Off Road/Park Patrol Question

Off Road/Park Patrol Question(s) for the membership: I was a motor officer and a NAMOA member for 11 years. I am currently assigned to our Advanced Training Division and I have been asked to do some research into training requirements and “best practices” or SOP’s related to officers working off road, trail, and park patrol on motorcycles. I have…

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Motor School Question

We had a question recently and I thought it would be a good question to post for those who are interested in being a motor officer during their career in law enforcement. Question: I am interested in an opportunity our department has in our motor unit. However, I am concerned about the training.  I am in my late 40’s…

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Weak Side Strong Side

As motor officers and motor instructors I am sure you have all heard of the strong side or weak side.  But is this really the case, or is it simply a psychological barrier? Looking back to my basic motor school, I remember on the first day my instructor told me I had a strong side and a weak side. …

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