Police to get advanced bike training
Cycling police officers in Norfolk will be among the first in the country to undertake advance cycle training. Police officers, wardens and police community support officers are being offered six- hour specialist courses to ensure they stay safe. "We already train officers how to drive carefully and, with a significant proportion of Safer Neighbourhoods Teams on cycles, we have a duty of care to ensure they are trained to stay safe on two wheels," said Chief Inspector Nick Davison. "We are one of the first police forces in the country to provide officers with formalised advanced cycle training." Training is being led by Kevin Simpson, a qualified national standard instructor. He said:" The training will ensure that cyclists are equipped with the right skills to be a safe rider."

Eastern Evening News November 2007