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ne of the “taglines” that IPMBA has used throughout the years hen you read my information underneath the title, you is “Setting the Standards for Public Safety Cycling since might have asked yourself, “What is the U.S. 1991.” IPMBA was the first organization dedicated to providing resources and training, first for police cyclists and Government Printing Office Police?” Yeah, we get that then also for EMS and security cyclists, and continues to raise the bar. a lot. My department, also known as GPO Police, is one of From the early days, when training for bike roughly 40 federal police departments in the Washington, cops was often a laughing matter, to today, D.C., area alone. Just like state and local police departments, when most agencies have embraced training many federal police departments such as the GPO Police not only at the introductory level but also at utilize police cyclists as an integral part of their patrol the advanced level, IPMBA has led the way. functions. Ten years ago, IPMBA was approached by You have probably heard of U.S. Park Police and U.S. the International Association of Chiefs of Capitol Police, which are two of the larger federal police Police (IACP) to author a model bicycle departments. But have you heard of Bureau of Engraving and patrol policy. It was an exciting moment as it Printing Police, U.S. Mint Police, Amtrak Police, or Defense was tangible evidence that bike patrol has Intelligence Agency Police? These are just a few examples finally gained acceptance as a legitimate of the many federal departments in the Washington, D.C. mode of patrol and an essential part of law area. Federal police forces have unique missions, each enforcement operations. After extensive playing an important role in homeland security. For example, review by the National Law Enforcement U.S. Capitol Police protects the Capitol Complex. U.S. Policy Board and the U.S. Department of Secret Service Uniformed Division protects the White House. Justice, the policy was adopted and disseminated by IACP as well as by U.S. Park Police protects federal owned parklands, IPMBA. monuments, and memorials. FBI Police protects the FBI Ten years later, a “new and improved” policy has been released. While Headquarters and Washington Field Office. All four of these much of the information remains fundamentally similar, it has been agencies have utilized bicycle patrol units. GPO produces updated to reflect recent developments in equipment, operations, and official information of the U.S. government, to include training. Perhaps the most significant changes are related to training. passports for the Department of State. So you can see why The policy still recommends a nationally recognized, standardized course of at least 32 hours (the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course) for initial (Continued on page 26) training as well as bike-specific firearms training and qualification in bike uniform, but the recommendations for in-service training have been strengthened. Refresher training of one day per year is now considered inside the minimum, with quarterly training considered best practice. 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In our efforts to promote have become as Their efforts to find ways public safety cycling, we have made important a life- to equip our officers great strides in coordinating training saving tool as with tactical tourniquets that includes police, EMS, and body armor. security working together toward our shared goals. and blood-clotting Our basic (PC/EMSC/SC), intermediate (PSC II/ We must devices have already EMSC II) and advanced (BRT, Instructor) courses continue to saved the lives of many strive to find are not just parallel, but are often run simultaneously, officers and civilians... to better incorporate training our cyclists together. new and innovative ways to work together toward our The Bicycle Response Team (BRT) training courses common goals. Under the term “public safety”, the held across the country are a superb example of how differing roles of EMS, police, and security have we perform far better cooperatively than we do begun to blur in ways that are encouraging and vital independently of each other. Our EMS brothers and to our shared mission. sisters have shown us the way to incorporate tactical medical training and equipment into our everyday operations. Their efforts to find ways to equip our officers with tactical tourniquets and blood-clotting Bernie Hogancamp devices have already saved the lives of many officers

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Hot Times in Tampa ay 16-23, 2014. The IPMBA Conference was held in Florida for the first time since 1993. Back then, IPMBA was just one year old and the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course, which attracted 90 participants from around the country, was just being rolled out to the masses. Things were a little different this year, but Mno less exciting, as 250 attendees representing 125 agencies from 35 states as well as Argentina, Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, and the UK flocked to Tampa like a bunch of snowbirds.

They participated in a wide array of multi-day training courses and a dizzying selection of workshops. From Airport Operations to Event Planning, Bicycle Response Teams to Firearms, Maintenance to Bicycle Rodeos, they filled the streets, alleys, and parks of Tampa with all kinds of IPMBA training. Take a little ride with us down memory lane. Pages 5 – 14.

he IPMBA board, staff, members, Colin McCoy, MPOs David Cosme, Also essential to the conference was the and conference attendees would like Michael Duran, and Julio Martinez; Officer cooperation of UT Security Director Kevin to express their sincere appreciation Robin Ward, Dispatcher Tina McGrath, Howell, who facilitated our use of the to Chief Jane Castor and the Tampa PTS Thomas Downes, and others too parking garage for cone courses (and shelter PoliceT Department (TPD) for hosting the numerous to mention, but whose from the sun) and for providing access to 24th Annual IPMBA Conference. Without contributions were nonetheless essential to restroom facilities. We also are grateful for their support and that of their partnering the success of the conference. the secure, free parking used by attendees agencies, the Tampa International Airport who brought trailers and/or oversized We would also like to commend the fine (TIA) Police Department and the University young men and women from the Tampa vehicles to the event. of Tampa (UT) Department of Campus Police Department Explorers who We are grateful to the generous in-kind and Safety, this conference would not have been volunteered their time to staff the IPMBA financial support provided by Tampa Bay possible. Bike Check, an essential function that and Company, the Tampa Police IPMBA would like to recognize the ensures the security of attendees’ bicycles Benevolent Association, Oliver’s Cycles, members of the Command Staff, who were and related equipment. They of course Columbia Restaurant, Hattrick’s Tavern, essential to providing an excellent training were always ready and willing to complete and the Bad Monkey. Last, but not least, experience. We would like to extend “other duties as assigned.” we thank Steve and Laura Toll of ISM special recognition to Sergeant Eddy Saddles, who graciously provided IPMBA joins instructors John Zizzo of Croissant, a long-time IPMBA member and warehouse storage space for conference Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport Police and staunch supporter who has been the driving Gerard Robinson of London Ambulance supplies. force behind IPMBA’s return to Florida for Service, Heathrow Airport, in extending Finally, we thank YOU. We recognize that the first time since 1993. He and key special thanks to Airport Police Chief Paul you often have to overcome such obstacles committee members Sr. Cpl. Judy Diaz and Sireci, Lt. Theodore Pawlowski, Sgt. Robert as staffing shortages, training budget Officers Kristina Duran and Jesse Horn Thomson, Officers Rick Hackett, Michael reductions, and travel restrictions to attend. invested many hours and much effort into Marston, and Lane Grove; and the other Your commitment to training is an the planning and implementation of this members of the TIA team who contributed inspiration. conference. to the success of the Airport Operations We look forward to seeing you at the 25th Their efforts were supported by Command program. Annual IPMBA Conference, April 11-18, Staff members Sgt. Doug Groves, Cpl. 2015, in Chandler, Arizona.

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 5 This page, clockwise from top left: Brian Bernd, New Port Richey (FL) Police; Christopher Polgar, Twin W EMS (NJ); Team Argentina-Switzerland (Noelia Fernandez, Lucas Vargas, Roger Pfister, Reto Luethi); Tampa PD Explorers at Bike Check; Instructor Candidates; Firearms Training; Richard Waters - A Clean Bike is a Happy Bike; Reto Luethi, Switzerland Police. Next page, clockwise from top left: Bicycle Response Team Training; Keynote Speaker Boston EMS Deputy Superintendent Neil Blackington (photo by Scott Parr); Team Chandler at the Tampa PD Police Memorial; Bicycle Response Team Smoke Drill; Police Cyclist Course Firearms Training; Mike Wear and Friend; Tampa Officers Robin and Kristina at Command Post; Award of Valor Recipient James Englert; David Millican Demonstrates Chain Repair. Photos by Scott Picquet unless otherwise noted.

