Welcome Remarks

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Paul Goldenberg, Chief Advisor, Policy and International Policing,
Rutgers Center on Policing

Keynote Address: Reshape The Future of Police Academies and Training

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

Your Black Swan is Someone Else’s Gray Rhino - Some Thoughts on Sharing Institutional Knowledge.

• Evaluate the importance of learning from national incidents to prepare for future events
• Assess external environments that could impact your department in order to best prepare
• Ensure your organization is knowledgeable on regulatory and legal changes that are imposed on your organization to confirm compliance
• Examine and update your current policies and procedures to guarantee that roles and responsibilities are clear throughout the department

Gordon Graham, Co-Founder,
Lexipol

A UK approach to Police Education – The Challenges and Opportunities Presented

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Examine the UKs national approach and standardisation of police education through the Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF)
• Utilize police education as a means to future proof the service for the known and unknown challenges of the twenty first century
• Explore the opportunities presented by the police professionalization agenda and its connection to police legitimacy and notions of public trust and confidence in policing

Dr Nick Howe, Director Institute of Policing,
Staffordshire University, Institute of Policing

Review of Legislative Mandates Impacting Police Academies and Training

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Evaluate which mandates will impact your current curriculum
• Assess which changes need to be made to ensure compliance with new mandates
• Create and implement an action plan to deliver the training including a staffing calendar to guarantee quality

Deidre Houston Magee, PhD, Director, Cadet Corps
Metropolitan Police Department

Jennifer A. Beskid, EdD, Director, Office of Government & Legislative Affairs,
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

The Future of Public Safety Training: Virtual Reality Training for Success

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Assess the benefits of virtual reality training, including the different scenarios and review capabilities, to analyze the positive training outcomes
• Explore which companies offer services that fit your organizational needs
• Discuss how virtual reality training can be incorporated into your current curriculum for the benefit of your department and officers

Jason J. Kepp, Assistant Director, Training and Professional Development,
Federal Protective Service,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Strategies to Create a Culture of Excellence Throughout your Department

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Explore current cultural deficiencies that need to be eradicated to achieve organizational goals
• Align academy training to emulate the goals and mission of the department for a seamless transition for new recruits
• Examine how your organizations mission relates to the community you serve to ensure consistency and alignment

Ron Camacho, Chief of Police,
Chambersburg Borough Police Department

Quality Training as a Risk Management Tool

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Avoid costly errors by investing in your training
• Implement continued education for staff to guarantee the highest level of training takes place
• Utilize evaluations and audits regularly to ensure quality
• Protect your department, staff, and community by ensuring quality training

Gordon Graham, Co-Founder,
Lexipol

Police Reform; Are FTO's the Problem or the Solution?

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Assess the importance in preparing new officers to provide quality service to their community
• Analyze strategies for agencies to be proactive in developing a positive organizational culture
• Examine the steps needed to utilize the FTO Program to instill and promote positive organizational culture

Graham Tinius, Executive Board Member and Training Coordinator,
National Association of Field Training Officers

Closing Session

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Paul Goldenberg, Chief Advisor, Policy and International Policing,
Rutgers Center on Policing

Networking Cocktail Reception & Live Entertainment

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 6 & 7

Please join us for live entertainment with standup comedian and Michigan State Police officer Dwayne Gill, who has shared the stage with the likes of Louie Anderson, Tim Allen and has opened for the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Dwayne L. Gill, Stand Up Comedian,
Michigan State Police Recruitment Coordinator

Opening Remarks

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Paul Goldenberg, Chief Advisor, Policy and International Policing,
Rutgers Center on Policing

Innovative Technologies: Examining Future Impact on Police Training Academies

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Preview several emerging technologies and their impact on policing

• Explore how we can use these technologies responsibly to enhance capabilities while maintaining the public’s trust.

•Examine new technology’s potential impact on strategic planning, resourcing and police training.

Joseph J. Lestrange, PhD, Senior Agency Official,
U.S. Council on Transnational Organized Crime - Strategic Division

Evaluate the Different Styles of Training to Identify the Best Fit

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Understand the different types of training to identify which style is the best fit for your academy to produce top level officers
• Identify individuals within your academy that may respond better to different approaches to achieve positive outcomes
• Assess the value of virtual training where applicable to achieve training goals with remote learning
• Select the balance that enables your organization to successfully train recruits to be ready for the profession

Jason J. Kepp, Assistant Director, Training and Professional Development,
Federal Protective Service,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Jason Bentley, Officer,
Tucson Police Department

Create and Implement Metrics to Achieve Success

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Identify which metrics you want to assess and how they can be evaluated and monitored
• Utilize the tool as a benchmark to achieve goals related to de-escalation, use of force, and community policing
• Install them as an industry standard to be used after each encounter to assess the quality of training when interacting with the public

Jonathan Parham, Police Director,
Rahway Police Department

Industry Leader Conclusion Session: Discuss Valuable Lessons Learned

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

• Explore which items were most valuable throughout the symposium that can impact your organization
• Determine how you can implement changes immediately to create a positive impact
• Identify and prepare for long-term changes that need time to plan and execute to enable future change

Moderator

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Panelist

Deidre Houston Magee, PhD, Director, Cadet Corps
Metropolitan Police Department

Luann Pannell, Ph.D., Director, Police Training and Education,
Los Angeles Police Department

Sean M. Hendrickson, Division Manager, Applied Skills Training Division,
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

Closing Remarks

BELLAGIO BALLROOM 1

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Chief of Staff,
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

Paul Goldenberg, Chief Advisor, Policy and International Policing,
Rutgers Center on Policing