2009 Presentations
(This
is the current list of presentations; more presentations may be posted
pending approval.)
Threat Assessment
FBI Liaison Initiative
Campus Safety and the Release of Student Data,
Information and Records
Sexual Assault
Crime Prevention/Community Policing
Investing in Preventing Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Kinesic Interviewing
Investigating Characteristics, Trends and Symbolism of
Hate Groups
Case Studies of Major Crimes on Campus
Fraudulent Documents
E-mail Technical Analysis in Investigations
Digital Media Analysis in Investigations
The Drinking Age Debate - Support of 21
Suicides on Campus
Police Impersonation
Tagger Graffiti Crimes
Targeted Acts of School Violence
Protecting Your People and Your Posterior: What are the Standards
for Creating Your Campus Emergency Plan?
Cell Phone Forensics
Challenges and Concerns of College Sexual Assault
A Case Study in the Preparation for
High Profile Quests and Political Activists (Notre Dame Commencement
2009)
Conducting International Investigations
Counterfeit Documents: An Introduction
Gang Organization Trend Overview
MS-13 History & Trends/MS-13 in Central America
Threat Assessment
No More Reading Tea Leaves: Threat Assessment Strategies and Preparing for an Incident.
Dr.
John Nicoletti; Nocoletti-Flater Associates
Ellen Shew-Holland; Director of Risk Management University of
Denver
Kelly Raeburn; Administrative Associate University of Denver Public
Safety
As incidents of campus violence increase, colleges and universities continue to struggle with adopting policies and procedures that address threat assessment, incidents of violence and response strategies. This session will examine how institutions presently address these issues and what aspects can be improved upon. Dr. John Nicoletti will discuss the dangers of relying on complicated threat assessment tools that attempt to predict violent behavior as well as the benefits of shifting the institutions focus to identifying and disrupting concerning behaviors. This session will also explore the most effective response strategies when incidents of violence occur. Ellen Shew-Holland will discuss threat assessment through a Risk Management lens as well as the implementation of best practices on campus.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 2-part session (180 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
How colleges and universities presently address threat assessment and violence prevention on campus
Identifying new methods of determining risk and techniques to disrupt threatening behavior
Implementing best practices
FBI Campus Liaison Initiative
Increased Information Sharing Between FBI and Campus Public Safety
Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer Gant;
FBI (NJTTF)
Intelligence Analyst Michael Ragsdale; FBI (NJTTF)
In the days following 9/11, it was discovered several of the highjackers were in the United States on student visas. Currently, Ali Salih Al Marri, is in custody in suspicion of being an Al-Qaeda sleeper agent, and had been in the United States on a student visa. It is clear the student visa program is being exploited by international terrorist operatives. But terrorism and violence come in many forms. Since 2007, we have seen a dramatic rise in animal rights activity against university facilities and researchers.
Also, on Valentine's Day 20088, a Northern Illinois University student walked into an auditorium full of students and began shooting. When the incident was over, the chief of campus police requested the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) process the massive crime scene due to the trust the department had in its relationship with the FBI.
What do these items have in common? They all involve paths crossing between colleges and the FBI. The FBI examined these issues, among many others, and realized how important it was to expand liaison relationships with campus public safety to combat violence and extremism in the world of higher education. Consequently, in April 2008, the FBI created the Campus Liaison Initiative (CLI) a formal program dedicated to continuously enhancing liaison relationships with colleges and universities in an effort to increase mutual cooperation and information sharing between campuses and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTFs). The ultimate goal of the CLI is to thwart "soft target" vulnerabilities, and to detect, deter, and disrupt extremist activity on campuses and against campus personnel. Members of the CLI Team will provide a detailed look into the above case studies as well as the following issues:
Overview of the JTTF/NJTTF
Types of terrorism (domestic and international)
Extremism indicators
Case studies
Mission of the new program
How to build better relationships between campus law enforcement and the JTTF
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Campus Safety and the Release of Student Data, Information, and Records
Liability and Negligence Concerns.
