IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
32-Hour State Certified Program
October 9 - 12, 2012
Urbana IL
Oct. 9: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Oct. 10: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Oct. 11: 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (includes night
ride)
Oct. 12: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Non-Member Tuition: - 0 -
This course will combine classroom
instruction with 20 hours of on-bike training to improve riding and handling
skills. Participants will learn how to negotiate obstacles and hazards,
make traffic stops, initiate citizen and suspect contacts, and safely operate
bicycles in pursuit situations.
Since most of the program involves active physical training, officers should be
in good physical condition and have some bike riding experience. This
course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
and the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA). Both
instructors are certified by IPMBA.
Topics include:
Riding Techniques and Bike Handling
Hazard Recognition and Obstacle Clearing
Patrolling, Vehicle Stops and Suspect Stops
Traffic Strategies and Approach to Calls
Pursuits and Takedowns
Night Patrol
Group Riding
Bicycles and Firearms
Basic Equipment Maintenance
Legal Issues and Traffic Laws
Instructors: Sgt. Bernie Hogancamp (Ret.)
Homewood
(IL) Police Dept.
Sgt.
Charlie Summers
IL State University Police Dept.
Certifications: Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
International Police
Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)