6 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 7 Competition 2014: Hot in the City by Mike Harris, PCI #1125 At the end of the tunnel, a 90-degree turn had enough, considering he got turned around in Mill Creek (WA) Police Department to be negotiated before the riders could propel the course and headed in the wrong direction. IPMBA Treasurer themselves towards the next series of Bobby Sellers (age 35) rounded out the top Robert Collett, EMCSI #263 obstacles. four with a time of 1:38.88. It was an Poudre Valley Health System (CO) Ambulance Although a seemingly simple obstacle, this amazing finish! he city of Tampa, located on the west turn proved to hinder more than a few of the The team competition was exciting as ever coast of Florida near the Gulf of riders. Some clearly were rattled, but had to with only 3.96 seconds separating the first Mexico, provided a beautiful backdrop recover immediately, as they were confronted place and the third place teams. Team “Up a th for the 24 IPMBA conference with the ever-present teeter-totter. This was Creek” from Cypress Creek TX, seized first Tcompetition. After parading through the city, followed by a railroad-tie ramp ascending into place with a time of 7:14.81. This was the riders arrived at Julian B. Lane Riverfront a woodchip “garden”, which required a followed closely by Team “Three Men and a Park, where they assembled for the traditional dismount and carry back down to the Medic” (7:15.92) and 2015 IPMBA group photo with the river and skyline behind pavement. Amidst the concrete and brick Conference Host “Team Chandler” (7:18.77). them. dominating the course, the log and railroad tie To further demonstrate that practice and teeter-totter and ramp were a unique contrast experience can count more than age, Open for the competitors. Category winner Eric Kackley (age 45) of Whether they stepped down, jumped down, or Volcanic Bicycles earned the overall best time fell down from the wood chips, after (1:27.98). He had some company in the Open remounting, riders encountered a curb ascent Category this year, thanks to Austin onto a grassy berm requiring a diagonal McInerney, National Interscholastic Cycling ascent. Here they navigated through yet more Association (NICA), who finished on a cones and around some large shade trees, no borrowed Volcanic with a very respectable doubt a welcome respite from the intense time of 1:36.20. Florida sunshine. The last rider on the course was pro rider Next up was a sprint towards an industrial- Derrick Maready of Mad March Racing/ looking, flat-topped dome, topped with chain- IMBA-ICP, who finished with a time of

Photo courtesy Maureen Becker Becker Photo Maureen courtesy linked iron posts outlining the next obstacle 1:35.09. Arriving at the competition. lying in wait. This dome required a short, Medals and other recognitions were presented As frequent competitors can attest, no two punchy climb to the top. The riders were then during the Awards Ceremony held at the IPMBA Competition Courses are ever alike. forced to find their balance with rubbery, venerable Columbia Restaurant in historic They are always a combination of obstacles in lactate-filled legs as they faced a slow speed, Ybor City. the built environment and the inventions of counter-clockwise circle equivalent to any creative – or one might say diabolical – nine-foot box. After completing the circle, minds. This one was no different. their reward was a descent into yet another The Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park is, as its cone course, followed by an off-camber arc name suggests, situated on the banks of the up and over a cone on the opposite side of that Hillsborough River. It is a popular gathering same dome, and then yes, you guessed it, more cones.

spot for outdoor entertainment and children at courtesyRob Photo Collett play due to its outdoor amphitheatre and Finally, after navigating all these obstacles, extensive playground. The competition punctuated by tricky sand traps, the design team used both of these features – and competitors were able to sprint to the finish, more – to full advantage. They seemed to gasping for breath as they hoped to beat the derive a certain pleasure out of including sand clock and each other. The complexity of the traps to power through, something that not all course allowed riders of all abilities a chance riders contend with on a daily basis. to put their newly honed bike skills attained Reto Luethi, Rob Collett, Roger Pfister. From the staging area, riders entered the over the previous days of training to the test. Congratulations to the nearly 50 riders who course through a tunnel littered with offset This competition proved that age does not completed the competition this year. cones, only to encounter a stair ascent up to a need to be a factor as the 20-year age span did We are looking forward to the next creative small, circular platform. It was evident that not seem to slow anyone down. The top four competition course at the 25th Annual these competitors were serious by watching riders in the public safety category were all Conference in Chandler, Arizona (April 11- their ascending techniques, which ranged over 30 years of age, with the first place rider, 18, 2015). Consider yourself challenged! from the standard IPMBA “lofting” method to Jon Pesesko, having just attained the half- high speed bunny hops. Once atop the century mark, clocking in 1:31.99. In second platform, they navigated a looping cone place was Evan Coward (age 32) with a time course before descending several stairs and of 1:33.02. In third place was Pat Hernandez

weaving through another cone-dotted tunnel. (age 45) with a time of 1:36.29, surprisingly

8 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 IPMBA RECOGNITION Competition 2014 Results

IPMBA Recognizes James Englert and Al Simpson INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION Female under 30 On May 22, 2014, during the IPMBA Conference/Competition Awards Noelia Fernandez – 2:14.17, Salta (Argentina) PD Ceremony, IPMBA presented two special awards to two deserving

members. Female 30+ James Englert (below, left) of Arapahoe (CO) County Sheriffs Office Lisa Taube – 2:10.38, Asheville (NC) PD received the IPMBA Award of Valor for his role in thwarting a school Sara Hall – 2:16.06, Dublin (OH) PD shooter in December (see IPMBA News, Spring 2014 and page 23 of this issue). Male under 30 Al Simpson, (below, right) long-time instructor and Instructor-Trainer Steven Ray – 1:39.16, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS retired from Pompano Beach (FL) Police Department, received an Exemplary Service award in recognition of his contribution to the Christopher Burford – 1:42.27, Charleston (WV) PD development and delivery of the IPMBA Instructor Course (see IPMBA News, Winter 2014). Male 30-39 Evan Coward – 1:33.02, Asheville (NC) PD ***Second Overall, Public Safety*** Bobby Sellers – 1:38.88, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS

Male 40-49 Patrick Hernandez – 1:36.29, Albuquerque (NM) PD

Simpson Simpson David Sitz – 1:39.69, Chandler (AZ) PD

Male 50+ Jon Pesesko – 1:31.99, Bethlehem (PA) PD ***First Overall, Public Safety; Second Overall*** Dave Dager – 1:42.19, Univ. of Pennsylvania (PA) PD

TEAM COMPETITION Up a Creek – 7:14.81

Photo at left by Scott Parr; at right, courtesy Al Al courtesy right, at Parr; Photoleft by Scott at Steven Ray, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS – 01:39.16 Bobby Sellers, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS – 01:38.88 Jeff Taylor, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS – 01:54.61 LAST WORD(S) … Matt Tomlinson, Cypress Creek (TX) EMS – 02:02.16

“AWESOME CONFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like totally MEGA- Three Men and a Medic – 7:15.92 AWESOME!!!!!!! That one definitely set the standard for Chris Denshuick, Univ. of Pennsylvania (PA) PD – 01:44.22 me!!” Adam Gaby, Five Rivers Metroparks (OH) PD – 01:49.20

“The Bicycle Response Team course was excellent and we Mike Hudspeth, Guilford County (NC) EMS – 01:41.06 recently had the opportunity to utilize some of the crowd Matthew Worm, Omaha (NE) Police Department – 02:01.44 control techniques we learned. We were able to utilize many of the skills we learned in controlling a crowd of Team Chandler – 7:18.77 approximately 2500-3000 people. Thanks for the great Blake Fairclough, Chandler (AZ) PD – 01:52.32 training and we hope to be able to attend next year’s Kyle Jordan, Chandler (AZ) PD – 01:45.64 conference in Arizona.” Scott Parr, Chandler (AZ) PD – 02:01.12 David Sitz, Chandler (AZ) PD – 01:39.69

Open Category Eric Kackley, Volcanic Bicycles – 1:27.98 **First Overall*** Austin McInerney, National Interscholastic Cycling Association – 1:36.20

Pro Category IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 Derrick Maready, Mad March Racing/IMBA ICP – 1:35.09 9

