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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
March 8 - 12,
2010
Spring, TX |
Where : : |
Registration and classroom instruction will be held at:
Cypress Creek EMS
7111 Five Forks
Spring, TX 77379 |
Schedule : : |
Monday - 03/08/10 0730-0800 Registration and Equipment Inspection &
Class from 0800 to 1700
Tuesday - 03/09/10 Class from 0800 to 1700
Wednesday - 03/10/10Class from 1300-2300 (night ride)
Thursday - 03/11/10Class from 0900-1700
Friday - 03/12/10Class from 0800-1700 (firearms) |
Instructors : :
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Wren Nealy, Waller County Sheriffs Office/CCEMS, PCI#860/EMSCI#154 |
Tuition : : |
$325 |
Registration : : |
Wren Nealy
281-378-0826
wnealy (at) ccems.com |
Accommodation : : |
Call for information, there are several hotels in the area within 5 –
20 mile distance from the training site. Facility offers free shuttle to
and from the training site. |
Additional Info : : |
TCLEOSE credit for successful completion of the course will be awarded
to Texas Peace Officers. Students will be provided all classroom materials.
Students will be sent a complete list of required items upon request. Firearms
training will be a part of this course. Students will need a minimum of 100
rounds for qualification course, duty quality ammunition. Ballistic vest,
Eye and Ear Protection are MANDATORY for range activities.
Helmet, eye protection (for day and night riding), pedal retention devices,
Bike gloves, water bottle or hydration system, and a reputable mountain bike
are required. Department issued bike uniform and duty gear is required.
Lunch will not be provided. Students are encouraged to bring lunch or purchase
lunch near the training areas. |
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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