December 9, 2019
8:00AM – 8:50AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM-8:50AM
Networking Breakfast for Women in Public Safety
Meet and mingle with conference attendees to network prior to the conference to share industry challenges and align on conference goals.
Cathy Sanz, President,
Women in Federal Law Enforcement
8:50AM – 9:00AM
Welcome Remarks
Conference Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
9:00AM – 9:45AM
Exceed Expectations When Recruiting Women and Minorities to Join your Department
- Comb through applicants to find candidates that have fallen through gaps in the process to rekindle interest in joining your department
- Identify and remove barriers in your current recruiting process that may prohibit female and minority candidates excelling through the application process
- Enlist community members to help identify potential recruits that fit the mold of your ideal officer
Moderator:
Rhonda Glover, Retired. Program Manager, Unit Chief,
Federal Bureau of Investigation
CEO,
The Rhonda M. Glover Group LLC
Speakers:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
Diana Clevenger, Lieutenant
City of Mesa Police Department
Robert Bailey, Lieutenant,
Pennsylvania State Police
9:45AM – 10:15AM
Social Media Part 1: Innovative Strategies to Maximize Social Media and Media Relations to Improve Recruiting Efforts
- Classify which social media platforms are most successful for your department in order to reach potential candidates
- Highlight female and minorities within your current department, including females that have started families, to intrigue candidates to explore the opportunity further
- Prepare a schedule of postings to create consistency with your message and interaction with followers
Speaker to be announced
10:15AM-10:45AM
Social Media Part 2: Leveraging Data and Analytics to Streamline Your Departments Social Media Presence to Enhance Image
- Conserve budget dollars by utilizing Google Analytics to improve outreach strategy
- Evaluate your current social media and recruitment approach to identify areas of progression
- Design a comprehensive and data informed social media strategy to attain your recruiting goals.
Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Executive Director, Professional Development Bureau
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
10:45AM – 11:00AM
Networking Break
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Cultivate a Recruiting Structure Through Leadership and Legacy of your Department
- Comprehend the importance of strong leadership, communication, and organization to enhance your recruiting efforts
- Assemble the correct personnel needed to continue the legacy of your department for the future
- Prioritize recruiting efforts focused on retaining the history of your department to ensure stability within your officers
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Apply Leadership Skillset Even When You Aren’t in Charge
- Utilize powerful communication skills to ensure your voice is heard to advance changes
- Validate your voice and opinion by conducting research on topics to support your concepts
- Employ a commanding presence when sat at the decision table to help create change
Kristal Turner-Childs, Major, Director Bureau of Forensic Services
Pennsylvania State Police
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Restructure your Recruitment Program to Align with Department Goals
- Analyze which areas of your recruiting efforts need to be revamped to enhance performance and identify weaknesses
- Establish new initiatives on a tight budget that can boost your visibility to potential recruits
- Utilize best business practices to maximize recruiting potential
Vicky McDonold, Director, Administrative Service Bureau
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Each One-Reach One: Mentorship Development for Female Officers
- Develop future leaders within the department by mentoring female officers to reach their full potential
- Guide female officers with wisdom and experience from your past to boost their career to the next level
- Provide mentorship and support to female officers from recruitment through promotional phases in their career with networking, communication, and by example
Sabrina Richardson, Commander
New Orleans Police Department
Karen Mory, Senior Special Agent
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Special Service Unit
Rhonda Glover, Retired. Program Manager, Unit Chief
Federal Bureau of Investigation
CEO
The Rhonda M. Glover Group LLC
12:30PM- 1:30PM
Networking Lunch
12:45PM-1:30PM
Bonus Lunchtime Session: Examine the Similarities and Differences with Recruiting Candidates to Join the Fire Department
- Conduct a review of the processes for recruiting candidates and navigating them through the hiring process to identify areas of improvement for your organization
- Distinguish the differences in the candidate pool, including generational conceptions of public safety positions, to better prepare your recruiting team
- Discuss organizational culture within the Fire Department to discover the elements that enable positive teamwork operating successfully
John Bailey, Captain, Recruiting Coordinator
Dallas Fire Rescue
1:30PM-2:15PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
1:30PM-2:15PM
Prepare to Advance Recruiting Efforts in A Challenging National Candidate Pool
- Revamp national and local recruiting efforts in a dwindling candidate pool by identifying character traits of candidates by region to adapt your approach
- Enforce non-negotiable core values and standards when recruiting to ensure the highest caliber of candidates for your community
