2018 Product Guide

Newsletter of the International Police Mountain Bike Association

Just Another Tool in the Toolbox Bike Patrol Improves by Maureen Becker Executive Director Communications, Fosters Relationships ome may say it is a cliché, but all indications point to the e-Bike as exactly that. S Patrolling on two wheels makes police more It is not a substitute for a strictly pedal-powered bicycle any more approachable, increases interaction with public. than a bicycle is a substitute for a patrol car, a motorcycle, an by Adrienne Zimmer ambulance, or a good pair of walking shoes. Law Enforcement Technology/Officer.com It is just one in the spectrum of apparatus public safety personnel This article appeared in the October issue of Law Enforcement can deploy in an effort to best serve their communities. Technology and at officer.com on October 27, 2017. An IPMBA member once remarked that, as a firefighter, he hough the concept of bicycle policing has been selected the apparatus that best suited the situation, whether it around since the 1800s, the modern renaissance of be a brush truck, a ladder truck, a tiller, a fire boat, an T policing by bicycle is generally attributed to the Seattle ambulance, or a rescue squad. While this may be taboo to the Police Department beginning in the late 1980s. “At that “pedal purists”, there may yet be a place for the e-Bike in the time, mountain bikes were just emerging onto the cycling public safety fleet. scene, and two officers decided to try them as a solution to Today’s e-Bike Back in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, there the growing traffic congestion hampering response times,” is lighter, more was a lot of resistance to bicycles, and even says Maureen Becker, executive director of the responsive, more so, bicycle training. Since the early International Police Mountain Bike Association and more 2000’s, there has been resistance against e- (IPMBA). “The mountain bike was a contributing factor affordable than Bikes. They’re heavy. They’re clunky. because it was the first bicycle practical for the type of in the past. They’re expensive. They break easily. They riding conditions an officer in an urban environment might encourage laziness. But as Bob Dylan would encounter.” Results included higher arrest rates and sing, “The times they are a-changin’”. Today’s e-Bike is lighter, positive public opinion. more responsive, and more affordable than in the past. And Since that time the concept has gained momentum across judging by the number of requests for best practices for e-Bike the U.S. and IPMBA reports 82 to 100 percent of all training and operations, more agencies are investing in them. And (Continued on page 33) even more are intrigued by the possibilities. Agencies that are adopting them are finding that they appeal to personnel who like the approachability and accessibility that bikes offer, but do not necessarily enjoy riding bikes, whether it be for reasons of weather, traffic, or terrain. On an e-Bike, they can go Board of Directors...... 31 further and faster with less fatigue, but they can also slow down Issue Focus: 2018 Product Guide ...... 5-24 and interact with the members of their communities. They feel confident that at the end of a pursuit, they can dismount and Corporate Members ...... 21 engage without feeling already spent. They feel they can traverse Bontrager Old Man Winter Boots ...... 10 challenging terrain – on- or off-road – and deliver life-saving measures in a timely manner in certain situations in which pedal Book Review: Warnings Unheeded ...... 9 bikes may not work as well. E-Bike Task Force...... 9 Inasmuch as many IPMBA members enjoy riding bikes on duty IPMBA Position Paper on Bike Types...... 7 because they are bicyclists, they like moving slowly enough to be more aware of their surroundings, and/or they like getting paid to Interbike 2017: A Dream Come True...... 5 exercise, the e-Bike presents opportunities to agencies seeking MOCEAN Sponsored Iditarod Racer ...... 13 ways to enhance their bicycle operations, expand the number of personnel who pedal on duty, and encourage more community Nicotine Studded Tire ...... 11 engagement. Product Purchase Program ...... 15-19 Look no further than the article by Clint Sandusky in the last issue Supplier Listing ...... 22-24 of IPMBA News, the call for E-Bike Task Force members on page Member News ...... 25-31 nine of this issue, and the many articles posted at www.ipmba.org 1 IPMBA(search NEWS, electric VOL. bikes) 27, to NO.begin 1 to2018 embrace the possibility and President’s Column ...... 2 practicality of integrating e-Bikes into your pedal-powered fleet. PRESIDENT’S C OLUMN MMembership:embership: Our Greatest Asset hortly after issue certifications; those come from member. That being said, we do separating the IPMBA office. They should not encourage our members to expand SSSfrom “The issue course completion certificates their knowledge and skill set so they League” in 1998, either; this circumvents the system can join the instructor cadre and IPMBA began to and allows a student to get share their experience with future focus more on departmental credit for attending public safety cyclists. Either way, developing without an official certification. our membership is our greatest training programs Remember: a course completion asset! and resources for certificate is different from a There are a lot of great things our members. certification backed by an happening at IPMBA, and there are Having introduced the IPMBA EMS accrediting association. To mitigate opportunities for our members to get Cyclist Course in 1997, IPMBA risk and liability and meet the involved and contribute to the good again expanded our offerings in requirements of accrediting bodies of IPMBA. At the Winter Board 2002 (Bicycle Response Team like the Commission for Meeting, the Board took steps to Training), 2003 (Intermediate Police Accreditation for Law Enforcement formalize and reorganize several Cyclist Course, now known as the Agencies (CALEA) and the standing and ad-hoc committees to PESC II Course), and 2004 (Security Commission on Accreditation of assist with two major projects: the Cyclist Course). Other Ambulance Services (CAAS), revision and update of the Complete achievements that decade included personnel should Guide and the the Complete Guide to Public Safety maintain ITK. Additionally, we Cycling and the Fundamental Skills certifications. There are a lot have formed a task force for Public Safety Cycling DVD. I mentioned Al and of great things to address the use of Fast forward to the current day, and Kirby, my Instructor happening at e-Bikes (see page 9). IPMBA boasts nearly 3000 active Trainers. IPMBA has IPMBA, and My challenge to you is, members. 68% of members are 20 active Instructor get involved in certified Police Cyclists; 16% are Trainers, or “ITs,” as there are IPMBA! Maintain a certified EMS Cyclists; 7% are they are known. This opportunities current membership, certified Security Cyclists; and 6% elite group of subject write articles for the have obtained their BRTT matter experts are for our IPMBA News, join a certificates of completion. Our responsible for the members to committee, review membership spans 11 countries and growth and get involved products from our includes 140 active international development of our industry partners, attend members, the majority of whom are instructor the Annual Conference, Canadian. The most U.S. members cadre. IPMBA is always looking for apply for a position on the Board of reside in Pennsylvania (263), Ohio experienced instructors to join this Directors (see page 27). If you are (219), and Texas (206). essential group. Perhaps the best an instructor, start thinking now Our membership increases primarily opportunity to complete the about submitting to teach a new through professional growth and requirements is during the annual workshop at the 2019 Conference, development at the hands of our 683 conference, which will take place April 8-13, in Fort Worth, Texas. active instructors, who taught 430 June 4-9, 2018, at Washington University in Saint Louis. If you have any questions, courses (3785 students) in 2017. Of suggestions, concerns, or just want these, only 17% had memberships Although we are primarily a training to “talk”, I can always be reached at submitted by instructors with the association, I believe our [email protected]. course documentation. We need to membership is our greatest drastically increase this percentage. asset. Some would say we only care See you at Wash U! It is extremely important that our about our instructors. I disagree. instructors contribute to our growth Our instructors comprise less than 25% of our membership, and, by including membership as part of their initial training courses. I although they are vital to our remember Al Simpson and Kirby continuing operations, they are Beck stressing this in my Instructor clearly not the majority. Do you Wren Course at the 2004 IPMBA have to become an instructor or, Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. eventually, an instructor trainer? Instructors are not authorized to No. You can remain a general

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4 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Welcome to the 16th Annual IPMBA Product Guide. This issue of IPMBA News is all about highlighting products and services designed to enhance your safety and effectiveness, both on- and off-the-job. It features a report from Interbike as it moves from Las Vegas to Reno; several product reviews, including winter-centric ones; and the updated Product Purchase Program. It celebrates three new Corporate Members — American Bike Patrol Services, NAEMT, and RZ Mask — as well as “senior members”, like MOCEAN and R&B Fabrications, which joined in 2004 and 2005, respectively. It is the hope of the authors and contributors that you will find inspiration in these pages, not only to support the companies listed within, but to go forth and bring new suppliers into the fold. Pages 5 — 24. Interbike 2017: A Dream Come True by Jared Williams, PCI # 1214 that seems to be sweeping the nation. If you don’t know Tacoma (WA) Police Department what an e-Bike is, you’ve probably been living under a nterbike. This event has conjured up rock. For you under-rock-dwellers, an e-Bike is any dreams for me for well over a decade. It is bicycle that is assisted by an electronic motor. Interbike touted as the largest annual gathering of the featured an entire test-ride track set up where you could Bicycle Industry in North America. I ride a whole variety of e-Bikes. I rode full suspension entered into the bike industry as a poor setups, hard tails, and rigid setups to see what the craze college student in 2004, getting my start as a bike was all about. I can definitely see a place for e-Bikes in a mechanic at a shop in Tacoma, Washington. This year is first responder world. Most of the bikes have pedal-assist the first year I have had the opportunity and means to technology, which kick in when the rider is pedaling. attend. I was told by prior attendees that it is not as big or Other setups have a throttle button that allows the bike to fun as it used to be, but I didn’t let that speed along with no pedal input from the rider. I found it discourage my excitement. In fact, I quite amazing how little effort it took found it to be quite fun and a to pedal at seemingly break-neck wonderful experience. speeds. My favorite test-ride was a “drifter trike” – although I don’t think I attended the event with fellow PCI these setups have much of a place in a Jason Bain from Saint Paul, public safety setting. Minnesota. We began our first morning at the Industry Breakfast, I believe e-Bike technology can be a meeting up with Clint Sandusky benefit to police, security, and (retired IPMBA member and former EMS. Police officers can respond to PCI). After breakfast, we quickly priority calls with much less effort and made our way to the exhibition hall in still have gas in the tank to engage a the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. threat upon arrival. EMS can utilize While past conferences may have the technology to help them easily haul been larger, I was still quite impressed around the heavy weight of their with the size of the expo. Seeing all equipment. I certainly think there is a of the shiny new technology on learning curve, and e-Bikes should not display made me a bit giddy, like a kid be implemented without further in a candy store. We began walking research and training. through the conference hall, stopping Clint Sandusky, Jason Bain, Jared Williams In addition to seeing plenty of e-Bikes, to greet and thank our current I was able to make contact with affiliated vendors and industry partners. Along the way, numerous vendors in hopes of setting them up with the we met with numerous other vendors and began the Product Purchase Program, and to secure products for test process of building new relationships within the industry. and evaluation. This includes numerous types of Throughout the following days, we learned about new products, including gloves, grips, pedals, bags, tires, products and technology, test rode some e-Bikes, and I armor, saddles, lighting, and plenty of other accessories. even competed in the 2nd Annual Mechanics Challenge! I also contacted some other non-profits including Project It was impossible to walk 100 feet without encountering Bike Tech (bringing the skills of bicycle mechanics into an exhibitor offering their own take on the e-Bike craze (Continued on page 6)

