Chula Vista Police Department
Presents…
Basic Bicycle Patrol Course
Date: November 2 – 5, 2009 (Monday - Thursday)
Hours: 0745 -1645 (Hours will be adjusted as needed for a single night ride). Hours for night ride will be announced during class.
Location: Chula Vista Police Department
315 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Program Focus: This is a 32-hour course. You must have a Police equipped bicycle with uniform and associated gear – helmet, gloves & sunglasses are required; lighting equipment (there is a night ride); duty weapon; personal bike is okay to have as a spare. Uniforms will not be worn on the first day of instruction. Please dress comfortably, but appropriately for a full day of riding bicycles.
The course is designed to enhance basic riding skills to above average riding abilities. Students will be expected to have at least average riding skill. Students will learn riding skills necessary to effectively handle patrol and special events. This is a basic bicycle patrol course, not a basic bike course.
Certification: Certified POST Plan IV - 32 hours
CC #3840-23820-09001
Prerequisite: This is a physically demanding course. We will be riding 20-30 miles per day on moderate to difficult terrain, including off-road riding. You must meet the minimum fitness level to remain in course. Those who arrive in poor physical condition will be asked to return on a different date. You will be expected to have basic knowledge and skill for riding a mountain bike, as we will not have time to cover the very basics (shifting and brakes). This course is designed to teach average riders above average skills.
Course Fee: $312.00 ($277.00 - Course Fee / $35.00 - Lead Free Ammo)
Only 9mm, .38 cal, .40 cal., and .45 cal ammo is available.
Ammunition must be provided by instructor staff only - no outside ammunition is permitted.
Course Limit: Class size is limited to 20 (maximum).
Reservations: Bridget Barahura – Training Specialist
Email:
Phone: (619) 476-5371 / Fax: (619) 409-3891
Instructor Notes:
· Instructors recommend using padded bicycling shorts, which can be purchased at any bike shop. Wicking style undergarments are also recommended. Normal shorts may be worn over the bike shorts.
· The first couple days will be spent out of uniform. Instructors recommend students use a wicking-style T-shirt that can be purchased at most sporting goods stores. Cotton T-shirts can be uncomfortable on long rides and/or hot days.
· Hydration systems (such as Camelbak) are recommended on hot days. Some of the rides are long and inaccessible to water supply. Water bottles will not be provided, so if you choose to not bring a hydration system, at least bring a bicycle water bottle. Regular water bottles will fall out while riding over rough terrain and create a potentially serious hazard for the group.
· Proper bicycling shoes reduce fatigue and injury, however many bicycle shoes are not appropriate for patrol use. Instructors recommend purchasing a bike shoe that is similar to a cross trainer. Most bike shops can direct you to a good shoe if you ask. You may also contact any of the instructors for assistance.
· The prerequisite for the course is good fitness levels and basic bicycle knowledge. If you have not been riding regularly, please start preparing for the course. If you do not have access to a mountain bike, see an instructor for assistance. If you do, please start riding. The class can be a lot of fun for those who are prepared, yet it can also be a very tiring and frustrating course for those who are not prepared.
· Most of the rides will have a van following for safety. Lunches may be stored in the van, however daily stops will be made for lunch. Energy bars are also permitted.