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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
August 25 -
29, 2008
Emporia, KS |
Where : : |
Water Treatment Training Room |
Schedule : : |
Check-in will begin at 0730 hours August 25th. |
Instructors : :
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Officer Jeff Eubank Emporia Police Dept. #410 Lt. John Koelsch #68 |
Tuition : : |
$185 |
Registration : : |
Lt. John Koelsch
jkoelsch (at) emporia-kansas.gov |
Accommodation : : |
With pre-registration a list of accommodations will be e-mailed or mailed
to you. |
Additional Info : : |
The Emporia Police Department will be hosting a 40 hour police bike
certification course August 25th thru , August 29th, 2008. Bike patrol can
reduce your fuel costs and has some very positive advantages in policing
your jurisdiction. Virtually every jurisdiction can benefit from police on
bikes.
Cost of the training will be $185 per officer. This will include all class
material including the Complete Guide to Cycling book, fruit and sports drink
each day, two meals and class photo. It also includes International Police
Mountain Bike Association membership fee, and certification fee. The training
will be held at the Water Treatment Facility Training room at 24th and
Industrial. Officers need to be preregistered for the course by August 22nd
2008. You may contact Lt. Koelsch at 620-343-4200, voice mail at 620-343-4353,
or email jkoelsch@emporia-kansas.gov. For a pre-registration form.
This 40 hour training course is divided into eleven units: Bike Handling
& Vehicular Cycling, Bike Fit, Group Riding, Hazard & Recognition
& Common Crashes, Obstacle Clearing & Riding Techniques, Patrol
Procedures, Nightime Patrol, Community Policing, Basic Maintenance, Legal
Issues & Traffic Laws & Fitness and Nutrition. This is a demanding
week of training involving over 20 hours of on-bike training to develop and
improve riding skills.
Equipment needed for the class
* 50 Rounds of ammunition for range day
* Properly fitted helmet
* Eye protection
* Padded cycling gloves
* Department issued whistle
* Proper law enforcment/cycling footwear
* Padded cycling shorts
* Bike bag and rear bike rack
* Air pump
* Took kit, to include a tire repair kit
* Spare inner tube (2 if possible)
* Working headlight/taillight
* Proper department issued uniform and full duty gear, to include rain
gear/clothing for all weather conditions
* Proper Hydration System either water bottles or Camelbak |
Description : : |
Bicycle officers need to ride whenever and wherever they are needed.
Proper training is essential to an officer's on-the-job performance and safety.
It is also critical in reducing liability. The PC course provides bicycle
officers with the skills they need to effectively serve their communities.
The course is divided into eleven units: Bike Handling & Vehicular Cycling,
Bike Fit, Group Riding, Hazard Recognition & Common Crashes, Obstacle
Clearing & Riding Techniques, Patrol Procedures, Nighttime Patrol, Community
Policing, Basic Maintenance, Legal Issues & Traffic Laws, and Fitness
& Nutrition. This demanding class involves over 20 hours of on-bike time
to develop and improve riding skills.
Course Length: minimum 32 hours
Required Equipment: download
.pdf
Testing Procedure: written & on-bike
Requirements: Applicants must be police officers currently assigned to
bike patrol, officers applying to become members of a bike unit, or members
of a department considering use of the bicycle.
Certification: IPMBA Certification is available to sworn police officers
who successfully complete the practical test, earn a score of 76% or better
on the written test, become members of IPMBA, and submit applications for
certification accompanied by the appropriate fee. |
Contact an IPMBA Instructor near you to find out more
about training opportunities in your area. |
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Mountain Bike
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Baltimore, Maryland 21228
PH: 410-744-2400
FAX: 410-744-5504
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