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IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
May 19 - 23, 2008
Florence, AL

Where : :

North Alabama Law Enforcement Training Center

Schedule : :

5 - Day Class Schedule

Day One

08:00-08:30 Check-in, Registration, and Bicycle/Equipment Inspection

08:30-09:00 Welcome and Introduction, Course Goals & Objectives, Certification Requirements

09:00-10:00 Bicycle fit, Inspection and Anatomy

10:00-11:15 Bicycle Handling and Effective Cycling

11:15-12:00 Effective Cycling Video

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:45 Group Riding (classroom)

13:45-14:15 Warm up and short ride

14:15-15:00 Skill Drills 1, 2 & 3

15:00-15:45 Skill Drills 4 and 5

15:45-17:00 Slow speed riding techniques and Drills 12, 13 & 14 (if desired, add Drills 9 &10)

Day Two

08:00-08:45 Hazards and Common Crashes

08:45-09:30 Legal Issues and Traffic Law

09:30-10:00 Warm-up and short ride

10:00-11:30 Skill Drills 6, 7, 8 & 11

11:30-12:00 Lunch

12:00-12:45 Obstacle Clearance

12:45-14:00 Bike Maintenance

14:00-17:00 Effective Cycling ride with obstacles (off road ride)

Day Three

13:00-14:00 Nutrition and Fitness

14:00-15:00 Patrol Procedures and Arrest Tactics

15:00-17:30 Suspect contacts, takedowns and dismounts

17:30-18:30 Dinner

18:30-19:00 Nighttime Patrol and Conspicuity (classroom)

19:00-20:30 Mock Scenarios

20:30-22:00 Night Riding with obstacles

Day Four

08:00-09:00 Community Policing

09:00-10:00 Uniforms and Equipment

10:00-11:30 Effective Cycling Evaluation

11:30-12:30 Lunch

12:30-17:00 Drills, Group Riding, Obstacles (possible evaluations)

Day Five

08:00-???? Written Test, Evaluations and firearms

All course content will be covered however schedule is subject to changes.

Instructors : :

Dennis M. Ley PCI# 714 / EMSCI# 115

Tuition : :

$199.00 per participant. Tuition covers, hand-outs, CDs, refreshments, etc. Class size is limited to 20 participants.

Registration : :

Sgt. Bobby Inman
(254)765-4357
bvinman
(at) una.edu

Accommodation : :

Webster Hotel & Suites of Sheffield
4205 Hatch Blvd
Sheffield, Alabama 35660

The Webster Hotel & Suites of Sheffield, Alabama is helping to sponsor the North Alabama Law Enforcement Training Center Course. They are offering a room rate of $49.99 per night for participants. Reservations can be made by calling 256-383-4100 or Toll Free 1-877-4SHOALS. Make sure that you tell them that you are attending a course to get this special room rate.

Other lodging options in the area:

Holiday Inn of Sheffield
256-381-4710
4900 Hatch Blvd
Sheffield, Alabama 35660

Days Inn of Muscle Shoals
256-383-3000
2700 Woodward Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Best Western of Muscle Shoals
256-381-0236
2807 Woodward Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Hampton Inn of Florence
256-764-8888
2281 Florence Blvd
Florence, AL 35630

Jameson Inn of Florence
256-764-5326
115 Anna Drive
Florence, AL 35630

Comfort Inn of Florence
256-740-0431
150 Etta Gray St
Florence, AL 35630

Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa
256-246-3600
800 Creek Parkway South
Florence, Alabama 35630

Additional Info : :

Mandatory Equipment
Mountain bike in A-1 condition, fit for off road with bike bag and pedal retention device
Helmet (proper fitting)
Eye protection (both dark for daylight and clear lenses for night time)

Recommended Equipment
Bike patrol uniform with duty belt (according to conditions- summer/winter wear)
Firearm if taking part in firearm training
50 rounds of practice grade ammunition
Ear protection (if taking part in firearm training)
Cycling gloves
Chamois equipped cycling shorts (padded shorts for comfort)
10 watt minimum headlight and rear LED taillight
Tire repair kit with tire tools
Extra tire and tube
Water bottle and water bottle cage on bike

Optional Equipment
Wet weather gear
Sun block
Mosquito repellant
Camel bak or similar hydration pack
Clothing for off road riding
Bicycle repair pocket tool (Topeak Alien or similar tool)
Cable lock
Floor pump
IPMBA Basic Police Cyclist Course

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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