Excellence in the Exhibit Hall PMBA appreciates the support of the folding lock reviewed on page 18 into more productive channels. companies who demonstrate their of this issue. Partnering with police agencies can be commitment to excellence in Attentus Medical Sales sponsored the rewarding for both the students and Ioutfitting public safety cyclists. the police officers. Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid workshops. Everyone enjoys novelty, so it was Represented by IPMBA-trained EMS While Police-Security Expo is not exciting to welcome a number of “first Cyclist Eric Seymour, Attentus is a new to IPMBA, as IPMBA has a -timers” to the fold. distributor of emergency medical booth at the Atlantic City show every supplies, year, this is the first time that they including trauma have come to the IPMBA Conference. kits and Police-Security Expo offers a trade QuikClot. show filled with every imaginable Instant energy product for law enforcement and was available at security personnel. the CeraSport IPMBA is often a testing and proving booth, where ground for new companies and/or new gluten- and sugar products, and this year was no -free, rice-based different. TRM Sales Management electrolyte conducted some market research to replenishment gauge the feasibility of developing an products were on EMS backpack specifically for use by offer. bike medics. Photo by Scott ParrPhoto by Scott Readying for the rush. DutySmith was (Continued on page 11) displaying an innovative duty belt Cygolite, long a member of the system that provides officers with Product Purchase Program and a greater flexibility in equipment Corporate Member, joined us in placement, a feature bike officers person for the first time. As the appreciate due to the unique demands sponsor of the night operations of the cycling position and pedaling portions of the Police Cyclist, EMS motion. Cyclist, and Instructor Courses as well as the Night Operations workshop, The National Interscholastic Cycling

they provided 16 demo units for Association (NICA) joined us to attendees to experience. One might promote the say they made the conference establishment experience a little bit brighter! of mountain bike programs Speaking of lights, 425 Inc., well in high schools. represented by Racine police officer Chad Stillman, brought the Guardian Such programs Angel to the table. The Guardian not only offer Angel is a wearable mini-light an alternative to designed specifically with officer “traditional” safety in mind. sports, they can be A different type of security was on effective in display at the ABUS Mobile Security channeling booth. ABUS, a German company, the energy of specializes in all forms of security, at-risk youth including an array of locks, such as ParrPhoto by Scott The Safariland Group. 10 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 (Continued from page 10) Kackley was often ZOLL Medical Corporation found in the bike displayed AEDs both as part of their check, providing continued effort to equip police on-site mechanical officers with AEDs as they are often support to those in first on scene and because of their need of repairs. When commitment to providing top-of-the- he wasn’t there, Randy line equipment to EMS providers. Myhre of Oliver’s While first-time exhibitors bring Cycles took over the novelty into the exhibit hall, the shop. commitment to excellence by long- Other repeat exhibitors time, repeat exhibitors cannot be were 4Bike- Photo by Scott ParrPhoto by Scott overlooked. These companies attend Police.com, Haix Police Bike Store the conference year after year, for North America, ISM better and for worse, in destinations Saddles, Kryptonite (sponsor of The silent auction raised about $1000 nearby and far away. Dude, Where’s My Bike?), My Police to support IPMBA’s programs, a tidy sum, but unfortunately less than Our Corporate Members really stood Stuff, and National Association of previous years. Times are still tough. out this year. Bratwear outfitted the School Resource Officers (NASRO). Command Staff in snazzy blue-and- In addition to exhibiting, ISM We thank our contributors, who gold polos that really made them stand Saddles generously made warehouse donated a vast array of items, and, of space available for the dozens of out in the crowd. MOCEAN course, the bidders. Products were boxes shipped to the conference. sponsored the exhibit hall reception provided by: 425, 4Bike-Police, AND supplied warm-weather friendly Once again, attendees were given ABUS, Attentus, Bar Mitts, Bernie tan/khaki shirts for the Instructors. welcome bags provided by R&B Hogancamp, Bratwear, Cane Police Bike Store supplied all Fabrications. These were stuffed Creek, Cycle Aware, Cygolite, ABUS CeraSport attendees with a means of staying with pens, Ergon USA, HeroKit, Holster Light, “hydrated” - the pint glasses were one electrolytes, NLEOMF Ride and iFORCE, ISM, James Englert, of the most popular items in the Run to Remember can koozies, Kryptonite, My Police Stuff, Mobile welcome bags. QwikShower wipes, RAND Edge, NICA, Olympic Uniform, Pat The Safariland Group was out in Momentum rip-and-drip lubes, IPMBA-custom Whistles for Life, Hernandez, Patrol Bike Systems, force, and generously donated a Police Bike Store, PrestaCycle, Safariland-Kona patrol bike to be Volcanic neck wallets, and ProGold ProGold, R&B Fabrications, John raffled. It raised $690 for IPMBA lube. ProGold and RAND also E. Reid Seminars, Sock Guy, Street programs and made Edmond “Jake” provided supplies for the Maintenance Jacobs of DHS/Federal Protective Officer Course and maintenance Crimes Seminars, ZOLL, and Zoic. Services in Boston MA, a very happy workshops. man. Volcanic Bicycles owner Eric

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 11 Conference Vendors and Supporters IPMBA thanks the vendors and other supporters of the 24th Annual IPMBA Conference. We appreciate those who were able to join us in the exhibit hall and those who provided sponsorships and in-kind contributions. Please support those who support you by patronizing them for ALL your bike patrol needs!

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IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 13 Instructors and Guest Instructors The annual IPMBA Conference owes its reputation as the premier training event for public safety cyclists to the fine individuals who volunteer their time, talent, and expertise. IPMBA is grateful to the highly-qualified instructors and presenters who once again provided a safe, effective training environment and ensured the attendees went home with enhanced skills and knowledge. Certified IPMBA Instructors Jason Bain, Saint Paul PD, Saint Paul MN Mike Hudspeth, Guilford Cnty. EMS, Greensboro NC Kirby Beck, Coon Rapids PD (Retired), Coon Rapids MN Eugene Johnson, Atlanta PD, Atlanta GA Ed Brown, Orange Cnty. Fire/Rescue-Osceola Cnty. Sheriff’s Office Mike Johnston, Utah’s Hogle Zoo/Univ of Utah Police, Salt Lake City UT (Retired), Orlando FL Ron Kalomeris, Englewood PD, Englewood NJ Robert Collett, Poudre Valley Hospital EMS, Fort Collins CO Craig Lepkowski, Lake Forest PD, Lake Forest IL Doug Dillon, Houston PD, Houston TX Chad McDaniel, Seminole Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Sanford FL Dwight Edwards, Cabell Cnty. EMS/Huntington PD, Huntington WV Gary McLaughlin, Sacramento PD (Retired), Sacramento CA James Englert, Arapahoe Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Centennial CO Erik Merlin, New York State University Police at SUNY Cortland, Cortland NY Kurt Feavel, Univ. of WI @ Madison PD (Retired), Madison WI David Millican, Denton PD, Denton TX Dan Ganzel, Palm Beach Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Beach FL Wren Nealy, Cypress Creek EMS/Waller Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Spring TX Troy Gielish, Irvine PD, Irvine CA Gerard Robinson, London Ambulance Service, West Drayton Middlesex, London Michael Gommer, Upper Dublin Township PD, Fort Washington PA Bobby Sellers, Cypress Creek EMS/Waller Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Spring TX Artie Gonzales, Topeka PD (Retired), Topeka KS Al Simpson, Pompano Beach PD (Retired), Pompano Beach FL Mike Harris, Mill Creek PD, Mill Creek WA Jeff Taylor, Cypress Creek EMS/Waller Cnty. Precinct 1 Constable, Spring TX Tom Harris, East Baton Rouge EMS, Baton Rouge LA Christopher Thompson, Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire-Rescue, Fort Lauderdale FL Robert Hatcher, Delaware PD, Delaware OH Michael Wear, Metropolitan PD DC, Washington DC Patrick Hernandez, Albuquerque PD, Albuquerque NM Matthew Worm, Omaha PD, Omaha NE David Hildebrand, Denton PD, Denton TX Marc Zingarelli, Circleville FD, Circleville OH Bernard Hogancamp, Homewood PD (Retired), Homewood IL John Zizzo, Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport Police, Saint Paul MN Guest Instructors- Derrick Maready, Mad March Racing, Burgaw NC Tim Schurr, Ashland Bicycle Works, Ashland OR George Martinez, Sacramento PD, Sacramento CA Pamela Thompson, Thompson Training Associates, Plantation FL Austin McInerney, National Interscholastic Cycling Association, Berkeley CA Jesus Trejo, Sacramento Police Department, Sacramento CA

