IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
September 22
- 26, 2008
Centerville, OH |
Where : : |
Centerville Police Department |
Schedule : : |
This is a 5-day schedule to include range and many different terrains.
The course starts at 8:00 AM on the first day with bike storage available
at the PD. |
Instructors : :
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Officer Tony Beran PCI#1055 |
Tuition : : |
$250 |
Registration : : |
Julie
Gerspacher
937-428-4750
jgerspacher (at) ci.centerville.oh.us |
Accommodation : : |
Call for information--there are several hotels close to the PD. We have
a bike shop close that you can ship your bike to if necessary but call first
so we can make the proper arrangements with them and provide you with that
information. |
Additional Info : : |
Each student will need 150 rounds of ammunition for their duty weapon.
Breakfast is provided on Mon and Tues and lunch is provided on Thurs. We
also include a photo CD of the week for each agency. |
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. |
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about training opportunities in your area. |
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