CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Brian Fengel, Director
Phone: (309) 690-7355
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
Diane Schrementi: ds018b@icc.edu
Robert Pyszka: rp717@icc.edu
International Police Mountain Bike Association Police Cyclist
Instructor: Jared Boyer, PCI # 2346
August 25-28, 2025
August 25, 26, 28, 2025; 8am – 4pm
August 27, 2025; 2pm – 10pm
Class will meet at: Morton PD, 375 Birchwood, Morton, IL
Enrollment Deadline: August 17, 2025
Minimum 4; Maximum 8
*** Please see the attached required equipment and materials checklist. Students will need to bring these items with them to participate in the course. ***
Click Here for List: Equipment & Check List
For questions about the equipment list contact Jared Boyer 309-573-1565
Course Objective
This training combines emergency vehicle operations for bike officers with patrol procedures, tactics, night operations, mock scenes, basic bike maintenance, and on-the-road repairs. The curriculum contains mandated performance skills which are validated by a committee of working bike unit members, and are defensible in court. Certification standards are rigid and reality-based, with standardized testing. On-bike testing evaluates skill, proficiency and safety. Written testing evaluates cognitive ability and understanding of concepts. Course reference materials include The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling (Third Edition).
This course, nationally certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association, is directed at patrol officers 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 also learn to safely handle their bikes while in traffic, and also learn how to safely handle the bicycle in pursuit situations. The IPMBA police cyclist course is recognized by IACP, CALEA, state accreditation agencies, and police departments throughout the U.S, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Course Content
| Patrol Tactics and Operations | Negotiation of Advanced Obstacles |
| Pre-Ride Safety Inspection | Bicycle and Uniform Selection |
| Night Patrol | Critical Situation Riding Techniques |
| Pursuits and Takedowns | Community Relations |
| Basic Physical Fitness & Avoiding Injuries | Bicycles and Firearms (No Live Fire) |
| Traffic Strategies & Approach to Calls | |
| Patrolling, Vehicle Stops, & Suspect Stops | |
| Negotiation of Basic Obstacles | |
| Basic Bike Maintenance |
Brief History of Public Safety Cycling
Bicycles
On Bike Equipment
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment
Training and Policy
Fundamental Cycling Skills
Vehicular Cycling
Hazards and Crashes
Continuing Skill Development
Cycling at Night
Cycle Maintenance
Funding
Bicycle Safety Education for Children
Patrol Equipment
Patrol Procedures and Tactics
Firearms Training Considerations (No Live Fire/No Range Time)
The Bicycle Response Team
Campus and Private Security Operations
Scene Management Safety
Prerequisites:
Law enforcement officer; basic bicycle-handling skills; good physical condition
Mobile In-Service Training Team#7 Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
MTU 7 request for certification of this course has been approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
Meets the following mandatory training criteria: Civil Rights .50 hours; Const. Use of LE Authority .50 hours: Emergency Medical Response .50 hours; Officer Wellness/Mental Health 1 hour; Procedural Justice 1 hour; Use of Force 2 hours: De-Escalation Techniques .50 hours; High Risk Traffic Stops .50 hours with .50 hours scenario; Laws concerning stops, searches and use of force .50 hours and Officer safety .50 hours with .50 hours scenario.
