Dilshad Albert Vice President State & Local

Incapsulate

Dilshad Albert, specializing in partnering with local police departments to aid in their digital transformation journey, boasts over 20 years of experience in deploying intricate solutions across both public and private sectors. Prior to joining Incapsulate, Dilshad held the position of Director of IT Services for the District of Columbia Government.

During their tenure in DC, Dilshad spearheaded various initiatives including implementing CRM solutions for the Office of Unified Communications, CAD integrations between 911 and 311 systems, and the establishment of 988/Mental Health Dispatch services.

At Incapsulate, Dilshad has led the implementation of comprehensive CRM and Police Recruitment solutions for renowned Police and Fire Departments such as those in Virginia Beach, VA; Chicago, IL; and New Orleans, LA. Presently, the CRM/311 systems deployed by Dilshad and their team at Incapsulate serve more than 15 million residents across the United States at the state and local government level.

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil Assistant Division Chief, Director of Recruiting, Criminal Investigation And the Office of Accountability and Oversight

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Dr. Vereen Barton's life is a true testament to the power of dedication and service. Inspired by her mother and visionaries like Aurora Lola Baldwin, she has been passionate and committed to serving her community for over 30 years.  As a national speaker, emcee, and a trailblazer for women in law enforcement and leadership, Dr. Barton holds a bachelor’s degree in arts administration and a Master's and Doctorate in Forensic Psychology.

Her incredible dedication to service began as a firefighter/EMT for over ten years, and she has been a police officer for 21-plus years. She is currently the Director of Investigative Services, Recruiting, and the Office of Accountability and Oversight with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police. Her dedication to training has earned her the MPCTC Instructor of the Year award four times and recognition for excellence in training. She has also received a Police Leadership Award and a Chief's Award for outstanding service.

Dr. Barton's commitment to service has also been recognized outside of law enforcement. She has received the first MLK award from the University of Maryland Hospital Center's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center for her work with survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, she received the Edward DeHavine Brown Community Service Award for training her community in CPR.

Dr. Barton's story inspires all who seek to impact their communities positively. As a proud member of IACP, PERF, NOBLE, and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, she embodies their motto, "greater service, greater progress."

Stephen W. Benson II Sergeant

Metropolitan Police Department 

Sergeant Stephen William Benson II’s career showcases a dynamic blend of public safety service and marketing expertise, illustrating the significant contributions that diverse professional experiences can bring to law enforcement roles. His journey from a 9-1-1 call taker and instructor to a strategic engagement specialist within the DC Metropolitan Police Department highlights the importance of integrating communication skills, emergency response capabilities, and marketing acumen to enhance community relations and police recruitment efforts.

Beginning his career outside of law enforcement, Sergeant Benson’s work in experiential marketing for leading Fortune 500 companies honed his skills in engaging content creation and high-level project management. At the DC Metropolitan Police Department, he advanced into a role as a lead producer in recruitment content.

The recognition of Sergeant Benson’s film directorial skills can be seen across his over 50 marketing videos and recruitment projects. In 2021, his work earned the Fox Nation Patriot Award for a piece highlighting the life-saving actions of an MPD officer, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in promoting police work and honoring the critical interventions officers make. In 2023, Sergeant Benson produced and directed a project titled “We Are More Than Officers,” which was recently voted Police1’s Top Police Recruitment video of 2023.

Sergeant Benson’s work continues to solidify his reputation as a pioneering force in law enforcement marketing and communication. With advanced degrees in Business Administration and Marketing, Sergeant Benson embodies the perfect blend of dedication to law enforcement and innovative communication, making a lasting positive impact on his community.