Congratulations, New Instructors! Kevin Barrett, Memphis PD, Memphis TN; Benjamin David Bland, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Police, Springfield VA; Elizabeth Brewer, Santa Fe PD, Santa Fe NM; Christopher Burford, Charleston PD, Charleston WV; Ryan Burnam, Bowling Green PD, Bowling Green KY; John Capers, Garland PD, Garland TX; Kenneth Coburn, Las Cruces PD, Las Cruces NM; Caleb Crothers, Knoxville PD, Knoxville TN; Robert Duncan, Garland PD, Garland TX; Richard Gillard, College of Charleston Dept. of Public Safety, Charleston SC; Edmond Jacobs, DHS/Federal Protective Services, Boston MA; Michael Kuchy, Hartford PD, Hartford CT; Blake Kuntz, City of Bethlehem PD, Bethlehem PA; Eric Kuty, Wayne Cnty. Airport Authority Police, Detroit MI; Emilio R. Leos, 71st Security Forces Squadron, Photo by Scott Picquet Picquet Photo by Scott Enid OK; John Loncarevic, Bentonville PD, Bentonville AR; Daniel Lopez, Las Cruces PD, Las Cruces NM; Matthew LoPresti, Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan PD, Savannah GA; Darin J. Lutz, Kansas City PD, Kansas City MO; Vincenzo Marfella, Hartford PD, Hartford CT; Daniel Markiewicz, University of Virginia PD, Charlottesville VA; Hedrick Miller, Charleston PD, Charleston WV; James Montiel, Orange Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Orlando FL; Joseph Nargiso, Miami Gardens PD, Miami Gardens FL; Andrew George Penny, Lee Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, Fort Myers FL; Paul Ramsay, Palm Beach Cnty. Sheriff’s Office, West Palm Beach FL; Mitch Robinson, Omaha PD, Omaha NE; Allen Stotler, Sunrise Police Dept., Sunrise FL; Gary Strang, London Police Service, London ON; Lisa Taube, Asheville Police Dept., Asheville NC; Stephen Tow, Hernando Police Dept., Hernando MS; Michael Adam Walker, Kettering PD, Kettering OH; Clinton Webb,14 Denton PD, Denton TX; Anthony Wilkerson, Sr., Denver PD, INTERNATIONALDenver CO. POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 15 16 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 Support our Corporate Members!

Bicycle Patrol Outfitters, iFORCE Patrol Bikes and The Safariland Group have recently renewed their commitment to IPMBA by enrolling as Corporate Members for another year. We appreciate their support and ask you to show your support for them as well.

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Product: Patrol Bikes and Accessories, Cygolite Bicycle Lighting Systems Body Armor, Duty Gear, Firearms Accessories Product: High-brightness lighting systems, Phone: 909-923-7300 designed and built in the USA Website: www.safariland.com Phone: 714-437-7752 Website: www.cygolite.com Trail Rail Product: Accessory Mounting Systems for EMS World Bikes/ATVs/Boats Product: Leading EMS Magazine, Phone: 413-529-2530 Website, and Expo Website: www.trail-rail.com Phone: 800-547-7377 Website: www.emsworld.com Volcanic Bicycles Product: Patrol Bicycles, Hand-Built in the USA iFORCE Patrol Bicycles Phone: 509-427-8623 Product: iForce Patrol Bicycles and Accessories Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Phone: 412-215-2983 Website: www.iforcebikes.com Jones & Bartlett Learning Corporate Member Profile Product: Educational Materials, Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling Phone: 800-832-0034 Cygolite Bicycle Lighting Systems: Website: www.jblearning.com Engineered to Shine Mocean Product: Technical Bike Patrol Uniforms Cygolite Bicycle Lighting Systems was Phone: 949-646-1701/877-662-3680 founded in 1991 by a group of Southern Website: www.mocean.net California cycling enthusiasts who envisioned bicycle lighting systems Police Bike Store Product: Complete line of police bikes & utilizing the latest technology with trend- accessories setting designs. In their 20-year history, Phone: 973-366-5868 they have continued to pursue innovation Website: www.policebikestore.com and quality, creating rechargeable lighting systems inspired by test rides on local trails and roads and then engineered and assembled in Product Purchase Program their California headquarters. Cygolite’s lighting systems are inspired through countless rides, then engineered with exclusive technology and safety features. Cygolite Find the full listing of the IPMBA uses energy efficient and durable high brightness lighting technologies Product Purchase Program under the as well as rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Unique to Cygolite are their On-Site Programmable (OSP) and 24/7 “Membership” tab at www.ipmba.org. Safety Technology, which allow cyclists to have control over a range of easily customizable brightness levels and advanced safety features Kenda USA (Now available through Promotive.com) (OSP patent pending). Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Cygolite lighting systems utilize durable, lightweight materials like aluminum alloy and plastics to create high performance designs with Contact Name: Ben Anderson efficient heat dispersal, ensuring better brightness and run times. Phone: 866-536-3287 x 7863 th Email: [email protected] IPMBA was proud to welcome Cygolite to the 24 Annual IPMBA Website: www.kendatire.com Conference in Tampa. As sponsor of the night operations portion of the Police Cyclist, EMS Cyclist, and Instructor Courses as well as the Notes: Available through promotive.com’s police, fire, and Night Operations workshop, they provided 16 demo units to be tested military teams. by the course participants. The lights were very well-received, and we look forward to seeing Cygolite again in Chandler. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 17

INDUSTRY ABUS: Security for your Ride by Marc Zingarelli, EMSC #179/SCI #002 Circleville (OH) Fire Department

f you ask most people who ABUS is, E you’ll probably get a blank look unless you’re talking to someone from Europe. ABUS is a German lock company that’s been around since the ‘20s, but, with two other companies making U-locks, cables and chains for the U.S. market, ABUS is better known over here for unique locks, like frame locks and folding locks. The latter was a product I’d been looking for. Shortly after the conference, I decided to put security level, then the ABUS folding lock The ABUS Bordo folding lock is a unique it to the ultimate convenience test. I put it on may be your solution. my touring bike and went on GOBA (Great lock that bridges the gap between a U-lock ABUS makes a full line of bike locks and Ohio Bicycle Adventure), a week-long trip and a chain. At first glance, it looks like a U accessories, including frame, cable, cable across our state. I mounted it on my frame -lock made of flat bars linked together. It coil, lock-chain combinations, U-locks, wall- and forgot about it except when I needed it. folds into a very small package (slightly floor anchors, and specialty locks. They also A couple of friends took standard U-locks, smaller than a water bottle) and can be easily sell helmets and bags as well as home cables, etc., and those were always in sight, carried in a bag, pocket, or its own holder, security products. They do not yet in the way, etc. The only time I noticed the which mounts to a frame or water bottle participate in the IPMBA Product Purchase lock was the extra weight when I picked up mount. That is its big appeal. Program. Visit www.abus.com or call 800- the bike. It locked to every post or device I 352-2287 for more information. Weight depends on the level of security you would normally use a U-lock on and was want, with models weighing in at 1.3 to 3.5 sometimes easier due to the flexibility of the Marc Zingarelli is a Captain with the lbs. links. When I was done, it disappeared into Circleville Fire Department and the founder of their bike team. He is also a life member of I was lucky enough to place the winning bid its holder. That is exactly what I was looking for in a lock. Adventure Cycling Association and is always on one of the folding locks (a Bordo Granit looking for an excuse to be on two wheels. He X Plus 6500) in the silent auction at the 2014 This isn’t the lock for you if you’re going to recently completed two terms on the IPMBA IPMBA Conference in Tampa (one more leave your bike in a dark place for a day or Board of Directors, having served as EMS reason to go to a conference!). two, but, if you’re looking for a convenient Coordinator and Treasurer. He can be lock that stows away, with a fair-to-good reached at [email protected].

