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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
June 23 - 26,
2008
(Please note date change; was June
16-19)
Urbana, IL |
Where : : |
University of Illinois PD |
Schedule : : |
This class will meet at the University of Illinois PD, 1110 W. Springfield
Ave, Urbana, IL, beginning at 0745 on June 23. A night ride will be included
on Wednesday, June 25. On-bike portions of the class will be held throughout
the UIUC campus as well as the adjoining cities of Champaign and Urbana.
Officers must bring their own copy of "Complete
Guide to Public Safety Cycling." Uniform, vest (if issued) and duty belt
are required during the on-bike portions of the class. Refer to "Required
Materials" in the general Police Cyclist description below for additional
requirements. |
Instructors : :
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Officer Christopher Hawk, UIPD, IPMBA PCI #347 |
Tuition : : |
FREE |
Registration : : |
Officer Christopher Hawk
hawk1 (at) uiuc.edu / (217) 333-1216 |
Accommodation : : |
Several national hotel and motel chains are available in the area, many
with government rates. A complete list will be sent to students upon registration
for the class. |
Additional Info : : |
UIUC is located in the cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois, at the
junction of Interstates 72, 74, and 57. The campus is approximately two hours
south of Chicago, two hours west of Indianapolis, and three hours northeast
of St. Louis. Enrollment is limited to twenty (20) officers. Registration
must be confirmed by May 23. |
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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