Mary A. Lentz; Attorney-at-Law
Mary A. Lentz is a former public school teacher and an Ohio Attorney who specializes in public and private school law. She is the author of numerous legal articles and books regarding school security and child safety, and also the editor of Baldwin's Ohio School Law and Journal, and author of Lentz School Security, both published by Thompson-West Law Publishers.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the release of student data Collaboration within the college/university structure and federal/state agencies concerning student information
Campus Police records and FERPA Privacy rights of students under the Fourteenth Amendment
Release of mental health records: treatment, commitment, and psychotropic medications Recordkeeping Mandates and Release of Information under FERPA
The Clery Act and the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act Amended FERPA regulation as of December 2008 and review of those especially is critical to campus safety and police
Sexual Assault
She said He said : Sexual Assault Investigations for First Responders
Detective Corporal Richard Saylor; Towson University Police
Sexual assault investigations are among the most challenging a campus police officer will be called upon to handle. Just as there are no typical sexual assaults, victim reaction and the facts presented vary widely from case to case. She said He said will address the rape myth, the abundant misconceptions that persist about sexual assault, and gain an understanding of the true dynamic of sexual assault. Patrol Officers and Investigators alike will learn effective, compassionate techniques for interviewing sexual assault victims and ensuring their continued safety, explore strategies for gathering often overlooked evidence and develop investigative methods that will increase the prospect of successful prosecutions and campus judicial affairs outcomes.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (45 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Special interview considerations
Overlooked evidence
It doesnt hurt to be sensitive
Crime Prevention/Community Policing
Fixing Broken Windows on Campus: Plain Clothes Units in a Campus Environment
Lieutenant Robert Mueck; University of Maryland Police Department
In 2006, the University of Maryland Police created a team of plain-clothes officers to address crimes and criminal hot spots. Similar to Londons Flying Squads, this team of officers works in plain clothes and adjusts their shifts to address crimes in a prioritized fashion. The name of the UM team is the Strategic Enforcement Response Team (SERT).
This presentation will showcase the SERT team, relating success stories, and issues faced by the team. How to select and pick team members, how the SERT team operates, supervisory issues that have come up, and how the proactive methods of the team have brought crime to a ten-year low for the College Park Campus.
Sharing lessons learned and information about the UM SERT team program our agency instituted that is successful. It is hoped that other agencies might look into a similar unit to address crime issues they may experience.
Presentation tracks
include: This will be a 1-part session (45 minutes); (No
prerequisites required for this class).
Success stories of plain clothes units
Supervising a plain clothes unit and
selection of team members
Implementing proactive patrol methods
Investing in Preventing Drug/Alcohol Abuse
Reasonable Strategies for Comprehensive Campus Efforts
David S. Anderson, Ph.D.; Professor of Education and Human Development Director, Center for the Advancement of Public Health George Mason University
Reducing alcohol- and drug-related
problems on campus has been a challenge for decades. Many efforts
have been attempted by college-personnel, with varied results. What
approaches seem to be most effective? How can the importance of a
shared responsibility for addressing these problems be emphasized?
What can be learned from a historical perspective, and what
innovative approaches are appropriate in an era of limited budgets?
This session takes a careful look at strategies used on college
campuses, providing historical perspectives and leadership
opportunities for campus police and security personnel. Workshop
participants will learn how colleges and universities have addressed
drug/alcohol issues over the last 30 years, including policies,
procedures, enforcement, data collection, education, support
services, and more. Attention will be provided to resources for
implementing a comprehensive campus-based effort; Promising
Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies includes a Sourcebook, Action
Planner, and Task Force Planner Guide (all provided on a CD-ROM).
