IPMBA Police Cyclist Course

Cost: $200*

The fee covers mandatory $70.00 IPMBA fee (certificate ($15.00) and membership ($55.00) and UWWPS registration fee ($130.00), written and on-bike testing procedure, instruction and certification for registrants who pass.

A surcharge of 2.85% will be added to the final purchase price for all credit/debit card transactions, applied at checkout, to cover processing costs. Payment by check will be exempt from the additional surcharge. Checks can made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.

All registrant accounts must be paid in by the date indicated on the program website, a minimum of 10 days prior to the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without refund. Payment deadlines are included on individual event webpages. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

Your online registration and payment are always safe and secure. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit card payments in our online registration system. We will NOT accept credit card payments over the phone. We will accept checks made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.

Confirmation Emails
Once you register to attend an event (including waitlisted), a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you registered with. Contact cesevents@uww.edu if you do not receive this confirmation email. You must have a working email address on file with us to be able to receive important announcements and updates about this event.

For participants who will be receiving a sponsorship to attend this event, please follow these steps to redeem your sponsorship:

• Register for the event and use the promo code provided by your sponsor during checkout.
• The sponsorship amount will be deducted from your invoice. Any remaining balance will be the participant's responsibility.
• If you need to cancel your registration, please note that the sponsorship funds will be returned to the supporting organization.

Please note that any qualifying discounts given by the event will not be applied after you have paid in full. Be sure to use the promo code during checkout to receive your discount. You will be charged if you do not qualify for the requested discount at the start of the event.

If a refund is issued due to overpayment on your account, a processing fee will be assessed.

If you have received an award or scholarship without a promo code or want to use two promo codes, please call Continuing Education Services at 262-472-3165 or email cesevents@uww.edu before registering to avoid overpayment fees.

Want to Sponsor a Registrant?
If you would like to sponsor a registrant and cover all or partial fees, you can request a promo code to give to your chosen registrant. Get more information about sponsoring a registrant.

Refunds: In the event of a cancellation, Continuing Education Services should be notified no later than 21 days before the start of the event to receive a refund, less the 20% administration fee. Cancellation requests received less than 21 days from the start of camp will receive a refund minus a 50% late cancellation fee. Cancellations due to medical reasons will receive a full refund, less the 20% administration fee if the cancellation is requested and medical documentation is provided prior to the start of the event. Valid medical cancellations must include a signed letter from a licensed physician to qualify. NO REFUNDS will be given for withdrawal due to early departures, disciplinary reasons, or no-shows after the camp has started. 

All cancellation requests must be submitted to cesevents@uww.edu; provide the registrant’s name, event title, and medical documentation, if applicable. Refunds will be returned to the name and address of the payer. 

We reserve the right to cancel any event for any reason; in such case, all fees paid will be refunded, or contact cesevents@uww.edu for alternate arrangements.

Cancellations and payments: All registrant accounts must be paid in full 21 days prior to the start of the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without a refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

By registering for an event, you agree to our Registration Terms and Conditions. UW-Whitewater will hold all registrants responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from event. Registrants dismissed from the event will not receive a refund. Please review the Terms and Conditions for more details.

Be aware that we recommend that all portable electronic devices be left at home, but ultimately it is your decision. We know that parents and children value the ability to be able to call each other at a moment's notice. For that reason, we do not prohibit cell phones at camp, but ask that cell phone use does not interfere with the event and other participants. Parents are responsible for setting clear guidelines for cell use with their child. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Check In 

Course check in is at  7:00 a.m. for check-in at Esker Hall, Room 1118 which is located at 420 N. Prairie Street, Whitewater WI 53190. 

General Preparation

If you are a bit rusty or haven’t ridden a bicycle in quite some time, please get out and ride!  Effort is essential, but effort alone will not guarantee success or certification. Familiarization is a key component and cornerstone of police cycling. Increase your familiarization right away and get out and ride. 

At times the police cyclist course can be physically demanding, as can many parts of this job. Preparation for this course can make it much more enjoyable. Simply bicycling for 30 minutes a day a few times a week will help prepare and familiarize your body for this four-day course.

Please make sure you have a properly sized mountain bike that is in good mechanical condition. Ensure you have tools, pump, bicycle light, and spare tubes. (Refer to the equipment list in what to bring section).  Dress appropriately.  Weather in Wisconsin can vary from warm and balmy to cool and rain, so please plan ahead and dress for the weather. We will conduct the course in most any weather conditions – Please be prepared.

Generally, the last day we will ride the John Muir trail system in the Kettle Moraine – Southern Unit if open, after the written test we try to ride out there. If you personally own a mountain bike and want to bring it for this trail ride, it is encouraged but not mandatory. More info on the trails can be found on the Biking KMS trails.

Certification

IPMBA Certification is available to sworn police officers who successfully complete the practical test, earn a score of 76% or better on the written test, become members of IPMBA, and submit applications for certification accompanied by the appropriate fees (included in the cost of the course).

For More Information

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at Servic@uww.edu /262-949-5943 or Thompson@uww.edu /262-472-4660.

What to Bring

• Precourse - Letter
• Writing instruments
• Water bottle
• Bag lunch/dinner
• A copy of The Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling – 2^nd Edition. You can find this on Amazon or at larger bookstores such as Barnes & Noble.
• PAR-Q questionnaire completed and brought to first day of class.
• A well maintained police bicycle.  You will be able to securely store your bikes at Esker Hall during the course, if desired, to avoid having to transport back and forth.
• Police Equipment Checklist