IPMBA Bicycle Response Team Training Course

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IPMBA Bicycle Response Team Training Course April 30 - May 2, 2012 St. Paul, MN Held just prior to IPMBA Conference
Where : :	Crowne Plaza Riverfront
Schedule : :	Monday - Wednesday: 0800-1700 Schedule subject to change. Detailed information, including a list of required equipment, will be included in the confirmation materials. An equipment list can also be previewed here.
Instructors : :	Michael Wear, PCI #516T; Wren Nealy, PCI #860
Tuition : :	$375 + IPMBA Membership
Registration : :	IPMBA 410-744-2400 info (at) ipmba.org >>Conference info & registration packet (.pdf)
Accommodations : :	Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront 11 East Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul MN 55101 Rate: $121 + 13.625% tax, available until March 29, 2012. Call 651-292-1900 and ask for Group Code ZZ0 or International Police Mountain Bike Association, or book online at http://tinyurl.com/IPMBA2012Hotel. Note: Reservations must be made using the weblink or by calling the hotel directly. Because most of their rooms are being held for IPMBA, discount travel websites may show that the hotel is sold out over the conference dates.
Additional Info : :	This course takes place prior to the 22nd Annual IPMBA Conference, May 3-5, 2012. Download registration packet for transportation, airport shuttle, bike shipping, lodging, registration form, and more. This course has been approved by MN POST for 24 hours of continuing education credit.
Description : :	In anticipation of the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC), members of the St. Paul and Minneapolis Police Departments engaged in weeks of intense Bicycle Response Team Training. Nearly 120 officers were trained in escort, blocking, diversionary, and dispersal techniques to enable them to manage and control the expected crowds. This course, developed and conducted by members of the interagency RNC BRT, will prepare you to integrate bike officers into a variety of crowd situations. Topics include: Incident Command and Communications, Crowd Tactics, Crowd Demeanor Levels, Precursors to Violence, Professionalism and Discipline, Tactics for Crowd Management and Control, and Formations and Transitions. Practical exercises involve slow speed drills, mounts and dismounts, mounted formations and deployment, pair riding in crowds, single- and double-column riding and transitioning, arrest/rescue techniques, squad withdrawal, and gas mask drills. In addition to providing classroom instruction and hands-on practice, instructors will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations for this large-scale event and share real-world stories and lessons learned throughout the four days of the convention. Prerequisites: Current IPMBA membership, IPMBA Police Cyclist Certification or equivalent; open to fully-commissioned law enforcement officers with arrest powers only. Course Length: 24 hours Required Equipment: Download BRTT Equipment List [.pdf 40K]. Testing Procedure: on-bike Certification: A certificate of completion will be issued to each student who successfully completes the practical tests.
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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