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IPMBA Police Cyclist
Course
May 1 - 5,
2010
Chesterfield (St. Louis), MO
Held just prior
to IPMBA
Conference |
Where : : |
Doubletree Hotel & Conference Center |
Schedule : : |
Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday: 0800-1700
Tuesday: 1300-2200
Schedule subject to change. Detailed information, including a list of required
equipment, will be included in the confirmation materials.
A list of required equipment is also available
here.
This course will include bike-specific live-fire exercises. Attendees must
have written authorization from their agencies in order to participate in
the range exercises. |
Instructors : :
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TBD |
Tuition : : |
$325 + IPMBA Membership |
Registration : : |
IPMBA
410-744-2400
info (at) ipmba.org
Download
Conference Registration Packet
>>
Register Online |
Accommodation : : |
Doubletree Hotel
16625 Swingley Ridge Road
Chesterfield MO 63017
Rate: $112 + 14.58% tax,
available until April 2, 2010.
Call 636-532-5000 and ask for
the IPMBA rate (Group Code IPM)
>>Book online. |
Additional Info : : |
This course takes place just prior to the 20th Annual
IPMBA Conference, May 6-8, 2010.
Download
Conference Registration Booklet for transportation, airport shuttle,
bike shipping, lodging, registration form, and more. |
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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