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.
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.