Mike Boward Sergeant - Police Personnel and Training Unit

Fort Collins Police Department

Mike Boward has over 28 years of law enforcement experience, including over 24 years at his current agency in Fort Collins, Colorado.   He is a Sergeant assigned to the Fort Collins Police Personnel and Training Unit.   Previously he served as a Patrol Sergeant and a Training Officer in the Personnel and Training Unit where he coordinated recruiting, police officer hiring and background investigations.  Boward served as a Criminal Investigations Detective for over six years prior and was a Field Training Officer.   Boward has taught numerous courses locally and around the nation, including Recruiting and Hiring Strategies, Robbery Investigations, Auto Theft, and Criminal Interdiction.  He is a Lead Skills instructor in police driving and is the Fort Collins Police Academy supervisor.  Boward earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from Andrews University.

Ettice Brickus, MSM, M.S.ED Lieutenant Colonel, Deputy Chief of Patrol, Area 2 Commander

Baltimore Police Department

Lieutenant Colonel Brickus joined the Baltimore Police Department in 2001 and is a proud resident of the City of Baltimore. She currently serves as a Deputy Chief of Patrol. Her most recent command assignment was as the Commanding Officer of the Recruitment and Applicant Investigations Section, as well as the Commanding Officer of the Administrative Duties Division. Previous assignments include Patrol District Commander, Patrol Operations/Vice, Command Investigations, Management Services, Information Services, Records Management, Central Records and Certified Police Instructor. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Law Enforcement and Correctional Administration from Baltimore City Community College, a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Management from The Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Education degree and a Graduate Teaching Certificate from The Johns Hopkins University, and a Criminal Justice Leadership Certificate from University of Maryland University College. She is also an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in Leadership (NOBLE) and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). Lastly, she is a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Policing (SMIP), Session 85.

Yasmin Brown Captain, Assistant Chief, Support Operations 

Maryland-National Capital Park Police 

Assistant Chief Yasmin Brown has 22 years of law enforcement experience with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police (Prince George's County Division). Prior to her employment with the Park Police, she served as a dispatcher with the Prince George's County Police Department for 4 years. During her tenure, she has served as Patrol Officer, Mounted Officer, Patrol Sergeant, K-9 Unit Supervisor, Field Training Officer, Field Training Program Coordinator, Patrol Lieutenant, Support Operations Lieutenant, Investigative Operations Captain/Assistant Chief and currently Support Operations Captain/Assistant Chief. Her responsibilities include management of the day-to-day operations of the Communications Division, the Records Section, the Technology Section, and the Training Division. She serves as the lead General/Academic instructor, Master EVOC instructor and lead Defensive Tactics instructor for her agency, as well as a guest instructor at the Prince George's County Police Academy. She also serves as an instructor at the Prince George's Community College Municipal Academy. She attended the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command in 2015 and she completed the IACP Leadership in Police Organization in 2017. She is a dynamic leader with a passion for the profession, a passion for leading, and a strong passion for fostering career development for subordinate employees through training and mentoring. She has been instrumental in building and maintaining positive relationships with other agencies and community leaders and coordinating efforts between multiple agencies for positive operational outcomes. "My personal goal is to develop a police force that is known for its professionalism and dedication to its officers and to the community that it serves."

Mike Ford Creative Director

Epic Recruiting

Mike Ford is a graduate of the Art Institute of Phoenix with a degree in Computer Animation, Mike has spent the last 17 years building an amazing portfolio of work. From print to web or tv to mobile, he has the same intense dedication to his craft no matter the delivery method. Throughout Mike’s career he has been recognized with numerous awards, including Emmy®, Telly® and American Advertising Federation Addy® Awards. 

Rachel Frizzell Administrative Coordinator, Recruiter

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

Rachel Frizzell has been with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCS0) since July 2018. She began her career at the HCSO as an intern in July 2018. In January 2019, Ms. Frizzell was hired to oversee the completion of the HCSO 200th Anniversary Commemorative Book, was promoted to Public Information Officer in December 2019, and promoted to Administrative Coordinator in October 2022.
As the Administrative Coordinator for HCSO, Ms. Frizzell oversees the HR Recruiting Unit and assists the Chief of Staff with special projects throughout the agency. During her time with HCSO, Ms. Frizzell has led the creation of in-house software to track recruits and applicants though the hiring process, created standardized, data-driven recruitment reports, assisted with the branding and advertising of HCSO Recruitment, streamlined the agency-wide exit interview process, and planned and executed employee and recruitment events.
Ms. Frizzell holds two degrees, a B.A. in Communications and a B.A. in French Literature and Language, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Ms. Frizzell also studied at ESCE International Business School in Paris, France and is a Kappa Delta Sorority Alum.

