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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Halls

Attendee Registration

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MCC Registration Lobby

Exhibitor Registration

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Exhbit Hall

Seminar: COMM5.1: Strategic Verbal De-Escalation: Using Verbal Skills, Tactical Awareness, and Officer SafetyDynamics Within a Scenario Context

Crisis intervention/verbal de-escalation training should train where talking is an option, but the officer also has to navigate whether to use force-related tools in order to problem solve a high- intensity situation. By practicing with a complete set if real-world variables, law enforcement can improve the overall retention and applicability of trainings.
Troy Rogers, police psychologist, and Captain (Ret.) Bob Tyler, PSPG, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
208

HS
Seminar HS1.1: FBI-CDC Joint Criminal and Epidemiological Investigations Program

Key Learning Objectives: *Understand roles, responsibilities, and authorities of law enforcement and public health during a suspicious biological incident *Identify assets and capabilities for law enforcement and public health *Learn the benefits and challenges of information sharing between law enforcement and public health and determine potential solutions that may be adapted to meet the needs of both disciplines *Discuss best practices for conducting a joint threat assessment; developing a joint investigations protocol and conducting a joint patient interview *Foster working relationships between law enforcement and public health.
Jessica Young, MAPA, DOJ-FBI, Washington, DC

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
209

LDSHP
Seminar LDSHP1.1: Why Closing the Generation Gap Will Not Inspire the New Generation of Employees

In the fifteen years we have been conducting Law Enforcement Executive Leadership workshops, the recruitment and retention of employees is identified as one of the three top challenges facing law enforcement today. Traditional approaches to close the gap are ineffective. Why? This generation is not differentiated by a time gap, but rather a cultural one. This interactive seminar will highlight the need for and current state of the relationship between current and new generations. We will explain what sets this generation apart from others and propose ways to bridge the gap. We will show how exceptional leadership is the key to a passionate and inspired new generation employees.
Sunny Lee-Goodman, Director, Lapin International, Los Angeles, CA

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
210

LEO1.1: Policing Outside the Box

LEO1.1: Policing Outside the BoxThis presentation will be about the North Texas Sheriffs’ Criminal Interdiction Unit; how it came about, how it works, and their success
Detective Joel Hoover, Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office, TX and Lt. Tully Hoover, Collin County Sheriff’s Office, TX

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
214

Workshop: Reducing Roadway Fatalities through Traffic Incident Management (TIM): A National Model

The DOT Certified National TIM Responder Training Program provides incident responders with a national curriculum developed by responders for responders. The training offers a set of practices and advanced standards to enable safer and faster clearance of traffic crashes. The four-hour, in-person training brings law enforcement, firefighters, DOT, towing, medical personnel, and other incident responders together to foster relationships and engage in interactive training. They learn how to work together in a coordinated manner, from the moment the first emergency call is made to final scene clearance and is provided free of charge.  Everyone who completes the training will receive a certificate of completion. There is no required exam for the in-person training.
Chief Deputy and Undersheriff Daniel Kontos, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, Stevens Point, WI

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
216

NSA Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Past Presidents Breakfast Breakfast Sponsored by: Partnership for Safe Medicines

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Great Hall – Section B

COURT
Seminar COURT2.1: Judicial Security – Why Being an Active Participant in Your Own Security Matters

This seminar will be an overview in judicial security. Topics will include how to handle threats and inappropriate communications; being an active participant in your own security; and internet security. The seminar will include case studies on threatened USMS protectees, to include Judge Lefkow and Judge Corrigan. Short vignettes of the Project 365 video series will also be shown to aid in training.
Tim Hughes, Chief, US Marshals Service, Arlington, VA

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
208

LDSHP
Seminar LDSHP2.1: MAGNUS Leadership: A Practical Application of Reversal Theory for Enhanced Officer Wellness and Resiliency 

Crisis happens. Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA), coined at the Army War College in the early 1990’s, is a sobering new reality for police officers nationwide.  In simple terms, VUCA is chaos. It falls on law enforcement professionals to understand it, prepare for it, and minimize the disruptive and destabilizing effects of it on self, agency and the communities they serve. This workshop introduces “MAGNUS Leadership” coined by Dr. Javidi in 2016 as a practical counter VUCA for enhanced officer effectiveness, wellness and resiliency.  The program is a scientific application and expansion of the Reversal Theory focusing on activating positive brain and deep emotional intelligence.  It provides real imperatives learned from both the Military and Law Enforcement incidents.  The workshop has received overwhelming positive response from agencies nationwide as well as Arkansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Colorado, and Badger Sheriffs Associations, WIDOJ and HIDTA.  The participants will receive a  Certificate of Completion from the National Command & Staff College. 
Dr. Mitch Javidi, Chancellor, National Command & Staff College; Colonel Craig S. Kozeniesky, Deputy Commander of the US MARSOC (Ret.); and Sheriff (Ret.) Ray Nash, President, Police Dynamics Inc.

