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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
May 5 - 9,
2008
York, PA |
Where : : |
York Expo Center |
Schedule : : |
Class will begin Monday 5-5-08 at 8:00. Class will run 8:00 A.M. Until
4:30 P.M. Thursday class will run from 1:00 until late evening to allow for
a night ride. |
Instructors : :
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Sgt. Brian Copenheaver, York County Sheriff's Office, PCI #1057 |
Tuition : : |
See below |
Registration : : |
Sgt. Brian Copenheaver
717-324-6262
bcopenheaver (at) york-county.org |
Accommodation : : |
Contact Sgt. Brian Copenheaver for hotel information. |
Additional Info : : |
There is no registration fee, however students are required to submit
fees required by IPMBA to receive certification. Students are also encouraged
to purchase Complete Guide to Public Safety
Cycling prior to class.
Each Student is mandated to have: A reputable-manufactured Mountain Bike,
(no department store bikes), an Approved (SNELL, ANSI or CPSC) bicycle helmet,
eye protection, pedal retention devices, bicycle gloves, headlight and tail
light for Night Ride and a water bottle and carrier or hydration system.
Class includes live fire range. 150 rounds of ammunition are needed. |
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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International Police
Mountain Bike
Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
PH: 410-744-2400
FAX: 410-744-5504
E-MAIL: info@ipmba.org |
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