilian cycling education. While not issues, and much more. This Overall, GEARED UP! The Essentials of specifically designed for an IPMBA class, it essential resource will guide Adult Bicycling is a well-produced and easy- covers much of the same material but on a public safety personnel and to-use educational accessory that would fit more abbreviated scale. agencies seeking to put the well into a community-oriented bicycle wheels of a public safety bike The chapters include: 1) Introduction; instructor’s or IPMBA Instructor’s tool kit. 2) Equipping the Rider; 3) Roadway Riding; unit in motion! It can be blended as an introduction into a 4) Shared Use Paths; 5) Night Riding; and standardized curriculum such as a League 6) Special Considerations. The Introduction cycling program; as a quick hit, stand-alone Jones & Bartlett stresses obeying the rules of the road and video during a community presentation on Publishers learning your state’s legal requirements, bicycling safety; or during a break or as a while also giving a brief overview of lane review in an IPMBA class. It will be in my Toll free: positioning, signaling, changing lanes and instructor tool kit – two pumped up tires for (800) 832-0034 passing, and approaching intersections. this offering! Switchboard: Equipping the Rider begins with bicycle size GEARED UP! is available for $19.95 from and fit considerations, discusses required (978) 443-5000 www.adultbicycling.com, safety equipment such as an impact rated Customer service: [email protected], or 410-367-9660. helmet, eyewear, gloves, and visible/ ext. 8197 reflective clothing, and moves on to cover Lt. John F. Washington, Jr., is the supervisor of Fax: accessories such as tool kits, pumps, lighting the University of Pennsylvania Police Department. He is an IPMBA PCI, EMSCI, and (978) 443-8000 systems and types. Instructor Trainer. He can be reached at Online: The chapter Roadway Riding revisits the [email protected]. www.jbpub.com importance of bicyclists and motorists sharing the road and following applicable

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 18, NO. 1 29 Cover Story IPMBA Goes to Guyana

(Continued from page 1) We’ve been teaching for a long time, and They were transformed from a bunch of We didn’t realize it until we arrived, but every class has its challenges, but this one guys in shorts and tee-shirts into a our presence was in fact a “big deal.” was unique in many ways. professional-looking ensemble. This was While we were there, we were treated like Although we all English, it was no quick, “thanks, guys, here’s your guests of honor, and they took us all over difficult for us to understand each other at certificate” type graduation like we’re the city to experience the sights, sounds, times as other languages are commonly used to. It was a graduation ceremony, and flavors. spoken in Guyana. Differences in dialect skill demonstration, and the official Teaching a class in a developing nation and culture also made it hard for us to launch of the City of Georgetown Bicycle endows one with a renewed appreciation explain things to them. Take traffic Patrol Unit. Gary gave a brief speech for the things we take for granted. For skills, for instance. In Guyana, drivers about bike patrol, and I narrated while our instance, here in the U.S., it is fairly easy have very little regard for the rules of the students skillfully negotiated the slow box to find a bike shop with a qualified road. No matter what they are driving – and other cone courses. mechanic, or make arrangements to send cars, scooters, bikes, horse and someone for some training. In carts – they drive aggressively Georgetown, they don’t have a bike shop. and in a manner which we They bought eight brand-new, Trek would describe as “reckless.” Police bikes complete with accessories, Their driving habits definitely which the weather will destroy in six affected their cycle training – months without careful maintenance. when we were teaching a They don’t have anyone who knows how figure eight cone pattern, they to work on a new, multi-geared bike. kept cutting each other off in They lack the equipment, tools, lube, an attempt to be the first parts and other items to do the job right. through, because that’s how it We were going to try to identify a student is on the street. This impacted or two with the aptitude to attend the our road rides, too. Imagine IPMBA Maintenance Officer Course, but trying to teach vehicular they immediately responded, “That would cycling to bicyclists when the be nice, but if we sent someone to the motor vehicles are all being conference, they would never come back. operated unpredictably! Traffic lights, Featured speakers included Deputy They would stay in the States.” Police stop signs, lane markings, and the like are Mayor Robert Williams, Councillor officers in Guyana make $3000-$6000 largely treated as optional, making for a Llewelyn John, Town Clerk Yonnette U.S. per year. Even with the lower cost very chaotic scene. Add narrow roads Pluck, City Superintendent Andrew Foo, of living, that’s not much, and America is and road conditions that make our most and His Worship the Mayor, Hamilton still viewed as the “land of opportunity.” pothole-ridden roads look smooth as silk, Green. The mayor explained the essence and it is remarkable that of bike patrol to the assembled guests, there aren’t more wrecks. which included an official from the U.S. Despite the erratic driving Embassy, as follows: “Very often we and the variety of vehicles on view security with sophisticated the road, we only saw one equipment, electronic equipment, and crash the entire week. ignore what we are dealing with today – Most of the students were the basic fundamental of patrol and very teachable; they wanted having some intimacy with our people on to learn and to make the the ground.” program work. It is not just The team wasted no time before going a bike patrol unit; it is, in the into action. The launch was planned to words of Mayor Hamilton coincide with the opening of Carifesta X: Green, “a simple and humble Guyana 2008. Carifesta, or the Caribbean beginning to what is Festival of the Arts, is a three week expected to be the exposition of art – music, dance, drama, advancement of the security sculpture, painting, literature, craft, features, concept, and photography, folk art – from 31 Photos Courtesy Mike Johnston capacity of the Georgetown Caribbean and Latin American countries. As I mentioned earlier, they had eight municipality.” It includes exhibitions, demonstrations, bikes and wanted 18 officers to be We were extremely proud on the last day concerts, recitals, discussions, plays, an trained. We washed out five, trained the of the class, when our students appeared amusement park, and a youth village. rest, and selected the best eight to for the first time in full bike uniform. (Continued on page 31) officially launch the bike patrol.

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(Continued from page 30) have left with them, and to ensure that essentials, and we hope to be invited back The first Carifesta was held in Guyana in there is a culture of maintenance, both of again soon. 1972. It has since been held in Jamaica, the cycles and of the bodies. Cuba, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago I have not heard from Wayne since our (three times), St. Kitts and Nevis, and return, but I think the bike team is doing Suriname; finally returning to the country th well thus far. An article from the of its founding in honor of the 10 September 8, 2008, edition of Stabroek anniversary. Thousands of guests from News reported that city constabulary around the Caribbean and beyond were cycle patrolmen had picked up seven expected; the ideal setting for bike people for various offenses who were officers. We had the good fortune to being brought before the court. The attend, and had the great honor of article was very optimistic about the meeting the President of Guyana, Bharrat future of the bike patrol, citing that an Jagdeo, while we were there. agreement had been made with a local Although we were eager to return to the bike shop for monthly maintenance, and comforts of home, we felt a bit like we that more training is planned for the near were leaving our children, having only future. Mike is the security manager of Utah’s Hogle partially prepared them for what was to We were honored to have the opportunity Zoo and a bike officer with the University of come. They will need a great deal of to represent IPMBA and bring our Utah Police Department. He was involved support, more training, a decent bike training to the members of the with the creation of the IPMBA Police Cyclist shop, and a good mechanic. To Advanced, STARs, and NO-FATs Courses. He Georgetown Police Force. We have shared his Guyana experience with Maureen paraphrase Mayor Green, we had gained a greater understanding of the provided merely the basics; they will through emails, photos, and newspaper challenges faced by police officers in a articles, and she wrote this article to share it need to use their initiative, good sense, place where there is truly little money to with the rest of IPMBA. He can be reached at and intelligence to improve upon what we spare for what we consider to be the [email protected].

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