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
209

LEO
Seminar LEO2.1: Reefer Madness: The Impact of Legalized Marijuana on Public Safety Hiring Processes

With the legalization of marijuana in many states, hiring agencies are left with many questions and little guidance on how to treat usage patterns in applicants. This presentation will provide an overview of historical trends of usage in successful applicants, the changing landscape and offer guidance for command staff and HR professionals to address this challenging behavior.
Cerise Vablais, Psychologist, Public Safety Selection, PC, Lynnwood, WA

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
210

TECH
Seminar TECH2.1: LE SupplyPRO: Saving Money, Improving Operations, and Increasing Efficiency

LE SupplyPRO is the online procurement portal created for sheriffs and by sheriffs in partnership with NSA. It creates a one-stop buying experience while offering the most competitive prices possible on items from uniforms, to flashlights, to inmate goods, to cleaning products and many more. This presentation will give you an overview of how the system works, how it will benefit your agency, and how to get started.
Michael Wilmet, CEO, and Lindsay Hopkins, Sr. Manager, LE SupplyPRO, Scottsdale, AZ

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
214

NSA Psychological Services Group

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
207

SPONSORED
Sponsored Seminar 3.1: From the Streets to the Jail: How to Calmly Interact with the Mad, Bad, & Sad, Sponsored By: Falcon Inc.

When stakes and emotions run high, police and correctional officers alike may understandably struggle to maintain their composure when confronting the emotionally disturbed, resulting in significant liability issues. Attendees of this workshop will review and rehearse the ingredients of effective communication when under duress and apply sensible de-escalation strategies for safe and effective exchanges with high-risk or mentally-ill individuals. Taking information beyond theory, this workshop is designed to provide practical and well-defined diffusion and negotiation techniques, ensuring attendees leave with clear recipes for success.
Harmony Goorley, MA, LCPC, LSOTP, CCHP Falcon Inc. Technical Expert and Dr. Andy Young, LPC-S, ED.D., NCC Falcon Inc. Senior Expert

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
208

SPONSORED
Sponsored Seminar 3.2: TBD, Sponsered by Microsoft

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
209

SPONSORED
Sponsored Seminar 3.3: Going Viral: Handling an Officer Involved Shooting Media Frenzy, Sponsored By: WatchGuard Video

The Cottonwood, Arizona Police Department was thrust into the harsh glare of the media spotlight when what should have been a simple public disturbance call escalated into a twelve-person parking lot brawl with two suspects shot, one killed and one officer shot. Learn about compelling behind-the-line detail of the event and the FBINAA-recognized response to the media frenzy.
Chief of Police (ret.) Jody Fanning, Cottonwood Police Department, Cottonwood, AZ

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
210

SPONSORED
Sponsored Seminar 3.4: Enhanced VINE: Expanded Access and Services for Victims of Crime, Sponsored By: Appriss Safety

Crime victims have a variety of resources at their disposal. They may have safety services, professional therapy, and criminal justice advocacy available to them, but there is currently no central website or mobile application that comprehensively lists services for all types of crime victims. Evidence indicates that local resources are often challenging for victims to access and navigate. In fact, nationwide, fewer than one in ten victims of serious violent crime receive assistance from a victim service agency. As part of its Vision 21 initiative, the Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) recognizes that victim service providers must embrace the digital age in order to make services to victims more accessible. Appriss is leading the way, tailoring its Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) service to fill this void. An enhanced version of VINE launched in Spring 2017. Enhanced VINE connects victims to service providers across the U.S. using web, mobile, and voice technology. Enhanced VINE facilitates the role of victim advocates by helping guide victims to critical services so they can begin the healing process. The Enhanced VINE user experience addresses victims’ physical, financial, social, spiritual, and psychological needs, in order to connect them with appropriate service providers. Come learn about this groundbreaking application designed to expand access and reach for victims. Learning Objectives 1. Learn about the history of the VINE service. 2. Learn how Appriss solutions help fight crime, save lives, prevent fraud and substance abuse. 3. Understand the benefits of VINE for victim service professionals and the victims they serve. 4. Review Enhanced VINE’s key features and benefits for victims, victim advocates, and law enforcement. 5. Get a tour of the Enhanced VINE user workflow, which connects victims to service providers. 6. Understand the timeline for Enhanced VINE’s nationwide rollout.
Karen Adams (Training Manager, Appriss Safety) Louisville, KY

