March 18, 2025
 Police Bicycle Patrol Course
The Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy, Sea Girt, N.J., is offering four, five (5) day Police Bicycle Patrol Courses. The courses will be held at Sea Girt. The NJ Juvenile Justice Commission Police Bicycle Patrol Program is a rigorous 5 day/40 hr. course designed to equip the candidate with the skills to successfully and safely operate a bicycle while in performance of their job duties. Candidates will be taught how to maneuver the Police Bicycle at moderate and high speeds, negotiate obstacles, ascend/descend stairs, accident avoidance, braking maneuvers, proper nutrition, fitness, pedestrian stops/contact, crowd control and using the bicycle as an alternate means of force. Candidates who are interested should be in good physical shape and capable of completing group rides consistent with the pace set by the instructors.
Police Bicycle Patrol Course is at a cost of $125 per participant.
Training Locations, Times, & Registration
Training will be held at the Juvenile Justice Commission Training Academy located in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Courses will be conducted on the following dates:
April 28 to May 2, 2025; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 12 to May 16, 2025; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 19 to May 23, 2025; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 8 to September 12, 2025; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September 15 to September 19, 2025; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mandatory Equipment:
One Police mountain bike (per applicant) in good working order
Extra tires and tubes
Eye protection (shatter-resistant, wraparound, clear and /or tinted)
Bicycle helmet (ANSI, Snell or CPSC approved)
Padded cycling gloves
Additional equipment recommendations made available upon confirmation of registration.
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Questions can be directed to Sgt. Marco Fernandes
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Contact Us
Training and Exercise Bureau
New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
training@njohsp.gov
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