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Join experts and colleagues from around the world in an excellent mix of interactive sessions covering basic, intermediate, advanced, and certified bicycle handling skills; workshops covering practical, legal, economic and community oriented bike issues; and workshops devoted to administrative issues. The Product Exhibition, which is held at the conference site, is the largest of its kind for bicycle patrol-related products.



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Get Your Public Safety Bike Unit Rolling with
The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, Second Edition!

IPMBA Complete
                                                  Guide 2nd Edition
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4433-5
ISBN-10: 0-7637-4433-6
Paperback, 264 Pages
© 2008

Jones & Bartlett Publishers
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Burlington MA 01803
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The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, Second Edition

International Police Mountain
Bike Association (IPMBA)

The use of bicycles by police, EMS, and security personnel continues to grow along with increased awareness of the benefits of an extremely mobile team of first responders. While the reasons for implementing a bicycle unit may vary, the goal of each agency is the same: to provide assistance to those who need it as quickly, safely, and effectively as possible.

The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling is the single most comprehensive source of in-depth information on starting a bike unit or enhancing an established bike unit with tactical and technical tips on everything from basic equipment needs to detailed insights on policy, maintenance, training, legal issues, and much more. This essential resource will guide public safety personnel and agencies seeking put the wheels of a public safety bike unit in motion! The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling is the required text for all IPMBA Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist Courses.

The Second Edition Includes:
Section One covers all general aspects of Public Safety Cycling such as bicycle types and components, clothing and personal protective equipment, skill development, hazard avoidance, bike maintenance, nutrition and fitness, funding, and bike safety education for children.
Section Two addresses police-specific equipment, patrol procedures and tactics, firearms training, and campus and security operations.
Section Three is dedicated to EMS Bike Operations, including equipment, load placement, and scene management and safety.

 
 
Just thought I would drop you a note about the new 2nd Edition of the Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling. My book order came in yesterday in preparation for some training I will be doing in September.

I only have one problem with the book--I can't put it down! Please pass my regards on to all the collaborators who spent time crafting the book. It is a piece of art. The second edition is truly a testament to the dedication of IPMBA as an organization and to the authors. Thank you.

John Wallschlaeger, PCI #719
Appleton Police Department
Appleton, Wisconsin

 

Fundamental Skills for Public Safety Cycling DVD

Fundamental Skills for Public Safety Cycling

IPMBA
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B
Baltimore MD 21228
Phone: 410-744-2400/Fax: 410-744-5504
Email: info@ipmba.org

Member Price: $25 + shipping & handling
Non-Member Price: $40 + shipping & handling
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Fundamental Skills for Public Safety Cycling (23 minutes) is designed to assist public safety cyclists in mastering the basics of safe cycling. Required viewing in all IPMBA Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist courses, this video introduces key principles and essential motor skills. The video is divided into the following chapters, easily accessible via the disc menu: Rider Inputs, Maximum Braking, Curb Ascents, Descents, Stair Ascents, Quick Turn, Rock Dodge, Vehicular Cycling, Wobble Lane, Speed Positioning Principle, Lane Positioning, Merging and Changing Lanes, and Group Riding.

Filmed and produced by the Niagara Regional Police Service Video Unit, this video features public safety cyclists from a variety of agencies throughout the U.S. and Canada. It was the recipient of the Law Enforcement Video Association (LEVA) Award of Distinction and a Gold Shield Award in the 2009 LEVA Shield Awards Competition. Here is an excerpt:

Fundamental Skills for Public Safety Cycling was made possible through the generous support of Mocean, manufacturers of technical law enforcement and bike patrol uniforms.

Note: Cycling skills cannot be acquired solely through watching a video. Motor skills must be demonstrated and practiced under the supervision of a qualified IPMBA Instructor. Viewers should use this video to supplement techniques learned in an IPMBA Police, EMS, or Security Cyclist Course. Duplication of this video in whole or part without the written permission of the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) is strictly prohibited.
 