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 5 (Continued from page 5) repairs. My method of repair is more along the lines of high-schools and after-school programs), and the PBMA “slow and steady wins the race.” This method didn’t (Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association). My hope is translate as well as I thought it would to a competitive that IPMBA is able to become affiliated with both of these setting. There were four stations, all mostly basic bike shop non-profits in the future, as I believe we routines. Of course, changing a 700c tire can mutually benefit each other. blindfolded is not something I typically One of the companies I am personally did during my shop days. Although my excited about getting involved with is heat competitor beat me in three of the G-Form. G-Form is well known in the four stations, I smoked him on the water mountain biking industry for their bottle cage and mirror installation armor. The armor is very flexible and station. My overall time was 17:30, comfortable, yet offers superior which was well outside of the semi-final protection. At first glance, it doesn’t qualifiers of nine minutes and some seem like the armor would protect that change. But, at least I didn’t place last, well, as the pads are soft and flexible. and I had a great time representing However, the pads harden upon impact IPMBA in the process. (this happens at the molecular level), For 2018, Interbike moves to Reno, absorbing the energy and protecting the Nevada. The Interbike crew is hoping rider. Thanks, Science! G-Form offers numerous types of this move will revitalize the show, drawing more vendors pads, ranging from full body protection to something as and promoting innovation along the way. minimal as knee and elbow pads. Jared is currently a Police Patrol Officer for the Tacoma Police My most memorable experience of the show was Department. He loves to tinker, and can often be found obsessing of the mechanical state of his bicycles. Jared is the owner and operator of participating in the Mechanics’ Challenge. There was Piggies On Wheels, LLC, which exists for the purpose of public safety plenty of stiff competition, as some of the participants were bicycle education. He can be reached at racing team mechanics, where time is of the essence for [email protected].

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International Police Mountain Bike Association Board Position Paper – Use of Various Bicycle Types by Public Safety Cyclists – October 2017 [ Ed.’s Note: This appeared in the Fall 2017 In the ensuing decades, new categories bicycle and for evaluating the safety of issue of IPMBA News. Because of its of bicycles have emerged and have all bikes prior to the start of each significance to all IPMBA members and public safety cyclists, it is being repeated in this blurred the lines of the initial course. These assessments are to issue.] distinctions. Many of these are identify obvious equipment problems tailored to meet specific types of that may jeopardize the safety of the s the leader in the field of riding, many of which did not exist in operator. Instructors should refer to public safety cycling, the 1980’s, including cyclo-cross, the IPMBA ITK for further instruction IPMBA endeavors to enduro, and downhill, and possess on Bike Fit (Skill Station 2) and allow keep abreast of changing such features as electric-assist motors time for screening and sizing student technologies, and fat tires. bikes in the applicable course methodologies, and other applicable schedule. factors. This includes equipment and Those responsible for vehicle selection devices for use in training and in the are urged to assess such factors as If a bicycle is found to be poorly field. riding surface, the frequency and constructed or maintained, ill-fitting or duration of rides, type of riding, otherwise unsafe, it is the instructor’s IPMBA comprises a diverse group of weather, and other environmental responsibility to prohibit use of the aw enforcement officers, EMS l factors. The wide range of options bike in training. It is the student’s personnel, and security available enables them to select the responsibility to heed the advice of the professionals. These public safety design and technologies that best suit subject matter expert and either cyclists operate their equipment under their area of usage. withdraw or locate a more suitable a wide range of environmental bike. conditions, from rocky trails to urban IPMBA has long encouraged its settings, and in all kinds of members to remain open-minded and Instructors are not, nor should they be weather. IPMBA teaches the skills to experiment with new accessories expected to be, experts in bicycle necessary to safely operate a bicycle in and components in an effort to construction or knowledgeable about a patrol capacity. As in other areas of increase safety, comfort, and all makes and models. However, public safety, different environments effectiveness. However, IPMBA has instructors are advised to familiarize call for different apparatus; therefore, historically been more cautious about themselves with different types of vehicle operations skills are designed embracing changes to the bicycle bicycles and their advantages, to be transferrable to other, similar itself. limitations, and effects on cycling vehicles. As new bicycle designs Position: skills. This will help instructors continue to emerge, IPMBA has been maintain confidence in their ability to asked to broaden the scope of bicycle In light of the ongoing evolution of the teach skills to those utilizing different styles deemed acceptable for IPMBA bicycle, IPMBA hereby authorizes types of bicycles. It will also enable training and recommended for use participants in IPMBA training to ride them to provide advice to those in the during public safety cycling any bicycle that meets their agency’s equipment selection process. needs and that can be safely used to operations. This position paper was IPMBA teaches the skills needed to reviewed and approved by the IPMBA complete the training requirements, with the following provisions. operate a bicycle safely within a front- Board in October 2017. line service environment. We embrace Background: As noted above, those responsible for technological changes and encourage equipment selection and procurement agencies to select bicycles that best Since the emergence of the mountain are encouraged to conduct a needs suit their service environment. It bike in the late 1980’s, IPMBA has assessment that includes such factors remains the responsibility of the taken the position that the mountain as operational environment, riding IPMBA instructor to ensure that each bike is the sole style of bicycle style, frequency, etc. They are rider masters all skills necessary to suitable for public safety use. This encouraged to consult subject matter successfully complete the training was necessary and appropriate at a experts within the public safety and requirements so they will be able to time when there was a clear distinction cycling industries to help ensure they handle their individual bicycles between categories of bicycles (road, make the right choices. competently in technical, vehicular, mountain, hybrid, cruiser), and the and operational cycling situations. mountain bike was the only practical IPMBA Instructors are responsible for option due to its design and ensuring that each student is equipped Revision Date: October 24, 2017 construction. with a well-maintained, properly fitted IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 7 8 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Freetown Revlr and Roughneck Helmets INDUSTRY

