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Public Safety Cyclists

Public Safety Cyclists . By, Derek Underkoffler. 3 Types of Public Safety Cyclists. 2) Emergency Medical Services. Police Departments. 3 ) Security Departments. Brief History. 1869 Illinois Sheriff supplied his deputies with early style bicycles

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Public Safety Cyclists

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  1. Public Safety Cyclists By, Derek Underkoffler

  2. 3 Types of Public Safety Cyclists 2) Emergency Medical Services • Police Departments 3) Security Departments

  3. Brief History • 1869 Illinois Sheriff supplied his deputies with early style bicycles • Late 1880s British Police used tricycles and Boston Park Commission police used high wheel bicycles • By 1894, Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Philadelphia all had formal bike units • Early 20th Century saw a steady rise in bike units until the 30s and 40s when the car became increasingly popular • 1970s saw a rise in police bike units with the increasing popularity of community policing • Early 1990s EMS Departments began using bikes

  4. Advantages for Police Departments • Highly mobile • Use all senses • Approachability factor • Silent • Response time reduced in high traffic areas

  5. Advantages for Emergency Medical Service Departments • Get to the scene faster • Care can be administer earlier • The earlier the care the higher the survival rate

  6. Advantages for Security Departments • Highly mobile • Use all senses • Approachability factor • Response time • Cheaper than using a vehicle

  7. IPMBA Training

  8. Equipment Needed • Bike (typically mountain bike style) • Helmet • Eyewear (shaded, amber, and clear lens) • Cycling Gloves • Footwear (usually mountain bike shoe) • Bike patrol uniform

  9. Bicycle & Accessories Gear Bag Siren Headlight Emergency Lights Tail light Water Bottles

  10. VideoRialto Police Bike Patrol

  11. Sources • www.IPMBA.org • Martin, J., & Blair, E. (2006). The complete guide to police cycling. International Police Mountain Bike Association.

  12. Questions

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