IPMBA Bicycle Response Team Training - Bentonville, AR Tue, June 25, 2024 — Thu, June 27, 2024

Course Location/Facility Name: The Thaden School

Address: 800 SE C Street Bentonville, AR 72712 US

Event Description:

Think you don’t need a bike-mounted mobile field force?  Think again.  Social media helps spawn crowds — some unruly — and bike officers are uniquely qualified to handle them.  And who better than a bike medic to ensure prompt medical attention is rendered if a team member or bystander is injured?  Whether you are preparing for political events, parties and raves, or just expecting your team to make it to the championship, this course will prepare you to manage your crowds and ensure prompt patient care in crowd situations.  Practical exercises include formations, single- and double-column riding, arrest/rescue techniques, squad withdrawal, and gas mask drills, complete with smoke and noise!  

Curriculum Overview:  Bicycle Response Team Training Curriculum Overview

Prerequisites:  Current IPMBA membership; law enforcement officer, EMS provider, or security officer; completion of the IPMBA PC/EMSC/SC Course or alternate course of instruction; good physical condition.   

Required Equipment:  Bicycle Response Team Training Equipment List

Certification:  IPMBA Bicycle Response Team Training Certificates of Completion are available to qualified Police, EMS, and security personnel who complete the course requirements.

Tuition: $650/$700 before/after May 19, plus applicable membership fees. Includes clinics June 28-29.

Instructor Name: Andrew Humes, Ed Croissant, Stan Sedillo, Federico Ruiz

Event Schedule/Agenda: Tuesday, June 25, 8am-5pm; Wednesday, June 26, 8am-5pm; Thursday, June 27, 8am-5pm; choice of clinics on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29. Schedule subject to change.

Registration Contact Information: events@ipmba.org Phone: 410-744-2400
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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.  

This course is being held as part of the 31st IPMBA Conference, June 24-29, 2024.  Fee includes clinics on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and other ancillary activities.  

Visit the conference website for details and to register online (coming soon).  Download the registration packet (recommended for easy reference). 

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