Fundamental Skills for Public Safety Cycling has replaced the Effective Cycling video in IPMBA courses; however, the Effective Cycling video remains a valuable training resource for public safety and civilian cyclists.

IPMBA Police Bike Unit Start-Up
Information Packet

International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B, Baltimore MD 21228
410-744-2400/Fax 410-744-5504
info@ipmba.org
(Be sure to include your postal address & telephone number!)
Price: Free
Download IACP/IPMBA Model Policies.

This packet is designed to introduce you to some of the fundamental aspects of police bike teams: equipment, training, and funding. It will answer frequently asked questions, assist you in established policies, and guide you through the maze of start-up issues.


IPMBA EMS Bike Team Start-Up
Information Packet

International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B, Baltimore MD 21228
410-744-2400/Fax 410-744-5504
info@ipmba.org
(Be sure to include your postal address & telephone number!)
Price: Free

This packet is designed to introduce you to some of the fundamental aspects of EMS bike teams: team uses, equipment, funding, and training. It will answer frequently asked questions, assist you in establishing policies, and guide you through the maze of start-up issues.


IPMBA Firearms Video
Developed for IPMBA by the
Tacoma Police Department (WA)
International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B, Baltimore MD 21228
410-744-2400/Fax 410-744-5504
info@ipmba.org
Member Price: $15 + $5 shipping & handling
Non-Member Price: $25 + $5 shipping & handling

This video, developed in 1997 in response to a growing need for bike-specific firearms training, demonstrates proven ways to train for situations that require the use of weapons while on bike patrol. For more information, read Firearms Training for Police on Bikes by Gene Miller in the IPMBA News archives.


Firearms Training Issues for the Police Cyclist
Louka, LLC
louannblackwidow@aol.com
www.loukatactical.com
Price: $25, includes shipping & handling.
Available in VHS or DVD.

The more specialized a unit is, the more specific and tailored the training must be. This video is the result of the worldwide training of police cyclists and research into firearms issues specific to their duties. It includes statistical information regarding deadly force encounters as well as a basic course of fire.


police officer with
                                              penny farthing IPMBA Bicycle Replacement Guidelines

Many bike unit members have inquired, “When should a patrol bike be replaced?” The answer is rather ambiguous – it largely depends upon a number of factors, such as material, age and condition of the frame, fork, wheels, and components. This document provides guidance for determining when a bicycle has outlived its usefulness and should be replaced rather than repaired. [download .pdf]


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International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B, Baltimore MD 21228
410-744-2400/Fax 410-744-5504
info@ipmba.org
Member Price: Free
Non-Member Price: $5 per issue + $3 shipping & handling

The official publication of the International Police Mountain Bike Association. The only publication devoted specifically to the public safety cyclist profession, each issue is filled with valuable information, training tips, and stories about police and EMS cycling. In a recent survey, IPMBA members cited this publication as the #1 benefit of membership. Back issues are available in limited quantities--call for availability.


IMBA Mountain Bike
Search and Rescue Training Manual

This manual is a detailed primer on the ways that mountain bike patrols can execute effective SAR campaigns. It was created by the Back Country Trail Patrol for its members and other National Mountain Bike Patrol teams engaged in search and rescue operations. It is used here courtesy of its author, Hans Erdman, and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).

IMBA Search and Rescue
                                                        Manual

Police Bicycle Patrols Techniques
By Michael Shaw, PCI # 691
Senior Constable, Northern Territory Police, Australia

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This file is a PDF which can be downloaded by clicking on the image.

