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These
are a few of the are IPMBA classes we provide !



Police
Cyclist Course
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:
Written and On-Bike
EMS Cyclist Course
Description: Safety,
job performance, and efficiency are at the root of this training program. EMS personnel on
bikes can frequently respond more quickly than those in motor vehicles, especially in congested urban areas and in crowds.
They are also effective in search-and-rescue operations, such as those resulting from natural disasters. Students learn basic
and emergency bike-handling skills, riding single and in pairs under various traffic conditions, ways to effectively and safely
pack equipment, techniques designed to safely handle EMS scenes, and personal safety techniques.
This course is a must for EMS and SAR personnel seeking to develop and improve their riding
skills and their use of the bike on the job. Course Length: minimum 32 hours Required Equipment: download .pdf Testing Procedure: written & On-Bike
Security Cyclist Course
Description: This highly sought-after course has been developed to meet
the requirements of the rapidly-expanding private security sector. It is designed for security personnel from a wide array
of facilities, including corporations, colleges, casinos, amusement parks, hospitals, shopping & entertainment complexes,
sports facilities, and cities which utilize citizen patrols and/or parking enforcement personnel. The goals of the course
are to produce confident, competent, and effective personnel who operate in a safe manner and to reduce departmental liability.
Well-trained security officers are less likely to cause property damage or injury to themselves, suspects, or third parties.
And if injury or property damage is sustained, the possibility of a failure to train lawsuit is reduced. Units of instruction
include fitness and nutrition, vehicular and technical cycling, basic maintenance, equipment, and security patrol procedures.
Much of this demanding course is dedicated to hands-on, practical exercises. Certificates will be issued to those who successfully
complete the course requirements. Requirements: Applicants must be security 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. Course Length: 24 hours Required Equipment: download .pdf Testing Procedure: written and On-Bike Certification: IPMBA Certification
is available to qualified personnel 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.
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