Book Review Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild Air Force Base by Joshua Sinai Despite these warning signs, he was able to continue his Kiernan Group Holdings military service, because, as the author writes, “On three Andy Brown, Warnings Unheeded: Twin Tragedies at Fairchild separate occasions, squadron leadership selected to retain Air Force Base (Spokane, WA: WU Press, 2016), 378 pages, Mellberg on active duty despite strong recommendations $19.99 [Paperback], ISBN: 978-0-9978-6340-6. from mental health professionals to discharge he author of this important book, him.” (p. 297). Moreover, Mellberg was “able to who at the time of the incident affect his treatment by purging unfavorable was a five-year veteran of the Air documentation from his medical records.” (p. Force, served as a security 297). policeman on bike patrol. He was This case had important repercussions for the responsible for firing what became known as Department of Defense’s mental health guidelines, “the shot” that stopped Dean Mellberg’s as it resulted in new instructions, including “a murderous shooting rampage through the requirement to develop treatment plans for Fairchild Air Force Base hospital complex in ‘imminently dangerous’ service members before Spokane, Washington, on June 20, 1994, that they are discharged.” (p. 298). They also defined killed four and wounded 23 others. Mellberg, a “imminent and potential dangerousness and mentally unstable 20-year-old who had been established requirements to take precautions dishonorably discharged from the Air Force as against threatened injury.” (p. 298). an airman some five weeks earlier, embarked on his vengeful shooting rampage against a The book includes valuable reference materials, psychiatrist and psychologist whose diagnosis such as a listing of the traits of a violent person had led to his discharge from the service. and the phased-pathway to violence of mass killers, as well as reproductions of Mellberg’s In this book, the author meticulously psychiatric evaluations. As a meticulous reconstructs the events in Mellberg’s troubled reconstruction and assessment of Mellberg’s life and problematic Air Force service that led pathway to violence and examination of how his to the shooting, as well as the impact of the case was handled by military authorities, as well incident on his own life and subsequent military as its impact on the author’s life and career, this is one of career. Tragically for the victims and all those who had to the most insightful books written on the phenomenon of endure associating with him during his military service, the active shooters and how they affect the lives of others in author writes, Mellberg had always been unable to fit in. their surroundings. Several psychological exams revealed him as having a “generalized anxiety disorder with strong obsessive traits,” Dr. Joshua Sinai is a senior analyst in homeland security studies at Kiernan Group Holdings (KGH), a homeland security research and with the potential to do harm to himself and others (p. 25). consulting firm, in Alexandria, VA. He can be reached at [email protected]. IPMBA E-Bike Task Force In light of the growing interest in e-Bike use for public safety and the proliferation of public safety-focused products on the market, IPMBA is forming an e-Bike Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to examine the technology and its impacts (existing and potential) on public safety cycling. The goal of the Task Force is to establish best practices for e-Bike training and operations for police, EMS, and security personnel. If you and/or your agency have been exploring the possibility of adopting this technology, or already have, and you would like to be part of this initiative, please email Brian Gillman at [email protected]. Thank you for participating in this important initiative to ensure safe and effective e-Bike operations.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 9 Cold Feet Got You Down? Bontrager Old Man Winter Riding Boots by Allen Daniels, SCI #032 and have put about 100 hours and 300 builds up throughout the day (I average Bowdoin College (ME) Department of Public Safety miles on them in the harsh coastal 15 to 20 miles a day on patrol). And he Bontrager Old Man Maine winter. I have worn these boots after 300 miles, they show little wear Winter (OMW) riding in temperatures as low as -15 degrees F and tear, meaning I should be able to boot has a removable (-30 with the wind chill) and as high as get at least two winter seasons out of inner bootie made of 40 degrees F for eight-hour shifts at a them, if not more. nylon and fleece, stuffed time. I have worn them working with 200g of 3M Thinsulate® The attention to detail, the high quality security details at hockey games, insulation, the YKK zipper, the insulation, with a quick-pull lacing standing and walking on concrete for system. The outer boot is made with a Vibram® sole, the “grippy” fabric on three or more hours at a time. They the outside of the inner bootie to four-way stretch, waterproof, have been nothing but comfortable breathable OutDry® membrane. It has prevent heel slip, the heat reflective from day one, with absolutely no break sole of the removable insole, and the a water-resistant, laser cut zipper; two -in period needed. Velcro® straps; a gaiter hook; and OutDry® upper all add up Velcro® anchors on the heels for Now, all this to a boot that has the blinking lights. These boots are warmth will be ability to keep you warm clipless compatible and are extremely nonexistent if you and dry in the harshest of scuff- and abrasion-resistant. The don’t wear the right conditions. The high Vibram® sole provides excellent sock combinations quality components used traction when off the bike. It has and materials. in construction, much like enough flex to make walking easy Absolutely NEVER those on a good bike, while still being stiff enough to deliver wear cotton socks make these boots a joy to sufficient power to the pedal. As a in the winter for wear. bonus, the style looks great with a any reason, ever! I PROS patrol uniform, which can be tough due can’t stress this to the scarcity of solid black bike enough. Cotton  Competitive price point shoes. loses the ability to  Does not distract from retain any heat the bike patrol uniform In past winters, I have had to give up when it gets wet, my clipless pedals in favor of flats and your feet WILL  Excellent durability because I couldn’t possibly wear my get wet from sweat,  Easy to maintain summer shoes in the wet, cold winter even on the coldest CONS riding season here in Maine. When I days. I wear a approached my LBS (Local Bike Shop) medium- to light-  I honestly can’t think of with this problem, they recommended weight wool or one. these boots. Truth be told, they were wool blend (think Bontrager boots can be the only winter boot they had in stock, Smartwool®) sock, but there was a reason for that that. purchased directly from Trek, or even and on the coldest of days, I will add a better, at your local bike shop. Visit These boots work, and at roughly $200 very thin sock liner (not cotton!). I MSRP, they are on the lower end of the www.trekbikes.com for details and to have some with a metallic heat find a dealer. price range for comparable boots from reflective thread that work really well. companies like 45NRTH and Lake. Also, be sure to remove and dry the Allen Daniels is currently an IPMBA Security They recommended a size up to Cyclist Instructor (SCI #032) and Officer First inner bootie after each ride as that will Class at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. accommodate for layering on the really greatly improve the boots’ ability to He is also an Army veteran. As an avid cyclist, cold days, and they were correct to do keep your feet warm. Allen’s enthusiasm is contagious to all around so. This boot fits a narrower foot, so I him. He can often be found checking avalanche would recommend sizing up one size These boots have been nothing short of bulletins for Mount Washington and Tuckerman for that reason as well. amazing! The OutDry® membrane has Ravine or compulsively checking the latest and been completely waterproof even when greatest bike and ski gear. He can be reached I have used these boots for three I literally hose them off at the end of at [email protected] or somewhere in the woods. months (December through February) the shift to remove the road salt that

10 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Can Nicotine Cure Your Winter Riding Blues? by Allen Daniels, SCI #032 will actually be sharper Bowdoin College (ME) Department of Public Safety than before. These tires are re you suffering from seasonal not tubeless ready, and depression? Do you get a warm, fuzzy although they can be set up feeling when you imagine riding your tubeless, it is recommended bike? Are you “jonesing” to ride, but don’t that they be run with tubes. believe you can when the roads turn to snow Almost all the reviews I and ice? Well, now you can, with the Nicotine tire from could find where people 45NRTH! have attempted to set these up tubeless have resulted in The 45NRTH Nicotine 29 x 2.35 studded tire is touted as a disappointment. “high-performance mountain bike tire” and the first to have concave studs, 222 of them, to be exact. The tire Now for my take. These tires, compared to the Schwalbe actually measured approximately 2.55” wide when Ice Spiker Pro tires we have on another patrol bike, have a mounted on my SUNringle, Duroc and Mulefut rims, tad more float being that they are notably wider, but lack which are 50mm wide. 45NRTH recommends rim sizes no the sure-footed cornering the 400 studs in the Ice Spikers larger than 40mm, but I find they fit a 50mm rim with no provide. [On a side note, I have found the “plus” size detrimental “squaring” off of the tire sidewall. wheel to be an advantage in all conditions and terrain except for snow. At approximately 3” wide, they are not I have used this tire since December 2017, riding my Trek fat enough to float in loose fresh snow and not skinny Stache 7 with 29+ wheels in all types of foul, coastal enough to cut through to the ground, but I digress.] Maine winter weather, from -15 degrees F with blowing snow, to walkways where ice skates would be a more Don’t expect the same rolling resistance as your summer appropriate form of transportation, to town roads turned tires either. From the moment you push off and pedal, you greasy from treated snow and ice. I have put more than are aware of every knob and stud as they make contact 100 hours and close to 200 miles on these tires conducting with the ground. These tires clear snow and ice patrol operations at Bowdoin College, and I personally remarkably well due to the large spacing between the love them! knobs, and I have yet to encounter any icing up on the tread. Bowdoin College has a fantastic grounds crew that is no stranger to the weather the coast of Maine can generate, PROS and they do a phenomenal job clearing walkways,  Improved traction over non-studded tires (better sidewalk, and parking lots on campus. But even with their cornering and braking) colossal efforts to keep the paths clear, there are always  Excellent snow and ice shedding spots of drifting snow as well as melted and refrozen  Self-sharpening studs patches of glare and black ice. These conditions make CONS studded tires essential for safe mountain bike patrol operations. I have had my fair share of falls from my tires  Price (one of the most expensive tires on the market) slipping out sideways on unseen patches of ice while  Poor rolling resistance taking corners, so I know that studded tires are a no-  Lack of additional stud holes prevents customization brainer. Using studded tires on your bike has the same of the stud count or pattern advantages as using studded winter tires on your motor vehicle rather than all-season tires; the studs have similar These tires can be purchased from your local bike shop or cornering and braking benefits. online at http://45nrth.com. The studded version runs The Nicotines are available both around $130 per tire; the non-studded version sells for studded and non-studded. The around $80. studded version has 222 concave Allen Daniels is currently an IPMBA Security Cyclist Instructor (SCI aluminum carbide studs. Why is #032) and Officer First Class at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He is also an Army veteran. As an avid cyclist, Allen’s a concave stud better than a enthusiasm is contagious to all around him. He can often be found traditionally shaped stud? checking avalanche bulletins for Mount Washington and Tuckerman 45NRTH claims that when and Ravine or compulsively checking the latest and greatest bike and ski if the stud ever cracks, chips, gear. He can be reached at [email protected] or somewhere in or breaks, the remaining piece the woods.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 11 12 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Congratulations to Iditarod Musher Aaron Burmeister MOCEAN-Sponsored Musher Overcomes Adversity to Complete Epic Race Photo by Jeff Schultz Photography Photography Schultz Jeff by Photo Press Release, motivation to move forward and work Photo of Musher Aaron Burmeister racing March 22, 2018 towards my goal to finish in the top in the 2018 Iditarod on his way to Nome. ongratulations to Musher 20. Over the coming year, I will be Performance jackets for Aaron and his sharing this message with youth and dog handling team produced by Aaron Burmeister (bib #64) communities to overcome obstacles in life MOCEAN, LLC. for a successful Iditarod and encourage everyone to achieve finish in 12th place. The personal success – there is always a way.” Sitnasuak is headquartered in Nome, Iditarod is one of the most Alaska, with operations in Alaska, challenging races in the MOCEAN, LLC, a subsidiary of California, Virginia and Puerto world, spanning over 1,000 miles of trails Sitnasuak Native Corporation, is proud to Rico. Sitnasuak’s family of companies from Anchorage to Nome. This year the have sponsored Aaron Burmeister in the include MOCEAN, SNC Technical trail had deep snow conditions and dog 2018 Iditarod. “Our performance apparel Services, Sitnasuak Applied teams worked hard with their mushers to products are important to law Technologies, Bonanza Fuel, Bonanza break trail across the great State of enforcement, public safety and first Express, Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska, Alaska. response professionals across the US and Mat-Su Title Agency, Sitnasuak we are honored to have sponsored Aaron “This year before the start of Iditarod, my Properties, and Nanuaq. SNC is one of shop in Nenana (Alaska) burned to the with the message ‘there is always a way’ the Alaska Native village corporations – which resonates with our company, created in 1971 under the Alaska Native ground and I lost my collection of customers and communities,” said Bill Claims Settlement Act. Sitnasuak is mushing gear from snow machines to dog Levitt, Executive Vice-President of sleds, harnesses, winter gear and owned by over 2,800 Alaska Native tools,” shared Aaron during the meet and MOCEAN. To learn more about shareholders and has over $130 million in MOCEAN and its line of tactical annual revenues. For additional greet hosted at Sitnasuak Native products, visit www.moceantactical.com. information on Sitnasuak and our Corporation headquarters in Nome on businesses, please visit our web site March 16. “Through this loss, I focused Congratulations to Aaron and his team for on the race and reflected on my slogan for at www.snc.org or like our Facebook the successful finish in the last great race page www.facebook.com/Sitnasuak/. this year – ‘There Is Always A Way – – the Iditarod – from MOCEAN, LLC, Believe In Yourself.’ I kept this in mind Sitnasuak Native Corporation and our throughout the Iditarod trail as a family of businesses.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 13 14 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION PMBA is excited to report that after 20+ years, the Product Purchase Program is still going strong. As the retail environment has evolved, online shopping has made it increasingly easier to take advantage of the discounts offered by the below-listed companies. Many of them now offer a coupon code entered at checkout that automatically applies the discount. Most products (with the exception of duty gear) are available for on- or off-duty use. We know you have many choices when you shop, but we urge you to support those who support you. Visit http://ipmba.org/product- purchase-program and start shopping today!

