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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
May 27 - 30,
2008
Boulder, CO |
Where : : |
Univ of Colorado PD |
Schedule : : |
Additional Information: A confirmation letter, with equipment list, times,
and directions will be sent upon registration. |
Instructors : :
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Mitch Trujillo, Boulder PD, IPMBA PCI 244T
Cmdr. Mark Heyart, U. of Colorado Police
Sgt. Scott Emerson, Lafayette Police
Ofc. Ken Pacheco, U. of Colorado Police
Ofc. John Harris, Lafayette Police |
Tuition : : |
$200 |
Registration : : |
Ofc. Ken Pacheco or Karen Miller
(303) 492-8168 |
Accommodation : : |
There are several overnight accommodations and food establishments within
a mile of the training site. Call for further details. |
Additional Info : : |
The participant will learn the basic skills needed to operate the bicycle
as a safe and complete law enforcement tool in accordance with International
Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA) standards. The areas of instruction
covered in the class include: the bike as tool and mode of transportation,
and keeping bike and rider in operation. Upon successful completion of this
course, the student is eligible for official IPMBA certification and will
be able to use a mountain bike in their patrol duties under all
conditions.
Prerequisites:
o Participants should already know how to ride a multi-geared mountain bike.
This is not a class for a beginning cyclist.
o Participants should be in excellent physical condition. For example, students
should be able to ride 20 miles at a constant 12 mph average speed.
o Participants must be a sworn member of a law enforcement agency and attend
all 36 hours of instruction.
o Participants must have insurance coverage with the respective agency at
the time of class.
o Participants must furnish a 24 to 27 speed mountain bike that is mechanically
sound and capable of at least mid-range performance.
o Participants must have pedal retention devices (clipless/toe clips) installed
on their bikes prior to class, front lighting system (at least 5 watts/looms),
and a rear tail light.
o Participants must have cycling equipment including eye protection, helmet,
gloves, and comfortable clothing. |
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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