Three Cape Fear law enforcement agencies participate in police motorcycle training

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Officers from three Cape Fear law enforcement agencies recently participated in a specialized motorcycle training course designed to improve riding skills and safety.

According to the Wilmington Police Department, its officers joined members of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office for the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s annual Basic Police Motorcycle Operator Course.

The intensive, two-week program focuses on developing the skills officers need to safely operate police motorcycles in a variety of situations.

Training exercises included precision maneuvering, motorcycle control, hazard awareness and realistic riding scenarios.

The department says operating a police motorcycle requires a high level of skill, discipline and concentration.

The training is intended to help motorcycle officers navigate challenging conditions while protecting themselves and the public.

Wilmington police also thanked the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office for hosting the course and highlighted the importance of continued cooperation with neighboring law enforcement agencies.