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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
July 7 - 11,
2008
Parma, OH |
Where : : |
Cuyahoga Community College |
Schedule : : |
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Instructors : :
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Ofc. Kris Conwill, Wooster PD, PCI # 1056 |
Tuition : : |
$350 |
Registration : : |
Carrie Havens
PH: 216-987-3033
FAX: 216-987-3101
EMAIL: carrie.havens@tri-c.edu |
Accommodation : : |
Contact Carrie Havens for hotel information. |
Additional Info : : |
Contact Carrie Havens for registration information.
Each Student is mandated to have: A reputable-manufactured Mountain Bike,
(no department store bikes), an Approved (SNELL, ANSI or CPSC) bicycle helmet,
eye protection, pedal retention devices, bicyle gloves, headlight and tailight
for Night Ride and a water bottle and carrier or hydration system. Class
includes live fire range. 150 rounds of ammunition are needed. Included in
tution cost are one year IPMBA membership, IPMBA certificate and book. |
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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