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Class Info 32 Hour Police Cyclist Class

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32 Hour Police Cyclist Class PAT931R
Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!
Location:	Naperville Police Department
Date:	9/18/2012
Starts:	08:00 AM	Ends:	9/21/2012 04:00 PM
NEMRT Certificate Hours:	32
Speaker(s):	Bernard Hogancamp, Craig Wainman
Member Fee:	$175.00
NonMember Fee:	$400.00
Department Max:	2
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This course, which is nationally certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association, has been developed for officers and First Line Supervisors and focuses on the use of the bicycle as a patrol vehicle. Participants will spend approximately half of each day riding their bikes and negotiating obstacles. Students will learn to safely handle their bikes while in traffic and how to use the bicycle when making traffic stops, citizen contacts, and suspect contacts. They will also learn how to safely handle bicycles in pursuit situations. The course includes: - Bicycle, uniform, accessory, and clothing selections - Basic physical fitness and injury avoidance - Critical situation riding techniques - Basic maintenance, tire changing, brake and gear adjustment, lubrication - Pre-ride safety inspections - Traffic strategies and approaches to calls - Negotiation of basic obstacles - Patrolling, vehicle stops, suspect stops - Pursuits and takedowns - Night patrol - Drug enforcement - Community relations - Negotiation of advanced obstacles - Pride ride - Bicycles and firearms Participants must bring a multi-geared, quality mountain bike, a bicycle helmet that meets ANSI 90.4 and SNELL memorial standards, and protective eyewear. IMPORTANT NOTE: Student bikes MUST meet IPMBA standards for appropriate frame height and size, i.e. there should be 1.5 to 3 inches of clearance between the rider and the top tube of the bike when the rider is astride it in a flat-footed stance. It is mandatory that students wear department uniforms and duty gear for this course. It is also suggested that participants bring power grips or toe clips (no clipless systems), water bottles, a basic tool kit, rain jacket, and cycling gloves. ** Cancellations for this program must be received by NEMRT 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed.

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