August 2009
The Portland Police Bureau is pleased to welcome the Law Enforcement Bicycle Association (LEBA) for a nationally recognized Police Mountain Bike Instructor Course. The six (6) day course is scheduled for August 10-15, 2009 in beautiful Portland, Oregon. This course will challenge you both physically and mentally. All candidates must have completed a basic class “A” or “B” certified course or equivalent. Topics for the course are as follows:
· Exercise Physiology
· Bike Fit
· Basic Mechanics
· Police Technical Skills
· Firearms
· Slow Speed/High Speed Drills
· First Aid
· Mastering Stairs
· Off road riding techniques
· Instructor Development
· Effective Cycling
· Training Rides
· Nutrition
· Common Injuries
· Stretching
· Accident Prevention
· Emergency Braking
· Gears and Cadence
This class will stress team work and overcoming obstacles with emphasis on teaching technique. Students will be assigned a lecture topic and must give a 12 minute presentation and submit a typed lesson plan on that topic. Although it is not a requirement, having attended a basic instructor development course would be very beneficial to you. Training rides will be conducted daily and you must be able to complete 25-35 miles maintaining a 14-18 mph pace. Cone drill techniques must be complete to the satisfaction of the Instructors and a written examination must be passed with an 80% or higher score.
Prerequisites to attend this course:
1. Be a member of a City, County, State, Federal or Military Law Enforcement agency.
2. Have successfully completed a basic class “A” or “B” certified LEBA course or its equivalent.
3. Be in excellent physical condition with no medical conditions that would prevent you from participating in strenuous physical activity.
4. Have Department/Agency approval to attend.
5. Be covered by appropriate “on the job” industrial insurance.
6. Have a CPSC, SNELL, ANSI or ASTM approved bicycle helmet.
7. Have eye protection, cycling gloves and comfortable cycling clothing with proper shoes for cycling.
8. Have toe clips & straps or power grips on your pedals. Clipless systems will only be allowed if your Department uses clipless pedals for patrol. (All students must be able to demonstrate proficiency with toe clips)
9. Have a bicycle that is mechanically sound and functioning properly, (including lights for night riding).
10. Have a great attitude and the desire to work as a team member with officers from different jurisdictions.
11. Have access to a firearm, ammunition and gun belt. There will be a live fire range section of the course (eye and ear protection will be provided for temporary use by the firearms staff). Loaner firearms will also be available if necessary.
Students will receive:
v LEBA National Certification
v LEBA Instructor Training Manual
v LEBA Badge Instructor pin
v LEBA Instructor T-shirt
v LEBA Instructor Jersey
v LEBA Instructional DVD.
Tuition is $795.00
For complete registration please contact Bill Edgar.