BICYCLES S S I, I. B M, I. Product: Balance Bikes and Accessories Product: Bar-Mounted Bicycle Mitts FORCE P B Discount/Cost to Members: 24-53% off Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off Product: iFORCE Patrol Bicycles MSRP MSRP + Free US Shipping and Accessories Contact Name: Customer Service (Ann or Contact Name: Ward or Patti Graham Discount/Cost to Members: Contact for Jennifer) Contact Info: 775-622-8048/ special pricing. Contact Info: 605-342-0266/ [email protected] Contact Name: Skip Jones [email protected] Website: www.barmitts.com Contact Info: 724-431-2335/ Website: www.striderbikes.com Notes: Send email with name, member [email protected] Notes: Available in four sizes (12, 14x, 16, number, item, and quantity. An invoice Website: www.iforcebikes.com and 20”). To order, email will be sent for payment via credit card or [email protected] for an order PayPal. B C B H form. Mention your IPMBA number in Product: Safariland-Kona Patrol Bikes, the email. C C C C Accessories, Repairs, Electric Assist Product: Thudbuster Suspension Seatpost Discount/Cost to Members: Minimum Discount/Cost to Members: $99 10% off MSRP BICYCLE ACCESSORIES AND Contact Name: Brian Williams Contact Name: Michael J. Purdy COMPONENTS Contact Info: 800-234-2725/ Contact Info: 330-836-6600/ [email protected] [email protected] ISM S, LLC Product: ISM Bicycle Saddles Website: www.canecreek.com Website: www.blimpcitybikeandhike.com Discount/Cost to Members: 50% off Retail + Free Shipping in the US E C F Product: All Bicycle Products E E I. Contact Name: Laura Toll Contact Info: 813-909-1441/ Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off Product: Workhouse Trike with Patrol MSRP (some exceptions apply) Accessory Kit [email protected] Website: www.ismseat.com Contact Name: Mike Mrachek Discount/Cost to Members: Bulk/Fleet Contact Info: 815-679-6334/ Special Pricing and Discounted Shipping Notes: Click on BUY NOW. Enter discount code FIRSTRESPONDER. [email protected] via UPS Freight Website: www.epiccycleandfitness.com Contact Name: James Simpson R B F Notes: Contact Mike Mrachek for details Contact Info: 802-923-6838/ and to order. [email protected] Product: Panniers, Equipment Bags & Safety Vests Website: www.pedalpowerworkbikes.com H K Notes: Call or email and just let me know Discount/Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Product: Portable Bike Repair Kits you’re “True Blue.” Discount/Cost to Members: 25% off Contact Name: Liz Meeker Contact Info: 800-553-1911/ Retail E E LLC Contact Name: Jason Berv Product: Electric Police Patrol Bike [email protected] Website: www.rbfab.com Contact Info: 970-497-2308/ Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off [email protected] MSRP V B Website: www.herokit.com Contact Name: Bill Eichengreen Notes: Use coupon code IPMBA at Product: Bicycles and Accessories Contact Info: 847-656-8100/ www.herokit.com or contact HeroKit to Discount/Cost to Members: 20% [email protected] use PO. off MSRP on accessories and Volcanic Website: www.enabled.vet clothing. Contact Name: Jennifer Kackley Contact Info: 509-427-8623/

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 15 (Continued from page 15) T E BIKE PATROL SUPPLY K USA Product: High-quality, USA made, Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes helmet-mount cycling mirrors COMPANIES Discount/Cost to Members: 40% off Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off A B P S MSRP MSRP through Bicycle Patrol Outfitters Product: Bicycles, Lights, Parts, Contact Name: Sam Whitley Contact Name: Rich Scott Gloves, Clothing, and Accessories Contact Info: 866-536-3287/ Contact Info: 630-292-0044/ Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off [email protected] [email protected] products, 5% off bikes Website: http://shop.kendatire.com Website: www.teamtigereye.com Contact Name: Aaron Roesler Notes: Available through Kenda's Notes: Place your order at http:// Contact Info: 626-488-2421/ consumer direct platform using the discount www.police-bikes.com/mirrors.html and [email protected] code IPMBA2018. enter IPMBA2016 at checkout. Website: www.bikepatrol.info Notes: Bike coupon code: police18 / M R P TOGS Products coupon code: ipmba18 Product: Power Grip Straps - Regular or Product: TOGS Thumb-Over-Grip Systems Fixie Discount/Cost to Members: 30% off B P O Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off MSRP Product: One-Stop Bicycle Patrol MSRP Contact Name: Neil Harvey Products Store Contact Name: Tim Fry Contact Info: 801-891-7739/[email protected] Discount/Cost to Members: 5-10% Contact Info: 970-241-3518/ Website: www.togs.com off web prices [email protected] Notes: Enter discount code IPMBA30 at Contact Name: Mike Flynn Website: www.mountainracingproducts.co checkout. Contact Info: 951-318-7341/ m; www.powergrips.com [email protected] Notes: Contact Tim for order form. WTB Website: www.police-bikes.com Product: Tires, Saddles, Grips, Rims, R B C Wheels, Wheel Parts P B S Product: Rock Bar Gear and Training Case Discount/Cost to Members: 15% off Product: Bicycles, Bicycle Patrol for Bikes and Packs Wholesale Prices Lights, Sirens, Bags, Accessories, Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off four Contact Name: Jordan Smoke Uniforms, C3Sports Products, and or less, 30% off five or more. Contact Info: 415-389-5040 x 10/ More Contact Name: Mark Connelly [email protected] Discount/Cost to Members: Additional Contact Info: 818-745-2068/ Website: www.wtb.com 5-10% off Web Prices [email protected] Contact Name: Michael Espejo Website: www.rockbarcycling.com BICYCLE STORAGE AND Contact Info: 973-366-5868/ Notes: Call or email with quantity and you [email protected] will be contacted to complete the order. TRANSPORT Website: www.policebikestore.com L S, LLC S Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage 4B-P. Product: Shoes, Lighting Systems, Seats, Systems Product: Police Bikes and First Responder Brake Pads, Tubes, Tires, Tools, Inflation, Discount/Cost to Members: 25% off Bicycle Duty Accessories; Complete Clothing, Accessories MSRP “Head-to-Toe” Outfitting Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Contact Name: Chris Benyo Discount/Cost to Members: 10% or more Pricing through 4Bike-Police.com and Contact Info: 800-825-4777/ off MSRP American Bike Patrol Services (ABPS) [email protected] Contact Name: Mark Leonard Contact Name: Bryan Harding Website: www.liftnstore.com Contact Info: 501-517-5338/ Contact Info: 800-424-0047 ext. 208/ [email protected] [email protected] VG Website: www.4bike-police.com Website: www.serfas.com Product: Bicycle Storage for the Home, Notes: When ordering online, use coupon Notes: Place your order at www.4bike- Apartment, and Commercial Settings code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. police.com using coupon code SERFAS10 Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off or at www.bikepatrol.info using IPMBA18 MSRP P B S at checkout. Contact Name: Eric Anderson or Sean Product: Bikes, Uniforms, Equipment, O’Rourke Park Tools, Patrol Cycle Shoes Contact Info: 972-824-9633/ Discount/Cost to Members: Contact for [email protected] Pricing Website: www.velogrip.com Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Notes: Online: Use discount code Contact Info: 800-208-2032/651-773- IPMBAMEMBER in promo box at 8763/[email protected] checkout. Website: www.patrolbike.com

