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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
March 29 -
April 1, 2010
New Orleans, LA |
Where : : |
Tulane University Police Department |
Schedule : : |
Course runs Monday thru Thursday
Class hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm
(Tuesday 2 pm – 10 pm)
Each Officer must have the following:
1 Mountain Bike
1 Helmet
1 Eye Protection (For day and Night Riding)
1 Pair Bike Gloves
1 water Bottle
1 Light System (head and tail light)
1 spare tube
1 patch Kit
Full Duty Rig |
Instructors : :
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LT. Cosper, Tulane Police Department, PCI #24 |
Tuition : : |
$220 |
Registration : : |
Lt. Cosper
504-258-0667 |
Accommodation : : |
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Additional Info : : |
Only in New Orleans can you find so many innovative ways to respond through
crowded streets, sidewalks and alleys on Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.
Our Instructors will train you to effectively operate in odd situations such
as those found during Mardi Gras, Jazzfest and other events unique to the
BIG EASY.
Equipped bikes are available for a small fee. |
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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