The landscape of policing is constantly changing. Agencies are struggling with staffing and other areas such as wellness to keep law enforcement officers happy is now a priority. Civil rest, the mass exodus of law enforcement officers, and the lack of interest in the profession demand a need for a different type of leader to manage the changing culture of justice employees. A different leader who understands the nuances of law enforcement and...

AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Wednesday 21 September at 12:00 EDT to hear a presentation by LTG Donna Martin.LTG Martin will discuss her 34 year leadership journey with an emphasis on how she led Military Police units during Desert Shield / Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. LTG Martin will also discuss how she continues to develop as a senior Army leader through challenging Ge...

In this webinar, we will discuss current cutting-edge issues involving many facets of law enforcement and criminal justice in general. We will examine styles of policing along with their pros and cons, the use of force along with use of force data, and legal issues including case law and liability related matters such as immunity. We will look at police reform efforts through the ages and what some now propose. We will examine the role of ethi...

Actively Caring for People is a process founded by Dr. E. Scott Geller, Distinguished Professor from Virginia Tech. The process is based on a proven behavior model which serves to enhance civility in both community and organizational settings. First responders will learn the importance of the seven principles that can drastically transform the overall climate of an organization and a community. Criminal Justice and related professionals are we...

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The mass demonstrations of 2020 and 2021 have been different than previous years. Recently, increasing numbers of mass demonstrations and protests have been about and directed toward law enforcement. These demonstrations have been planned and coordinated, effectively leveraged social media and messaging applications, and used more advanced logistics and tactics to counteract known law enforcement and government response strategies. They have b...

In Austin, Texas, when someone calls 9-1-1 they hear, “Austin 9-1-1, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?” Discover how Austin’s 9-1-1 Mental Health Diversion Program transfers over 600 9-1-1 calls per month to mental health clinicians, connecting those in need to the mental health treatment system as opposed to the criminal justice system, and freeing up critical emergency resources. Participants will be...

Immediate response to natural disasters relies on our criminal justice professionals to be part of the emergency response team. As shown with more intense hurricanes impacting coastal areas, ice storms in Texas, fires in California, heatwaves in the Northeast and Midwest with many of these communities further stressed from other threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of attention has been focused on issues pertaining to infrastruc...

The OpTac International Police Sniper program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held August 2-6, 2021 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A str...

This 3-day summit will focus on priorities, policies and framework to enhance and secure our Nation from the rapidly evolving landscape of current and future threats. In the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Solarwinds hack, the recent influx of activity at the US-Mexico border, the events at our Nation’s Capitol and continued violent extremist security threats, the new administration has outlined priorities for protecting the H...