IPMBA Training Class Details
IPMBA Police Cyclist Course - Abington, VA Mon, May 20, 2024 — Thu, May 23, 2024
Course Location/Facility Name: Abington Police Department
Address: 425 Main St. Abington, VA 24210 United States
Event Description:
Be prepared for the street! This essential training combines Emergency Vehicle Operations for bike officers with patrol procedures, tactics, night operations, mock scenes, and basic bike maintenance and on-the-road repairs. Learn to ride like a pro, avoid crashes, and use your bike to foil the bad guys every time. Off-road riding and bike-specific live-fire exercises may be added at the instructor’s discretion.
Curriculum Overview: Police Cyclist Course Curriculum Overview
Prerequisites: Law enforcement officer; basic bicycle-handling skills; good physical condition
Required Equipment: Police Cyclist Course Equipment List
Testing Procedure: Written and practical
Certification: IPMBA Police Cyclist Certification is available to licensed law enforcement 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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The IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
Tuition: $400.00
Instructor Name: Hamblin PCI: #306 | EMSCI: #62
Event Schedule/Agenda: TBA
Registration Contact Information: LOU ANN HAMBLIN Phone: 734-260-2975
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Online Registration: (if applicable) Click here to register online
Accommodations:
For logistical information contact: Darryll Dickenson (Training Coordinator) ddickenson@svcjta.com
Additional Info:
Hosted by: The Southwest VA Criminal Justice Training Academy This course is appropriate for firefighters, EMS, and security professionals.
The following areas are covered in depth:
• Basic bicycle operations
• Maneuvering in various traffic and environmental conditions including: low and high level obstacle clearing and patrolling in crowds
• Equipment and uniform options
• Legal issues
• Patrol procedures and tactics
• Basic bicycle maintenance
• Night operations
• Firearms skills specific to police cyclists (full duty gear-200 rounds of pistol ammo)