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Dates
November 10-13, 2025 |
Time
8am - 5pm Daily Last day ends at 12:00 (Noon) |
Location
Gold Coast Hotel Las Vegas, NV |
Dr. John Black
John. G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D.
20th ANNIVERSARY:
2025 IPICD OFFICER-ASSOCIATED AND IN-CUSTODY DEATH CONFERENCE
“Reframing the Basics, Shaping the Future”
5 Certificates--1 Conference
Attend the 20th anniversary IPICD Conference and earn 5 certificates:
A lot has changed since the first 2006 IPICD conference: Zoom growth; COVID-19; abandoning the phenomenon of excited delirium; LEOs being criminally charged on a frequent basis; spotlighting positional asphyxia; monitoring requirements; adoption of artificial intelligence; reliance on forensic video; legal vs. scientific vs. judicial mandates; conflicts that impact law enforcement; plus much more.
The IPICD training programs, guidance, and conference have always used scientific and legal findings as foundations. The 20th anniversary conference is no different. Plan on joining us to stay current with the most recent scientific, legal, and judicial changes that impact officer-associated deaths.
FIVE certificates; FOUR instructor/specialist qualifications (renewals) are included at this year's conference. Become the first in your area to earn the IPICD "Situational M.O.N.I.T.O.R.™ Specialist" designation, or "Perceived Unusual Behaviors (PUB)" Instructor ; Public Safety Artificial Intelligence Prompting Specialist ; Understanding and Reporting Observational Signs of Asphyxia Specialist. Other updates include mortality factors, prone positioning, restraint chairs, and environmental scanning insights will also be presented to keep you at the first of the informational line.
Presenters
A. David Berman, M.S.
John Black, D.B.A.
Michael Brave, Esq.
James “Jeb” Brown, Esq.
Michael D. Curtis, M.D.
Lt. John Domingo (ret.)
Jeffrey Martin, Esq.
John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D.
Gary Vilke, M.D.
5 Certificates--1 Conference
Attend the 20th anniversary IPICD Conference and earn 5 certificates:
- Situational M.O.N.I.T.O.R.™ Specialist-
- Perceived Unusual Behaviors (PUB) Instructor
- Public Safety Artificial Intelligence Prompting Specialist
- Understanding and Reporting Observational Signs of Asphyxia Specialist
- Certificate of Attendance
A lot has changed since the first 2006 IPICD conference: Zoom growth; COVID-19; abandoning the phenomenon of excited delirium; LEOs being criminally charged on a frequent basis; spotlighting positional asphyxia; monitoring requirements; adoption of artificial intelligence; reliance on forensic video; legal vs. scientific vs. judicial mandates; conflicts that impact law enforcement; plus much more.
The IPICD training programs, guidance, and conference have always used scientific and legal findings as foundations. The 20th anniversary conference is no different. Plan on joining us to stay current with the most recent scientific, legal, and judicial changes that impact officer-associated deaths.
FIVE certificates; FOUR instructor/specialist qualifications (renewals) are included at this year's conference. Become the first in your area to earn the IPICD "Situational M.O.N.I.T.O.R.™ Specialist" designation, or "Perceived Unusual Behaviors (PUB)" Instructor ; Public Safety Artificial Intelligence Prompting Specialist ; Understanding and Reporting Observational Signs of Asphyxia Specialist. Other updates include mortality factors, prone positioning, restraint chairs, and environmental scanning insights will also be presented to keep you at the first of the informational line.
Presenters
A. David Berman, M.S.
John Black, D.B.A.
Michael Brave, Esq.
James “Jeb” Brown, Esq.
Michael D. Curtis, M.D.
Lt. John Domingo (ret.)
Jeffrey Martin, Esq.
John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D.
Gary Vilke, M.D.
