NEMRT - Class Info 32 Hour Police Cyclist Class

32 Hour Police Cyclist Class - PAT931R

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**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:

Algonquin Police Department

Start Date:

9/5/2017

End Date:

9/8/2017

Start Time:

08:00 AM

End Time:

04:00 PM

Member Fee:

$175.00

NonMember Fee:

$420.00

Speaker(s):

John Bending, Craig Wainman

Department Max:

THIS COURSE MEETS THE FOLLOWING ILLINOIS STATE MANDATE(S)

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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.  

This course has been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and is not reimbursable by the ILETSB.

** Cancellations for this program must be received by NEMRT 35 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed.

32 Hour Police Cyclist Class - PAT931R

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