Marvin (Ben) Haiman Chief of Staff

Metropolitan Police Department

Mr. Marvin Haiman serves as the Chief of Staff for the Metropolitan Police Department. In this capacity, Mr. Haiman oversees daily operations of the Executive Office of the Chief of Police and is responsible for broad agency management and implementing strategic agency objectives. Mr. Haiman is responsible for several organizational units to include the Office of Communications, Office of General Counsel, and the Professional Development Bureau. Mr. Haiman served as the Executive Director of the Professional Development Bureau between 2017 – 2021, leading the Recruiting Division, Metropolitan Police Academy Division, Human Resource Management Division, Disciplinary Review Division, Testing and Assessment Division, Equal Employment Opportunity Division, Office of Communications, and the Strategic Engagement Office (Volunteer Services).

Prior to being named Executive Director, between 2015-2017, Mr. Haiman served in a variety of capacities, including developing the agency’s Office of Volunteer Coordination, serving as Chief of Staff for the Technical Services Division tasked with a broad range of IT operations, and Chief of Staff for the Strategic Services Bureau supporting and leading the administration of police recruitment, training, policy, and volunteer service matters for the Department.

Prior to returning to the Metropolitan Police Department, Mr. Haiman served as Director for the Homeland Security Advisory Council for the United States Department of Homeland Security, establishing several key task forces for the Secretary. Prior to his Federal service, Mr. Haiman served as the Deputy Director of the Recruiting Division and Volunteer Services Coordinator for the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington DC among various other positions. As Deputy Director of Recruiting, Mr. Haiman was responsible for restructuring the sworn hiring process, decreasing the amount of time it took to process candidates while increasing the quality of those officers hired.

Haiman graduated from The Johns Hopkins University with a Master’s Degree in Management through the Police Executive Leadership Program and has his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of Iowa and received designation as a Certified Public Management Program through George Washington University, as well as certification in Strategic Project Management. Mr. Haiman is also a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security’s Executive Leadership Program. Mr. Haiman received recognition by the International Association of Chiefs of Police in 2020 as a 40 under 40 recipient and the prestigious Gary P. Hayes Award by the Police Executive Research Forum. Mr. Haiman also graduated from the Metropolitan Police Academy and served as a reserve police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department. Mr. Haiman resides with his family in Washington, DC.

Shannon Hedges Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Shannon Hedges began working for the Iowa Department of Public Safety in May 2021.  In her role as the Recruitment and Hiring Coordinator, she is responsible for the oversight and development of the Department’s strategic recruitment plan for sworn officer positions.  Additionally, Shannon coordinates the application process for the Iowa DPS Basic and Certified academies, providing direction and support to applicants throughout the hiring process.  Prior to working for Iowa DPS, Shannon spent 15 years working in Human Resources and Recruitment for a variety of private sector industries including technology, property management, and manufacturing.

 Shannon holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Northern Iowa and is in the process of obtaining a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grandview University.

Garren Hoskins Officer

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

I started with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department in November of 2014. I graduated the academy in June 2015; and, after six months of FTO rotation, I was released as a solo patrol officer at North Precinct. For many years, I served the community of North Nashville, which had the highest crime rate in Nashville at that time, as a Patrol Officer, proactive Flex Team Officer, and Crisis Intervention Officer until 2021. I also worked with our Aviation unit as a Tactical Flight Officer between the years of 2019-2021. In the beginning of 2022 I joined the Recruitment Unit as a full time Recruitment Officer. I also am a current member of our Hostage Negotiator Team and work hand in hand with our active SWAT Team on various calls for service around the county. I love my job and could not imagine doing anything else.

