Welcome Remarks

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain, Assistant Division Chief,

Director of Investigative & OAO Services,

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Mike Boward, Sergeant 

Fort Collins Police 

Strategies to Motivate Young Officers in an Evolving Profession

• Explore the current landscape of the police profession and how aspiring female officers can achieve success as a police officer
• Introduce motivational and inspirational tactics to empower, energize, and excite females to be leaders within your organization
• Analyze the positive impact females have on the department and community and elevate them to reach their goals

Sasha Larkin, Deputy Chief, 

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 

Balance the Conflict- Leading with your Heart and Experience to Achieve Goals

• Evaluate the objectives that need to be achieved for organizational success
• Analyze the objectives through a clear lens and calculate the best approach to achieve goals
• Lead with your heart but allow experience, training, and knowledge help guide the final decision

Morgan C. Kane, MPA, Assistant Chief of Police

Metropolitan Police Department, Washington DC

Analyze the Progress and Benefits of the 30 X 30 Initiative

• Assess the progress that has been made since the 30 X 30 Initiative was introduced and review the purpose of the program
• Explore the mass amounts of data that is collected, analyzed, and reported to ensure your department is calculating the success accurately
• Implement tested approaches to attract a diverse candidate pool to attain the 30% of candidates to reach the goal

Anthony Gibson, Sergeant,

Charleston Police Department

Terry Cherry, Senior Police Officer,

Charleston Police Department

Maureen "Mo" McGough, Chief of Strategic Initiative 

Co-Founder of the 30x30 Initiative 

Policing Project, NYU School of Law 

Best Practices for Female Supervisors Leading Male Professionals

• Assess different leadership styles to identify the best approach to utilize to achieve success
• Utilize confident communication techniques to connect with team members and reach organizational objectives
• Assert authority when needed to ensure roles within the organization are understood and clear

Erica Lowry, Sergeant

Downtown Public Safety District 

Albuquerque Police Department 

Morgan C. Kane, MPA, Assistant Chief of Police

Metropolitan Police Department, Washington DC

Deanne Zeis, Lieutenant

Tucson Police Department

Who is in your Village? The Importance of Having a Dream Team

• Examine the important people that you need in your life to achieve a successful work and life balance
• Assess the different qualities that each has, and how they individually make you a better person
• Calculate how you can give back to them to develop healthy relationships

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain, Assistant Division Chief,  

Director of Investigative & OAO Services,  

Maryland-National Capital Park Police 

Tanzanika Carter, Assistant Sheriff,

San Francisco Sheriff's Office

Preparation to Return to Work Post Maternity

• Analyze which assistance programs your organization offers to assist with mothers returning to work
• Communicate with supervisors with important aspects of work/life balance including shift patterns, childcare, doctor’s appointments, and breast feeding
• Connect with female coworkers with previous experience to ask for guidance and advice on best practices to achieve a successful return to work
• Evaluate how to retrain your body to successfully complete work tasks that are needed as part of the profession

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Sergeant, Cadet Program Coordinator, Recruiting Unit 

Columbus Division of Police 

Achieve Family Wellness Through Positive Communication

• Assess the value of family and friends truly understanding your profession and achieve family “buy-in” for continued support
• Implement effective communication with family members, partner, children, and friends and offer them support during difficult times
• Give your best while at home by “shutting-off” when away from work and giving your entire focus to your family and loved ones

Diana Duffy, Assistant Chief - Patrol Services Bureau

Tucson Police Department

Jason Bentley, Officer,

Tucson Police Department

Creative Strategies to Achieve the Illusive Work/Life Balance Combination

• Schedule ahead of time to ensure you are maximizing valuable time away from work with fun activities, family time, rest, and relaxation
• Evaluate the pros and cons of working overtime in relation to what you are missing out on in your personal life
• Explore new communication and scheduling techniques to avoid misunderstandings and missed opportunities

 Mandie Kelel, MS, Marriage and Family Therapist

Contract Therapist with North Las Vegas Police Department

Belinda Morales, Lieutenant

Tucson Police Department 

Closing Remarks

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain, Assistant Division Chief,

Director of Investigative & OAO Services,

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Mike Boward, Sergeant 

Fort Collins Police 

Opening Remarks

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain, Assistant Division Chief,

Director of Investigative & OAO Services,

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Mike Boward, Sergeant 

Fort Collins Police 

Strategies to Create a Foundation Program to Achieve Physical Success

• Analyze your current levels of fitness and diet to identify areas of improvement
• Introduce a physical and nutrition program to achieve goals
• Adapt at different stages of your career to your physical needs to ensure a healthy lifestyle

Kristen Wright, Sergeant, Recruiting and Sworn Selection Unit,

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Programs to Address Mental Health and Wellness

• Analyze tactics to install a culture of wellness excellence within your department
• Examine which wellness resources are available for your officers, including wellness apps, books and articles
• Offer guidance through communication that focuses on the importance of a daily routine, nutrition advice, energy management, and benefits of sleep and rest
• Explore opportunities to overcome and grow from traumatic work-related incidents to remain healthy and strong

Mandy Nice, Cordico Strategic Wellness Director,

Lexipol

Mike Boward, Sergeant,

Fort Collins Police

4 Steps to Successful Recruiting: Research, Content Creation, Recruiting Website, and Online Advertising

• Understand today's job seeker and meet them where they are
• Develop a brand and produce professional content
• Why a recruiting website matters... It's all about the data
• Use online advertising to increase reach, generate awareness, and drive conversions

Sam Blonder, CEO 

Epic Recruiting 

Alex Johnston, Chief Creative Officer,  

Epic Recruiting 

Prepare Academy Recruits for Field Training to Improve Retention

• Implement tactics to promote excellence during the academy process to ensure quality carries through to the profession
• Utilize training practices, guidance, and communication to identify candidates close to dropping out in order to improve retention
• Address female specific issues in the academy process and offer additional education, training and knowledge transfer to ensure academy success

Yasmin Brown, Captain, Assistant Chief, Support Operations,

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Networking Lunch

Proven Strategies to Recruit a New Generation of Female Candidates

• Explore new approaches in youth engagement to ensure you are reaching your target audience through a specific marketing campaign
• Understand equity and diversity and how it can impact your recruiting approach
• Harness the nobility of the profession as a key attribute within your recruiting message
• Utilize your current workforce as ambassadors for your department to extend your marketing reach

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

Julie Nabors, Sergeant, Background & Recruitment 

Metro Nashville Police Department 

Nicole Jones, Commander 

San Francisco Police Department 

Tactics to Retain Valuable Female Professionals

• Comprehend the value that female officers bring to your department and community to drive the incentive to retain valuable assets
• Explore incentives that can be offered that impact female officers lives that improve the chances of retention
• Implement a regular “check-in” with officers to identify red flags at an early stage and intervene to show their value and worth to the department

Yasmin Brown, Captain, Assistant Chief, Support Operations

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Tanzanika Carter, Assistant Sheriff,

San Francisco Sheriff's Office

Closing Session

Vereen Barton, MAFP, MPhil, Captain, Assistant Division Chief,

Director of Investigative & OAO Services,

Maryland-National Capital Park Police

Mike Boward, Sergeant 

Fort Collins Police