The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, Second Edition International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) ISBN-13: 9780763744335 ISBN-10: 0763744336 $29.95 (Sugg. US List) Training Site Discount Paperback 254 Pages © 2008

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.

In the past, officers and agencies seeking to get a public safety bike unit rolling had to look far and wide to assemble the necessary information.  The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling, Second Edition is the single 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.

The Second Edition features:

• All general aspects of public safety cycling such as bicycle types and maintenance, hazard avoidance, skill development, protective equipment, funding, and bike safety education for children
• Police-specific equipment, patrol procedures, campus and security operations, and firearms training
• Important information on EMS Bike Operations