What is the IPMBA Conference?
The International Police Mountain Bike Association's (IPMBA) annual Conference is the only national conference designed to meet the specific needs of public safety personnel who use mountain bikes on duty. Now in its 14th successful year, the conference has become internationally known as the premier training and education opportunity for police and EMS personnel on bikes. The 2004 Conference is proudly hosted by the San Antonio Police Department, San Antonio, Texas.

Who should attend?

The IPMBA Conference is designed for anyone who needs or wants to know more about any and every aspect of public safety bicycle use. It is attended by bike patrol personnel and administrators from cities, towns, counties, parks and universities; EMS providers, search-and-rescue personnel, and sworn public safety personnel seeking advice on starting a bicycle unit.

What's offered?

An excellent mix of on-bike and classroom sessions presented by experts from around the country. On-bike sessions include basic, intermediate and advanced bicycle handling skills, firearms skills, bike patrol tactics, EMS scene safety, and officer survival. Classroom sessions include community policing, safety and liability, health & fitness, and bicycle maintenance. The Conference also features the nations largest bicycle patrol-related product exhibition.

What is IPMBA?

The International Police Mountain Bike Association is a non-profit educational organization providing resources, networking opportunities, and the best, most complete training for public safety bicyclists. IPMBA has been setting the standard in public safety bicycle training since 1991.

International Police Mountain Bike Association
583 Frederick Road, Suite 5B
Baltimore, Maryland 21228
PH: 410-744-2400
FAX: 410-744-5504
E-MAIL: info@ipmba.org

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