Colette Jaeger Captain, Technical Operations Division Commander

Grand Chute Police Department, Wisconsin

Colette has 23 years of law enforcement experience, including the last 11 years as the Technical Operations Division Commander at the Grand Chute (WI) Police Department. In her current role, she oversees the Investigations, Records, and Property/Evidence Sections. Primary responsibilities include professional standards, hiring and selection, open records, management reports, training, the written directive system, and the criminal investigation function. She is also the agency’s accreditation manager and a long-time assessor, team leader, mentor, and trainer for the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Accreditation Group (WILEAG) and one of the At-Large members of the Board of Directors. She is the current president of the Wisconsin Police Accreditation Coalition (WI-PAC).

Colette earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Psychology major) from Ripon College (WI) and a master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix – Fox Valley campus (WI). She is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and is certified with Hogan Assessments. Recent awards and honors include Leaders of Tomorrow, Accreditation Manager of the Year, Distinguished Service Awards, WILEAG President’s Award – Team Leader/Assessor of the Year.

Alex Johnston Chief Creative Officer

Epic Recruiting

Alex Johnston began his production career straight out of college. After receiving his degree from Northern Arizona University, Alex obtained a job as Promotions Producer for a CBS affiliate. After fine-tuning his writing, editing, and production skills, Alex co-founded Epic. At Epic, every day begins with a challenge, and ends with a creative solution. Above all, Alex enjoys the relationship he has with his clients, and discovering new and innovative ways to tell their stories.

Sabih Khan Global Industry Leader, Public Safety & Justice

Salesforce

Sabih Khan currently serves as the Global Industry Leader for Public Safety and Justice at Salesforce. In this role, he serves as a subject matter expert for the company and its customers in policing technologies—specifically within the areas of digital transformation, business automation, AI, data analytics, and data management. In addition, he leads Salesforce’s go-to-market strategy technology solutions for public safety agencies across the country.

Sabih spent 15 years working in various public safety roles, 10 of which were as a sworn officer. Most recently, he served as the Deputy Chief of the Strategic Initiatives Division at the Chicago Police Department (CPD). Within this role, he led a significant number of wide-ranging initiatives in the nation’s second-largest police department, including its supply chain and logistics response to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. He also oversaw CPD’s transformation toward a mobile-only workforce with Samsung DeX. Earlier in his tenure at CPD, he led the development and management of the department’s technology and data analytics strategy while also overseeing multiple divisions such as Information Services, Data Analytics, Evidence and Recovered Property, Records, Facilities Management, and General Support.

His experience and academic background have helped lead the development of strategies that have increased public safety agencies' analytics capacity and maintain positions as model agencies across the country for innovative policing technology that embraces the philosophy of reducing crime through data-driven policing.
He holds a master’s degree in Predictive Analytics and Data Mining from DePaul University and a bachelor's in Business Finance.

Daniel King, MS Consultant

Hogan Assessments

Daniel King is a consultant at Hogan Assessments, where he works with client organizations to support their talent selection and development initiatives by integrating personality assessments into client selection systems and analyzing organizational trends. He supports clients in their chosen talent selection or development initiatives by designing and implementing validated selection processes and supporting organizations drive towards strategic self-awareness through leadership and talent development assessments and workshops.

Prior to joining Hogan, Daniel worked as a consultant for Ergometrics and National Testing Network, a human resource management consulting firm specializing in personnel selection among public safety agencies. As a consultant, he designed and conducted job analyses to identify critical job requirements, developed and implemented assessment centers, and provided consultation around developing and implementing validated selection systems. Daniel has worked with a variety of public safety organizations across the country implementing large scale projects
in talent selection. Additionally, Daniel is a former Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has worked as a mental health therapist
at Centerstone, a community mental health agency. At Centerstone, Daniel specialized in addictions and emergency services, providing both individual and group counseling.

