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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
August 3 -
7, 2009
Vermillion, SD |
Where : : |
William J. Radigan Fire/EMS Hall |
Schedule : : |
Check in is at 07:45 at the Fire EMS building on Monday the 3rd. Bike
uniform with full duty belt, as well as your department bike and gear. Must
turn in Par-Q and other printable forms during Monday's check in. www.IPMBA.org,
left side under training and go to printable
forms. Call (605)670-9682 if you have questions or can not locate forms. |
Instructors : :
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Jason Amdahl, Vermillion PD, PCI# 990 |
Tuition : : |
Free |
Registration : : |
Jason Amdahl
jamdahl (at)
vermillionpd.org
(605)670-9682 |
Accommodation : : |
Holiday Inn Express, Vermillion State rate of $50.00 per night per person.
Phone number (605)624-7600. Call to reserve room and tell them you will be
there for the IPMBA bike class. |
Additional Info : : |
Each student must bring 50 rounds of department approved ammunition for
firearms training and protective vest if your department requires it for
range training. Sun screen and rain grear are optional, but recommended along
with shatter resistant eye protection, helmet, padded shorts and gloves for
all riding. |
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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