IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
May 27 - 30,
2008
Conshohocken, PA |
Where : : |
Montgomery County Public Safety Training Center |
Schedule : : |
This class will run from 0800 to 1700 hrs daily. |
Instructors : :
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This class will be taught by Chief Murphy of the Warminster Twp Police
Dep't and Ofc. Dave Sparango of the Cheltenham Twp Police Dep't. |
Tuition : : |
This is a MPOETC funded course and is FREE for Pa Police Officers. Out
of State officers please contact Ofc. Sparango for tuition. |
Registration : : |
Ofc. Dave Sparango
dsparango (at)
cheltenham-township.org
267-446-3280 |
Accommodation : : |
Contact Ofc. Sparango for accommodations. There are many hotels in the
area and the site is about 1/2 hr from downtown Phialdelphia. |
Additional Info : : |
This course will be a fun and challenging. Participants will be expected
to ride daily and are encouraged to get in ride shape prior to the start
of course. Rides will be in urban, suburban and possibly wooded trail areas. |
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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