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(Continued from page 16) Contact Name: Liz Fuoco A S I. T C F Contact Info: 800-556-2948/ Product: “Trail-Blazer” Bike Light Kit Product: Accessories, Components, [email protected] Discount/Cost to Members: Contact for Tools (Trek, Shimano, Bontrager, Pearl Website: www.maxit-inc.com, Special Pricing Izumi, etc.) www.headgator.com Contact Name: Janice Discount/Cost to Members: 15% off Notes: Please provide IPMBA Contact Info: 800-728-1536/ MSRP membership number and expire date. [email protected] Contact Name: Geoff or Greg Thielmeyer Website: www.alertesystems.com Contact Info: 513-522-1551/ S P [email protected] Product: Cycling Outerwear & Apparel A D Website: Discount/Cost to Members: 40% off Product: Guardian Angel Personal/Bike www.teamcyclingandfitness.com MSRP Mounted Safety Light Notes: Online: Use discount code IPMBA Contact Name: Jeremy Rider Discount/Cost to Members: $99.99 (light)/ in promo box at checkout. Discount does Contact Info: 503-203-8000/ $109.99 (light/mount combo) not apply to bicycles. [email protected] Contact Name: Chad Keller Website: www.showerspass.com Contact Info: 414-687-4727/ T B S Notes: Order online. Enter coupon code [email protected] Product: Bikes and Accessories IPMBA40off at checkout. Website: www.guardianangeldevices.com Discount/Cost to Members: 15% off any Notes: Email [email protected] regular priced merchandise and labor SG to order. Contact Name: Sal Piccolo Product: High Performance Cycling, Contact Info: 973-377-6616/ Running, Hiking, and Lacrosse Socks C3S B P S [email protected] Discount/Cost to Members: 30% off on Product: MaxPatrol-600 Police Light Website: www.thebicyclestorenj.com Police and Sheriff socks System, Siren, Cycling Lights, Gloves, Notes: Complete police application. Call to Contact Name: Michael Foley Bags demo a complete police mountain bike. Contact Info: 760-804-1344/ Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off [email protected] MSRP Website: www.sockguy.com Contact Name: Michael Espejo CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Notes: Online: Enter promo code Contact Info: 973-631-9839/ A O JOHNNYLAW65 at checkout and click [email protected] Product: Apparel and Footwear recalculate. Can be used up to five times Website: www.c3sports.com Discount/Cost to Members: 50% off per individual during the year. Notes: Enter discount code IPMBA20 at MSRP checkout. Contact Name: Customer Service DUTY GEAR C B E Contact Info: 866-639-7916/ RZ M [email protected] Product: Air Filtration Masks Product: Cycling Computers, Lights, and Website: www.adidasdoutdoor.com Discount/Cost to Members: TBD Accessories Notes: Go to www.adidasoutdoor.com/VIP Contact Name: Jim Hatzenbuhler Discount/Cost to Members: 30% off and apply. Upon approval, orders placed Contact Info: 952-324-5474/ MSRP using the email address on the account will [email protected] Contact Name: Bob Daniels be eligible for the discount. Website: Contact Info: 1-800-522-8393 x 102 (1- 800-5-CATEYE)/[email protected] B U http://rzmask.com/pages/public-safety Notes: Enter coupon code IPMBA at Website: www.cateye.com Product: Helmets, Pads, and Accessories checkout. Notes: Order via Discount/Cost to Members: 40% off www.cateyeamerica.com. Apply MSRP “IPMBA2018” discount code at checkout. Contact Name: Amber Allaire ELECTRONICS & LIGHTING C S Contact Info: 781-582-8125/ C [email protected] Product: High-Intensity Lighting Product: Police & EMS Mini-Sirens & Website: www.bernunlimited.com Systems, Designed and Lighting for Bike Patrol Discount/Cost to Members: 12% off Retail Notes: Order online at Built in the USA www.bernunlimited.com using promo code Discount/Cost to Members: Contact Name: Greg Bohning IPMBA40 at checkout. 35% off Retail Contact Info: 877-477-4736/ [email protected] M D Contact Name: Andrew Ibanez Contact Info: 949-297-4972/ Website: www.cyclesiren.com Product: Summer & Winter [email protected] Notes: E-mail or call with your name and Moisture-Wicking Headwear and Sock Website: www.cygolite.com IPMBA membership number. Liners Discount/Cost to Members: 35% off Retail (Continued on page 18)

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 17 N P R P USA Discount/Cost to Members: Product: Bicycle Lights/Tactical Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, 40% off Retail Flashlights Helmets, Goggles, Prescription Eyewear Contact Name: Brad Walker Discount/Cost to Members: 15% off Discount/Cost to Members: 50% off Contact Info: 800-421-5823/ MSRP Retail + additional 15% off closeouts and [email protected] Contact Name: Evan Hsieh promotional items Website: www.progoldmfr.com Contact Info: 800-592-0319/ Contact Name: Customer Service Notes: Use coupon code LEMIL online. [email protected] Contact Info: 1-888-860-7597/ Website: www.nightprovision.com [email protected] U B S Notes: Online: During checkout, use Website: http://bit.ly/rudy-ipmba Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts coupon code IPMBA15 and include your Notes: Online: Go to http://bit.ly/rudy- Discount/Cost to Members: Wholesale IPMBA membership number under ipmba to view discounts. Includes Pricing to Departments “Comments and Notes”. prescription eyewear. Contact Name: Erik Larsen or Mark Super XX2 O Contact Info: 541-482-1750/ EMS Product: Prescription, Performance, and [email protected] E M S LLC Casual Eyewear Website: www.unitedbicyclesupply.com Product: AEDs: HeartSine/Philips/Physio Discount/Cost to Members: 60% off Notes: Call to establish an account for -Control LIFEPAK MSRP your department to be eligible for Discount/Cost to Members: 35% off Contact Name: Ryan Marts wholesale pricing on all products. MSRP on all AEDs Contact Info: 949-272-2468/ Contact Name: Jon Rittenburg [email protected] Contact Info: 702-269-9931/ Website: www.xx2i.com NUTRITION [email protected] Notes: Go to www.xx2i.com/discount/ GQ-6 Website: www.enerspect.com ipmba, or use coupon code Product: GQ-6 3:2:1 Hydration Base, Notes: Email [email protected] with IPMBA. Discount will be applied at GQ-6 REFUL Endurance & Energy, GQ-6 contact information and IPMBA checkout. REKUVR Nite Time membership number. Discount/Cost to Members: 35% off online orders S P FOOTWEAR Contact Name: Richard Hiraga Product: Trauma Bags & Accessories F T Contact Info: 949-940-6649/ Discount/Cost to Members: 35% off Product: Cycling Shoes [email protected] MSRP Discount/Cost to Members: 50% off Website: www.gq-s.com Contact Name: Andrew Tepper MSRP Notes: Use the online code IPMBA2017 Contact Info: 435-627-2265/ Contact Name: Customer Service at checkout. [email protected] Contact Info: 866-639-7916/ Website: www.statpacks.com [email protected] NG N Notes: Enter coupon code IPMBA35 Website: www.adidasdoutdoor.com Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars online during checkout or reference when Notes: Go to www.adidasoutdoor.com/ Discount/Cost to Members: 20% off placing phone orders. VIP and apply. Upon approval, orders MSRP placed using the email address on the Contact Name: Alyssa Nard account will be eligible for the discount. Contact Info: 888-421-2032/ EYEWEAR [email protected] D E H N A Website: www.nugonutrition.com Product: Eyewear Product: HAIX Footwear Notes: Enter coupon code IPMBA18 at Discount/Cost to Members: 40% off Discount/Cost to Members: checkout. Retail 15% off + free shipping and returns Contact Name: Kyle Gulla Contact Name: Sandy Longarzo Contact Info: 720-235-1112/ Contact Info: 866-344-HAIX (4249)/ SPECIALTY SUPPLIERS [email protected] [email protected] ARMORPUR Website: www.dualeyewear.com Website: www.haix.com Product: Odor Neutralizing Products for Notes: Enter your membership number in Notes: Place orders via Body Armor, Sports Gear, and More the fax field on the checkout page and www.haixusa.com/ipmba Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off enter IPMBA-2017 in the discount code Retail field in the shopping cart. Your Contact Name: Lorenza Vidris membership status will be verified prior to MAINTENANCE AND TOOLS Contact Info: 973-244-1862/ order fulfillment. Does not apply to PG L/ABC [email protected] discontinued items, SL2 and SL2 Pro C Website: www.armorpur.com Photo/Polar glasses, or Thin Optics. Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Notes: Enter coupon code “IPMBA” on Lubes, EPX check out page; 10% will be automatically deducted.

18 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION IPMBA Welcomes to Corporate Membership: American Bike Patrol Services, NAEMT, and RZ Mask American Bike Patrol Services (ABPS) has of Pediatric Prehospital Care (PPC) in 2001. PPC was been involved with bike patrol in southern reintroduced as Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) in 2007. California since the early 1990’s. They were Today, NAEMT is the largest professional association for EMS first invited to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s practitioners in the United States, providing education, Academy as a vendor group and quickly became advocacy, community education resources, and more. involved with bike patrol courses, providing training and Combining comfort, style, and durability, RZ Mask support for a variety of police and security agencies in is shaping the future of respiratory California. ABPS sells police, military, and bike patrol protection. Plagued by dust while riding ATVs and equipment; apparel and footwear; bikes, bags, lighting, dirt bikes as well as working construction, founder accessories, and more. ABPS provides full service for all Steve Torbenson set out to find a solution. His goal makes of patrol bicycles, from simple adjustments to complete was to develop a mask sleek enough to fit under a overhauls, and offers fleet management and patrol bike rentals helmet, comfortable enough to be worn all day, effective enough in the greater Los Angeles area. Contact Aaron Roesler at to filter 99.9% of particulates, and durable enough to be worn [email protected] or 800-488-9690. daily. RZ Masks are made of flexible, non-abrasive material NAEMT (National Association of that forms to the natural contours of the face. With filters that Emergency Medical Technicians) was are up to 99.9% effective on particulates down to .1 Micron, founded in 1975 with support from the they enable breathing safely on- or off-duty and are used in 50+ National Registry of EMTs and numerous leaders in emergency industries as well as the recreation sector. RZ Mask is proud to medicine. NAEMT began its mission of educating EMS be a part of the IPMBA family and support the strong men and practitioners in the late 1980s with the introduction of women who serve. They are extending a 15% discount to all PreHospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS). In 1999, the members, with the discount code IPMBA15. Contact Jim national rollout of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Hatzenbuhler at [email protected] or 952-324-5474. education program took place, followed by the national rollout

