IPMBA Training Class Details
IPMBA Police Cyclist Course - Amarillo, TX Mon, July 13, 2026 — Thu, July 16, 2026
Course Location/Facility Name: Amarillo Civic Center Complex
Address: 401 S. Buchanan Street Amarillo, TX 79101 USA
Event Description:
Be prepared for the street! This essential training combines Emergency Vehicle Operations for bike officers with patrol procedures, tactics, night operations, mock scenes, and basic bike maintenance and on-the-road repairs. Learn to ride like a pro, avoid crashes, and use your bike to foil the bad guys every time. Off-road riding and bike-specific live-fire exercises may be added at the instructor’s discretion.
Curriculum Overview: Police Cyclist Course Curriculum Overview
Prerequisites: Law enforcement officer; basic bicycle-handling skills; good physical condition
Required Equipment: Police Cyclist Course Equipment List
Testing Procedure: Written and practical
Certification: IPMBA Police Cyclist Certification is available to licensed law enforcement officers who successfully complete the practical test, earn a score of 76% or better on the written test, become members of IPMBA, and submit applications for certification accompanied by the appropriate fee.
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The IPMBA Police Cyclist Course
Tuition: $555
Instructor Name: TBD
Event Schedule/Agenda: Go to conference website listed in the "Additional Info" section below.
Registration Contact Information: info@ipmba.org Phone: 410-744-2400
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Online Registration: (if applicable) Click here to register online
Accommodations:
IPMBA Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown, 550 S. Buchanan St, Amarillo, TX
The IPMBA Headquarters hotel is located in Amarillo, 2.9 miles from Austin Park, has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a fitness center, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The property provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown can enjoy an American breakfast. The accommodation also provides a business center and guests can use the on-site ATM machine at Embassy Suites Amarillo Downtown. Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 6.8 miles from the property Conveniently located across the street from the Amarillo Civic Center the location of 2026 Annual Conference.
The hotel is conveniently located across the street from the Amarillo Civic Center, the meeting location for the 2026 Annual Conference.
A discounted group rate of $159 plus taxes over July 9-18 has been negotiated by IPMBA. Reserve your room here. The cut-off date for this special rate is Thursday, June 18, 2026
Both Double/Double (2 beds) or King Suites are available in the block at the group.
The rate includes:
Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Complimentary Happy Hour
Additional Info:
Click here for details about IPMBA's 2026 Annual Conference.
