IPMBA Police Cyclist Course (June)
Where: UW-Whitewater Campus
When: June 10-13, 2013
Class Times:
06/10/13 - 7:00am to 4:00pm
06/11/13 - 7:00am to 4:00pm
06/12/13 - 2:00pm to 11:00pm
06/13/13 - 9:00am to 6:00pm
Cost:
- Registration Only: $200.00 (Includes mandatory $70.00 IPMBA fee (certificate ($15.00) and membership ($55.00) and UWWPS registration fee ($130.00))
- Registration and Housing: $400.00 (Includes registration and housing for 4 nights (05/19-22/13))
For Registration Information:
Sgt. Matt Schwartz
262-472-1431 (office)
schwartm@uww.edu
Registration Deadline -- June 3, 2013
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.
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. Class participants must read The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling – Second Edition (available through most on-line bookstores), prior to the start of the class on 05/20/13.
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 fees (included in the cost of the course).
