Harley-Davidson and TEEX Team Up to Offer Specialized Motorcycle Officer Training Nationwide
COLLEGE STATION, TX - Harley-Davidson and TEEX are teaming up to provide law enforcement a new standard for police motorcycle training. This program is designed for peace officers assigned to a law enforcement agency’s motorcycle unit to receive basic through advanced motorcycle operator training. A police motorcycle instructor certification course will also be offered. Agencies considering starting up a motorcycle traffic enforcement unit will also find value in this training.
“This is an effort we are all very proud to be a part of,” said John Sharp, Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. “TEEX training keeps those who protect and serve us safe and on the road.”
"As a former law enforcement administrator, I know training is key to managing risk. You want to attend a manufacturer specific school because there are subtleties about riding these bikes in high-risk situations that an operator has to be attuned to, and this curriculum is tailored specifically for that." said Dr. John M. Ray, PhD, Director of the TEEX Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence.
“Since 1908, Harley-Davidson has been supporting and providing Motor Officers and Rescue Personnel with the most legendary motorcycles in the world,” said John Dedeo, GM Field Sales for Harley-Davidson. “We are proud to partner with TEEX to create a comprehensive training program that allows peace officers to focus completely on improving their skills.”
This program will initially offer three training courses: basic, advanced and instructor-level. Basic training is 80 hours of practical training for those going directly into a police motor unit. Advanced training is for experienced riders who are part of an agency looking to enhance their riding skills. The Instructor-Level training course, once completed, will certify the participant to customize their own agency training program and continue their training internally.
Dr. Ray describes the delivery of the training as, "A mixture of classroom and on-track training. TEEX provides the curriculum and delivery of the course, while Harley-Davidson provides the motorcycles and servicing on-site. This is a significant advantage over other such courses that require a participant to bring their own motorcycle. Using a Harley-Davidson bike with a mechanical crew on site to fix issues guarantees, to a greater degree, that the participant will complete the training rather than only getting halfway through and having a bike that they can't finish the course on.”
Kyle McNew, TEEX Training Manager, Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence said "We'll be offering the training in Texas as well as other locations across the country. Ultimately this gives us an opportunity to save agencies money by sending their officers to training closer to home, rather than sending them to Texas."
All training options and locations are available to certified peace officers from any state by registering through open enrollment on the TEEX website at https://teex.org/motorcycle. If you have questions, please contact Kyle McNew at [email protected] or (979) 458-2762.
About TEEX Institute for Law Enforcement and Protective Services Excellence
TEEX makes a difference by providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives. Our organization has offered law enforcement extension training in Texas since 1942, and has operated a Basic Peace Officer School since 1953. The Institute for Law Enforcement & Protective Services operates the Central Texas Police Academy, the Texas Forensic Science Academy and the TEEX Criminal Justice Academy, while offering other licensing and certificate programs and continuing education. Its law enforcement and corrections training is approved for credit by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), and many programs are eligible for college credit. Other areas of training and technical assistance include disaster preparedness, threat and risk assessment, critical infrastructure protection, sports and special events management, school safety, explosives and ordnance training, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for public safety, emergency vehicle operation and traffic accident avoidance.
About Harley-Davidson
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company of Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Our vision: Building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution and emotion. Our mission: More than building machines, we stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Since 1903, Harley-Davidson has defined motorcycle culture with an expanding range of leading-edge, distinctive and customizable motorcycles in addition to riding experiences and exceptional motorcycle accessories, riding gear and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides financing, insurance and other programs to help get Harley-Davidson riders on the road. Learn more at www.harley-davidson.com.