Innovative approaches with audience polling software, Alcohol 101
Plus, and the COMPASS interactive software will be highlighted. All
approaches cited and the multiple resources provided are suitable
for workshop participants to replicate on their campus and in their
community.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Understanding of historical data from the College Alcohol Survey
Awareness of a range of approaches in a comprehensive strategy
Learning the 8 steps for strategic planning
Acquaintanceship with COMPASS: A Roadmap to Healthy Living
Introduction to a range of innovative and cutting edge resources
Participation with decision software (audience polling, clickers)
Increased confidence, confidence and commitment
Kinesic Interviewing
Special Agent Daniel H. Baxter;
Department of Defense (Polygraph Technical Director)
Special Agent Lorry Ginovsky; Department of Defense
This three hour workshop, titled Hot Spots, focuses on kinesic interviewing techniques. Presented by two instructors experienced in training counterintelligence investigators in the detection of deception, it will discuss the practical application of body language, micro expressions, and stress indicators in interviewing and interrogation. Verbal and non-verbal behaviors will be explored. Attendees will learn how to recognize behavioral hot spots that indicate possible deception or stress.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 2-part session (180 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Stress indicators
Verbal and non verbal behaviors
Practical application of body language
Identifying Characteristics, Trends and Symbolism of Hate Groups
Anti-Defamation League; Investigative Research
This presentation is designed to provide information about real world uses of right-wing hate symbols as tattoos, clothing, jewelry, graffiti, and more. Sub-themes will also focus specifically on the right-wing extremist groups that are currently active in states represented by attending officers; indoctrination of the young into extremist ideology; the propensity for violence conducted by members; the role of females in the movement. The presentation has been created with the express goal of assisting sworn law enforcement officers in recognizing extremists and their activities in region.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Identify and recognize the many different symbols numerical, alphabetical, and graphic utilized by many right-wing extremist groups in the United States
Understand the difference between types of white supremacist groups such as racist skinheads, traditional racists, neo-Nazis, Christian Identity, and racist prison gangs
Identify the various right-wing extremist groups active in their local area(s)
Case Studies of Major Crimes on Campus
Lieutenant Matt Foster;
Middle Tennessee State University Police Department
Investigator Angela Todd; Middle Tennessee State University
Police Department
The fall 2008 fall semester at MTSU included a number of significant incidents that presented unique investigative challenges, three of which gained extensive national media coverage. We have learned several lessons regarding the significance of having pre-established plans in place to assist command staff with coordinating efforts and information throughout the department itself, the university administration, a multitude of (local, state, and federal) agencies, the media, and the community, enabling investigators to maintain focus on conducting the actual investigations.
Due to the variety of recent trends regarding an increase in major crimes on college campuses, notification legislation, parent and community expectations, and media awareness, campus law enforcement agencies are being presented with more and more challenges. The increased responsibilities can often create distractions and bog down patrol functions and the investigative processes. We will incorporate various case studies and discuss difficulties and success from the perspective of out Investigations Division. Case studies would include: Attempted murder, act of terrorism, arson, and attempted 1st degree murder.
Presentation
tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (45 minutes); (No
prerequisites required for this class).
Investigative procedures: including crime scene
processing and interviews
Managing the challenges presented by multi-agency
involvement
Overcoming the obstacles of common inter-agency
distractions
Fraudulent Documents
Detective Doug Comfort; Fairfax County Police Department
Fraudulent documents can open the door to many areas of criminal activity. The ability to recognize fraudulent documents at the street level without special devices, and using just the sense of sight and touch, enhance an officer's ability to detect possible criminal activity.
This abbreviated course will address officer safety, accepting a document for identification, indicators of possible fraud and interviewing the presenter. The remainder of the period will specifically address the International Driving Permit, ICE documents, and the Social Security card. Students will examine both genuine and counterfeit documents during the instructional periods to enhance their skills.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Identifying false documents
Interview techniques
Resources and contacts
E-mail Technical Analysis in Investigations
Special Agent Bob Osgood; FBI (Chief of Digital Media Exploitation for the FBI's Operational Technology Division)
Special Agent (SA) Osgood has over 20 years of experience in the fields of computer forensics and cyber crime. SA Osgood has an MS in Network Engineering, is a Cisco engineer, A+ and Net+ certified. SA Osgood is currently a supervisor in the Tactical Operation Section of the Operational Technology Division. SA Osgood is also an adjunct professor of Computer Forensics and Incident Response for George Mason University.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (General knowledge of the internet is recommended).
