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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
June 8 - 12,
2008
San Antonio, TX |
Where : : |
Spring Sports Complex 1200 Edwards St. |
Schedule : : |
The first day of class will start at 0830 hours. Attire for the class
will be t-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes. Full duty uniform with Rig will
be required for the tactics and Scenerios portion, and night ride. Students
will also need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition for the live fire portion
of the class. Additional information will be sent upon registration. |
Instructors : :
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Ernest Talamantes PCI #983 |
Tuition : : |
$180 |
Registration : : |
Officer Cynthia Albrecht
210-735-2245 |
Accommodation : : |
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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 the International
Police Mountain Bike Association ( IPMBA ) standards. The areas of instruction
covered in the class include: the bike as a 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:
* Participants should already know how to ride a multi-geared mountain bike.
This is not a class for a beginning cyclist.
* Participants should be in excellent physical condition. For example, students
should be able to ride 20 miles at a constant 12 mph average speed.
* Must be sworn member of law enforcement and attend all 40 hours of
instruction.
* Must have a 24 to 27 speed mountain bike that is mechanically sound.
* Participants must have pedal retention device ( clipless/toe clips ) on
their bike prior to class.
* Mandatory equipment inclues helmet, eye protection, 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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