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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
June 9 - 13,
2008
Burlington, KY |
Where : : |
Boone County Sheriff's Department |
Schedule : : |
Mon - Fri 0800-1600
All training will be conducted at the Sheriff's Department with all classroom
materials provided. |
Instructors : :
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Roger K. Nelms and Chris Combs
Boone Co Sheriff's Department
IPMBA PCI#270 and PCI#911 |
Tuition : : |
$235 |
Registration : : |
Roger K. Nelms
859-380-8902
rnelms (at) fuse.net |
Accommodation : : |
There are several hotels close-by mostly in the Florence, KY area. Contact
Roger Nelms at above number if you need accommodations. |
Additional Info : : |
The training is fun, but rigorous and the candidates SHOULD be in excellent
physical condition to complete this course. Officers must provide his/her
own mountain type bicycle to use during this training. Bikes should also
be equipped with some sort of pedal retention.
Road bikes are not acceptable due to off-road, and stair training. Large
portions of this course will be conducted outdoors, so appropriate clothing
should be available. Helmets, gloves, and eye protection are MANDATORY. The
officers should also familiarize themselves with the bicycle beforehand to
prepare for extended periods on the saddle. |
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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