AWR-213 – Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Awareness This course will introduce participants to the key terms, policy, guidance, and preparedness efforts required to safeguard the Nation’s critical infrastructure. Participants will discuss the risk management framework, describe Federal critical infrastructure security and resilience and information sharing programs, and relate critical infrastructure programs to ind...

MGT-348/PER-233 – Medical Preparedness and Response for Bombing Incidents This course is intended for members of emergency response as well as other city and county services that become a part of a community response to an bombing incident. This interactive, Instructor facilitated program employs case studies, lessons learned, validated medical data, and potential threats to the communities we serve. Sessions will address planning consid...

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...

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...

Commercial UAV Expo, September 6-8 in Las Vegas is the premier event for the commercial drone industry focusing on the integration/operation of commercial UAS. The event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers; keynotes, panel discussions, and presentations with interactive Q&A and chat; AI-powered networking; and more. Industries covered include Construction; Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry ...

The Premier Strategic Planning Forum For Criminal Justice Executives, Command Staff, Prevention Professionals, and Political Leadership Violence Reduction Strategy-Small Jurisdiction Response to Community Gang Issues Risk Terrain Modeling-Law Enforcement Challenges and Solutions Prosecuting Human Trafficking and Gang Cases-Gangs and School Safety International Human Trafficking-Gang Issues and Trends in the Northern Triangle Best Practices for...

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...