MLEOA Motor School is free to all MLEOA members.
Officers must have a motorcycle endorsement prior to coming to class.
Host hotel: Candlewood Suites 3810 Flowood Drive. Flowood, MS 39232
TEL. # 6013263600. Reference the MLEOA Motor School when making reservations to receive a discounted rate of $90.00 a night.
Week one: 03/5/23 - 03/10/23 Week two: 03/12/23 - 03/17/23
SEE DESCRIPTION AND EQUIPMENT LIST BELOW:
POLICE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR TRAINING
this intensive 80-hour program will develop the coordination, skill and confidence necessary for the student to operate
a police motorcycle safely and efficiently. It will cover:
Machine nomenclature
Slow speed maneuvering
Control
Braking
Curve Negotiation
Motorcycle maintenance
Defensive driving techniques
Law enforcement techniques
Throughout the program, the student rider will be continually evaluated. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have demonstrated their ability to use all the defensive riding techniques and manual skills they have learned, and will be fully prepared for on the job training within their agency.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
All operators of the police motorcycles shall use the following safety equipment:
1. Department Motor Cycle
2. DOT safety helmet.
3. Eye protection.
4. Gloves
5. Boots above the ankle
6. Cold weather gear (Chaps, Leather riding jacket, Cold weather Gloves)
7. All - weather gear (Rain jacket and pants designed for motorcycle riding)