POLICE BIKE PATROL COURSE
July 8th – July 12th, 2024
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
*July 11th 2:00PM - 10:00 PM*
This forty hour course is designed to provide the trainee with the skills necessary to safely and effectively use a bicycle to perform a full range of police patrol duties. On-bike instruction progresses from basic bike handling skills to negotiating urban obstacles, performing high-speed dismounts, suspect apprehension techniques, and live fire exercises.
Location: State University of New York at Buffalo, North Campus, Amherst, NY
Required Equipment: Police mountain bike fitted to the individual officer; equipped with a pedal retention system and rear-mounted kickstand. Trainees must wear full bike patrol uniform including body armor, duty belt, helmet, eye protection, and bike gloves. Padded bicycle shorts are not required but are highly recommended. Fifty rounds of ammunition for Friday’s live fire exercise is also required. Rain gear is recommended.
Repair Equipment: Each officer must have three tire levers and three spare inner tubes. Each department must bring one on-bike air pump and one bike hex key set.
Course Fee: Course fee of $200.00 per trainee includes all instructional materials, facility fees, and lunch for Monday - Thursday. Course fee must be paid via credit card using the following link. https://adminsupport-buffalo.nbsstore.net/law-enforcement-bicycle-patrol-course
Note: Bike patrol is a strenuous physical activity that requires a high degree of physical fitness and personal motivation. Participants should be enthusiastic and physically fit.
Register early. Class size will be limited: Please fax or email the attached enrollment form directly to NYS University Police (716) 645-3758 or scbixby@buffalo.edu by June 1st, 2024.
For questions contact:
Lieutenant Scott Bixby, NYS University Police
(716) 645-8932 scbixby@buffalo.edu