Be able to read an e-mail header
Understand how e-mail traverses the internet
Protocols associated with e-mail
Message transfer agents
E-mail clients
Crime that utilize e-mail
Examining the e-mail message
Where to find the header
Examining the e-mail header in detail
What is Greenwich Mean Time and why it is important
Hands-on examination of e-mail messages
Examples of language to use when crafting subpoenas and court orders
Digital Media Analysis in Investigations
Analyzing Digital Media
Special Agent Bob Osgood; FBI (Chief of Digital Media Exploitation for the FBI's Operational Technology Division)
Special Agent (SA) Osgood has over 20 years of experience in the fields of computer forensics and cyber crime. SA Osgood has an MS in Network Engineering, is a Cisco engineer, A+ and Net+ certified. SA Osgood is currently a supervisor in the Tactical Operation Section of the Operational Technology Division. SA Osgood is also an adjunct professor of Computer Forensics and Incident Response for George Mason University.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (General knowledge of computers is recommended).
The class will be taken through a demonstration of capturing and analyzing media. Topics to include:
Imaging
Hashing
Slack space
Free space
Unallocated space
Deleted files
Contamination
Using a forensic tool to safely analyze the data
Reporting
The Drinking Age Debate - Support of 21
Jeffery Levy; President of Virginia College Parents, Member of the National Board of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
The minimum legal drinking age debate may have moved off the front page, but it continues at full volume on campuses across the country where students and others in academic community argue strongly that reduction of the drinking age not only complements the reality of campus life, but that it will reduce the binge drinking problem now existing on most campuses. This session will include a presentation in support of 21 as the minimum legal drinking age. The history surrounding the law, statistical results of raising and lowering the drinking age, science behind the law, and response to arguments made to lower the drinking age and recommendations regarding enforcement of the law will be presented. An open discussion of the issues will follow the presentation.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Binge drinking
Alcohol enforcement history of laws
Why the drinking age is 21
Statistical results
Suicides on Campus
Case Studies and Statistics
Detective Thomas Bacigalupi; George
Mason University Police Department
Sergeant Patricia Millan; George Mason University Police
Department
Matt Gragg; Associate Director of Counseling at the
University of Redlands
This session will provide an in depth look at suicides on campus and discuss protocol for a response to a student or campus faculty member death. The results of the 2006 National Suicide Survey of Colleges and Universities will be presented as well as other relevant statistics about suicide. This presentation will describe a suicide prevention gatekeeper training (QPR) that is being utilized at over 160 colleges. A look at several case studies and warning signs will also be presented. Evidence and first responder protocol will be outlined, as well as preserving the death investigation scene.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
How to be prepared in case of a suicide or death investigation
Death notifications
Suicide awareness and prevention for your campus
Statistical research of suicides on campus
Police Impersonation
Profiles of Police Impersonators
Officer Nicole Sundine; Lone Tree Police
Department
Wendy Cohen; Director of The Lacy Jo Miller Foundation
When University of Northern Colorado student Lacy Jo Miller was murdered in 2003 by a police impersonator, her mother Wendy Cohen fought to change current laws regarding police impersonation and the possession of emergency police vehicle lights in the state of Colorado. She was successful in passing Lacy's Law and founded 2 Hearts 4 Lacy, a non-profit organization that promotes safety awareness and violence prevention.
Wendy joined forces with Officer Nicole Sundine of the Lone Tree Police Department in 2007 to teach personal safety and seminars throughout Colorado. Through these seminars, they learned that police impersonation is a serious concern for law abiding citizens, including teens and college students, who are unsure about how they can avoid being victimized by police impersonators and remain respectful of legitimate law enforcement authority at the same time. It is clear from talking with hundreds of citizens that one of the most sobering aspects of police impersonation is the impact it has on public trust in law enforcement.