Schedule
| Time | Presentation Title | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 11/10 | ||
| 0800–0845 | Welcome; Introductions; Conference Overview | IPICD Staff |
| 0845–0915 | 2025 and Beyond: Transformation for Survival | John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. & “Jeb” Brown, Esq. |
| 0915–0930 | BREAK | |
| 0930–1030 | What the Heck happened to “Excited Delirium?” A Retrospective | Michael D. Curtis, M.D. |
| 1030–1045 | BREAK | |
| 1045–1200 | Understanding the WHY and why it matters and makes a difference (Use of Force and Qualified Immunity basics; Force Accountability Model; Judicial vs. Legislative Mandates; CEL; Guidance Considerations) | Michael A. Brave, Esq. |
| 1200–1300 | LUNCH | |
| 1300–1700 | IPICD Situational M.O.N.I.T.O.R.™ Specialist: Part I | IPICD Staff & Darrell Ross, Ph.D. |
| 1700–2000 | Networking Social | Attendants and Guests |
| Tuesday 11/11 | ||
| 0800–0950 | Restraint Physiology and Research: What Has 20 Years Taught Us? | Gary Vilke, M.D. |
| 0950–1000 | BREAK | |
| 1000–1050 | Forensic Video Analysis & It’s Role in Your Event | Jeff Martin, Esq. |
| 1050–1100 | BREAK | |
| 1100–1200 | Public Safety Artificial Intelligence Prompting (Specialist Qualification) | John Black, D.B.A. & John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. |
| 1200–1300 | LUNCH | |
| 1300–1700 | Situational M.O.N.I.T.O.R.™ Specialist: Part II (includes “Understanding and Reporting Observational Signs of Asphyxia” Specialist). | IPICD Staff, Michael Brave, Esq., Darrell Ross, Ph.D. |
| Wednesday 11/12 | ||
| 0800–0850 | Barnes vs Felix; Scott vs Smith: How They Impact You! | “Jeb” Brown, Esq. |
| 0850–0900 | BREAK | |
| 0900–1100 | How to use the AI Agent Tool for Instructional Design | John Black, D.B.A. & John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. |
| 1100–1200 | Media Exaggerations Impacting Judges and Jurors | Michael A. Brave, Esq. |
| 1200–1300 | LUNCH | |
| 1300–1700 | Perceived Unusual Behavior (PUB) Instructor | IPICD Staff |
| Thursday 11/13 | ||
| 0800–1000 | Evolving Standards of Decency in Corrections - How did we get here and where are we headed? | Elmer Dickens, Esq. |
| 1000–1045 | BREAK | |
| 1045–1145 | Ask the Experts: Panel Discussion | Presenters & Audience |
| 1145–1200 | Close | IPICD Staff |
Hotel Room Rates
Gold Coast Hotel: 4400 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89013; 888.402.6278.
Group Code: IPDK25C. Room rate: $47 per night, plus $31.99 mandatory resort fee, plus tax, per room, per day—Sunday, November 17, 2025, through Thursday, Wednesday, November 20, 2025. Room reservations can also be booked through the Hotel’s website at www.goldcoastcasino.com/groups. Group code expires on October 1, 2025, so please reserve your room on or before this date. Book now! You can always cancel your room reservation.
Prior to the cut-off date, individuals may also call the HOTEL’s Room Reservations Department at 888-402-6278 and identify as a member of the IPICD conference using the discount code: IPDK24P. Without the discount code, you will not receive the special rate and may be advised that the HOTEL is sold out during the IPICD conference dates. Please note: Due to promotional offers, rates could be lower if booked by phone or on an internal hotel site without the group code.
Group Code: IPDK25C. Room rate: $47 per night, plus $31.99 mandatory resort fee, plus tax, per room, per day—Sunday, November 17, 2025, through Thursday, Wednesday, November 20, 2025. Room reservations can also be booked through the Hotel’s website at www.goldcoastcasino.com/groups. Group code expires on October 1, 2025, so please reserve your room on or before this date. Book now! You can always cancel your room reservation.
Prior to the cut-off date, individuals may also call the HOTEL’s Room Reservations Department at 888-402-6278 and identify as a member of the IPICD conference using the discount code: IPDK24P. Without the discount code, you will not receive the special rate and may be advised that the HOTEL is sold out during the IPICD conference dates. Please note: Due to promotional offers, rates could be lower if booked by phone or on an internal hotel site without the group code.
Tuition and Payments
$795 first person from an agency or business. Second is $625. IPICD members receive a $100 discount on this conference. Not a member? Join today!
There is a $300 cancellation fee is cancellation is made after November 1, 2024.
There is a $300 cancellation fee is cancellation is made after November 1, 2024.
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