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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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IPMBA
RESOURCES |
Get Your Public Safety
Bike Unit Rolling with
The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, Second
Edition! |
ISBN-13: 978-0-7637-4433-5
ISBN-10: 0-7637-4433-6
Paperback, 264 Pages
$31.95, © 2008
Jones & Bartlett
Publishers
40 Tall Pine Drive
Sudbury MA 01776
Toll free: (800) 832-0034
Switchboard: (978) 443-5000
Customer service: ext. 8197
Fax: (978) 443-8000 |
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. |
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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. |
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Section Two addresses police-specific
equipment, patrol procedures and tactics, firearms training, and campus and
security operations. |
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Section Three is dedicated to EMS
Bike Operations, including equipment, load placement, and scene management
and safety. |
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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
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The
Complete Guide to Police Cycling
by the International Police Mountain
Bike Association |
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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. |
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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, required for all IPMBA Police and EMS Cyclist certification courses,
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.
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
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Model Policies. |
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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.
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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 |
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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. |
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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.
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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). |
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15th Annual IPMBA
Conference DVD |
Looking for a souvenir from the 15th Annual
IPMBA Conference? This eight-minute DVD featuring an exciting collection
of photos and video clips set to music will take you right back to Scottsdale!
You'll experience the sights and sounds all over again and be able to share
them with friends and colleagues who weren't lucky enough to be there. This
DVD, produced by the Scottsdale Police Department Training Department, garnered
laughter and applause at the post-competition dinner and awards ceremony
held on Friday, April 22, 2005. |
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A limited quantity of DVDs is available
for purchase at $18 each, including postage & handling. If ordering with
a Mastercard or Visa, call 410-744-2400 or fax
410-744-5504.
Checks may be mailed to:
IPMBA
583 Frederick Road, Ste 5B
Baltimore MD 21228
Online ordering is not available. Be sure to indicate that you are ordering
the IPMBA Conference DVD and provide a shipping address. Don't miss out--order
today! |
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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.
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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). |
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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.
Bicycle Rodeo Kit
KE Publications
214-351-0461 or 1-800-830-2268
kris@boat-ed.com
http://stores.kepubs.com
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
Read IPMBA
Review |
GEARED UP!
A'Hern Group
3701A Malden Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21211
410-367-9660 info@adultbicycling.com
www.adultbicycling.com
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| 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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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