Speaking up during a crisis can be a daunting prospect, and many leaders default to silence when times get tough. However, the discussion will happen whether or not your agency joins, and it’s in every leader’s best interest to stay engaged when times get tough. Learn how to develop messages that mean something, successfully participate in controversial conversations, and build community trust without sacrificing investigative integrity.

The need for Community Building has become increasingly complex. Motivational Conversation is a method where building relationships through the use of well-placed questions will lead to better relationships with the public. The necessity for good relationships between the criminal justice system and the public is vitally important. We can build good relationships with communities by understanding how those relationships are influenced by sever...

The NSA Annual Conference and Exhibition is one of the largest of its kind and displays products and equipment relevant to every facet of police work, jails, prisoner transport, and courtroom security. Exhibitors, therefore, contribute in large measure to the overall success of the conference. There are also numerous seminars and workshops covering all aspects of the duties and responsibilities for sheriffs’ offices, including, but not l...

Through the Virtual Hazmat experience, you'll enjoy: Enhanced connections Flexible schedule Timely Information Cost Savings Solutions in the Virtual Exhibit Hall Access to Sessions for a full year Live Sessions Engage in the Virtual Hazmat Experience from your office or home through our Live Sessions. Registration for the Three-Day Virtual Hazmat Experience gives you access to all sessions, networking opportunities, solution provid...

In this webinar, ISO will be introducing its rollout of “Mitigate”, a new online resource for the fire service, first responders, and community officials. “Mitigate” provides insights to help you improve your fire protection efforts and facilitate communications and data exchanges with ISO. We will be explaining the powerful features that are offered through “Mitigate” at no cost to communities to assist you...

In today’s Policing…who will lead effectively with courage and results? In this politically-charged climate of defunding police, C3 Policing is a proven effective community-based policing model that empowers patrol officers and builds authentic partnerships with community members in hard-hit crime areas. The C3 officer becomes part of the fabric of the community through our unique training in the areas of leadership, long term pla...

The arrival of 5G means public safety agencies can see and act on real-time information faster and more efficiently. Frontline responders are now connected in more ways than ever before, which has enormous benefits for safety and transparency. Learn how Axon is addressing the demand for connected vehicle technology that provides greater insight, access and visibility to first responders in the field.

CEU: A certificate of attendance will be offered. The fire service is in the midst of changes. How do we, as instructors, lead this change? How do we get firefighters to look at things differently? How can the fire service provide emergency response in a more effective and efficient way? Who will be the change agents for this paradigm shift? It starts with training officers and instructors thinking about how these changes will positively impac...

Speaker: Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC, Director, Responder Wellness, FirstNet Program at AT&T Description: First responders experience health risk factors that far exceed the general population – simply by the nature of their work. And there are different levels of intervention to help influence health, according to the socio-ecological model of health and behavior change. These include the individual; the family, unit or...

Hear from several chiefs on the importance of the mental health and wellness of your members. Is there a mental health component in your annual physicals? What happens if a mental health issue is discovered? Is your department doing everything it can to help raise awareness of cardiac incidents and steps to take regarding cancer prevention for your firefighters? Have we made progress in these areas? Learn successful practices from several depa...