Law Enforcement Only

DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to teach basic motor skills, judgment, safety, proficiency and patrol procedures for the on and off road motorcycle trainee to become qualified as a dual-purpose motor officer. This course meets all mandates and requirements as set forth by POST.

THIS COURSE IS NOT MEANT FOR ZERO EMISSION MOTORS. (ZERO BIKES)

INSTRUCTOR: All instructors are POST certified veteran motor officers and off-road riders.

PREREQUISITE: All students must have an M1 Endorsement.  Must be a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer. All students must be in good physical condition and free from prior injuries that may be aggravated by physical activity. Students should have basic civilian motorcycle skills, either on or off-road.  

PRESENTATION DATES & HOURS: This is an 80 hour course that will be presented normally from 0800 hours to 1700 hours each day.  There will be a night ride from 1300-2200 hrs. 

CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV. POST Cert #1010-32511

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have:

1. Gas Dual purpose Agency motorcycle (highly recommend Dunlop DOT 606 style tires or equivalent for loose terrain traction). 
2. ACSO RTC has gas Suzuki DR 650's for rent at $50.00 per day. (Days 1-5 only)
3. A certified D.O.T. motorcycle helmet (less than 5 years old) and shatter resistant eye protection
4. Departmental Utility Uniform
5. Gloves, elbow and knee guards, off road boots, and googles
6. 200 rounds of ammunition.

It is also highly encouraged that students receive motorcycle pre-training to ensure they have the basic skills needed to start the course.  Alameda County Sheriff's Office also offers a Motorcycle Skills Orientation course.  Please contact EVOC Coordinator, Sergeant Bryan Salby at (925) 551-6987 or BSalby@acgov.org for more information

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 8 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 (925) 551-6987 or EVOC Coordinator, Sergeant Bryan Salby at (925) 551-6987 or BSalby@acgov.org

PAYMENT POLICY: As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline operations and enhance the experience for all students, we are implementing a new policy regarding tuition payments. All course tuition must be paid in full prior to the start of class. Payments should be completed no later than the first day of class. If payment is not received by this date, the individual may be asked to reschedule or defer attendance until payment is received.

Tuition payments can be made online during the course registration process. Alternatively, payments can be made by phone or in person on the first day of class. We accept cash, check, or credit card as suitable forms of payment. Please note that a 2.49% non-refundable service fee will apply to all credit card transactions.

We strongly encourage early payment to avoid any disruptions to your enrollment.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

CANCELLING REGISTRATION:  To cancel a registration for a course, please notify the Regional Training Center via e-mail or phone. E-mail cancellations can be directed to rtcinfo@sheriffacademy.com and phone cancellations to (925) 551-6970. In all cases, course cancellations less than 5 business days' prior to class start date, may be subject to a course cancellation fee equal to 50% of the course tuition. Students who fail to attend the course without cancelling prior to the start of the course (No Show) will be charged the full course tuition.

 *Due to the physical dangers of this course, you will be required to sign a Release of Liability as a safety precaution when arriving at the RTC. Please see the link below to review the document.

http://sheriffacademy.com/upload/2024-Sanchez.Release.of.liability.Revised.pdf