Police Scotland Rider Refinement North 2022: independent evaluation report.

Hood, Caroline

Abstract

First launched in 2018, Rider Refinement North (RRN) is a program aimed at motorcyclists, offering classroom and practical-based experiences in a day-long course. It is delivered by Police Scotland officers from across the North Area Command region, accompanied by an observer from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). The course aims to raise awareness of both road safety and the personal consequences of taking risks (Police Scotland 2022). For 2022, the format of RRN was modified under the supervision of Inspector Greg Burns (Road Policing North, Tayside Division). The aim of this research is to provide an independent evaluation of Police Scotland's Rider Refinement North (RRN) 2022 initiative. The evaluation has two objectives: 1) To understand the impact of the redevelopment of RRN; 2) To inform the development of future iterations of RRN. Overall, the response to the format and content of RRN 2022 has been overwhelmingly positive. Both participants and the Road Policing Division officers involved in the delivery of RRN 2022 have identified the clear value that is derived from offering skills-based training to motorcyclists. The newly redeveloped presentation segment of RRN 2022 was well received by both participants and instructing officers, with the use of video examples receiving praise from participants. It also formed an important foundation for the practical element of RRN 2022, equipping participants with knowledge and understanding that could be directly applied under the supervision and observation of officers. It is also evident that participants valued the experience of engaging with Road Policing Division officers. Critically, a significant number of participants have gone on to seek further advanced training opportunities. The RRN adopts an innovative and informed approach to rider engagement, rider awareness and skills building. The RRN 2022 iteration is a welcome extension of this approach.

Citation

HOOD, C. 2022. Police Scotland Rider Refinement North 2022: independent evaluation report. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1924942

• Report Type: Consultancy Report
• Deposit Date: Mar 29, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 7, 2023
• Keywords: Road safety training; Motorcyclist safety training; Motorists; Advanced motorist training
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1924942