This intensive course is designed for police motorcycle officers who are responsible for developing and delivering motorcycle training within their agencies. It also provides guidance for enhancing existing departmental motorcycle programs to ensure consistent, high-quality rider performance.
During the first week, you will participate in a series of skill-building riding exercises that reinforce advanced control, precision, and decision-making. You will then focus on structuring and managing a department-wide motorcycle training program, ensuring that only the most capable and well-prepared officers are assigned to motorcycle operations.
Before completing the course, each instructor candidate must successfully pass a timed and scored obstacle course evaluation. You will also participate in extended street rides in diverse and challenging environments. Practical tactical scenarios, including live fire drills and motorcycle-specific problem-solving situations, will be incorporated throughout the program.
You will develop critical performance skills related to high-stress operations, including alarm/stress response, tactical breathing, and visualization techniques - Tools essential for peak performance in real-world motorcycle operations.
Additional assignments include developing range layouts, creating training schedules, and building a complete departmental motorcycle training program. Instructor development techniques will be emphasized, and each participant will deliver a unit of instruction that will be evaluated by IPTM staff.
This course is designed for operators of two-wheeled motorcycles with a minimum displacement of 1000 cc.
Audience
Current motorcycle officers and academy instructors
This course is restricted to active law enforcement personnel.
Florida Students: FDOT grant-funded seats are available to Florida sworn law enforcement personnel (federal and military law enforcement personnel in Florida do not qualify).
Course Length
80 hours
Prerequisite(s)
You must be an active, skilled, and current rider. You must hold a motorcycle driver's license endorsement, if required by your state of residence. You must have successfully completed a certified police motorcycle rider course, or its equivalent, taught by an approved police motorcycle instructor.
What to Bring
Required
- Your department-issued motorcycle, currently assigned to you, or a similar motorcycle approved by IPTM for range and street riding exercises. The bike should be in good condition and have a pre-course maintenance check.
- Rain gear, one dress uniform, ample supply of jeans/casual wear, light or heavy riding jacket (weather dependent)
- Approved helmet, riding gloves, and boots that cover the ankle or dress boots
- Boots that cover your ankle or dress boots
- On-duty weapon, holster rig, body armor (vest), eye and ear protection and sunglasses
- Four hundred (400) rounds of ammunition. One hundred (100) of which should be frangible rounds. If unavailable, bring your standard training ammunition.
Note(s)
You will be required to sign a waiver of responsibility prior to engaging in practical exercises.
Related Courses
This course is not eligible for certificate discounts.
What Our Students Are Saying
- “Excellent instructors. They were on point with the lectures and hands-on approach. This course has taken me to the next level on becoming an instructor.” – Ofc. R.D.
- “This course had a good balance of riding and teaching which allowed improvements in both.” – Dep. D.P.
- “The instructors were very knowledgeable on the course and gave me the confidence to teach future motor officers.” – Dep. G.B.
- “All instructors were amazing! Their enthusiasm truly enhanced the learning experience! Great team.” – Tpr. M.D.
- “This course opened my eyes to the details of instructing. I benefited from everything this course offered. The instructors were excellent.” – Master P.O. R.P.
- "Can't wait to teach what I've learned from all of the instructors!" – Dep. Sheriff D.B.
- "This course was well rounded and very beneficial. I will never forget my experience here." – Inv. R.M.