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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
June 9 - 12,
2008
Greenbelt, MD |
Where : : |
Greenbelt Police Department
550 Crescent Rd. |
Schedule : : |
0800 to 1700 (Mon, Tue, Thu)
1300 to 2200 (Wed.) |
Instructors : :
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Cpl. Tom Moreland IPMBA #929 |
Tuition : : |
$295 |
Registration : : |
Cpl. Tom Moreland
Tel: 240 542-2124
Fax: 301 507-6520
tmoreland (at)
greenbeltmd.gov
Registration deadline is June 4th. |
Accommodation : : |
Holiday Inn Greenbelt
7200 Hanover Dr.
Greenbelt, MD 20770
PH: 301 982-7000
Tell them your attending IPMBA Bike School and receive a rate discount. |
Additional Info : : |
Class includes live fire range. Duty weapon and 200 rounds ammunition
are required. Tuition includes one year IPMBA membership, IPMBA certificate
and a copy of newly published Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling Second
Edition. |
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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