- Determine community expectations of your officers to ensure you are recruiting the appropriate character traits in candidates
Mike Boward, Training Officer
Fort Collins Police Department
1:30PM-2:15PM
Generating a Sustainable Career in Public Safety
- Identify roles within your department or alternative departments that offer career stimulation and excitement
- Create a long-term career plan by identifying career progression to enable longevity within the profession
- Engage with professionals in sought out positions to obtain guidance and advice on potential career paths
Chanel Dickerson, Assistant Chief of Patrol Services
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
Brooke Wright, Captain
Fairfax County Police Department
2:15PM – 3:00PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
2:15PM – 3:00PM
Introduce Interactive Technologies in Academy Training to Improve Retention
- Introduce drone training and smartboards in the classroom to improve training methods
- Incorporate video training for academy recruit analysis and to improve education
- Revitalize training methods to meet the expectations of millennials and improve recruitment and retention of candidates
2:15PM – 3:00PM
Positive Work/Life Balance Experiences with Female Professionals in Public Safety
- Address the preparation necessities when starting a family or dealing with family health issues to enable a smooth transition
- Introduce successful communication and scheduling tools to enhance collaboration with supervisors in order to maintain a healthy balance
- Cultivate mentorships with officers that have successfully created a work/life balance to replicate their approach
Speaker to be announced
3:00PM – 3:15PM
Networking Break
3:15PM – 4:00PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
3:15PM – 4:00PM
Separate Your Department from Competitors when Recruiting in the Same Candidate Pool
- Distinguish competitor departments within your area and how you can rise above them to reach the candidates that will improve your organization
- Express what your community has to offer to entice candidates to want to live or relocate to be part of your community
- Overcome your current barriers with innovative approaches to lure candidates to become part of your team
Vicky McDonold Director, Administrative Service Bureau
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Robert Bailey, Lieutenant
Pennsylvania State Police
3:15PM – 4:00PM
Best Practices when Preparing for Promotion
- Seek guidance from peers and supervisors on creative ways to prepare for promotion opportunities
- Amplify your skillset and experience to stand out from a crowded candidate pool
- Study and rehearse interview skills to outperform peers applying for the same position
Cathy Sanz, President
Women in Federal Law Enforcement
4:00PM-4:45PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
4:00PM-4:45PM
Addressing the Impact of Marijuana Usage in the Recruitment Process
- Evaluate your current recruiting standards on marijuana use to identify possible solutions and process changes
- Examine state and federal laws and how changes to these laws could dramatically affect your recruiting process
- Indicate processes specific for lawful medical marijuana usage to increase recruitment efforts
Jennifer Beskid, Director of Grants and Special Projects
Maryland Police Department
4:00PM-4:45PM
Making Positive Changes to Organizational Culture to Empower Female Officers
- Install training exercises to educate male and female officers on best practices for collaboration to improve effectiveness
- Orchestrate organizational changes that could help attract more female candidates wanting to apply for public safety positions
- Establish how changes to your current culture could increase the number of females applying for promotional opportunities
Chanel Dickerson, Assistant Chief of Patrol Services
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
4:45PM – 5:30PM
Enhancing Leadership Within your Department to Nurture Future Leaders
- Highlight future leaders as they emerge in the candidate pool, throughout the academy, and probation period to harness their leadership skills from an early age
- Foster growth of future leaders with advanced communication skills, organization culture, awareness, and preparation for future roles
- Mentor leaders as they progress throughout various stages of their career to realign leadership skills to meet overall goal
- Analyze the Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement program in Fairfax County with the potential to replicate in your own county
Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Executive Director, Professional Development Bureau
Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department
Brooke Wright, Captain
Fairfax County Police Department
Rhonda Glover, Retired. Program Manager, Unit Chief
Federal Bureau of Investigation
CEO
The Rhonda M. Glover Group LLC
5:30PM – 6:30PM
Networking Cocktail Reception
December 10, 2019
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Networking Breakfast
9:00AM – 9:10AM
Opening Remarks
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
9:10AM – 10:00AM
Retention Strategies for Budget Restricted Agencies
- Explore the 5 critical retention stages in a law enforcement officers’ employment lifecycle to identify potential retention issues
- Introduce a plan of action to tackle challenges at each stage to extend longevity of officer’s career
- Remodel incentive program to include items other than wage increases to entice eagerness to remain with your department
Antoinette Tull, Human Resources Division Chief
City of Richmond Police Department
10:00AM – 10:45AM