This report is the result of a fellowship awarded to Mick Shaw by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust of Australia. The objective of the fellowship was to learn how overseas police jurisdictions use police bicycle patrols, including: strategies and techniques, training, member selection, budgets, legislative powers, health and safety and the effect on police personnel, crime reduction/detection, and community satisfaction/perception.
In researching this report, Mick traveled to Canada, the US, and the UK to conduct a study of established bicycle patrols. He spent time with a variety of departments, including the Vancouver Police Department and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada; the University of Pennsylvania Police, the New York Police Department, the Telford (PA) Police Department, the Lancaster (PA) Police Department, the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, and the U.S. Capitol Police in the U.S.; and the Metropolitan Police Department, the Cambridge Constabulary, the West Midlands Police, the South Yorkshire Police, the North Yorkshire Constabulary, the Hampshire Constabulary, and the Thames Valley Police Department in the UK.

While in the U.S., he completed the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course at the University of Pennsylvania, and was certified as an IPMBA Instructor during the 13th Annual IPMBA Conference in Charleston, West Virginia.

This report contains insightful information about the manner in which bike patrol units are administered and deployed in the areas Mick visited. It is an excellent resource for those who wish to learn from the experiences of their colleagues around the world.

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American College of Sports Medicine Inter-Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses Consensus Statement

These guidelines were established to increase safety and performance for individuals engaged in physical activity, especially in warm and hot environments. Dangers associated with exercise in the heat are well documented but have not been adequately disseminated and implemented. Many cases of exertional heat illness are preventable and can be successfully treated if onsite personnel identify the condition and implement appropriate care.
Strategies to optimize proper care of dehydration, exertional heat stroke (EHS), heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and exertional hyponatremia are presented here. This consensus statement was developed by medical/scientific experts experienced in the prevention, recognition, and treatment of exertional heat illnesses. For more information, visit www.acsm.org.

Bicycling Street
                                              Smarts Bicycling Street Smarts
John S. Allen Rubel
BikeMaps, PO Box 401035, Cambridge, MA 02140(617) 776-6567
info@bikemaps.com
Price: Varies with quantity purchased.

Bicycling Street Smarts is an updated and revised edition of Street Smarts, originally published between 1988 and 2000 by Rodale Inc.

This compact booklet describes the nuts and bolts of safe and legal on-road cycling including lane-positioning, navigating intersections, expert control of brakes and steering, emergency maneuvers, and dealing with difficult situations. By learning correct on-road riding techniques and mastering control of the bicycle, any cyclist from beginner to expert will enjoy increased confidence and safety while riding any road.


Bicycling Street Smarts is now available in state-specific editions for the following states: Arizona (available through ADOT, www.azbikeped.org), Florida (available through Florida Bicycle Assn, www.floridabicycle.org), Ohio (available through ODOT, www.dot.state.oh.us/bike), and Pennsylvania (available through PennDOT, 717-783-8444).


 
The Guide to Bicycle Rodeos
by John Williams & Dan Burden
KE Publications
214-351-0461 or 1-800-830-2268
kris@boat-ed.com
http://stores.kepubs.com
Authored by two of the top bicycle safety educators in the country, John Williams and Dan Burden, this manual provides all the information needed to plan, set up and operate a bicycle rodeo. Easy-to-understand directions, plus innovative techniques based on government research make this book invaluable for any group that offers a bicycle rodeo in their community. The guide can be purchased separately from the Rodeo Kit and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Automobile Association. Published by KE Publications under special arrangement with Adventure Cycling.

2011 NHTSA Cycling Skills Clinic Guide
This guide is written for those interested in planning a bicycle safety skills event for children either at school or at other community venues. It gives you a step-by-step approach to planning and initiating a bicycle safety skills event, including instructions and resources for setting up a course and conducting it to meet the needs of all the children participating.

Use these ideas to help plan your safety skills event, but don’t let it limit your creativity in planning your own program. Consider special audiences in your community, including those who are non-English-speaking, older children, and even adults who may want to participate.
Cycling
                                      Skills Clinic Guide
Finally, this guide is not copyrighted; you are free to use it without permission and adapt it as necessary based on your needs.

