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Conference HighlightsChanging of the Guardby Maureen BeckerExecutive Directorvery year during theConference, IPMBA has achanging of the guard ofsorts. It isn’t solemn andceremonial like at the Tomb ofthe Unknowns, and it certainlyisn’t filled with pomp andcircumstance like the one atBuckingham Palace. But everyyear, in certain ways, the guard changes, and 2017 was no different.As we bid farewell to three Instructor-Trainers (David Hildebrand,Clarence White, and Tom Woods), we welcomed six more, includingthe newest, Dave Dager, who completed his student teach during theConference.As we bid farewell to board members Bernie Hogancamp and MikeHarris, we welcomed incoming president Wren Nealy and newlyelected member Jason Bain, who holds the position of treasurer.We welcomed 50 Instructors to a cadre that numbers nearly 2000, ofwhom more than 650 are still actively teaching for IPMBA. The resthave moved on in their careers and lives, andsome have been lost, but their orders continue but what willto be passed on to those entrusted with guardingremain will sustain: IPMBA’s standards and preparing eachthe sense ofsuccessive generation of public safety cyclists.camaraderie thattranscendsagency, rank,and geography As a relatively young organization – celebrating25 years of existence and 27 years ofconferences – we are fortunate to have so manymembers of the “Old Guard” amongst us. Eventhough many are no longer involved with publicsafety cycling, they maintain their connectionthrough membership and visiting during conferences when possible.We were honored by the presence of founding members AllanHoward and Kirby Beck as well as former board members Jim Bowelland Al Simpson. They stood on the stage, congratulating eachcompetition winner in turn, once again passing on their orders. AsMark Eumurian, owner of what may be the first-ever, bona fide bikecompany, accepted his medal, all sense of ceremony gave way to thelaughter of comrades who have shared much throughout the years.That would never happen at Arlington or Buckingham, but it is not atall unusual at IPMBA.The guard will continue to change as members and instructors comeand go in their lives and careers, but what will remain will sustain:the sense of camaraderie that transcends agency, rank, and geography;and the pride that comes with having met the highest standard inpublic safety cycling.The 2018 IPMBA Conference will be held at Washington Universityin Saint Louis, Missouri, June 4 - 9, 2018.IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 26, NO. 2Things I Have LearnedAbout Cycling: Advice froma Bicycling Consultantby Kirby Beck, PCI #002T/EMSCI #017TCoon Rapids (MN) Police Department (Retired)n the twelve years since I retired from policing, Ihave worked as a bicycling consultant and expertduring civil tort actions. I have read many reports,investigated the facts and been witness to the mistakesthat cyclists from around the United States have made;mistakes which have either cost them their lives orcaused serious bodily injury.I would love to work on behalf of a conscientiouscyclist, riding properly and legally, who was involved ina collision with a motorist who was violating their rightsand placing them in danger. Those opportunities arerare. As a result, in the majority of cases, I find myselfworking for the defense and pointing out errors made bythe injured cyclists.There is one thing that I have learned: people who havehad some level of quality training in cycling andcycling skills are much less likely to be involved inserious crashes.(Continued on page 37)Board of Directors . 34-35Corporate Members . 21Gears and Gadgets . 23IndustryBlauer Rumble and Rumble Shorty . 20Dual Eyewear . 18Legacy Armored Tee . 19Product Purchase Program Updates . 22Instructor Corner . 25Issue Focus: Conference Highlights . 5-16Competition . 10-11Exhibitors Round Out Show . 13-14Instructor Course Graduates . 7Instructors and Presenters . 6Photo Montage . 8-9Vendors and Supporters . 15-16Member News . 27-331President’s Column . 2