(Continued from page 18) Contact Info: 800-275-4915/ Olympic Uniforms E V (formerly Promotive/ [email protected] Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Experticity) Website: www.streetcrimes.com Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action-Sports Notes: Call and mention IPMBA and the Retail Prices Gear $100 discount when registering. Contact Name: Julie Cruise Discount/Cost to Members: Contact Info: 206-722-1412/ Promotional Pricing [email protected] Contact Name: Customer Service UNIFORMS Website: www.olyuniforms.com Contact Info: 866-376-4685 MOCEAN Website: www.expertvoice.com Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms B C Notes: Email [email protected] for the Discount/Cost to Members: 25% Product: Uniforms access code to create an account. off Retail Discount/Cost to Members: 30% off Contact Name: Bill Levitt MSRP TRAINING Contact Info: 877-662-3680/ Contact Name: Terry Ricciardi [email protected] Contact Info: 303-829-4662/ R L C O Website: www.moceantactical.com [email protected] M B S C Notes: Discount available only on orders Website: www.bellwetherclothing.com Product: Online Mountain Bike Skills placed directly with Mocean. Notes: Contact Terry for a list of Coaching with Coach Support participating dealers. Discount/Cost to Members: 50% off S U S Monthly Subscription Bratwear B M C, Contact Name: Ryan Leech Product: Bike Uniforms I. Contact Info: [email protected] Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off Product: Uniforms Website: http://learn.ryanleech.com Standard Price List Discount/Cost to Members: 10% off Notes: Use coupon code IPMBA at Contact Name: Sally Retail checkout. Contact Info: 253-625-7420/ Contact Name: Customer Service Team [email protected] Contact Info: 800-225-6715/ S C S Website: www.bratwear.com [email protected] Product: Street Crimes Seminar Website: www.blauer.com Discount/Cost to Members: $299 Notes: Enter IPMBA10 at checkout to Contact Name: Gail McCarthy, receive the discount. Natalie Walsh

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 19 20 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Support our Corporate Members! INDUSTRY

Corporate Members IPMBA thanks Cera Products, ISM Saddles, MOCEAN, Police Bike Store, R&B Fabrications, and Sound Uniform Solutions (Bratwear and Olympic Uniforms) for their continued participation in the Corporate Membership program. These companies have made a commitment to IPMBA and public safety cycling, and we urge you to patronize them and the other Corporate Members whenever possible.

American Bike Patrol Services Police Bike Store Product: Police Bikes and Custom eBikes, Product: Complete line of public safety Specialty Lighting, Apparel and bikes & accessories Accessories Phone: 973-366-5868 Phone: 800-488-9690 Website: www.policebikestore.com Website: www.bikepatrol.info R & B Fabrications Bicycle Patrol Outfitters Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Product: Bike Patrol Products Phone: 800-553-1911 Phone: 951-318-7341 Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.police-bikes.com RZ Mask, LLC Cera Products Product: The World’s Most Comfortable Product: Rice-Based Hydration Products Air Filtration Mask Phone: 706-221-1542 Phone: 952-324-54743 Website: www.ceraproductsinc.com Website: https://rzmask.com/pages/public- safety Cygolite Bicycle Lighting Systems Product: High-intensity lighting systems, The Safariland Group designed and built in the USA Product: Patrol Bikes and Accessories, Phone: 949-297-4972 Body Armor, Duty Gear, Firearms Website: www.cygolite.com Accessories Phone: 909-923-7300 EMS World Website: www.safariland.com Product: Leading EMS Magazine, Website, and Expo Sound Uniform Solutions Phone: 800-547-7377 Product/Service: Bratwear and Olympic Website: www.emsworld.com Uniforms Bratwear iFORCE Patrol Bicycles Phone: 253-625-7420 Product: iFORCE Patrol Bicycles Website: www.bratwear.com and Accessories Olympic Uniforms Phone: 412-215-2983 Phone: 206-722-1412 Website: www.iforcebikes.com Website: www.olyuniforms.com ISM Saddles velofix Product: ISM Bike Seats Product: Mobile bike shops, providing on- Phone: 813-909-1441 site service, builds and repairs, and fleet Website: www.ismseat.com management Jones & Bartlett Learning Phone: 443-791-9700 Product: Educational Materials, Website: www.velofix.com Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling Volcanic Bicycles Phone: 800-832-0034 Product: Patrol Bicycles, Hand-Built in the Website: www.jblearning.com USA MOCEAN Phone: 509-427-8623 Product: Technical Bike Patrol Uniforms Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Phone: 949-646-1701/877-662-3680 Website: www.moceantactical.com NAEMT Product: Association of EMS Practitioners Phone: 601-924-7744 Website: www.naemt.org

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 21 he Supplier Listing is a compilation of companies which have shown their commitment to public safety cyclists over the past year through their active participation with IPMBA as sponsors, conference exhibitors, PPP participants, and advertisers. Please show your gratitude for their support by giving them your business whenever possible. BICYCLES Bar Mitts, Inc. TOGS Website: www.barmitts.com Website: www.togs.com iFORCE Patrol Bicycles Website: www.iforcebikes.com Cane Creek Cycling Components WTB Website: www.canecreek.com Website: www.wtb.com The Safariland Group Website: www.safariland.com Clean Bottle BICYCLE STORAGE AND Website: www.cleanbottle.com Volcanic Bicycles TRANSPORT Website: Detours www.volcanicbikes.com Website: www.detours.us Lift and Store, LLC Website: www.liftnstore.com Blimp City Bike and Hike Duro Tire Website: Website: www.durotire.com SCS Racks www.blimpcitybikeandhike.com Website: www.scsrack.com Envelo-SRSUNTOUR/NOVATEC

Borealis Fat Bikes Website: www.srsuntours.com Swagman Website: www.fatbike.com Website: www.swagman.net Epic Cycle & Fitness

Eldorado Enterprises Inc. Website: VeloGrip Website: www.epiccycleandfitness.com Website: www.velogrip.com www.pedalpowerworkbikes.com Hero Kit Website: www.herokit.com BIKE PATROL SUPPLY Enabled Enterprises LLC COMPANIES Website: www.enabled.vet Kenda USA Rad Power Bikes Website: http://shop.kendatire.com American Bike Patrol Services Website: www.radpowerbikes.com Website: www.bikepatrol.info Kryptonite Samson Electric Bicycles Website: www.kryptonitelock.com Bicycle Patrol Outfitters Website: www.samsonebikes.com Website: www.police-bikes.com Magura USA, Inc. Strider Sports International, Inc. Website: www.magurausa.com Police Bike Store Website: www.striderbikes.com Website: Mountain Racing Products www.policebikestore.com Website: BICYCLE ACCESSORIES www.mountainracingproducts.com; 4Bike-Police.com AND COMPONENTS www.powergrips.com Website: www.4bike-police.com

ISM Saddles, LLC Rock Bar Cycling Patrol Bike Systems Website: www.ismseat.com Website: www.rockbarcycling.com Website: www.patrolbike.com

R & B Fabrications Serfas Team Cycling and Fitness Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.serfas.com Website: www.teamcyclingandfitness.com Albabici Tallac House Website: www.albabici.com Website: www.tallachouse.com The Bicycle Store Website: www.thebicyclestorenj.com

22 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION CLOTHING AND Mobile Edge NUTRITION Website: www.mobileedge.com ACCESSORIES Cera Products, Inc. Night Provision Bern Unlimited Website: Website: www.nightprovision.com www.ceraproductsinc.com Website: www.bernunlimited.com EMS

GQ-6 Maxit Designs Enerspect Medical Solutions LLC Website: www.maxit-inc.com, Website: www.gq-s.com Website: www.enerspect.com www.headgator.com NuGo Nutrition Stat Packs Website: www.nugonutrition.com Showers Pass Website: www.statpacks.com

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ORGANIZATIONS AND SockGuy EYEWEAR

Website: www.sockguy.com ASSOCIATIONS Dual Eyewear Tactical Wear Online Website: www.dualeyewear.com American Bicycling Education Website: Association www.tacticalwearonline.com Rudy Project USA Website: www.abea.bike Website: http://bit.ly/rudy-ipmba Zoic Clothing League of American Bicyclists Website: www.zoic.com SMITH Optics Website: www.bikeleague.org Website: www.smithoptics.com IACPNet DUTY GEAR XX2i Optics Website: www.iacpnet.com Website: www.xx2i.com RZ Mask, LLC NAEMT Website: http://rzmask.com/ Website: www.naemt.org pages/public-safety FOOTWEAR

Adidas Outdoor - Five Ten National Association of School ELECTRONICS AND Website: www.adidasoutdoor.com/ Resource Officers Website: www.nasro.org LIGHTING fiveten-brand

National EMS Memorial Bike Ride Cygolite Haix North America Website: www.haix.com Website: www.muddyangels.com Website: www.cygolite.com National Law Enforcement Alerte Systems Inc. MAINTENANCE AND Officers Website: www.alertesystems.com TOOLS Memorial Fund Website: www.nleomf.org Archangel Device velofix Website: NHTSA Safety Countermeasures Website: www.velofix.com www.guardianangeldevices.com Website: www.nhtsa.dot.gov

ProGold Lubricants/ABC C3Sports Bike Patrol Solutions Officer Down Memorial Page Website: www.c3sports.com Compounding Website: www.progoldmfr.com Website: www.odmp.org

Cateye Bicycle Electronics United Bicycle Supply People for Bikes Website: www.cateye.com Website: www.peopleforbikes.org Website: www.unitedbicyclesupply.com Cycle Siren Website: www.cyclesiren.com

