Police Mountain Bike Training: E-Bike Training

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This one-day electric bike (e-bike) training is designed as a supplement to the three-day basic “Police Mountain Bike Training (PMBT)” course. All officers must have completed the three-day Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) course OR one accepted by the MPTC. The purpose of this training is to transition the skills of the conventional bicycle to the e-bike.

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Officers will:

  • Participate in a discussion/lecture on e-bike laws.
  • Learn about different types and classes of e-bikes.
  • Practice basic e-bike riding techniques vs. conventional bikes.
  • Practice safe e-bike handling while on patrol.

Requirements:

  • No modified front wheel drive e-bikes may be used in the training.
  • Officers must have completed the three-day PMBT prior to completing the one-day e-bike training.
  • Bring an e-bike with them to the training.
  • Register with Fitchburg State University prior to arriving at the training.

Date: 9/23/24
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Center for Professional Studies, Fitchburg State University
Cost: $200 per officer
Maximum enrollment: 12 officers
Registration deadline: 9/16/24
CRN: 11771, Course Number: PRDV 1000P

Instructor: Lieutenant Jeffrey Watson
Lieutenant Watson is a Municipal Police Training Committee and Bicycle Instructor Certification Program Level 3 instructor. He has a master’s degree in Public Administration, as well as one in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Jeff teaches police mountain bike classes throughout New England.

Venue

150B Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420 United States