18 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 iXS Trail RS Scores a Hat-Trick INDUSTRY by Mitch Trujillo, PCI #244T/EMSCI #248T influenced by their history and current MTB reasonable, and lighter than much of its Boulder (CO) Police Department helmet trends. competition. was seeking a helmet that provided “fit, Appearance: The Trail RS exudes motocross The Trail RS is CPSC-certified, and conforms E form, and function”. After several brand influence with the MX style visor. Its to Europe’s CE EN1078. The helmet is trials, I could only get two out of the three. namesake, pro MTB rider Richie Schley, recyclable, and like many helmets, made in Some models had style and were functional, helped to design the RS for the majority of China. but lacked fit. Others had a good fit, but lacked disciplines of mountain biking. The profile is Final Billing sufficient venting (function). rounded, with no points My quest led me to that to snag if you crash. My search for fit, form and function ended pioneer of extreme mountain The helmet sits lower in with the iXS Trail RS helmet. The iXS Trail biking and past IPMBA the back, providing RS was so comfortable I literally would forget conference-presenter, Hans extended coverage to the I was wearing it. I received many compliments Rey. Hans has been wearing back of the head. on its styling and professional good-looks. I had quite a few knocks and dings during the an iXS brand helmet for some The shell is a “Dual In- test, yet the helmet deflected these and remains time, and steered me toward Mold”, a fancy term unharmed. So, is the iXS Trail RS worth his contact at iXS meaning that there is paying $120? My answer is, “YES, perhaps at Switzerland, who in turn put additional shell wrap me in contact with the US material around the EPS the drop of a hat.” counterpart. I had never -injected foam liner at I would recommend checking out the Bicycle heard of iXS, but I was the lower edge of the lid. Helmet Safety Institute website intrigued enough to arrange a This produces a (www.helmets.org) when doing your field test of the new Trail RS professional finish and homework on helmets. iXS is not yet on the model. protects against inevitable dings. The Trail RS Product Purchase Program. Visit This article will attempt to answer the burning is offered in patrol-friendly matte colors - www.ixs.com/sports or contact the US office, question: “is the helmet worth its $120 price black, blue, green, grey, and white. There The Gravity Cartel, at tag?” The Trail RS was subjected to rigorous seems to be enough room on the sides for small [email protected] or 360-952-2363 field testing – including exposure to extensive police, fire, EMS, security, or IPMBA decals. for more information. patrol rides, training, heat, cold, and rain – oh, Function Hope this is helpful. Ride safe. Stay thirsty, and a few minor dings. my friends! Inside: The “Ventmesh Nylon” padding was Fit effective in absorbing sweat, due in part to the Mitch is a law enforcement professional in Sizing: The Trail RS comes in two sizes – SM 22 large, angled vents that channeled great air Boulder, CO; an IPMBA Instructor Trainer; (small-medium, 54-58cm) and ML (medium- flow. Those in hot environments will former Education Director & Board Member; large, 58-62cm), determined by measuring the appreciate this! Conversely, a liner may be and IMBA National Mountain Bike Patroller. head’s crown circumference, mid-forehead. I needed in colder temps. There is no bug net He is also the director of MTB Responder, opted for the SM, which I found true to size. attached to the padding in the front, which LLC. He can be reached at The Trail RS settled on my average-shaped should be included, given the price and size of [email protected]. the vents (a minor quibble, although I’m sure I head with no discomfort, though I’d Photos courtesy iXS. recommend going to the larger size if you ever could even fasten a net myself). plan on wearing a doo-rag or skull cap. Upside: Up top, the RS is camera- or light- There’s no rear port for a pony-tail, but there’s mount compatible. There are ports positioned room to route one below the adjustment dial. perfectly facing top-forward that allow Adjustments: To produce a snug fit, the helmet mounting straps. Trail RS Helmet Specs utilizes a “Head Ring” and a simple dial to The visor is flexible, adjustable and break-free. u Full in-mould u Dual-Compound adjust for vertical and horizontal fit. The ring It is less pronounced then some competitors, coverage for head ring for allows three vertical positions to get proper tilt perhaps more so than others. I found it optimized highest comfort and mid-forehead. The dial was easy to turn with a effective in deflecting glare, snags from low absorption and optimized fit gloved hand while riding. The pair of “Y- branches, windblown debris, and rain. I found weight u Dual-In-mould, Clip” buckles secured the helmet straps just no interference from a prone shooting position. u Aeration system with lower 360-degree in- below the ears (with no creeping). The straps There are no sharp edges to it. 22 large vents and mould shell to enter ports along the lower rim of the helmet, internal air channels prevent from allowing enough of a gap for slipping in Below deck: The chin strap cover was soft and u Adjustable bolt damage glasses. lightly padded but barely large enough to cover the buckle which I had to position directly system MX style u Y-Clip adjustable Form below my chin (I suggested enlarging the cover visor, optimized strap system u Flexibility and full u Ratchet safety Styling: iXS is a sportswear and protective slightly to iXS; they were open to the criticism visual field closure gear company that can trace its origins back to but it remains to be seen if they do it.). This, a bicycle shop in 1906. In the 1980’s, the iXS along with the absence of a bug net, was one of u Crash release visor u SM (54-58cm), ML (58-62cm) company became focused on motorcycles, and the only small nits to pick with the Trail RS. u Dual-Compound motorcycle clothing. iXS Sports Division Technical: The RS is labeled 330g, and listed dial adjuster u EN1078 & CPSC certified began to produce bike wear in 2001, and in the literature at +/- 310g. On my scale, the u Ergo-Fit Ultra, fully helmets shortly thereafter. The style is size SM was actually 317g, which is very flexible and u Weight: +/- 320g adjustable retention source: system www.ixs.com/sports IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 19 INDUSTRY H&H Medical POCKET Trauma Kit Good Things Come in Small Packages by Mike Fults Los Angeles (CA) School Police (retired) IPMBA Industry Relations Committee

hile I was helping staff at the IPMBA booth at the NASRO Conference in July, I met Scott Stein from H&H SMedical Corporation. He was very well-informed about modern-day first aid kits and supplies, as H&H provides many types of medical kits for military and civilian use. The one he recommended for public safety bike use was the POCKET (Patrol Officer Casualty Kit for Emergency Trauma) kit, and he gave me a kit to test. I found the POCKET kit to be just the right size to fit in a die pouch on the standard saddle bag (7” x 5 1/2”). I went to the local bike shop and pulled five different bike bags and the kit fit in each one. It is roughly the size of a deck of cards (4.5” x 4.5” x 1.5”) and, according to the website, weighs less than half a pound. Mike is retired from the Los Angeles School Police Department. He The POCKET kit contains five important items: one TK 4L utilized bike patrol for traffic enforcement and special enforcement tourniquet; one primed compressed gauze; one mini details from 1999-2003. He currently is a member of the Palm compression bandage; one compact wound seal; one pair nitrile Springs Spa Resort and Casino Bike Patrol, patrolling the Casino gloves. This is a great addition to any personal safety property, including parking areas, and working outdoor events. He is equipment bag or first aid kit. a member of the IPMBA Industry Relations Committee and can be reached at [email protected]. For more information, visit www.gohandh.com or call 804-642-3663. Scott Stein can be reached at 239-344-6016 or [email protected].