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 23 ELHN Badge & Emblem Design (Continued from page 23) UNIFORMS Website: www.elhnbadge.com MOCEAN PUBLICATIONS AND Expertvoice.com (formerly Website: Promotive/Experticity) TRADESHOWS www.moceantactical.com Website: www.expertvoice.com

EMS World Sound Uniform Solutions Tiger Eye (Bratwear & Olympic Website: www.emsworld.com Website: www.teamtigereye.com Uniform) Website: www.bratwear.com; Dirt Rag/Bicycle Times Whistles for Life Website: www.dirtragmag.com www.olyuniforms.com Website: www.whistlesforlife.com

Police Magazine Bellwether Clothing Website: www.policemag.com TRAINING Website: www.bellwetherclothing.com Police Security Expo Jones & Bartlett Learning Website: www.police-security.com Website: www.jblearning.com Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc. SouthComm Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Exploring Website: www.blauer.com Group Website: www.learningforlife.org Website: www.officer.com Tru-Spec Ryan Leech Online Mountain Bike Website: www.truspec.com Skills Coaching SPECIALTY ITEMS Website: www.ryanleech.com

ARMORPUR Street Crimes Seminars Website: www.armorpur.com Website: www.streetcrimes.com

Dick Kramer Studios Website: www.dickkramer.com

BECOME AN IPMBA INSTRUCTOR Upcoming Courses:

all 410-744-2400 or email [email protected] for an instructor Saint Louis, Missouri C application packet. In the simplest of terms, to become an June 4-8, 2018 Instructor, you must meet the criteria outlined in the packet, apply to IPMBA headquarters, be approved, then register for and attend More to Be Announced one of the Instructor Courses.

24 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Bike Mounted Usher: MEMBER NEWS A New Use for Bike Patrol

by Clint Sandusky, former PCI #849/EMSCI #159 community, church, school, and received! Because continuous training Riverside (CA) Community College District Police Department (Retired) women’s safety. These seminars are is always important, I also attended an offered through Sheepdog Safety “Active Shooter Preparedness” e all know the benefits and Training, a company founded by Dave presentation for churches hosted by W using bicycles for public Grossman, Jimmy Meeks, and Carl the US Department of Homeland safety service delivery in a Chinn. On their website Security, San Bernardino County variety of environments. Police, EMS (www.sheepdogsafetytraining.com), it Sheriff’s and Riverside County and security personnel have used bikes states, “We are building a community Sheriff’s Departments on March 9, in many capacities for many of leaders who are called to protect the 2018. Visit https://dhs.gov/active- years. They are successfully deployed flock.” To this end, they offer a shooter-preparedness for more in our cities, academic campuses, “Sheepdog Mini-Seminar”, conducted information, including how to locate a airports, amusement parks, casinos, by Meeks and Chinn, which focuses workshops in your area. hospitals, shopping malls, and more. on preventing violence at churches. Why Bike Patrol at Church? They are effective at demonstrations, Jimmy, a minister and retired police festivals, parades, concerts, and during In 2016, I helped provide security for officer, also writes a blog on the my church’s (Wildwood Calvary and after disasters. But at your local Sheepdog Safety Training website. A church? Yes! Chapel, or WCC) “Summer Bible November 24, 2017, blog post written Blast” event. Walking around for by Jimmy stated: “108 hours, over multiple days, wiped me people have died out (yes, I’m older). I thought to violent deaths on myself, “Some of us are already church- and faith-based utilizing our skills as active and/or property this retired cops to keep our church events year. That’s an all- safe. Why not take it a step farther time high (77 in 2015). and do it on bike?” This alarming statistic should enable you to Following the event, I approached our ‘foresee danger’ to the Head Usher and pastor who oversees point that you will the Usher Ministry about using my ‘take precautions.’” personal patrol bike at church. They The final count for the both thought it was a great idea, and number of violent since then I’ve been riding bike patrol deaths on church- and for key church services and events, faith-based property for both on- and off-campus. In January 2017 was 117. of this year, I even had the opportunity WCC’s Summer Bible Blast Event, 2017 to do a “Bike Patrol and Bicycle The website also states, Safety” presentation for the church’s As either active and/or retired law “Since 1999, over 800 people have Wildwood Christian Academy enforcement and/or military personnel, died a violent death while on church- students. The scariest part was when I we serve a very important role in or faith-based property. In addition, read them a bible-inspired story (fun, keeping our houses of worship safe. It thousands of children have been but not my forte). is a blessing for me personally to use sexually molested while on church- or the training, skills and experience I faith-based property (or at church- So why conduct bike patrol at a have acquired in my 24 years as a law related events). A segment of the church? Because the church enforcement officer to serve God and Sheepdog Seminars for Churches is environment is no different than any help protect the flock of believers. designed to help churches and faith- other environment in which safety and And yes, we DO need to protect our based properties be prepared against security is a high priority. As I proved churches. such violence. over and over during my years patrolling on-bike in a college Many of us have heard of and/or Faced with this sobering information, environment, the bike is perfect for ttended one of Lt. Col. Dave a and in the interest of taking helping deter incidents through high- Grossman’s “Bulletproof Mind” precautions, other members of my visibility and responding quickly to presentations. Over my career, I church and I attended a SoCal forum calls for service, and is, of course, an attended at least two, and they were on church safety last year, called the excellent community relations tool. invaluable. A while back, I learned “5th Annual Ark of Safety Forum.” It that Grossman had expanded his was probably the BEST active shooter seminars and training to include classroom training I’ve ever (Continued on page 26)

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 25 MEMBER NEWS A New Use for Bike Patrol, Cont.

(Continued from page 25) When we add additional bike-mounted ushers to the Equipment, Uniform, and Bicycle program, we will ensure they are adequately trained, skilled, and equipped, for their safety and the liability Safety equipment when riding bike patrol at a church is protection of the church. just as important as “out on the The bike patrol program has been invaluable in the streets!” I always church’s mission to provide a safe and secure environment wear my CPSC- for worshipping God. We’ve received nothing but praise certified helmet, since we launched it. eyewear and The Challenge gloves when riding In this time when innocent people find themselves the at church. I also targets of mass violence, churches of all faiths must wear a ballistic achieve a delicate balance between being a welcoming vest, specifically, place of worship and being watchful and wary for the armored tee potential problems. I believe the use of bikes by usher/ shirt from Legacy security personnel can help churches establish this Safety & Security, balance. which is a good low-profile option I would be interested to learn if anyone else uses bikes to for a church patrol at their church. Please send IPMBA and/or me your environment. experiences and/or comments. I made it a point, As always, be safe out there everyone! as I instruct Clint’s 24-year career in law enforcement included both with Los Bike-Mounted Usher Polo Shirt from MOCEAN security and EMS Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Riverside Community cyclists to do, to College District Police Department (RCCD PD), where he served as Bike Team Coordinator. He has been an IPMBA member since 1994 have distinctly marked apparel that designates me as an and has attended 11 conferences. Since 1994, Clint’s been a CA POST “USHER” rather than as “POLICE.” My rear bag is also certified Bike Patrol Instructor and has taught Bike Patrol Courses for so marked. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department As far as duty equipment, it is each for over 18 years. churches’ preference. Here in SoCal, He actively competes I’ve seen one church employ uniformed in USA Cycling private security patrolling by vehicle in amateur cross- country mountain their parking lots. Another large and bike races and since well-known Christian church is 1999 has competed patrolled by members who are off-duty in what is now LEOs acting as armed security officers. known as the United States Police & Fire What I carry or don’t is a tactical secret Championships. He (LOL), but I assure you I can take care also competed in two of business. World Police & Fire Games hosted in My patrol bike is a 2014 Trek Police New York City model (unmarked), with all the bells (2011) and Los Angeles (2017). In and whistles I used while active. I 2016, Clint became a recently upgraded my mechanical disc volunteer coach brakes to Shimano Deore hydraulic (NICA, Level 1) for Rear Bag from Jandd (Police Rack Pack II Model) disc brakes and totally love them! the Yucaipa High School Mountain Training and Skill Level Bike Team and began coordinating adult bicycle safety presentations and trainings with ABEA (American Bicycling Education Association) At this point, I’m a “lone ranger” on the church bike and CyclingSavvy Instructors. He also assists ABPS (American Bike patrol. Of course, I keep my skills sharp by continuing to Patrol Services) with private trainings throughout SoCal, and patrols teach bike patrol courses, race MTB XC events and on bike during his church’s services. He can be reached at endurance train. Before we started this bike program, I [email protected]. met with my pastor to discuss qualifications, training, Photos courtesy Clint Sandusky. bicycle and equipment needs and the purpose for using the bike.

26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Notable Achievements MEMBER NEWS Bob Hatcher has been awarded the Delaware (OH) Police Department’s Distinguished Service Award for his role as 2017 IPMBA Conference Chairperson. The Distinguished Service Award is bestowed upon any department member or civilian whose action or performance significantly contribute to the betterment of the community and the Delaware Police Department. This includes innovative ideas, outstanding police work, or other substantive accomplishments. Adrian Foust and Adam Willauer received Commendations, which are presented for acts and accomplishments worthy of recognition. Jake Hartman, Mark Jackson, Jon Weirich, and Bill Zoller were presented with Letters of Appreciation. Congratulations to all! Photo courtesy David Field.

