DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to meet the POST requirements for Motorcycle Training Instructor. This course of instruction allows the student to teach all facets of motorcycle operations relating to cone patterns, evasive manuevers, braking control, and solo and pairs riding.  Students will also learn ADULT LEARNING THEORY and training techniques.  This course is designed for those who wish to become motorcycle instructors for the Basic Police Motorcycle Course or who oversee in-service training for their agency.

Included in the training are the lawful requirements of operating an emergency vehicle under Code 3 conditions and engaging into pursuits with a working knowledege of PC 13519.8 and general classroom instructor skills. The students will demonstrate a working knowledge of all the above skills by successfully riding and demonstrating above average riding skills along with teaching an actual Basic Police Motorcycle class.

INSTRUCTORS: All instructors are POST certified Motorcycle instructors.

PREREQUISITE: Must be either an active or retired peace officer, active or retired military personnel, unless prior arrangements are made with the EVOC Coordinator.  Must be in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by intensive vehicle weight transfer, braking, turning or skidding. All students who are not members of the Alameda County Sheriff's Office must sign a liability waiver.

PRESENTATION HOURS: This is an 80-hour course that will run from 0800 to 1700 each day.

CERTIFICATION: POST control number: 1010-21540

                         POST Plan IV.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have:

1. A certified D.O.T. motorcycle helmet and shatter resistant eye protection 
2. Departmental Utility Uniform (coverall-type clothing)
3. Over the ankle boots and leather gloves

Agency motorcycle is only required on the Friday of the first week, for an off-campus ride.  Training motorcycles are provided at no cost to the student for the rest of the training.

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 6 students and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Use the link below to submit reservations on-line.  If you need information please call Melisa Tolero at (925) 551-6970 or EVOC Coordinator, Deputy Kerri Hansen at (925) 551-6987 or khansen@acgov.org.

PAYMENT: Tuitionwill be accepted on the day of the course with either cash or check made out to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.  Credit card payments can be made prior to the course either on-line or by visiting the main office at the Regional Training Center, Monday through Friday 0800-1700.  If you have any questions regarding payment, please call 925-551-6970.

 * NOVEMBER 2018 COURSE HAS SPLIT WEEKS DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY*

NOV 5-9 & NOV 26-30