Whistles for Life Testimonials This is definitely an above-average whistle, both in construction and volume. I can confidently say that I feel it enhances my ability to be noticed while conducting training or out in the backcountry. My kids love it and always cover their ears while giggling to use it! - Rob Collett, Poudre Valley (CO) EMS Note: IPMBA whistles are not currently available for sale.

20 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 Cascade Wear Ltd. INDUSTRY Scoring a Hat-Trick

by Kyle Gallinger, PCI #1280/EMSCI #277 Carleton Univ. (ON) Department of University Safety magine ordering a uniform for that there is no back pocket to keep your everyone in your unit and having wallet; however, the shorts under the Ethem all fit properly, even if they are pants have pockets to spare. I have worn 4’11” or 6’6”, 100 lbs or 300 lbs. these uniforms on days when the wind Imagine also that same uniform being and rain would not stop but they kept me good-looking, functional and waterproof. warm and dry. It seems impossible, but after years of Ordering from Cascade does take more trying off-the-rack uniforms that just did advanced planning than a lot of other not function well enough for Ottawa’s uniforms because the items are made for ever-changing climate, I was introduced you. Officers are sized using their handy to Cascade Wear Ltd. form that explains what measurements Since 1992, Cascade Wear Ltd has been are needed for the different parts of the selling specialized Gore-Tex® Police/ uniform. The company then makes the First Responder outerwear uniforms. clothing, including putting on the The bicycle pants that we use are patches. This is especially handy to manufactured from Workwear grade, avoid having officers suffer the “ride up” two-layer Gore-Tex® material, with a factor while wearing shorts, or when Taslan nylon face fabric. They have full purchasing for unusual proportions. length side zippers, two front cargo This customization also makes it very pockets with a hook and loop storm flap, easy to identify whose jacket is whose, and 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective pattern. as the person’s name is included on one The jacket issued is the motor/traffic of the labels inside the jacket. high visibility jacket (they also offer a The one complaint about Cascade Wear bike jacket). It is comprised of two shell Ltd. is their website. While it does show materials and a waterproof, moisture their products and provide a lot of vapour permeable membrane that are technical specifications, I don’t think it laminated together. The jacket has a does their products justice. On the plus removable hood and side openings for side, John Kidder, the Director of Sales access to equipment, and is printed with and Marketing, is a pleasure to work 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective designs. with and is incredibly helpful while Lastly, the Bicycle G2 short with cargo setting up your order. pockets is manufactured from “Unique Cascade Wear does not yet participate in Plus” nylon fabric that eliminates the the IPMBA Product Purchase Program. need for spandex. The uniforms come with a three year warranty against Contact John Kidder, Director of Sales & defects in workmanship and leakage. Marketing, at 604-873-2226 or [email protected] or visit Cascade Wear Ltd., clothing is www.cascadewear.com for more manufactured in Canada, and in keeping information. with their sustainability policy, source their materials from North America to Kyle is an IPMBA Police/EMS instructor and both ensure high quality and reduce the has been managing and/or on the bike unit at Carleton University since 2005. He is an equal carbon footprint their uniforms generate. opportunity cyclist, spending his time deciding Over the past three years, I have worn all if it is a road, hard-tail or all-mountain kind of of these items during our cycling season, day. He can be reached at [email protected]. which is from April to November or when less than 10 cm of snow is Images courtesy Cascade Wear Ltd. expected that day. They are the most professional-looking bike wear that I could find that meets the needs of our officers. The pants are well-fitting, and the only complaint I have ever heard is IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 21 INDUSTRY MaxPatrol-600 Bike Patrol Light Quality and Power

by Jameson Lehn, PCI #1243/EMSCI #320 Metropolitan (DC) Police Department MaxPatrol-600 helps enhance my Code 3 Sports he Code 3 Sports MaxPatrol-600 light consists of two parts. conspicuity. The powerful pursuit MaxPatrol-600 P The first is a high-quality and very powerful CREE LED lights and high beam can be seen center beam light, with low and high beam modes. The low beam from a distance, and both operators of Specs has a light measurement of 240 lumens and the high beam has a motor vehicles and pedestrians have u Output Center Low measured 600 lumens. The MaxPatrol commented on just how bright the Beam: 240 Lumens -600 also has a side-beam system with system is. The lights are so effective u Output Center High very powerful and visible rapid that they are easily seen during the Beam: 600 Lumens pursuit lights which are CREE LED day as well. u Output Side Lights: 400 and measure 400 lumens. The system Lumens The MaxPatrol-600 was easy to u Weight: 196g includes all the mounting hardware mount. The battery is a lithium-ion needed and a wiring harness long u Modes: Center Low/ rechargeable battery wrapped in a Center High, Side Lights enough to fit all different sizes of neoprene case, which was easily bicycle frames. It retails for $249.99. Flashing attached to the top tube near the seat- u LED Brand: CREE LEDs The separate taillight, which connects tube of the frame. u Battery Type: Lithium Ion to the MaxPatrol-600 headlight and The only drawback of the system is Rechargeable runs off the same battery, is that it is not possible to use the front u Runtime Low Beam Center: 14:00 Hours constructed of the same high-quality or rear independently from one u Runtime High Beam 6061 aluminum and mounts easily to another; however, Michael at Center: 4:30 Hours the rear rack of the bike. The PoliceBikeStore.com is taking this u Runtime Side Flashing MaxPatrol-600 Light and the optional feedback into consideration. Some taillight package retails for $339.99. Lights: 8:30 Hours officers have commented on the price u Runtime Low Beam with The system includes a touch pad with of the system, but can you really put a Flashing Side Lights: 5:00 two buttons. The touch pad can be price on your safety or the safety of Hours easily mounted to the handlebar or others? u Runtime High Beam with stem of the bike. One button operates the center light. One push If you’d like to purchase this product Flashing Side Lights: 3:00 activates the low beam, a second push the high beam, and a third or have any further questions in Hours push turns it off. The second button controls the side pursuit lights; regards to the lighting system, please u Battery Charge Time: 2:30 Hours one push activates the pursuit lights and another push turns them visit www.policebikestore.com. u Color: Black off. Police Bike Store is an IPMBA u Warranty: One year for The MaxPatrol-600 was used for night operations on a regular basis Corporate Member and participates in the light and six months within a highly congested nightlife area, comprising more than the IPMBA Product Purchase for the battery seventy bars and clubs visited by thousands of patrons. Program, offering 5-10% off web prices. During my nearly ten years patrolling by bike at night, I have developed an appreciation for a reliable and powerful lighting Jameson is currently an IPMBA Police

Photoscourtesy PoliceBikeStore.com system. I have tried countless lighting systems issued by my and EMS Cyclist Instructor and a full time IPMBA patrol cyclist department and systems that I have purchased on my own. The assigned to the Metropolitan Police Night Life Unit. In his spare time, MaxPatrol-600 has been by far the best investment that I have Jameson can be found riding his full suspension 29er. He can be personally made. One of my many concerns while riding at night in reached at [email protected]. such a congested area is being visible to drivers and pedestrians; the MEMBER NEWS Traffic Code Changes in Columbus (OH) Keith Hollingsworth, SCI #009, of Ohio Support Services is pleased to report that recent changes to the Columbus City Code (ORD. 1182-2014) have granted police officers and patrol personnel for the Special Improvement District the authority to ride on sidewalks. This was accomplished in cooperation with the local bicycle advocacy groups. Other changes included the enactment of a three-foot passing law and the exclusion of the word “motor” in certain definitions of the term “vehicle.” 2173.10 Riding bicycles on sidewalks. (a) No person shall operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk, except for children's non-motorized vehicles as defined in section 2173.015 (A) (2), and at locations that the Columbus city council designates as bikeways or shared-use paths. (b) This section shall not apply to: (1) A police officer, division of Fire personnel, or Parking Violation Bureau personnel when such personnel are riding a bicycle in the performance of official duties. (2) Security guards employed by a special improvement district organized under Chapter 1710 of the Ohio Revised Code and certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association, the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association, or an equivalent bicycle training as determined by the Director of Public Safety, when such personnel are riding a bicycle in the performance of official duties. (c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. 22 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 Deputy honored for response to MEMBER NEWS Arapahoe High School tragedy Police Cycling History

by Tom Barry This article appeared in the Villager newspaper on July 30, 2014. IPMBA