Incentives to Retain Female Candidates Preparing for and After Starting a Family
- Initiate a strong support system at an early stage to show dedication to the officer throughout the process
- Establish a flexible work schedule to enable officer to feel at ease with role and a strong desire to return to work
- Incorporate interactive work events for officer while on maternity leave and once a parent to strengthen her bond with colleagues and her position within the department
Speaker to be announced
10:45AM – 11:00AM
Networking Break
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Holistic Overview of the Entire Process from Recruiting to Hiring
- Evolve the recruiting process by remaining involved with each candidate until completion of the hiring process to increase levels of success
- Mentor candidates through the testing process with guidance and feedback, to encourage retesting for failed candidates
- Structure and implement a hiring process that is effective at identifying and employing the best candidates
Mike Boward, Training Officer
Fort Collins Police Department
Diana Clevenger, Lieutenant
City of Mesa Police Department
11:00AM – 11:45AM
Working Twice as Hard to be Considered Half as Good: Overcome Gender Stereotyping and Misconceptions
- Increase understanding and improve communication by identifying common misconceptions male peace officers have about female officers and our own misconceptions about the men and women we work with
- Overcome frustrations of working twice as hard as male peace officers by recognizing gender stereotyping and developing strategies to equal the playing field
- Allow yourself to utilize the unique skillsets you possess as a female officer to increase your value to the department and enhance career satisfaction
Karen Mory, Senior Special Agent
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation- Special Service Unit
Nicole Corbin, Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Rhonda Glover, Retired. Program Manager, Unit Chief
Federal Bureau of Investigation
CEO
The Rhonda M. Glover Group LLC
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Overcome Bias Hidden Within your Recruiting Process
- Educate your recruiting and hiring team to understand implicit bias to generate a thoughtful approach to recruiting
- Distinguish where bias exists within your current process to establish areas of weakness
- Create and implement strategies to minimize or eliminate biased practices to achieve recruiting goals
Antoinette Tull, Human Resources Division Chief
City of Richmond Police Department
11:45AM- 12:30PM
Taking Control in Situations when being Harassed by a Supervisor or Colleague
- Manage emotions of anger, sadness, and lack of respect when dealing with harassment to enable yourself to identify a solution
- Document instances of harassment to ensure your ability to communicate with supervisors when harassment has taken place
- Seek guidance and help to improve mental wellness and find resolution to an ongoing problem to reduce possibility of illness
Lisa King, Lieutenant
Philadelphia Police Department
12:30PM – 1:30PM
Networking Lunch
1:30PM – 2:15PM
Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Police Recruitment and Retention
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
Track B: Women in Public Safety
Chairperson:
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department
1:30PM – 2:15PM
Case Study: City of Mesa- Transitioning the Recruiting Process from the Hiring Team to the Community Team
- Realign recruiting approach by restructuring organization to increase candidates by empowering your community presence
- Adapt your approach to identify candidates that fit the community expectations to increase quality of your team
- Advance recruiting push through new avenues to recruit home grown talent right on your doorstep
Michael Bellows, Commander
City of Mesa Police Department
Diana Clevenger, Lieutenant
City of Mesa Police Department
1:30PM – 2:15PM
Keep Yourself in the Fight: Safety and Training for Female Officers
- Establish gender specific training exercises for female officers to generate increased strength and awareness when approaching a hostile situation
- Utilize body-worn camera footage of real-life instances as a training tool to enable officers to prepare themselves better for physical confrontation.
- Incorporate assessments for female officers with advice and encouragement post altercation to advance confidence in performance
Sabrina Richardson, Commander
New Orleans Police Department
2:15PM – 3:00PM
Mental Health and Wellness for Public Safety Professionals
- Develop training exercises and classes to help professionals deal with the emotional stress and anxiety that may be associated with their position to facilitate a positive change
- Implement mental health classes that are available for officers that include psychological best practices to overcome pressures and let go of negative experiences from work
- Design and implement procedures for regular communication with officers that have experienced moments of stress to reduce possibility of mental health issues throughout career
Michael Bellows, Commander
City of Mesa Police Department
Nicole Corbin, Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
3:00PM-3:10PM
Closing Remarks
Chairperson:
Joseph Bologna, Commanding Officer, Recruit & Background Unit
Philadelphia Police Department
3:10PM
Conference Adjourns
3:10PM-3:45PM
Women in Public Safety Conference Wrap Up
Join us at the conclusion of the conference for an open discussion focused on actionable insights and takeaways that can be implemented into your organization.
Carrie McNally, Detective, Recruiting Unit
Seattle Police Department