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Cost-Effective Professional Training By moving this training to a live virtual format, your agency benefits from:
Thank you for being interested in this important and timely instructor qualification program: Recognizing and Managing Abnormal Breathing Instructor (RMAB). The program is designed to educate, to train, and to qualify you as a RMAB instructor, so you can share the information with colleagues, law enforcement officers (LEO), 9-1-1 Call-Takers, Dispatchers, and with other interested parties about how to recognize and manage abnormal breathing. “I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry for people questioning law enforcement tactics and training following the tragic and high-profile deaths of George Floyd, Eric Garner, and others. These and similar abnormal breathing-associated deaths have become a basis for some state legislatures to enact laws focusing on holding LEOs criminally accountable for such temporal deaths. The Institute for the Prevention of In-custody Deaths, Inc. (IPICD) staff believe it has a social responsibility to LEOs and other interested parties to provide scientific- and evidence-based information about how to recognize and then manage individuals experiencing abnormal breathing to help save lives, to help save careers, and to reduce tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve. While no LEO, trainer, medical professional, including any training organization, can guarantee a successful outcome for individuals claiming to have or who are experiencing abnormal breathing, training and education about how to recognize abnormal breathing, understand what possible intervention strategies are available to them, and how to help manage these events are a vital part of LEO, 9-1-1, and Dispatcher training. In this program, you will learn how to recognize most abnormal breathing cues and situations. You will gain the knowledge to develop an action plan to assist the individual experiencing abnormal breathing until qualified medical professionals take over treatment of the patient. Program Topics The following curriculum is designed to qualify you as an RMAB Instructor, providing the scientific and evidence-based information needed to recognize and manage respiratory emergencies.
About this IPICD Instructor-Led Program This IPICD program consists of approximately 240 minutes (4 hours) of presentations, a User-Level Lesson Guide, and two downloadable and printable “Recognizing and Managing Abnormal Breathing Learner Companions" (LEO and Dispatcher editions). Tuition also includes Police and Security News reprints and a comprehensive 40-question assessment. The instructor-led presentations utilize text, slides, narration, and animation to provide a multi-modal learning experience. Program Presenters Michael D. Curtis, M.D. A licensed, practicing physician with extensive experience treating abnormal breathing and delirium. Dr. Curtis has served as a Director of Emergency Medical Services and has directed emergency medical providers. He not only “talks the talk,” but also has “walked the walk.” John G. Peters, Jr., CLS, Ph.D. President and Chief Learning Officer of IPICD. A former police administrator and deputy sheriff with over 270 publications, Dr. Peters has been judicially qualified as an expert in international, federal, and state courts. He holds a California CLEAR teaching credential. A. David Berman, CLS, M.S. Vice President of IPICD and current Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sworn Constable. David is a former officer of a medium-sized law enforcement agency and a former member of its Emergency Operations team. What’s Included in Your Tuition ($375 / $325)
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A Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Online Program for Law Enforcement and Corrections Professionals. Misuse of restraint devices leads to tragic outcomes and costly litigation. This program equips your agency with the legal standards and policy guidance needed to minimize failure-to-train claims. Cost-Effective Professional Training By moving this training to a live virtual format, your agency benefits from:
The use of restraint chairs in the United States has a complex history, shaped by evolving standards, legal challenges, and public scrutiny. While these devices remain a tool for managing high‑risk situations, their misuse has led to tragic outcomes and costly litigation. Understanding this history and how to avoid these missteps are essential for agency leadership, officers and municipalities committed to safe, ethical, and defensible Restraint Chair practices. Legal standards governing restraint chair use are clear: agencies must develop evidence‑based guidance protocols and respect limitations designed to protect both staff and individuals in custody. Recent cases have demonstrated that failure to provide proper training can result in criminal charges, civil liability, and reputational damage. This program addresses those realities head‑on, equipping participants with the knowledge needed to meet professional and legal expectations. The IPICD Restraint Chair Instructor four-hour qualification program is a non‑tactical, instructor‑led online training designed to equip officers with evidence‑based knowledge, policy guidance, and real‑world case analysis—without hands‑on placement instruction. Participants will engage with real‑world video examples, case studies, and legal precedents that illustrate both appropriate and inappropriate uses. This evidence-driven approach ensures that graduates leave with practical tools to reduce risk and strengthen agency accountability. Upon successful completion, graduates are certified to train their colleagues in the non‑tactical, User Level use of restraint chairs within their own agencies. By combining policy instruction, legal analysis, and multimedia learning, this program empowers officers and correctional staff to protect themselves, their agencies, and the communities they serve. It is a must‑have credential for any professional committed to lawful, ethical, and effective restraint practices to minimize failure-to-train claims. Core Program Topics
What’s Included in Your Tuition Upon successful completion of the virtually led session and online assessment, participants receive:
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