Congratulaons to Sgt. Gordon SSgt. Gordon gt. Gordon Sgt. Gordon CairnsCairnsCairns, Dayton (OH) Police Cairns Department, on winning Police magazine’s Well-Dressed Bike Officer Contest for 2017. Gordon was fully ouied with a MOCEAN uniform, C3Sports lighng system from Police Bike Store, a Surefire wrist light, and an IPMBA Conference registraon. See the ad above for all the cool stuff he won! IPMBA Members on the Move

IPMBA thanks the following members for their support of IPMBA and wishes them will as they move on to new phases in their careers and lives. Neil Blackington, Boston (MA) EMS – retirement Michael Salvatore, Westport (CT) EMS – semi-retirement

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 27 28 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION IPMBAMEMBER NEWS Board Openings Announcement MEMBER NEWS

Four seats on the IPMBA Board of Directors will be up for election/re-election at the 2018 IPMBA Conference in Saint Louis, Missouri. 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 be an active IPMBA member in good standing. A minimum of 2/3 of the Board must be active IPMBA instructors. The Board shall be composed of persons dedicated to the mission of the organization, possessing the skills to govern the organization and inclusive of the diversity of the community being served. 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 30 days prior to the first day of the Annual IPMBA Conference (last day to submit letter and resume will be May 4, 2018), and b. Submitting a resume or C.V. (curriculum vitae). 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 May 4, 2018. Please email your letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. Hard copies will not be accepted. You will be expected to address the board during the conference in June; exact date and time to be determined. If you have questions about board member responsibilities, please contact Maureen at 410-744-2400 or [email protected] or any current board member. Contact information for current board members can be found at http://ipmba.org/about/ipmba/board-and-staff.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 27, NO. 1 2018 29 30 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION Letters to the Editor The IPMBA Board

Subject: Failure to Train Applies to Bike Medics, Too President February 15, 2018 medical team was staffed. He explained Wren Nealy, Jr. that I carry all the oxygen equipment and he EMSCI# 154-B/PCI#860-B Hey Wren, carries the AED. Splitting us up made no Cypress Creek EMS/Waller County sense. He received no answer. I signed up Sheriff’s Office, Spring TX I really liked your President’s Column in for another event, and that national agency [email protected] the Fall 2017 newsletter. It took me five said they only wanted one bike medic. I no years to find a certification course that was longer respond to their calls. Vice President even remotely close to me. I’ve worked as It would seem that I’m surrounded by Tom Harris a certified bike medic for four years now knuckleheads everywhere, but my buddy PCI #861T-B / EMSCI #030T-B and have worked more than 80 events. I took the certification course together with East Baton Rouge Parish EMS mainly work at sporting events such as me and we work as a team. We are both in Baton Rouge LA 5/10Ks, half marathons and marathons. I different fire departments but work outside [email protected] work for three different agencies and as an our departments independently. We are on independent contractor. Facebook with 5000 friends from fire and Secretary Your column struck a chord with me. With EMS agencies from all over the world. Craig Lepkowski one agency, I was assigned to work an PCI #1180 / EMSCI #272 Thanks again for a great column and I hope Lake Forest PD, Lake Forest IL event with another bike medic. When I it wakes people up. asked if they were certified, their response [email protected] was “We’ve had no complaints.” Another —Steve R. Jackson event, their response was, “J. says he’s Treasurer okay.” Needless to say, I don’t sign up for Jason Bain any of their events. If they ever ask me ——————————–—————— PCI #1046-B/EMSCI #278-BB why, I’ll send them a copy of your column, One of the Highlights of My Saint Paul PD, Saint Paul MN if that’s all right with you. Career [email protected] At another event, I got paired up with a clown that had a garage sale bike and had January 4, 2018 Education Director always wanted to be a bike medic. She left Michael A. Wear me so she could trail the leader of the race I appreciate your work for IPMBA. I’ve PCI #516T-B/EMSCI #059T-B while I was in the back of the pack treating been retired now for over five years and Metropolitan PD, Washington DC patients. I was at a cardiac arrest call a few IPMBA was one of the highlights of my [email protected] months later, and she was nowhere to be career. I maintain my membership to show found. She was booted out of that agency. support. Thanks for everything. Conference Coordinator Brian Gillman One national agency once told my partner —Stephen Superba EMSCI #189 that the race promoter only wanted one bike Northampton and Mount Holyoke (MA) Cypress Creek EMS, Spring TX medic, so he asked why the race promoter Police (Retired) [email protected] was making decisions about how the Industry Liaison James Englert PCI #1081 Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Centennial CO [email protected]

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32 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION COVER STORY COVER STORY seem to want to talk to him more. “People are willing to approach us and they’re more comfortable doing so,” he says. “When we’re riding bikes we’ve had community members join us and ride their bikes with us a block or two or even a mile, just to say hi or talk.” This close proximity to the community they are policing allows bike patrol the opportunity to have casual conversations to know College Station Tourist Oriented Police Services Unit community members and lets the rest of the community get to know (Continued from page 1) “They are typically moving more departments serving populations of slowly, can see and hear the surrounding the officer, says Humes. “There is no 25,000 or more have patrol bicycles. environment much better, and are doing substitute for communication and the something most people can identify bike helps foster this relationship. No The present-day benefits of bike patrol with—riding a bike.” matter how modern policing gets, at its are notable. According to IPMBA heart it is a human endeavor.” Instructor David Millican of the Denton Since attending the academy, Humes Police Department (Texas), one of the was aware his department had officers Improved Relationships founding agencies for IPMBA more assigned to bike patrol and knew they The aspect of approachability is one big than 25 years ago, bike policing were some of the most active and reason police-community relationships increases an officer’s access and effective officers on the street. One have improved in many areas. The 2017 maneuverability within his/her patrol thing Humes appreciates as a bike patrol college football season will be Humes’ area, promotes faster response times in officer now is the maneuverability of a fifth on bike patrol in the entertainment heavily congested areas, gives officers bike that lends itself to more district in College Station, the ability to ride into and through opportunities. “When on patrol [in the Texas. Humes recalls that four years buildings, move in and around large car] my beat was busy and I often ended ago, his bike patrol unit was booed and crowds, almost eliminates foot pursuits up with several reports and many calls the crowd would chant “Let him go! Let and gives a better approach from for service. I spent very little time him go!” whenever anyone evaded unexpected areas. “It also increases talking to anyone who was not at my police and was later caught or if the unit officers’ awareness of the surroundings call or being stopped. Bike officers are arrested anyone for perceived minor and enables them to better hear, see and able to ride in between or in buildings, violations. “We began a concerted smell than if they were in a squad car,” on sidewalks through parks, and almost effort to improve relationships with both he says. Other present-day benefits are anywhere else. An officer’s exposure to patrons and employees that worked the cost efficiency, environmental benefits the community is almost endless,” he district,” he says. “Bikes often started and versatility. says. conversations and made us available to Most importantly, bicycle patrol Denton PD’s Millican notes that bicycle anyone who wanted to talk.” removes the barrier of the patrol car, policing significantly increases positive Two years later in 2015, Humes recalls making police officers more contacts and non-serious contacts with that his unit had someone run away from approachable—a key point in improving law enforcement. He points to a 2005 them in a crowded area. The crowd police-community relations in recent study, which saw an average of 7.3 pointed out which direction the suspect years. contacts an hour on bike patrol versus was running and made sure they were 3.3 contacts an hour for motor vehicle Removing the Barrier out of the way as the police gave patrol. “This opens the lines of chase. After a three or four minute Patrol vehicles can be intimidating as communication between police and sprint through the district they were able they have heavily tinted glass and are community members,” he says. to apprehend the suspect in front of a typically moving quickly. “Anyone “Officers are seen more friendly and it large crowd waiting for rides. There wanting to talk to an officer has a encourages a more positive interaction was a short silence after he was difficult time getting the officer’s with the public.” handcuffed and then the cheering began. attention or speaking with him casually Sergeant Van Watson of the Little Rock “Several of the regulars were reminding because the opportunity does not present Police Department (Ark.) has been a the suspect that no one gets away from itself in a patrol car,” says Officer ‘their cops,’” says Humes. “While community bike officer on and off for Andrew Humes, College Station Police two and a half years. He believes the everyone is not our best friend, the bike Department (Texas). Bike officers, on patrol car comes across as a defense to served as an excellent tool to build the other hand, are more approachable. (Continued on page 34) some people, but on the bike, people

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(Continued from page 33) relationships and improve the safety of the district.” Watson tells a similar story. Community members will now come into the resource centers and talk to officers more on a one-on-one basis. “They ask for specific officers that they know and are more willing to tell that officer something because they feel like they have a connection,” says Watson. People know Watson and his bike patrol officers, who never ride solo. “They’ll flag us down and we may spend 30 minutes just talking about their kids but it’s a connection we’ve made with the community.” The College Station Police Department in College Station, Texas, began a concerted Though he doesn’t have effort to improve relationships with patrons in the entertainment district, using bicycle statistics on it, Watson has patrol to do so. noticed that in the hours that he and his unit are on the bike, crime goes community to help solve the issue—it’s commitment for the entire department down a little bit. “We’ve noticed that not just a police issue. We’re getting and it takes many forms,” says Humes. the areas that we’re in on bike patrol, the community involved.” “The officers assigned to a neighborhood or community need to people are more willing to talk to us and A commitment for the entire understand the constituency and relay criminal information to us that we department can forward to our other divisions,” he mission so they can engage the says. This has created a partnership and Though bicycle patrol has helped mend community appropriately.” police-community relations in some trust between the police and Community-oriented policing is the areas, this commitment has to be a community. “Our philosophy is that it philosophy that the entire Little Rock department-wide strategy. may take us a little bit longer to solve Police Department has gotten “Community-oriented policing is a an issue, but we’re working with the behind. “We at Little Rock PD all believe in community policing where we’re all trying to build a relationship with our community to solve crimes to help our citizens have a better life,” says Watson. “If we can make a difference in one person’s life, that’s all that matters.” The personal relationships bike patrol officers foster with the community not only increases trust, but strengthens the partnership. Images courtesy Andrew Humes.

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