IPMBA Conference - Bentonville, AR Mon, June 24, 2024 — Sat, June 29, 2024

Course Location/Facility Name: Thaden School

Address: 800 SE C Street Bentonville, AR 72712 US

Event Description:

What is It? 

The premier training event for public safety cyclists, featuring: 

• Effective, proven, and skill-enhancing training and certification courses...
• Essential, dynamic, and innovative on-bike sessions...
• Insightful and informative in-class workshops…
• Experienced and respected instructors…
• The nation’s largest and best bicycle patrol product exhibition…
• Unparalleled networking opportunities…                      
• ...And fun!

Why Attend?

• Maximize the return on your training dollars.
• Make yourself indispensable to your community. 
• Increase the scope and breadth of your bike operations.
• Expand your personal and professional horizons.
• Develop environmentally-friendly patrol procedures.
• Learn from the best, most well-respected instructors in the field.
• Have fun!

What is Offered?

• Comprehensive certificate courses that provide essential training for public safety personnel in general and specialized bicycle operations.  
• Essential, dynamic, and innovative on-bike sessions AND insightful and information-packed in-class workshops, ideal for new and experienced police, EMS, and security cyclists as well as supervisors and administrators. 

Tuition: Varies Based on Selection

Instructor Name: Multiple

Event Schedule/Agenda: See individual course listings for details.

Registration Contact Information: IPMBA Phone: 410-744-2400
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Online Registration: (if applicable) Click here to register online

Accommodations:

IPMBA HQ: Sheraton Four Points
211 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville AR 72712 (an easy, two-mile ride to the Thaden Campus)

Rooms feature modern decor, ergonomic workspaces, wi-fi, refrigerators and safes, and signature plush bedding. Ozark Lounge offers craft beers and tasty appetizers in an inviting atmosphere. The hotel has a 24-hour gym, snack pantry, and basic business center. Surface parking is complimentary. A bike wash station will be available at designated times.  

Rate: $149 per night double occupancy + 13.5% tax   

Reservations: Online or (479) 715-6388 (note: if you would like to arrive before June 22 or stay beyond June 29, or if you encounter any difficulty booking your preferred dates online, contact the hotel directly to make your reservation.)

Cutoff Date:  May 23, 2024

Doubletree Suites Bentonville
301 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville AR 72712 (an easy, two-mile ride to the Thaden Campus)

Suites feature a separate living room with sofa bed, 2 HDTVs, desk, microwave, fridge, and WiFi. Breakfast for up to two guests is included in the rate. The hotel offers complimentary surface parking and five-mile shuttle service. It has an indoor pool, fitness center, business center, Bistro 301 restaurant, and 3ZERO1 Lounge. A warm chocolate chip cookie awaits arriving guests.

Rate: $149 per night double occupancy + 13.5% tax

Reservations: Online or (479) 845-7770 (note:  if you encounter any difficulty booking your preferred dates online, contact the hotel directly to make your reservation.)

Cutoff Date:  May 23, 2024

Additional Info:

Registration for the 2024 IPMBA Conference is OPEN!  Click here to download the PDF version of the registration packet.  

Please note:  the IPMBA Conference has a new format!  The focus in 2024 will be on certificate-level courses.  A limited number of clinics and instructor development modules will be offered to those registered for or teaching the courses.  A "Workshops Only" option will NOT be available.  However, an "Instructor Development Module" WILL be available! 

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

IPMBA Courses 

Course descriptions and equipment requirements can be found at About the Courses. 

IPMBA Instructor Course – June 24-28, 2024
IPMBA Maintenance Officer Course – June 24-28, 2024
IPMBA Police/EMS Cyclist Course – June 24-28, 2024 (includes off-road riding, mock scenes, and firearms [for armed personnel] on Friday & clinics on Saturday)
IPMBA Security Cyclist Course - June 25-27, 2024 (includes clinics on Friday & Saturday)
IPMBA Police/EMS/Security Cyclist II Course – June 25-27, 2024 (includes clinics on Friday & Saturday)
IPMBA Bicycle Response Team Training – June 25-27, 2024 (includes clinics on Friday & Saturday)
IPMBA E-Bike Training Module – June 27, 2024 (includes clinics on Friday & Saturday) 
IPMBA Instructor Development Module – June 28-29, 2024 (includes clinics and instructor certification sessions on Friday & Saturday)

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