Agenda

Welcome Remarks

Natalie Lokey, Deputy Chief,
Metro Nashville Police Department

Shaping the Future of Women in Law Enforcement

• Assess the long-term future and growth of the number of females joining the police force
• Analyze unique strategies to promote, engage, and empower young professionals to reach their career goals and positively impact the policing profession
• Explore opportunities to guide, mentor, and help develop young minds with the goal of increasing the number of females in high-ranking positions across the country

Jean Kanokogi, Ph.D., Senior Special Agent,
U.S. Government
Director of Mental Health and Peer Support Services,
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association

Case Study: Analyze Results of an Industry Survey for the Betterment of Women in Law Enforcement

In collaboration with York College of Pennsylvania, FRA generated and distributed a survey to identify areas of success and potential improvement for women in law enforcement across the country. The survey was answered anonymously and offers insight into the thoughts of female law enforcement professionals with the goal of distributing the knowledge to improve departments and empower female professionals.

• Discuss the process of generating the survey, the reason behind the survey, and how it was distributed
• Evaluate the demographics behind the responses received to identify the regions from where the responses came from, the number of years in the profession, and the ranks of the individuals
• Analyze and discuss the responses to identify the information provided which can be harnessed for positive change

Moderator:
PJ Verrecchia, Ph.D., Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice,
York College of Pennsylvania

Panelist:
Natalie Lokey, Deputy Chief,
Metro Nashville Police Department

Sabrina E. Richardson B.S., Captain,
New Orleans Police Department
(invited)

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Sergeant, Cadet Program Coordinator, Recruiting Unit,
Columbus Division of Police

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Making the Roadmap Visible: Ascending to Leadership Roles in Law Enforcement

• Learn the importance of being strategic in your law enforcement career. 
• Explore the leadership traits needed to be successful in leadership roles within law enforcement.
• Gain visibility and access to strategies to ascend to leadership roles in law enforcement across all sectors.

Rhonda Glover Reese, Ed.D., (FBI retired),
The Rhonda M. Glover Group LLC
"The Career Coach/Mentor for Law Enforcement"

Mentor and Mentee Fireside Chat: Evaluate the Experience

Hear from the mentor and mentee on how they began their relationship, which positive aspects both parties have received, and how it has benefited the career of the mentee.

• Analyze the beginning of the relationship including how the relationship began, how often they would meet, and the first impressions of both parties
• Discuss major milestones within the mentorship that helped propel the mentee to success
• Assess difficult obstacles that the mentee faced and how the mentor was able to help them overcome the hurdles to achieve career goals

Stanley R. Johnson, Police Chief,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police Department
Prince George’s County Division

Yasmin Brown, Captain, Assistant Chief, Support Operations,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain,
Assistant Division Chief,
Director of Investigative & OAO Services,
Maryland-National Capital Park Police

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Tools and Technology Spotlight

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization. 

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Tools and Technology Spotlight

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization.

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Creating Opportunities Through Closed Doors

• Avoid losing a valuable asset after a missed promotion by creating an action plan on how to achieve career goals
• Engage with staff on a regular basis to identify and rectify potential issues that could cause an officer to transfer seeking alternative opportunities
• Remain engaged with strong employees and offer guidance on resources that can be utilized to enhance employees opportunity for future promotions

Antionette Tull, Chief Executive Officer,
Hurtle, LLC

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Guidance for Professionals Balancing Work and Home Life to Achieve Total Success

• Assess which areas of your home life are important to your success at work and how they may be impacted due to your profession
• Utilize communication strategies to positively address work life balance needs with supervisors, or as a supervisor, with valuable members of your team
• Generate an action plan to assure that you can achieve personal and professional goals and maintain a positive mindset

Melanie A. Talia, J.D., President & CEO,
New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation

Katherine Zaimis, Master Police Officer,
Prince William County Police Department

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Strategies to Guarantee Continued Self Growth

• Assess personal attributes that can be improved to help you grow within your profession
• Identify potential hazards, including social media, circle of friends, and extracurricular activities that could become destructive towards your profession
• Set career targets and small objectives of self-development that are necessary to achieve professional goals

Chanel D. Dickerson, Assistant Chief of Police,
Metropolitan Police Department

Diana Clevenger, Lieutenant, Operations Division,
Mesa Police Department

Sofia Contenta, Deputy, Enforcement Division,
Marion County Sheriff Department

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Case Study: Overview of a Male Supervisors Experience Guiding Female Professionals