“James Englert saved lives,” said Arapahoe County Sheriff David Walcher. “He Remembers could immediately respond to the threat – and that is what he did.” Englert, the school-resource officer who was on duty at Centennial’s Arapahoe High School during last December’s shooting incident, was awarded the 2014 National Award of Valor this month by the National Association of School Resource Officers for his “bravery in the face of danger.” The three-day national conference was held July 13-18 near Palm Springs, Calif. “This [award] is very well deserved and I’m very proud of [Englert]. He served his community well and he served that school well,” Walcher said. “Thank God he was there.” Police Officer Michael J. Burns Two other county deputy SROs – Baltimore City Police Department Robert Bratsch and James Mason – Baltimore, Maryland were presented with the Exceptional Service Award for their actions when End of Watch: they responded to scene to assist Monday, January 22, 1917 Englert. Biographical Info “These awards are very deserved. … Age: 28 There’s a lot of heroes that day and Tour: 1 year, 3 months those three employees of ours that were Badge #: Not available recognized are heroes, and it makes me Incident Details very proud,” the sheriff said. “What Cause: Electrocuted happened on Dec. 13 was tragic, but it Incident Date: 1/22/1917 makes me very proud as the leader of this organization to know that all of our Police Officer Michael Burns was staff, including those three, responded electrocuted while attempting to Photo by Maureen Becker Becker Photo by Maureen relight an electric street light in front James Englert and James Mason at NASRO in such a professional and effective manner.” of 4012 Park Heights Avenue. Arapahoe High School was thrust into the international spotlight when student A citizen flagged down Officer Burns, who was on bicycle patrol, Karl Pierson walked into the building with a gun and three molotov cocktails and complained that the light was and shot classmate Claire Davis, who died the following week. flashing. Officer Burns stood on his It is believed that the 80-second incident could have been far worse were it not bike and attempted to relight the for the school’s security detail and an alert janitor’s quick responses to the light by pulling on the chain, but the lamp exploded and threw him into active shooter. the street. The lamp then fell into According to firsthand accounts, Pierson could clearly hear the security staff as the street and Officer Burns became they approached, yelling out for the students and staff to go into a lockdown tangled in the live wires and was mode. electrocuted. Officer Burns had served with the The Sheriff’s Office has six deputies who serve as SROs. Walcher said he Baltimore City Police Department would like to eventually have 12 such officers working in schools within for one year and was assigned to the Centennial. Bicycle Squad in the Northeastern Ed.’s Note: IPMBA joins with NASRO in honoring Deputies Englert, Mason, District. He was survived by his wife and four young children. and Bratsch for their bravery and commitment to the school population whom they serve and protect. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 23 MEMBER NEWS Michael Wear receives MPD Medal of Valor On the morning of As the primary law enforcement agency On February 20, 2014, the Monday, for the District of Columbia, the Metropolitan Police Department September 16, Metropolitan Police Department officials recognized those individuals. Among 2013, a contract took the lead and coordinated tactical them was IPMBA Education Director employee for the operations from the inner perimeter. Sgt. Michael A. Wear, who was Navy carried out They formed active shooter teams and awarded a Medal of Valor. entered Building 197 as the gunshots the most deadly Under his leadership, the first MPD continued. There were 57 officers from workplace mass Active Shooter Team entered the shooting to occur the MPD who entered the building during scene as shots were being fired and in the Nation’s the initial search for the shooter and attempted to locate the suspect. As Capital in recent many others who provided vital a result of their pivotal role in memory. The coordination and support on the scene. preventing further shooting, he and gunman entered Approximately 69 minutes after the his team members received not only the headquarters of gunman fired his first shots, killing 12 the MPD Medal of Valor but also the the Naval Sea individuals and injuring several others — Team of the Year Award from the DC Systems including two MPD police officers (Ofc. Police Foundation. Photo by Scott Picquet Picquet Photo by Scott Command at 8:16 Scott Williams and Ofc. Dorian Mike Wear at the 2012 IPMBA am, began firing Officers Scott Williams and Dorian Conference. DeSantis). MPD Officer Desantis DeSantis were awarded the indiscriminately returned fire, neutralizing the gunman Metropolitan Police Department’s from a shotgun he and putting an end to the tragic incident. Blue Badge, Medal of Valor, and the had secretly carried into the building. In All of the officers are to be commended Medal of Honor. the ensuing chaos, callers reported that a for their heroic acts that day. The swift man with a shotgun was firing on actions of our officers and the bravery Source/More Information: http://mpdc.dc.gov/ sites/default/files/dc/sites/mpdc/publication/ workers in Building 197 at the Navy they exhibited saved many lives on that Yard. Law enforcement officers from attachments/14th%20Annual%20Awards% day. There is no doubt that without the 20Program_FIN.pdf. both federal and local police agencies courageous action of these officers the quickly made their way to the Navy death toll would have been significantly Yard. higher.

Follow a New Passion: Michael Blevins, Runner for Charity This is excerpted from Follow a New Passion, which appeared in the July 2014 issue of Police magazine.

Michael Blevins [PCI #701] is an officer and to resources like clean water and education. department chaplain with the Sahuarita (Ariz.) This has helped him get out of a rut at work. Police Department. Now he has added charity Running allows him to “sort things out” in his runner to his roster. mind, in addition to building his body’s Blevins ran competitively in college, but he strength and endurance. It is also a way for hadn’t kept it up. About four years ago he Blevins and his wife to spend time together started running again for exercise and soon away from their four kids. discovered he could also raise money for a “Being able to raise awareness, maybe $50 a cause he believes in by participating in local mile, that will change a generation of people race. for their whole life with clean water is pretty “I was looking for an organization that has a amazing,” says Blevins. “It is a hobby, but it good reputation, fiscal accountability, but is has more meaning to it because it impacts other also in line with my belief system,” Blevins people.” Read the article: http://www.policemag.com/channel/ Photo courtesy Michael Blevins Blevins Photo Michael courtesy says. Through Team World Vision, he can run Mike Blevins running the 2014 in any race and accept donations on behalf of careers-training/articles/2014/07/follow-a-new- P.F. Chang’s Rock & Roll Arizona passion.aspx Half Marathon. World Vision, which works with communities in Africa and Haiti to provide them with access 24 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 Haiti creates a biking police brigade MEMBER NEWS to help protect population