It comprises three documents:
2011 NHTSA Cycling Skills Clinic Guide
2011 NHTSA Cycling Skills Clinic Guide Appendices
2011 NHTSA Cycling Skills Clinic Sample Letters

Bicycle Rodeo Kit
KE Publications
214-351-0461 or 1-800-830-2268
kris@boat-ed.com
http://stores.kepubs.com
Bicycle Rodeo Kit
The Bicycle Rodeo Kit has enough materials for 100 participants. The basic kit contains publications written by two well-known bicycle safety leaders, John Williams and Dan Burden. The kit contains: 100 Best Bicyclist on Earth workbooks, 100 Helmet Habit, Get Into It! brochures, 100 Ten Little Bike Riders brochures, 100 Certificates of Achievement, 100 Bicycle Driver’s Licenses, 100 Bike Check Cards, 27 Laminated Station Posters to be used for the various bike rodeo stations, 15 Reaction Test Rulers to measure a person’s break reactions, 12 Orange Plastic Traffic Cones and 1 Guide to Bicycle Rodeos.

NEW! Safe Routes to School Rodeo Manual [download]
Safe Routes to School, Marin County CA
This manual was created by Safe Routes to School Marin County as a resource for educators and volunteers responsible for conducting bicycle safety programs for children. It includes information about organizing a rodeo, conducting exercises, engaging volunteers, and more. The rodeo teaches children the importance of seeing, being seen, and remaining in control, at all times while riding a bike. This is achieved through a series of bike handling drills and the simulation of traffic situation. The on-bike exercises should be supplemented with classroom lessons focusing on helmet usage, basic safety strategy, laws, and regulations. Additional resources, including lesson plans, activities, posters, and more, can be found at www.saferoutestoschools.org/lessonplans.shtml.

GEARED UP! is a 23-minute DVD divided into six chapters, each of which is one to five minutes in duration. It was filmed in and around Baltimore and other parts of Maryland , and is upbeat and modern. It also comes with Spanish subtitles. The target audience is the adult cyclist, whether self-taught or enrolled in a civilian cycling class taught by a League of American Bicyclists Cycling Instructor (LCI) or other educator involved with civilian cycling education. The Introduction stresses obeying the rules of the road and learning your state’s legal requirements. Equipping the Rider addresses bicycle size and fit, safety equipment, and accessories. The chapter Roadway Riding covers sharing the road, communications, rear scans, and scanning for hazards. Shared Use Paths covers various scenarios that a cyclist might encounter and some of the rules that might govern their use. An effective overview of wearing reflective material, lighting systems and how to be visible is covered in the Night Riding chapter. Special Considerations addresses specific hazards, proper hydration, how to secure a bicycle, and public transit systems that accommodate bicycles.
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GEARED UP!
A'Hern Group
3701A Malden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-367-9660 info@adultbicycling.com
www.adultbicycling.com
 

Geared Up!

Zinn & The Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance Book & DVD
by Lennard Zinn
VeloPress
Competitor Group, Inc.
1830 55th St.
Boulder, CO 80301-2700 USA

Local: (303) 440-0601
Toll-Free: (800) 811-4210
Fax: (303) 444-6788
E-mail: velopress@competitorgroup.com
www.velopress.com
Zinn & The Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance is the textbook used by students in the IPMBA Maintenance Officer Certification Course. The optional DVD, available for separate purchase, is an excellent resource both for those who like to take care of their own bikes and for IPMBA instructors seeking instructional aids for use in IPMBA Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist Courses.
 
Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Fourth Edition:
by Lennard Zinn
paperback, 368 pages; 350 illustrations; $24.95

For all mountain bike owners, here's a complete update of the most concise, well-organized, and best-illustrated reference guide to mountain bike maintenance and repair. Whether it's adjusting the latest hydraulic disc brake or rehabilitate a worn out mountain bike, Lennard Zinn is famous for his ability to simplify complicated technical information and make it accessible.

Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance, Fourth Edition covers:
· How to choose a bike, including fitting and sizing
· Basic, step-by-step instructions for regular maintenance
· Adjusting, overhauling, and maintaining front and rear shocks
· Front and rear suspension "pedal platform" adjustments
· Shimano's latest: Dual Control levers, Center Lock rotors, Hollowtech II integrated-spindle cranks
· More disc brakes and tricks for setting them up
· Building wheels, both tubeless and disc
· Complete bolt tightening specifications

Each procedure is detailed in clear diagrams and succinct, step-by-step instructions. Thousands of mountain bikers have depended on Lennard Zinn's sage advice since the first edition in 1996. This new revision makes fixing a mountain bike easier than ever.
Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance DVD
by Lennard Zinn
approx. 4 hours; $29.95

Click here to read a full Product Review.
Zinn takes his maintenance show on the road with this instructional DVD based on his bestselling book Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance. The DVD format allows viewers to quickly and easily reference specific steps of a repair.
 
Disc brakes, wheels, forks, pedals, cartridge-style spindle bottom brackets, and rear suspensions are explained with perfect digital clarity.
Troubleshoot and fix your bike yourself, with Lennard's help.

Enhancing Bicycle Safety: Law Enforcement's Role
This is a CD-ROM self-paced interactive training for all law enforcement officers. It includes seven content sections with videos and a final evaluation. Content includes: Why Law Enforcement; Understanding Bicycle Crashes; Applying Traffic Laws to Cyclists; Specific Laws for Cyclists; Enforcement Techniques; Crash Investigation and Reporting; and Review and Next Steps. Completion of the final evaluation prompts a certificate of completion and the achieved score. Based on their state-defined passing score, the learner may be eligible for in-service training hours. Estimated contact time for completing the training is approximately 2 hours. To request a copy, contact NHTSA's Safety Countermeasures Division @ 202-366-1739 or email Paula Bawer at paula.bawer "at" dot.gov.
 
Roll Call Video: Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists
This roll call video for law enforcement officers provides an introduction to some of the common violations by both bicyclists and motorists that contribute to motor vehicle- bicycle crashes. It discusses how enforcement can play a role in preventing crashes and the importance of reporting crashes when they do occur. The video also promotes NHTSA's new self-paced interactive law enforcement training, Enhancing Safety for Bicyclists- Law Enforcement's Role, and other training resources. This video can be viewed directly on the NHTSA website, www.nhtsa.gov. Click on Traffic Safety and then click on Bicycles. Finally, click "Law Enforcement Roll Call Video: Enforcing Law for Bicyclists" to play the video. For more information contact NHTSA's Safety Countermeasures Division @ 202-366-1739.

Effective Cycling Video
Seidler Productions, 367 Buckhorn Creek Road, Sopchoppy, FL 32358
Phone/Fax: 850-962-2225/Cell 850-251-0815
seidlercine@att.net
Price: $29.95 + shipping & handling
DVD Price: $39.95 + shipping & handling
Effective Cycling, a program developed by John Forester, demonstrates why the bicycle is now and should always be a part of vehicular traffic. The video and the book provide practical instruction on how to operate a bicycle in a utilitarian, vehicular manner. This video demonstrates proper handling of common roadway conditions as well as emergency skills and how to deal with motorist error. It covers proper turning, cornering, descending and climbing principles along with roadway and speed positioning. Bad weather and night riding are also highlighted. Information on all important vehicle laws, principles and proper roadway etiquette are featured.

The DVD includes Ride on By, a 10-minute video targeted toward law enforcement. Ride on By examines the potential deadly outcomes when officers choose not to stop and perhaps ticket young and adult cyclists who ignore traffic laws. The Ride on By DVD is also available separately for $19.95.

The Complete Guide to Police Cycling
by the International Police Mountain Bike Association
The Complete Guide to Police Cycling

The Complete Guide to Police Cycling is now out of print. It has been replaced with the Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, which is now the required text for all IPMBA Police, EMS, and Security Cyclist Courses.

International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
PH: 410-744-2400
FAX: 410-744-5504

EMAIL: info (at)
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