• Analyze different leadership styles when overseeing a balanced workforce consisting of male and female professionals
• Assess lessons learned through experience that will be useful to other leaders to incorporate into their daily routines
• Explore communication techniques that have been successful to generate positive experiences within the department

Mike Boward, Sergeant,
Fort Collins Police

Anthony Gibson, Sergeant,
Charleston Police Department

Terry Cherry, Senior Police Officer,
Charleston Police Department

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Closing Remarks

Natalie Lokey, Deputy Chief,
Metro Nashville Police Department

Opening Remarks

Natalie Lokey, Deputy Chief,
Metro Nashville Police Department

Physical and Mental Preparation for Success

• Create and implement training exercises both physical and mental, to improve your overall health and be prepared for the stresses of the profession
• Understand and adapt the needs of your body that changes over time, to ensure personal health and physical ability to perform through micro learning
• Incorporate meditation and yoga into your routine to help both body and mind to release unwanted tension
• Assess your sleep schedule to ensure you are achieving the required amount of sleep for your body to recover, and identify opportunities to improve quality of sleep when necessary

Brandi Burque-DeCarlo, Ph.D., Psychologist,
Owner, PRO Wellness Services PLLC
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Mandy Nice, Tactical Program Manager,
The National Strength and Conditioning Association

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Nutrition Guidelines for Optimal Performance

• Generate and implement a dietary plan for all meals throughout the week based on personal needs, including timing of meals based on shift pattern, type of meals, and a calorie goals
• Incorporate food preparation into your schedule to ensure that your meals are ready when needed and avoid disrupting your meal plan
• Assess which foods are available to you that stick within your budget, are nutritious, and offer a variety throughout the work week

Speaker to be announced

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Strategies to Avoid Professional Burnout

• Capitalize on self-awareness and support of family and friends to identify changes to your attitude and character that can be linked with stress related to the profession
• Incorporate techniques to help reduce stress such as meditation, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to alleviate negative energy
• Open positive communication with colleagues and supervisors to obtain support and guidance to enable yourself to return to peak performance

Chanel D. Dickerson, Assistant Chief of Police,
Metropolitan Police Department

Katherine Zaimis, Master Police Officer,
Prince William County Police Department

Diana Karczmarczyk PhD, MPH, MCHES ®, Director, Employee Well-Being Support,
Executive Office of the Chief of Police,
Metropolitan Police Department

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30 X 30: Tested Strategies to Increase the Number of Female Professionals in Law Enforcement

• Discuss the 30 X 30 initiative and the importance of growth of females in the industry
• Examine the current percentage of females within your department, and set goals on how you can increase by adding highly qualified professionals
• Explore the advantages of hiring highly motivated female professionals as part of your organization and the qualities they bring to your team

Sabrina E. Richardson B.S., Captain,
New Orleans Police Department
(invited)

Anthony Gibson, Sergeant,
Charleston Police Department

Terry Cherry, Senior Police Officer,
Charleston Police Department

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Tools and Technology Spotlight

Tools and Technology Spotlight

Leading service providers will showcase their offerings in a quick-pitch setting. Evaluate the latest and greatest tech tools to bring back to your organization.

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Networking Lunch

Targeted Recruitment Campaigns Designed for a New Generation of Female Professionals

• Analyze your current recruitment campaign materials and marketing efforts, to identify areas of improvement that are more likely to reach your target audience
• Utilize the professionals currently in your department to examine your recruiting efforts and provide guidance for improvement
• Capitalize on data points to enhance your approach to reach aspiring female professionals to join your team

Jason Tsui, Sergeant, Backgrounds & Recruiting Unit,
San Diego Police Department

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Incorporate Psychological Recruiting Methods to Achieve Organizational Goals

• Analyze which characteristics are most successful for long-term success within your department
• Examine each candidate to identify if their personality traits are a good match with your characteristic assessment to avoid poor hires
• Explore current psychological tests that are available and utilize testing accurately to ensure positive outcomes

Brandi Burque-DeCarlo, Ph.D., Psychologist,
Owner, PRO Wellness Services PLLC
Bexar County Sheriff's Office

Mike Boward, Sergeant,
Fort Collins Police

If you’re interested in speaking, please contact Tim Hart at thart@fraconferences.com

Closing Session