Four more police officers have passed the motorcycle training course, bringing the total number of motorcycle cops to 12.
From left: PS Kim Ramoon, PC Alain Belanger, PC Orville Harris, PC Eunell Gilzean, Insp Adrian Barnett (Instructor). Photo: Submitted |
The three constables and one sergeant spent two weeks being put through their paces by Inspector Adrian Barnett, and are now fully qualified to patrol the streets on two wheels, said an RCIPS press release. One of the officers is also now a qualified instructor.
The intensive course covers areas such as basic and advanced bike handling skills, collision avoidance, emergency breaking and escort techniques. The officers can now be used for activities such as quick response, radar detection, ceremonial events and funeral escorts.
‘This is an intense course that certainly puts the officers through their paces and it is encouraging to see all who took part pass with flying colours,’ said Police Commissioner Stuart Kernohan.
‘The eight motorbikes we have in our fleet have proved to be very effective crimefighting tools and these extra officers who are now able to use them will continue to boost our ability to police the roads.’
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