The story of Lacy Jo Miller impelled Officer Nicole Sundine to research hundreds of police impersonation cases in an effort to better understand this growing trend. She then worked with Chief Stephen Hasler of the Lone Tree Police Department to develop and implement a set of strategies that law enforcement agencies can use to take a more proactive role in educating officers, creating public service announcements, developing policy, improving legislation, identifying police impersonators and collecting relevant intelligence.
In this workshop we will share these strategies, examine the prevalence of this versatile criminal tactic and work to unite college and university based law enforcement agencies across the nation in the fight to prevent the crimes and violence associated with police impersonation.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Crimes and violence associated with impersonation
Prevalence of police impersonation
Strategies to prevent impersonation
Tagger Graffiti Crimes
Lieutenant Sam Lunetta; Buffalo State College University Police Department
Graffiti is a crime, but is it an artful misdemeanor or a felony vandalism? Graffiti costs millions of dollars annual to college and universities, as well as local communities across the country. In turn this clearly affects the quality of life in these areas. Patrol officers and investigators need to be up-to-date on the latest trends and issues to address the graffiti problems in their respective campuses and communities. This session will show how "tagger" graffiti vandals have a common culture different from the "gang" culture. Using a multimedia presentation of graffiti photos and video, one will have a clear visual understanding of how and where graffiti may be done and who is doing it. This session will also cover the importance of what will be considered evidence at the crime scene and how to possibly obtain additional evidence away from the crime scene. How media websites like youtube, myspace and flickr can be used to aid an investigation and help with prosecution in court. This session will demonstrate how to forge community partnerships to foster cooperation for prevention and mitigation of the problem such as the Regional Anti-Graffiti Task Force formed in Buffalo, New York.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites require for this class).
Identify the difference between tagger and gang graffiti
How to gather proper evidence, case preparation and prosecution strategies
Strategies for prevention and forming community partnerships
Targeted Acts of School Violence
Identifying "at risk" Students
Louis Rapoli; Peregrine Training Services and Law Enforcement Training Group
In recent years there have been many acts of targeted violence carried out against individuals in schools and colleges, the workplace, daycares, malls and even faith based organizations. Although these acts of violence get exhaustive coverage by the media they are statistically not on the rise. Whenever one of these critical incidents happens it leaves a lot of unanswered questions. Could we have indentified these potential shooters prior to an attack?
This presentation will help attendees to identify certain students that may pose a risk of carrying out targeted acts of violence. They will also become familiarized with the threat assessment process and the findings of the joint US DOE & Secret Service study of school shootings as outlined in the final report and findings of the Safe School Initiative.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Warning signs, red flags, and indicators
Threat assessments
US DOE & Secret Service Indicators
Protecting Your People and Your Posterior: What are the Standards for Creating Your Campus Emergency Plan?
Emergency Planning, Training, Exercises & Drills
President/CEO Bo Mitchell; 911 Consulting
Emergency planning for your campus is subject to many federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards. Most police and security professionals who are tasked with creating emergency plans are confused or overwhelmed regarding those standards.
Learn what laws, regulations and standards apply to your campus emergency planning, training and exercises. Learn what a lawsuit will do to you if you don't create a plan to standard. Learn the 17 mistakes organizations make in creating their plans today.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class; just bring your mission regarding the creation of your campus emergency plan).
What are the laws, regulations and standards that control campus emergency plans?
How will law suits affect you and your organization?
What should be the overriding attitude for managers in re-evaluating current planning?
How will your own employees and students hurt your response to a disaster?
What to expect by way of help from local municipalities?
Cell Phone Forensics
Complete Mobile Phones Forensic Examination: Why we need both Logical & Physical Extractions
CEO Joel Bollo; Micro Systemation, Inc.
