Bike Patrol Team

The Bike Patrol Team was formed in 1994. Initially there were 4 officers using two Giant Cadex mountain bikes. The team has grown to 6 full-time officers using 4 giant ATX 980 mountain bikes. There are 2 commanding officers and 7 other officers who fill in as needed.



Bike Team Members	Bike Maintenance Shop
The following persons are members of the Bike Patrol Team. Lt. Tim Reid - IPMBA trained. Sgt. Robert Bishop - IPMBA trained, in photo. Off. Steve Jordan - IPMBA trained, in photo. Det. Thomas Reagan Off. Ed Potter - IPMBA trained, in photo. Det. Robert Gould - in photo. Off. Paul White - PAL Bike Coordinator. Off. Keith Mercier Off. James Dearing - IPMBA trained, in photo. Off. James Buckley Off. Brian Nichols - IPMBA trained, in photo. Off. Chris Morley - IPMBA trained, in photo. Off. Brad Johnston - IPMBA trained. Off. Myron Warner Off. George Spencer - IPMBA trained. IPMBA is the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Members attend an intensive one-week school which includes a 25 mile road ride, a timed 8-mile off-road ride, obstacle maneuvers, nighttime riding, street tactics, firearms training, and bike maintenance.	The bike team uses a 24-speed Giant ATX 980 with an aluminum frame and full suspension. It includes a Rock Shox Judy long-travel front fork, RST rear shock, Mavic wheelset, and Shimano V-brakes. A dual-beam Nightrider 20-watt lighting system is used for night riding.