PRESIDENT’S COLUMNLooking Towards the Future and Honoring the Pastam humbledand honored tobe the 11thelected leader of theInternational PoliceMountain BikeAssociation and theninth to hold thetitle of President.As I returned homefrom the 27th IPMBA Conference, Ihad time to reflect on the past and thethings that led me to the present.IThe honest truth of how I came to bea public safety cyclist is that I was“voluntold”. I joined IPMBA in 2002and remember how challenging thecourse was. From climbing stairs tooff-road riding, it pushed me beyondmy comfort zone. In 2004, onceagain, I was voluntold; this time toget my IPMBA Instructorcertification.Don’t get me wrong, in the previoustwo years, I had learned how muchfun it was to work on a bike in bothEMS and law enforcement. However,as I went through the applicationprocess, I began to question if I hadenough experience. Taking that stepfrom “Cyclist” to “Instructor” was abig deal. I attended the 2004Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona,and passed the Instructor Course,becoming certified as both an EMSand Police Cyclist Instructor.This was my first conference andexposure to all IPMBA had to offer; itwas excellent and memorable! Thenumber of public safety cyclists fromacross the country and abroad wasimpressive. I participated in my firstobstacle course competition, and ourteam won second place. That medaland picture from the awards banquethang on my office wall as a reminderof how growth can only be achievedthrough challenge.In 2010, I applied to the Board butwas not selected. Then-PresidentDavid Hildebrand encouraged me toapply again. I did exactly that and atthe 2012 Conference in Saint Paul, Iwas elected to the Board of Directorsas the Secretary. I then served asEMS Coordinator and Vice Presidentunder the leadership of BernieHogancamp. Fast forward toDelaware, Ohio, and the 27thConference, when I was electedPresident.Given that my full-time employmentis with Cypress Creek EMS (I am areserve lieutenant with the WallerCounty Sheriff’s Office), it is anadditional honor to serve as IPMBA’ssecond career EMS president. Thankyou, Jim Bowell, for paving the way!Thanks also to T.J. Richardson, AlSimpson, Kirby Beck, Tom Woods,David Hildebrand, Charlie Summers,Mitch Trujillo, Tom Harris, andBernie Hogancamp. Each of youplayed a part in guiding me along theway.I want to take this time to thank BobHatcher of the Delaware PoliceDepartment for spearheading theplanning and implementation of the2017 IPMBA Conference. With thesupport of Delaware Chief BrucePijanowski and Ohio WesleyanUniversity Director of Public SafetyBob Wood, he and his host agencyteam members did an outstanding job!This conference marked a couple of“firsts” for IPMBA. It was the firsttime the conference was held on anacademic campus AND the debut of anew, compressed format. Its successgives us something to build upon in2018.Looking towards the future, IPMBAwill continue updating the Bylawsand Strategic Plan, provide guidanceon embracing new technologies, andinitiate the arduous task of updatingthe Complete Guide and the ITK.My challenge to you is toget involved and be a partof keeping IPMBA great!Look for more information in the nearfuture.My challenge to you is to getinvolved and be a part of keepingIPMBA great! Take a class, becomean instructor, teach a workshop,obtain additional instructor ratings,network with colleagues, andchallenge yourself.I am proud to have this opportunityand pledge to serve you withdedication, honesty, and effort as welook towards the future of IPMBA.For your copy callToll free:(800) 832-0034Switchboard:(978) 443-5000Customer service:ext. 8197Online:www.jblearning.comMade possible through the support of Mocean, manufacturersof technical law enforcement and bike patrol uniforms.2 42.95 Paperback 264 Pages 2008INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, SUMMER 2017
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June 5-10, 2017. The 27th Annual IPMBA Conference was held in Delaware, Ohio. It was the first IPMBAConference to be held on a university campus – Ohio Wesleyan University. It was the first IPMBAConference to be held in June. It featured a new, compressed format that enabled more attendees to staythrough Friday and participate in the competition and awards ceremony. The first National Bicycle ResponseTeam Roundtable brought together BRT subject matter experts from coast-to-coast and Canada. Changecomes with challenges, but IPMBA is no stranger to challenges and, in partnership with Delaware PoliceDepartment and Ohio Wesleyan University Department of Public Safety, overcame all obstacles to thechanges. More than 300 participants from 35 states, the District, and three Canadian provinces convergedupon Delaware for an exceptional event. Pages 5-16.he IPMBA board, staff,members, and conference17attendees extend theirsincere thanks to theDelaware PoliceDepartment and the Ohio WesleyanUniversity Department of PublicSafety for hosting the 27th AnnualIPMBA