Studies from Europol and the European
Commission have found that over 70% of solved criminal cases in
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Advantages and disadvantages of memory dump
Provides Explores the two ways of extracting data: logical and physical
Digital evidence from a cell phone chain of custody
Difference between Logical and Physical data extractions
Hex Dumping/Hex Jumping
Challenges and Concerns of College Sexual Assault
Connie Kirkland
; Director, Sexual Assault Services at George Mason University
Sexual assault is a crime that happens all too often within the campus community, whether it occurs on or off campus. Victims of this crime often find it difficult to tell anyone, let alone make an official police report. Why? There are many barriers to reporting. Survivors of sexual assault typically experience a wide variety of reactions and feelings following an assault, such as anxiety and mood swings, flashbacks, nightmares, guilt and shame, helplessness, denial of the assault and anger. Wondering if they will be believed at times keeps victims from disclosing an incident. Often the incident occurred when the perpetrator and/or victim were under the influence of alcohol or perhaps incapacitated, making the thought of trying to explain what happened even more difficult. In addition, students of traditional college age are struggling with developmental issues. As they strive to form their own identities, they take risks, placing themselves in vulnerable positions, enabling others to take advantage of this opportunity.
In the past twenty years, campuses have improved services to victim of campus sexual assault and federal laws have been enacted encouraging us to do so. This session will take a look at all the factors that create the climate for sexual assault and how it can be addressed more effectively and comprehensively. Lectures/discussion, case examples, and video clips will be used to provide insights into the perpetrator and the victim of campus sexual assaults.
Issues unique to college victim advocacy
Barriers to reporting
False reporting beliefs v. reality
Criminal justice and student conduct proceedings
Federal laws related to campus sexual assault
A Case Study in the Preparation for High Profile Guests and Political Activists (Notre Dame Commencement 2009)
Sergeant Greg O'Toole; Notre Dame Security
Police
Officer Mike Ryan; Notre Dame Security Police
In the Spring of 2009, the University of Notre Dame invited President Barack Obama to be the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremonies. This set in motion a political whirlwind that threatened to have an impact on all of the events surround graduation week. normal security for graduation had to be drastically modified to preserve the integrity of the graduation experience for the families and their students.
This session will present an overview of the steps taken to prepare all of the agencies involved in the weeks leading up to and the day of graduation. This presentation will include:
Gathering of intelligence
Site assessment
Deployment of assets
Security perimeters
Strategy and tactics
Drug Investigations on Campus
Captain Steve Finney Jr.; University of Texas at Dallas Police Department
This session entitled Drug Investigation on Campus will provide a basic overview of effective investigative techniques utilized by campus law enforcement. Additionally, it will provide an overview of criminal procedure and case law updates to maximize successful investigations.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Various types of narcotic investigations techniques in campus narcotic investigations
Administrative, logistical and legal requirements for conducting proper investigations
Investigative resources
Conducting International Investigations
Where in the world is Ouagadougou and how do I get investigative assistance there?
Special Agent Colin J. Sullivan; United States
Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service
Investigative Specialist Jonathan Stearns; United States
Department of State, Diplomatic Security Service
Answer to the first question: Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina, Faso; located in northwest Africa.
Answer to the second questions: Contact the United States State Department, Diplomatic Security Services' Criminal Investigative Liaison Branch.
The Diplomatic Security Service (DS) is the security and law enforcement arm of the United States Department of State. DS is a world leader in international investigations, threat analysis, cyber security, counterterrorism, security technology, and protection of the people, property, and information. Not only is the DS a unique organization in the foreign affairs community, but with over 700 overseas officers, it is the only law enforcement agency with representation in nearly every country in the world.
The Criminal Investigative Liaison Branch (CIL) coordinates all requests to DS from other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for criminal investigative assistance overseas. CIL receives requests for assistance in investigations involving fugitive apprehensions, homicides, counterfeiting, money laundering, parental abductions, and numerous other criminal offenses.
