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IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
September 23 - 26, 2008
Charleston, WV

Where : :

Charleston Police Department Training Division

Schedule : :

09/23/08: 0800-1800
09/24/08: 0800-1800
09/25/08: 1200-2200
09/26/08: 0800-1800

Instructors : :

Paul Perdue, Charleston P.D., PCI #935/EMSCI #185

Tuition : :

FREE*

Registration : :

Sgt Ralph Johnson
(304)348-1091
ralph.johnson
(at) charlestonwvpolice.org

Accommodation : :

There are plenty of restaurants and accommodations near the training facility as well as night life and entertainment.

Additional Info : :

*Please note that the course fee is free of charge, however, to obtain a certification from IPMBA there will be a fee of $60.

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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