About this Event
RIDE FOR DIGNITY: Neighborhood Bike Patrol Volunteer Training
Put your bike to work for your neighbors!
Are you a Pittsburgh-area cyclist who wants to make a meaningful difference in your community? Join Frontline DIGNITY for a neighborhood bike patrol training an learn how you can use your bicycle to help keep our communities informed, connected, and prepared amid immigration enforcement activity.
Whether you bike to work, ride recreationally, or simply enjoy exploring Pittsburgh's neighborhoods, your time and presence can make a difference.
No prior rapid response experience is required. All are welcome!
About This Training
Frontline DIGNITY is inviting local cyclists to become part of our growing neighborhood patrol program.
Neighborhood patrols are one part of our community rapid response network. Neighborhood patrollers take a proactive approach by traveling designated routes, observing their surroundings, and helping identify and report possible ICE activity.
Bike patrols bring a unique advantage to this work. Cyclists can move through neighborhoods at a slower pace than cares, observe their surroundings, and connect with community members along the way.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will receive practical information and guidance on topics including:
- How Frontline DIGNITY's neighborhood patrol program operates
- The role of bicycle patrols in proactive community observation
- How to recognize and report potential immigration enforcement activity
- The principles of ethical witnessing and responsible documentation
- How to prioritize your safety and the safety of others while patrolling
- The importance of observing without interfering with or obstructing law enforcement
- How to communicate information through Frontline DIGNITY's rapid response network
- How to share our emergency hotline (412-53-NO-ICE) and connect neighbors with trusted information and resources
- How to sign up for neighborhood bike patrol routes after completing training
No prior experience with immigration law or rapid response is required.
What Is A Neighborhood Patrol?
A bike patrol is a neighborhood patrol completed by bicycle rather than by car.
Trained Frontline DIGNITY volunteers travel designated routes in neighborhoods where ICE activity has been reported, remaining attentive to their surroundings, and communicating relevant observations to our rapid response netowkr.
Not every patrol involves witnessing ICE. In fact, many patrols are completed without observing any enforcement activity. Volunteers can help strenghten community connections, share information about Frontline DIGNITY's work, and make sure more neighbors know how to access our hotline and other resources.
Event Details
Location:
The exact training venue will be shared directly with registered attendees via Eventbrite email before the event. The venue will be located in the 15208 Zip Code area.
Date:
Sunday, Novemebr 1, 2026
Time:
3:00 PM - 4:30PM
Registration:
RSVP is required to attend.
Accessibility & Care
Frontline DIGNITY is committed to creating spaces rooted in respect, accessibility, and care.
If you have access needs or questions, please contact us ahead of time so we can do our best to accommodate: adminhelp@frontlinedignity.org
Hosted By
Frontline DIGNITY: A community-centered rapid response organization serving Southwestern PA. We work to help communities prepare for and respond to ICE through education, ethical observation, documentation, volunteer coordination, and connetions to resources for impacted families. Our work is made possible by dedicated volunteers who believe that every neighbor deserves dignity, safety, and community support.
www.frontlinedignity.org
Instagram: @frontlinedignity
Emergency Hotline: 412-53-NO-ICE (412-536-6423)
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to [email protected]
Event venue & nearby stays
PLACE HOLDER ADDRESS: Nearby venue will be shared with registered attendees via Eventbrite (Location Zip Code: 15208), 7051 Thomas Boulevard, Pittsburgh, United States
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