Daniel’s educational background is in both industrial/organizational psychology and counseling. Daniel’s clinical experience provides additional perspective to consider when developing individuals and teams in the workplace, while his background in industrial/organizational psychology specializes in the validation of selection systems and team development.

Austin Mead Deputy, Recruiter/Mentor

Davis County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Austin Mead provides an esteemed professional career spanning 15 years in law enforcement. With a solid foundation as a Field Training Officer and POST Instructor, Deputy Mead has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of law enforcement officers. In addition to his role as a recruiter and mentor, Deputy Mead brings a unique skill set as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). His proficiency in providing emergency medical care adds a valuable dimension to his law enforcement expertise, ensuring a comprehensive approach to public safety. 

Demonstrating his ability to lead in challenging environments, Deputy Mead has held key leadership positions, including Officer in Charge and Watch Commander at the Davis County Correctional Facility in Farmington, Utah. In these roles, he showcased his strategic acumen and operational excellence, overseeing the efficient and secure functioning of the staff, incarcerated, and facility under his command. 

Notably, Deputy Mead has served as a Programs Coordinator in Davis County Corrections, spearheading initiatives aimed at rehabilitation and community reintegration. His passion for creating positive change within the criminal justice system has driven innovative programs that foster inmate rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates. Throughout his distinguished career, Deputy Mead has earned a reputation as a principled, forward-thinking leader. His expertise extends beyond traditional law enforcement roles, reflecting a holistic approach to public safety and community well-being.

Todd Mickelsen CEO

Converus

Todd Mickelsen has 30+ years of high-tech senior management experience in business development, sales and product management at start-ups and established software giants, including Microsoft. During his 9-year stretch as the CEO at Converus, Todd has led the transition of EyeDetect from a university science project to a fully productized and professional tool used by more than 600 public safety entities, government agencies and companies worldwide for pre-employment screening and investigations. Todd holds a B.S. in marketing and business from Brigham Young University.

Julie Nabors Sergeant, Background and Recruitment

Metro Nashville Police Department

I started the Metro Nashville Police Academy in July of 2015. I graduated in December of that year; and, after six months of FTO rotation, I was cut loose on my own at the North Precinct. A year later, I was moved to a flex team at North and stayed there until going back into the patrol bid for 2020. I continued to work at North Precinct until I was promoted to sergeant in 2021. I was initially placed at the East Precinct; but, after a few months, I was transferred to our Background and Recruitment Division to be the sergeant over the Recruitment Unit. I have been in this position for 2 years now, and I absolutely love the job I get to do every day.

Graham Tinius, INCI Master Field Training Officer

NAFTO

Graham Tinius is a Park Police Officer and a Field Training Officer with the Sandy Police Department in Sandy, UT, where he patrols 41 local and regional parks and over 110 miles of mixed-use trails. Graham has a degree in Evidence Technology from Phoenix College. He began his career as a Crime Scene Technician with the Chandler (AZ) Police Department in 2001. In 2004 he was hired as an officer and promoted to Field Training Officer in 2007.

In 2009, Graham assisted in rewriting the Field Training Program at Chandler PD. Graham is the recipient of a Meritorious Service Award, as well as a Unit Citation Award for his work in redesigning the Field Training Program and its implementation within the department. Since receiving his General Instructor Certification from Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training in 2007, Graham has taught numerous classes, including Cultural Diversity, Adult Learning, Leadership, Ethics, Officer Safety, and Basic and Advanced FTO Schools for local, county, and state law enforcement across the Country, as well as US Army civilian police, civilian police and sheriff staff, and supervisors. He has taught FTO schools to agencies across the country, from California to New Jersey, Florida to Washington, and as far away as Guam and Hawaii.

In 2017, Graham was the recipient of the Champion of Hope Award, for designing and helping to implement a recovery and treatment program for opiate addicts. Graham is an Executive Board Member, the Training Coordinator, and an Instructor for the National Association of Field Training Officers. Graham is also a member of the International Law Enforcement and Educator Training Association.
In 2019 Graham moved his wife and two sons to Sandy, UT, to enjoy a colder climate and be closer to the Wasatch Mountains. Within law enforcement, Graham’s passions are training, instructing, proactive policing, and quality of life issues.

