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Upcoming ADVANCE Sessions:

Thursday 9/17 @2pm

New Technologies in Policing

Digital evidence is an increasingly potent-and fraught-tool of investigations. There is simply so much data available that it can overwhelm even the most well-equipped and well-resourced departments. While some technologies such as body cameras and license-plate reading add new data to the huge volumes that must be analyzed, other technologies can help law enforcement organizations get a hand on all the data and put it to good use. This session will dive deeper into the issue of new technology tools for modern-day policing.

Speakers: Kenneth Croke, Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting

John Adams, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting

Maura Welch, Manager, Deloitte Consulting

Tuesday 9/22 @10am

Asher Model- 7 Point Approach to Creating a Culture of Wellness, Turning Tragedy into HOPE

The Law Enforcement Community has been struck by an epidemic of police suicides. In 2019 alone, we lost approximately 228 officers to suicide and that does not take into account that the experts predict that these numbers can be underreported by a factor of 2.5. The numbers are alarming as we are losing double the amount of officers to suicide, than in all other line of duty deaths combined. Attendees will benefit from learning about police suicide and equipping law enforcement personnel with proactive and practical strategies in creating a culture of wellness within their organizations.

Speaker: Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department

Upcoming ADVANCE Sessions:

Thursday 10/1 @2pm

Resiliency: Journey from Critical Incident to Resulting Post-Traumatic Stress Injury and Ultimate Recovery

The Law Enforcement Community has been struck by an epidemic of police suicides. In 2019 alone, we lost over 228 officers to suicide. Over the past years, the law enforcement suicide numbers have substantially exceeded the actual number of the line of duty deaths. These tragic suicides are due, in large part, to repeated and prolonged exposure to traumatic incidents incurred while on the job. Sgt. Sugrue recounts his personal critical incidents which ultimately resulted in PTSI and almost cost him his life. Sgt. Sugrue's life spiraled downward drastically, until he finally had enough strength and courage to ask for help. Sgt. Sugrue takes us through his multi-faceted recovery and discusses his personal experiences as a client/peer with the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat.

Sponsored By: The Police Credit Union

Speaker: Michael Sugrue, Retired Walnut Creek Police Sergeant & Former Air Force Captain

Tuesday 10/6 @10am

Ensuring Public Safety Amidst 'Reform Fatigue'

U.S. Attorney Greg Scott will moderate a discussion on the impact that recent criminal justice reform has had on the public safety profession. Views from local District Attorneys will also lend to prosecutorial responses to these impacts.

Speakers:

McGregor Scott, United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District

Xavier Becerra, Attorney General of California

Chesa Boudin, District Attorney of San Francisco

Vern Pierson, District Attorney of El Dorado County

Summer Stephan, District Attorney, San Diego County

Upcoming ADVANCE Sessions:

Thursday 10/8 @2pm

Critical Issues in Law Enforcement Training

Through the use of pre-conference research resources, self-directed study, case studies, Instructor led presentation and in class questioning, attendees will learn about effective training methods and procedures that are well established in the scientific literature and how they might be incorporated into existing academy and/or agency in-service training programs. At the end of this presentation, the attendee will have an enhanced understanding of how to identify critical training needs, and build and instruct a defendable, scientific-based training program to address the critical skills required. If you plan on attending this session it is highly recommended that you first access the speaker documents and watch the YouTube resource- all of which can be found on the "Agenda" in your event app.

Sponsor: Mastagni Holstedt

Speaker: Chris Butler, Raptor Protection & Safety Services; Director of Program Development, Force Science Institute

Tuesday 10/13 @10am

Effective Leadership for Sergeants and Lieutenants

An overview of what it takes to be an effective leader in law enforcement in today's highly scrutinized and constantly changing environment. Although it is designed to address front line supervision, the concepts are so universal that those that want to promote to Sgt and those that are executives have found this course to be highly beneficial. Both management and leadership concepts are explored and simplified in this class.

Sponsor: Agency360

Speaker: Deputy Chief Randy Allen, Los Angeles Port Police Department