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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
June 29 - July
1, 2009
University Center, MI |
Where : : |
Delta College Police Academy |
Schedule : : |
DAY 1
0800 - 1000 Welcome and introductions
Equipment check in
1000 - 1100 Helmet fit
Necessary equipment
1100 - 1300 Effective cycling
1300 - 1400 LUNCH
1400 - 2000 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Bicycle fit
ABC Quick check
Cadence and shifting
Proper falling techniques
Toe clip drill
Look back
Braking, emergency braking, wet braking
Crossover ride
Level 1 contact (kickstand drill)
Rock dodge
Instant turn
Directional changes: 90/180
Power slide
Simulated pursuit starting on and off bike
Cover officer position
Contact officer position
Downed bike position
Curbs: perpendicular/parallel
up/down
slow/dynamic
Group riding protocol/responsibilities
Group ride
DAY 2
0800 - 1000 Nutrition and fitness for the police cyclist
1000 - 1030 Hazards and crashes
1030 - 1100 Patrolling by mountain bike at night
1100 – 1300 Police bicycle maintenance
1300 - 1400 LUNCH
1400 - 2000 PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Low speed maneuvers
lock to lock
offset serpentine
10'box
Braking, instant turn lane with vehicle
Crossover serpentine
Bicycle limbo
Stairs: up and down 3 stairs Dismounts:
Crossover dismount left and right
Power slide dismount left and right
Stationary dismounts
Rapid falling dismount Off Road Riding for technical skill-building
DAY 3
0800 - 0900 Legal issues/Traffic law
0900 - 1000 Community policing/Problem-oriented policing
1000 – 1200 Written Test
1200 - 1300 LUNCH
1300 - 1500 Traffic stops on a police mountain bike
Foot pursuits and take downs
Maintain safe distance until outcome
Field interrogation: Contact/cover positions
Use of bicycle as suspect barrier
Use of bicycle as defensive distraction
1500 – 1700 Low speed maneuvers practice
1700 - 1900 Practical test
1900 - 2000 Course evaluation
Graduation and Awards |
Instructors : :
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Kathleen Vonk PCI #042.
Lou Ann Hamblin PCI #304 |
Tuition : : |
$400 |
Registration : : |
Dawn Jurik
989-686-9176 |
Accommodation : : |
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Additional Info : : |
12 hour days |
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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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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