Conference. We appreciatethe support of Mayor Carolyn KayRiggle and the City Council, DelawarePolice Chief Bruce Pijanowski, OWUPublic Safety Director Robert Wood,the Delaware Fire Department, theDelaware County Sheriff’s Office,Delaware County EMA, DelawareCounty EMS, Dublin PoliceDepartment, Columbus Airport Police,and Columbus Regional AirportAuthority. We are grateful for thegenerous in-kind and financialcontributions from Delaware’sbusiness community, and we extend aspecial thanks to Main StreetDelaware, 84 Lumber, BarleyHopsters, Blackwing Shooting Center,Byers Subaru of Dublin, FraternalOrder of Eagles #376, Meijer,Safeguard Printing and PromotionalProducts, and Sam Dong Ohio.Tcampus-based conference, the idea, as One of the unexpected benefits ofbringing the IPMBA Conference to athey say, “went over like a leadballoon.” Never one to take “no” for city like Delaware was the outpouringan answer, Bob submitted a proposal of support from the localcommunity. Between the Citizensto host the 2015 conference. Forvarious reasons, one of which was the Police Academy Alumni Associationand the Connections Volunteerchallenge of change, the 2015 andCenter, the bike check was staffed and2016 Conferences were held inthe Bicycle Response Team membersChandler, Arizona, and Asheville,faced a formidable crowd ofNorth Carolina, respectively.Fortunately, persistence pays off and zombies. Downtown establishmentswhen invited to Delaware for the 2017 offered discounts and the phrase,“we’re glad you’re here” was heardConference, IPMBA accepted. Notonly did we venture into a new venue, again and again. One could not walka block without witnessing IPMBAwe compressed the format to enablemembers enjoying themore attendees to stayIt is gratifying tolocal hospitality. It isfor the duration.knowthatwehadgratifying to know thatAs soon as Delawarewe had a positivea positive impactwas awarded theimpact on theconference, Bob shifted on the community.community.into planning mode,We could not have had that impactwithout the 300 IPMBA memberswho converged upon Ohio WesleyanUniversity to hone their skills, shopfor products, meet new friends, andreunite with old ones. We recognizethat many have to overcome suchobstacles as staffing shortages,training budget reductions, and travelrestrictions to attend, and appreciatethe priority you place on the qualitytraining programs offered byIPMBA.Photo by David Fieldassembling a team whose effortswould result in an outstandingevent. “Right-hand man” AdrianFoust and fellow committee membersRon Burkitt, Sean Franks, PeteGomia, Mark Jackson, Renae Rice,Ramon Walls, Jon Weirich, AdamWillauer, and Bill Zoller investedmany hours into the planning andSpecial thanks to Delaware Patrolman implementation of this conference.Bob Hatcher, whose dedication toThey were supported by others toonumerous to mention, but whoseIPMBA and persistence resulted inthis “paradigm shift” in the conference contributions are nonethelessvalued.format. When he first suggested aIPMBA NEWS, VOL. 26, NO. 25
2017 CONFERENCEThe annual IPMBA Conference owes its reputation as the premier training event for public safety cyclists to thetalentedand experienced instructors who graciously volunteer their time and expertise to the benefit of conference17attendees. IPMBA is grateful to these instructors and presenters for ensuring a high-quality training event and forsupplying attendees with additional tools to do their jobs safely and effectivelyCertified IPMBA InstructorsChristian Bailey, Scottsdale PoliceDepartment, Scottsdale AZJayme Green, Topeka PoliceDepartment, Topeka KSEd Brown, Orange County Fire andRescue/ Osceola County Sheriff’sOffice (Ret.)Tom Harris, East Baton RougeEMS, Baton Rouge LAJeff Brown, Dayton PoliceDepartment, Dayton OHMike Harris, Mill Creek PoliceDepartment (Ret.), Mill Creek WARon Burkitt, Hilliard PoliceDepartment, Hilliard OHBernard Hogancamp, HomewoodPolice Department (Ret.),Homewood ILTim Cisler, Racine PoliceDepartment, Racine WIMike Hudspeth, Guilford CountyEMS, Greensboro NCEddy Croissant, Tampa PoliceDepartment, Tampa FLGeorge Andrew Humes, CollegeStation Police Department, CollegeStation TXDavid Dager, U. of PennsylvaniaPolice Department, Philadelphia
Department, Columbus Airport Police, and Columbus Regional Airport Authority. We are grateful for the generous in-kind and financial contributions from Delaware’s business community, and we extend a special thanks to Main Street Delaware, 84 Lumber, Barley Hopsters, Blackwing Shooting Center, Byers Subaru of Dublin, Fraternal