Erin Wannow Sergeant

Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office

Sergeant Erin Wannow has served with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office. She has received an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and is working towards a Bachelor’s Degree. Erin worked for 10 years as a patrol deputy with a variety of assignments from patrol, community liaison and administrative deputy. She was promoted to the rank of Detective in 2015 and worked person’s crimes, property crimes and criminal intelligence. Erin was certified as a Crime Analyst and helped facilitate the intelligence led policing model into the organization. In 2018, Erin was promoted to Forensic Investigation. For four years she was responsible for crime scene processing, evidence processing and attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training center CSI course and then was promoted to Sergeant in 2022. As a sergeant, Erin has worked patrol and is currently assigned as the recruiting sergeant at the Wichita Sedgwick County Law Enforcement Training Center. Erin is the recipient of the bronze medal of meritorious conduct, two time Salute the Badge recipient. She is also the South Central Regional Coordinator for the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Council. In her free time, Erin enjoys the outdoors, running and gravel bike riding and most importantly is a mother of two amazing boys.

Brittany Winfrey, MBA Digital Marketing Manager

Epic Recruiting

Brittany Winfrey is Epic’s Digital Marketing Manager. She has her Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing and Master’s of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Brittany loves all things marketing, but especially strategy, budgeting, and analytics reporting. She has enjoyed experiencing all the nuances marketing has to offer and is looking forward to continued growth in and with the marketing industry.

Chase Winterberg, JD, PhD Director of the Hogan Research Institute

Hogan Assessments

Chase A. Winterberg serves as the director of the Hogan Research Institute on the data science team at Hogan Assessments. In this role, he coordinates and communicates research to refine the theoretical foundation and understanding of best practices for implementing Hogan’s solutions to help solve organizational problems. Chase collaborates with external researchers and students across the world. He also supports global university student education by providing guest lectures, demonstrations, and support for class projects.

As part of Hogan’s Law Enforcement Task Force, Chase aims to support law enforcement agencies’ efforts to make socially responsible personnel improvements through empirical research and evidence-based practices.

Chase is a licensed attorney in the state of Oklahoma. He received his J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law and his Ph.D. in Industrial- Organizational Psychology from The University of Tulsa. Chase is also an adjunct professor in a few graduate business and psychology programs. Prior to his academic career, Chase served in the US Marine Corps infantry and military police.

Nikki Woodrow Sergeant, Law Enforcement Training Center

Wichita Police Department

Sergeant Nikki Woodrow has served with the Wichita Police Department for 23 years. She has received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, a Master’s degree in Leadership, and currently working towards a Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Leadership. Nikki worked 12 years as a patrol officer, then became a detective and served in the Gang and Felony Assault Unit for 2 years before being promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a sergeant, Nikki has worked in a variety of sections including patrol, Special Community Actions, Community Policing, Public Information Unit, and currently working pre-employment and recruiting for the Law enforcement training center in Wichita. Nikki is the recipient of a Midwest American Red Cross Law Enforcement Hero of the Year award, the International Association of Chiefs of Police top 40 under 40 leadership award, and through her department has been awarded the Bronze Wreath of Merit, Distinguished Service, and a Civic Achievement bar. Her other full-time job is being a mom to her 7 year old son and 4 year old German Shephard/ Mastiff. 

Kristen Wright-Van Meter Former Recruiting Sergeant

Arizona Department of Public Safety

14 years in law enforcement, prior Savannah Chatham Metro PD (6 years with 3.5 years as narcotics detective), 6 years AZ DPS (3 years Phoenix graves, 2 years Drill instructor at State Trooper Academy, promoted in September of 2020 directly into the Recruiting Unit.) Currently a certified officer in the state of Washington.  Arizona POST certified Physical Fitness Instructor, ISSA certified personal trainer, certified nutritionist, and OCB (organization of competitive bodybuilding) figure competitor.