Submitted by Sylvain Brousseau Montreal (PQ) Police Department Under the PNH 2012-2016 Development Plan, Haiti is expected to have 15,000 police The National Police of Haiti (PNH in by 2016, adding 4,000 more officers to its French) has introduced a new biking police current workforce. This year new recruits brigade in Port au Prince to improve security will also receive a 20 hours community and ensure that the police can serve in areas policing approach at Police Academy where access is more difficult for motorized training facility given by PNH instructors units. The first brigade was created, a year and supported by the UN police officers ago, to implement a community policing from the Mission for Stabilization in Haiti approach in the town of Croix-des- (MINUSTAH). Bouquets, which is a suburb of Port-au- Prince. First Anniversary of the Bicycle Brigade of the National Police of Haiti The new brigade was introduced by the Directorate General of Police. On July 17, 2014, the Chargé d’Affaires of Canada, Gilles Rivard, participated in a Even this year, specific cycling techniques special patrol of National Police of Haiti related to police work on bike are part of the (PNH) to celebrate the first anniversary of basic course offered to police recruits at the the establishment of the first two brigades National Police Academy in Haiti. “This is cycling, those of Croix-des-Bouquets and a brigade that makes prevention work”. Pétion-Ville. These police officers patrol streets, markets, PNH has nine brigades bike, work in the visit schools and churches. There are eight municipalities of Croix-des-Bouquets, squads now, three in the region of Port-au- Pétion-Ville, Cité Soleil, Delmas, Les Prince, and five in other regions in Haiti. Canada’s engagement in Haiti. Nearly 90 Cayes, Jacmel, Gonaives, Saint-Marc and They make daily positive contact with the Canadian police officers are currently Cap Haitien. A new brigade will be population in order to provide results in assigned to MINUSTAH. They are deployed soon in the Tourist Police terms of prevention and safety,” said Frantz responsible for ensuring compliance with the (Politour) in Cap Haitien. To date, 66 HNP Lerebours PNH Commissioner. mandate of the United Nations and form the officers now patrol bike in Haiti. In HNP, while assessing and identifying “The training course, which is based on 10% addition, 14 PNH were trained by UN Police current standards and needs training. theory and 90% practice, is taught in French (UNPOL) as instructors so that they in turn Although the number fluctuates and Kreole. The focus is on developing can train bicycle patrols within the HNP. deployments, about five Canadian UNPOL strong bicycle technical skills” added The participation of Canadian police to the work specifically with bicycle brigades. Lerebours. Mission of the United Nations Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) is a key element of Heathrow bike medics‘ decade of saving lives

The Standard Mr. Clark was at Terminal 1 when he began that, everything went blank. I’m so grateful August 6, 2014 to suffer severe pain in his chest and arms. to Mick and my colleagues. It’s as if I’ve He lost consciousness and stopped breathing CYCLING medics been given a second chance.” at Heathrow were within seconds. In its first year, the team attended 473 today praised for Emergency medical technician Mick incidents. It now has 15 staff and in 2013/14 going to the aid of Hampson reached him in less than two responded to 5,915 calls for help. Of the minutes and restarted his heart after three 42,000 incidents since its founding in 2004, Graham Clark and Mick Hampson more than 4,000 people with serious attempts using the portable defibrillator more than 4,000 have been of a serious and life-threatening conditions. carried on ambulance bikes. nature. London Ambulance Service revealed the Mr. Hampson, 53, who has saved eight Mr. Hampson said the increase in cases had number of emergencies tackled by the cardiac arrest patients in 10 years at been driven by a greater number of world’s first airport medical bike team as it Heathrow, said: “The fact that we are based passengers, especially older travellers. He marks its 10th anniversary. here and I was able to get to him so quickly added: “We’ve had massive success with most probably made the difference between cardiac arrests. Because we’re there in It came as British Airways worker Graham minutes instead of 20 to 30 minutes, it saves Clark celebrated with the paramedic who life and death.” saved his life — nine years to the day since Mr. Clark, 61, a grandfather of two, said: delays.” his heart was restarted after he collapsed at “All I can remember is saying to my work. colleagues that my chest and arm hurt. After IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 23, NO. 3 25 Cover Story Bike Patrol Is Vital to Federal Police Forces

(Continued from page 1) put on hold, GPO was at a loss. We employees. GPO Police utilized bike GPO has a federal police force patrolling needed to get more officers on bikes. patrol units to provide security at the event the streets around the GPO buildings and That’s when I took it upon myself to and as a way of showing the police force’s grounds. become IPMBA-certified and later dedication to physical fitness. Employees Instructor-certified so we would be able to loved this, and many came up to us, asking IPMBA has been crucial to GPO Police’s continuing bike patrol efforts. When we have our own in-house training courses. questions and sharing bike riding stories. Since 2013, GPO has tripled the amount of Public Printer DaVita Vance-Cooks, the developed our bike patrol program, GPO police cyclists in the department. Now our presidential appointed leader of GPO, Police partnered with U.S. Capitol Police. manpower is capable of having a bike At first, U.S. Capitol Police allowed our often speaks highly of the bike patrol unit. officers to attend their bike patrol training officer patrolling 24/7. Bike patrol has helped with improving program. However, when U.S. Capitol Bike patrol has been the ultimate response relations between law enforcement Police informed us that their training was unit for the department. When it comes to agencies, something that can be an issue rush hour traffic, one of our bike due to the number of police departments patrol units can easily respond to within the area. In my IPMBA Instructor an incident more quickly than a Course, which was held in Washington, vehicle patrol unit. We D.C., we had members from federal, state, constantly have traffic backups and local departments. I developed a due to congestion on North working relationship with several police Capitol Street and construction cyclists within D.C.’s Metropolitan Police at the intersection of Department, which is the lead police Massachusetts Ave and H Street. department in D.C. I also became friends Even the new Wal-Mart at 77 H with fellow federal police officers within Street NW has clogged up the U.S. Park Police. I even met a vehicular and pedestrian traffic Pennsylvania State Trooper and a George in our jurisdiction. Washington University Police Officer; both are police cyclists. These While this has somewhat affected our vehicle units, our relationships have facilitated mutual aid, information sharing, training bike patrol units haven’t noticed opportunities, equipment swapping, and a difference. We easily maneuver around pedestrians more. and traffic all the time, thanks to As you have read, bike patrol has become the techniques learned in essential to my department’s ability to IPMBA training. When it provide law enforcement duties. This is comes to foot pursuits, no one just one of many success stories of federal outruns a bike. I can relate police departments utilizing bike patrol. numerous success stories, such And thanks to this success, the heart of our as one in which two suspects homeland is more protected than ever. robbed a lady outside of Union Ryan Dobbs is a Sergeant with the U.S. Station, only to be caught by a Government Printing Office Police (GPO), GPO bike patrol officer three Washington D.C. He joined the GPO Police’s blocks down the road. Bike Patrol Unit in 2010 and successfully Employee and public relations completed the FLETC/USCP Basic Mountain Bike Course. He became certified as an have never been better, thanks to IPMBA Police Cyclist in 2011. He is currently our bike patrol unit. Agency an IPMBA Instructor and the leader of GPO’s employees frequently pay Bike Patrol Unit. He can be reached at compliments to our bike patrol [email protected]. units. Photos by Ryan Dobbs. Recently, GPO held its annual Fitness Day at the Gonzaga High School track. During this event, employees participate in various physical activities such as a one mile walk, one mile run, two mile relay, Yoga, Zumba and more. The goal is promote physical fitness and health education amongst the

26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2014 Meet the New Board Members IPMBA For a full listing of Board members, please visit http://ipmba.org/about/ipmba/board-and-staff.

Treasurer Membership Director Mike Harris, PCI #1125 Brian Gillman, EMSCI #189 Mill Creek Police Department, Mill Creek WA Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Services, Spring TX Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Number of Years in Public Safety: 26 Number of Years in Public Safety: 19 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 22 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 10 IPMBA Member Since: 1992 IPMBA Member Since: 2005 IPMBA Instructor Since: 2008 IPMBA Instructor Since: 2007 Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: First day on bike Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: Watching my team duty. I had just finished having coffee with the crew when the members apply what they have learned at every event, and call for a subject breaking into a car came out. knowing I was part of that teaching. I rode up to the car as the guy was ripping out the stereo, waited a second, and then said, “Hi!” It took him a little while to stop “Best” Crash: Endo on a curb in front of a class, not even shaking as he repeated, “You scared me, man.” teaching ascents at the time. Just one of those moments that went wrong. “Best” Crash: As I was starting to race off to my first call (see above), in my excitement to show off, I struck the curb with my #1 Priority for IPMBA: To increase EMS involvement and pedal in front of the whole crew and went completely over the increase membership to further our mission of providing front of the bike, landing on my back. superior public safety training. It was the best endo ever, with everyone laughing. #1 Priority for IPMBA: To provide the best possible training

and promote the valuable benefits of being a public safety cyclist.

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