Once a request for investigative assistance is received, CIL contacts DS special agents assigned to United States diplomatic missions overseas. These special agents, in addition to their responsibilities of developing and implementing effective security programs at United States diplomatic posts abroad, serve as the primary liaison with foreign police and security services overseas in an effort to obtain support for United States law enforcement initiatives and investigations.
CIL receives approximately 1,000 requests for investigative assistance from other United States law enforcement agencies every year.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Overview of the Diplomatic Security Service and its broad scope of global responsibilities to include criminal investigations and the protection of people, information, and property
Case studies of successful investigations conducted on behalf of domestic law enforcement agencies, including the return of several high profile fugitives
Procedures to follow to request assistance from DS' overseas elements
Counterfeit Documents: An Introduction
Investigator Tim Ortwein; Loudoun County Sheriff's Office
This session will provide an overview of counterfeit documents, from travelers checks, to bank checks, to drivers licenses and social security cards. Participants are encouraged to bring unique and different counterfeit documents to share with the group.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Gang Organization Trend Overview
Detective Wayne Bombara Jr.; Manassas City Police/Northern Virginia Gang Task Force
This presentation is designed for police to recognize gang issues related to their community. In this presentation you will learn about several gangs, their objectives and their threat to society. You will learn about graffiti and gang signs that are used to represent the gangs, gang colors and dress styles, officer safety concerns, gang writings and gang lingo. You will also learn ways to combat the gang problems in your community and its surrounding areas by conducting field interviews, photo documentation and enforcement efforts.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 2-part session (180 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
To identify gangs in your community
Officer safety when dealing with gang members and potential threats
What to do to deter gang activity in your community
MS-13 History & Trends/MS-13 in Central America
Detective/Senior Police Officer Claudio Saa; Herndon Police Department/Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force
This presentation will go into detail about the history of "Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13)", graffiti, clothing, hand signs, tattoos, MS-13 on the internet/media, MS-13's worldwide presence, the MS-13 movement in the United States, MS-13's presence in the military, rival gangs, and threats against law enforcement.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
History & origins of MS-13
Current trends of MS-13
Trends of MS-13 in Central America and the influence it has on MS-13 in the United States
The Many Faces of Facebook
Investigator Jennifer Frank; Plymouth State University Police Department
This presentation is targeted towards colleges and university police and safety security departments. The presentation covers an introduction to what Facebook is, its history, how it is being utilized by other campus administrators, police departments, and safety security personnel. It will address the liabilities of Facebook and the school's responsibilities for information garnered from the site. Topics such as social media outlets and your privacy, legal and personal implications of use of the site, working with media organizations and an opportunity to view students online and the footprint they are leaving is addressed along with how those actions may affect their personal image and that of the institution.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1-part session (90 minutes); (No prerequisites required for this class).
Attendees will leave with a working knowledge of the history of Facebook, its various applications, uses and structural components
Attendees will learn how Facebook is being utilized by other campus administrators, the liabilities that exist and the school's responsibilities for information garnered from the site
Attendees will understand social media outlets the institutions privacy concerns and the legal and personal implications of use of the site
Attendees will be able to articulate the various dangers inherent in social networking programs
Attendees will be able to identify specific issues that have arisen due to increased use of social networking websites and will be challenged to consider the worldwide "footprint" and impressions their students, faculty and staff are leaving behind
Power Yoga
Lieutenant John Wylie; University of Pennsylvania Police Department
Power yoga is a personal, athletic and therapeutic practice that brings into balance the holistic health of practitioner by united the body, the mind and the spirit. The development of a Power Yoga practice ultimately has a direct beneficial effect on the psychological, physiological, and biochemical health of the practitioner. As the practitioner develops a regular practice, physiological benefits become apparent as some of the common changes in the body occur.
Presentation tracks include: This will be a 1 part session (90 minutes) broken up into 45 minutes of class and 45 minutes of exercising. (No prerequisites required for this class).
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