Grover Beach Police Department Adds Two Certified Motorcycle Officers

The Grover Beach Police Department (GBPD) announced on November 3, 2025, that two of its officers have become certified motorcycle officers. 

Sergeant Felix Ramirez and Officer Caleb Scherrer completed a three-week motorcycle training and certification, GBPD said in a post on X. The two officers can now patrol Grover Beach on a motorcycle and address traffic issues in the city. 

The department is awaiting the arrival of a second motorcycle and some other pieces of equipment. 

Grover Beach, we have some GREAT news!

After 3 weeks of intense motorcycle training and certification, we’re happy to announce that GBPD has two certified motorcycle officers! Sergeant Felix Ramirez and Officer Caleb Scherrer successfully completed their motorcycle training… pic.twitter.com/lkJHaqBgLz

— Grover Beach Police (@Grover_BeachPD) November 3, 2025

The GBPD thanked the Santa Maria Police Department for their assistance in training the two officers. 

In October 2025, GBPD shared updates on social media about the officers’ training process. 

The post showed the officers in training, alongside regional partners, undergoing an “intense and challenging course.” The training is designed to sharpen their skills and keep the roads safe, the department added. 

“Let’s give them a big shoutout and wish them all the best as they train hard and ride safe,” GBPD said. 

The post included a picture of the officers undergoing training. 

The GBPD comprises 31 staff members, 24 sworn peace officers, and seven civilian employees, according to the department’s website. Its team is divided between two commanders’ administrative/support services and operational responsibilities. 

The administration commander manages the professional team and detectives, while the operations commander is responsible for the patrol staff. The patrol team includes four sergeants, two senior police officers, 11 police officers, one reserve officer, and a civilian community services technician. 

Police officers are required to obtain their training and certification as per the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST). 

Motorcycle Training for Police Officers

Police officers are usually required to undergo an 80-hour basic motorcycle course spread over two semesters for gas and electric motorcycles. The course includes cone patterns for BMW, Kawasaki, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. 

The South Bay Regional Public Safety Training Academy mandates that all officers be sworn law enforcement, sworn reserve, or employees of an organization requiring enforcement or security riding. Officers should also possess a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement. 

Officers are required to provide an enforcement motorcycle that meets all factory specifications. 

A POST Plan IV certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the training.

In addition to the police departments, motorcycle training schools also specialize in teaching police motor techniques. These training courses cover low-speed maneuvers, confined space turns, crash avoidance, and braking challenges, according to ProRider Courses.