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
214

COMM
Seminar COMM4.1: Harnessing the Force Multiplier of NCMEC's Resources

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® offers a remarkably diverse array of resources to law enforcement, child-serving professionals, parents, children, and other government agencies that are crucial to help solve cases of missing and/or exploited children. This presentation will highlight what agencies need to know to bring these resources to bear in their investigations and to implement various prevention programs in their communities. Participants will learn about NCMEC analytical resources, the CyberTipline®, programs designed to identify potential victims, community prevention programs, and additional training opportunities.
Dan Mills, Program Manager, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Alexandria, VA

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
208

GM
Seminar GM4.1: What We Should All Know About Women

Many law enforcement agencies seek diversity in their workforce but often lack it. Scientific research and studies will be used to examine how women operate in the workplace, focusing on their strengths, as well as the unconscious actions and beliefs which can hinder their careers. By the end of this presentation, gain practical knowledge on how to grow yourself or the women you supervise. As a result, you will be able to overcome the obstacles for recruiting and retaining qualified women, strengthening your agency for years to come.
Undersheriff Brenda Dietzman, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, Wichita, KS

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
209

LDSHP
Seminar LDSHP4.1: Legalizing Marijuana in Colorado: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

As more states struggle with the decision to legalize medical or recreational marijuana, there is an on-going debate about the costs and benefits of this decision. In this seminar, go through a comprehensive view of the legalization process, the strategies used to get these bills passed, the reality of the tax revenue, and share information about usage rates for both adolescents and adults. We will also describe the reality that the legislation brought in concrete terms as we describe the “good, bad and ugly” that is being experienced across the state of Colorado and will use case studies to paint a comprehensive picture of the impacts that exist in different communities.
Kimberly Miller, Licensed Psychologist & Law Enforcement Consultant, and Lt. David Pearson, Consultant, Kimberly A. Miller & Associates, LLC, Fort Collins, CO

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
210

PSYCH
Seminar PSYCH4.1: In the Mind of a Mass Murderer – Understanding Mindsets and Motives Behind Mass Casualty Crimes

This seminar will examine the psychological make-up of mass murderers and explore motives and “whys” behind such acts. Violent crime motive analysis based on more than 500 psychological profiles of violent criminals will be presented, including key principles of threat assessment. Participants can expect to receive the most current research on these topics while being educated and captivated by presenters who have been on scene during a mass shooting incident and performed clinical interviews with convicted serial killers. Conversely, and importantly, participants can also expect to be primed and exposed to the effects of mass casualty incidents on the law enforcement agencies and officers that respond to these cases. Strategies and policies to support officers during and following the incidents will be examined. Participants will gain information that will assist them in the understanding of the psychological dynamics of mass violence and application of such to prepare officers and agencies for proactive and reactive measures.
Grant McDougall, Ph.D. (Psychotherapist), Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, FL and David Black, Ph.D. (Psychologist), Cordico, Gold River, CA

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
214

Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Services Committee

Chair: Sheriff Kathy Witt, Fayette County, KY; Vice Chair: Sheriff Vernon Stanforth, Fayette County, KY; Staff Liaison: Jessica Vanderpool

1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
217/218

Emerging Technology and CJIS Committee

Chair: Sheriff (Ret) David Goad, Allegany County, MD; Vice Chair: Chief Scott Edson, Los Angeles County, CA; Staff Liaison: Fred Wilson

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
219

Education and Awards Committee

Chair: Sheriff Mike Brown, Bedford County, VA; Vice Chair: Sheriff Steven Sparrow, Oldham County, KY; Staff Liaison: Hilary Burgess

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
220/221

Pegasus Meeting

1:45 PM -3:45 PM
203

Homeland Security Committee, Break co-sponsored by Kronos and NCIC Inmate Telephone Services

Chair: Sheriff Rich Stanek, Hennepin County, MN; Vice Chair: Sheriff Brad Riley, Cabarrus County, NC; Staff Liaison: Breanna Bock-Nielsen;

2:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Great Hall – Section B

LDSHP
Seminar LDSHP5.1: Understanding What Real Risk Management Is All About

Tragedies occur in every occupation and profession. Preventing tragedy requires understanding the difference between proximate causes and “problems lying in wait”—sometimes for years—that go ignored and lead to the given tragedy. In this engaging session, explore the difference between proximate causes and root causes, and provide strategies for recognizing problems lying in wait. Building on this foundation, the presentation will explore the specific risks facing law enforcement agencies. The 10 Families of Risk, which can be used to categorize all the risks facing law enforcement operations, will be introduced to attendees and they will learn to recognize the real risks they face in each of these families and the importance of active control measures to prevent problems from occurring. Risk Family Four – Organizational Risk Management is the most important in law enforcement. And within this family there are five main root causes of risk: people, policy, training, supervision and discipline. Each of these issues will be addressed and proven control measures to address the risks involved will be provided. You’ll be shown how to recognize, prioritize, and mobilize by using examples from “similarly situated” agencies. By the end of the program, the attentive attendee will be able to: 1. Identify potential problems lying in wait in his/her respective Sheriff’s Office operations; 2. Identify and implement effective control measures to address these problems; 3. Enhance the feedback loop to prevent future similar problems from occurring; 4. Learn from the mistakes of “similarly situated” law enforcement operations around America and the world; 5. Apply an expanded level of knowledge regarding real risk management to his/her specific Sheriff’s Office operations.
Gordon Graham, Co-Founder, Lexipol, Long Beach, CA

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
208

SM
Seminar SM5.1: Live Social Media Crisis Simulation

Attendees will be able to attend a social media crisis simulation using a combination of as-real media and social media injects. The crisis (organisers can choose from a selection of six scenarios) will highlight the requirement for collaborative hub working between operations, PIOs and emergency managers as well as other agencies. This seminar will help to identify areas for review in terms of managing a global online response to an emergency. Attendees will learn methods to help them manage and coordinate responses that will save time and resources whilst triaging intelligence, public and media enquiries. They will have access to full software and resources that will ensure a fully immersive training exercise.
Christine Townsend, CEO, MusterPoint Inc., Austin, TX

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
209

TECH
Seminar TECH5.1: Cold Cases, Human Skeletal Remains, and Decomposition: The State of the Science

Cold cases and cases involving unidentified and long decomposed remains present investigators with unique challenges. In this presentation explore obstacles investigators face when seeking to locate, recover and interpret human remains and introduce resources that will increase chances of successful outcomes. Limitations of currently available resources will be discussed and a proposal for addressing their weaknesses will be introduced. Attendees will take away new ideas for solving cold cases and cases involving decomposed or skeletonized human remains as well as an understanding of the usefulness of resources currently available.
Cheryl Johnston, Forensic Anthropologist, Search Recovery Consultants, LLC, Columbus, OH and Jennifer Hall, Esq., Director, KYK9 Search and Reunite Services, Louisville, KY

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
210

HS
Seminar HS5.1: National Sheriffs’ Association’s Global Center for Public Safety, Institute for Cybersecurity: Social Media for Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement is entering into a new multifaceted area of cybersecurity. Cyber attacks on government, business, healthcare, universities and even police agencies are occurring every day. Malicious cyber activity cost the US economy over 59 billion dollars in 2016. In 2017, new forms of ransomware increased by 46% and the attacks on Internet of Things devices increased by over 600%. Law enforcement officers must now become knowledgeable about the growing threats that cyber imposes, as well as the actors and motivation behind the threats. Additionally, law enforcement officers must now educate themselves on the new criminal using cyber as their weapon. This 2 hour seminar will educate participants about the National Sheriff’s Association’s Global Center for Public Safety, Institute for Cybersecurity, which has been created to address the specific needs of the Sheriff’s Officer to comprehend and combat these new law enforcement challenges. The seminar will provide an overview of the Institute’s course offerings and certification programs that are currently being offered to equip Sheriff’s Officers with the training and tools they require to be effective in preventing and reacting to cybersecurity incidents. During this seminar, participants also will get a “sneak peek” of the Social Media for Law Enforcement Course offered through the Institute for Cybersecurity. Social media is a current challenge for the law enforcement officer. It has evolved in our society to become an essential method of communication. It is a positive investigative and intelligence tool that law enforcement can use to assist them in understanding and responding to the communities they serve. Social media can also be hijacked by criminals and terrorist for illegal activity. We will discuss strategies that Sheriff’s Officers can use to build their capacity to use social media to prevent and solve crimes, gather intelligence, strengthen police-community relations, and enhance essential services. We will also discuss the criticality of developing effective policy guidance for the use of social media by your agency.
Bray Barnes, Esq. NSA Global Center for Public Safety, Institute for Cyber Security; Leonard Nerbetski, Captain (Ret.), New Jersey State Police, Immediate Past Executive Officer, NJ Regional Operations Intelligence Center

3:15 PM - 5:15 PM
214