Law Enforcement Only

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 maneuvers, braking control, and solo and pairs riding. Students must have their agency duty motorcycle for the first week and will be tested for proficiency.  Students will also learn ADULT LEARNING THEORY and training techniques.  This course is designed for those who wish to become motorcycle instructors for a 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 knowledge 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 an active peace officer in excellent physical condition and free of any prior injuries that may be aggravated by strenuous motorcycle operation. 

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

CERTIFICATION: POST Plan IV., control #1010-21540

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Students are required to have: 

1. A certified D.O.T. motorcycle helmet (Less than 5 years old) and shatter resistant eye protection
2. Departmental Utility Uniform 
3. Over the ankle boots and leather gloves
4. Department Red Instructor shirt for week 2 
5. Agency duty motorcycle for week 1

Agency motorcycle is required for the first week and for a potential off-campus ride on the first Friday. 

RESERVATIONS: This course is limited to 6 students and 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 EVOC Coordinator, Deputy Ron Graber at (925) 551-6987 or email rgraber@acgov.org

PAYMENT: Tuition will be accepted on the 1st day of the course with either cash or check made out to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.  Credit card payments (No American Express) 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.

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.

Sanchez Release of liability Revised 2023 date.pdf