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The Women in Law Enforcement Summit
April 2-4, 2023
Chicago

Agenda

Sunday - April 2, 2023

1:30 PM 7:00 PM

12:30 PM 6:00 PM

11:30 AM 5:00 PM

10:30 AM 4:00 PM

7:30 PM 1:00 AM

Registration

2:30 PM 4:00 PM

1:30 PM 3:00 PM

12:30 PM 2:00 PM

11:30 AM 1:00 PM

8:30 PM 10:00 PM

Pre-Conference Workshop Part 1: The Lived Experiences of Civilian Review Board Members

  • Assess the make up of review board across the nation
  • Identify the gaps in the current research literature to better understand the lived experiences of civilian review board members
  • Review the result of a qualitative study based on the experiences of civilians on investigative review boards

 

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

 

*Additional registration required.  

4:00 PM 4:30 PM

3:00 PM 3:30 PM

2:00 PM 2:30 PM

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

10:00 PM 10:30 PM

Networking Break

4:30 PM 6:00 PM

3:30 PM 5:00 PM

2:30 PM 4:00 PM

1:30 PM 3:00 PM

10:30 PM 12:00 AM

Pre-Conference Workshop Part 2: Prepare to Start a Family and Return to Work

  • Utilize communication and planning skills with leadership team when preparing to start a family, and create an action plan for returning to work
  • Explore training programs that will help you prepare for the physical aspects of your role when you return to work
  • Implement self-reflection skills when balancing the role of a new parent and a police professional to avoid burn out
  • Identify childcare partnerships your department may have in the local community and any financial support to help with the costs associated with childcare

 

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

 

*Additional registration required.  

6:00 PM 7:00 PM

5:00 PM 6:00 PM

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

12:00 AM 1:00 AM

Networking Cocktail Reception

Join us for face-to-face networking with peers over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, included in your event registration. 

Monday - April 3, 2023

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

6:00 AM 7:00 AM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Start your day off with coffee and breakfast, included in your event registration.

9:00 AM 7:30 PM

8:00 AM 6:30 PM

7:00 AM 5:30 PM

6:00 AM 4:30 PM

3:00 PM 1:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

4:00 PM 4:10 PM

Welcome Remarks

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

  

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

 

10:10 AM 11:10 AM

9:10 AM 10:10 AM

8:10 AM 9:10 AM

7:10 AM 8:10 AM

4:10 PM 5:10 PM

Keynote Address: A Mindful Approach to Leadership: How to Skillfully and Effectively Navigate Stress for Improved Performance and Wellbeing

  • Evaluate the impact of stress overload and burnout has on the brain, body, decisions and relationships
  • Understand the science, tools, and practical strategies for how to navigate stress and prevent burnout
  • Explore how to move from debilitating reactivity to being response-able when it’s needed most

 

Rachel Tenenbaum, CNTC, PCC, CPCC
Coach and Meditation Leader

11:10 AM 11:55 AM

10:10 AM 10:55 AM

9:10 AM 9:55 AM

8:10 AM 8:55 AM

5:10 PM 5:55 PM

Explore Education Opportunities to Help with Promotion Goals

  • Assess the benefits of continuing your education while working to help drive promotions
  • Identify educational programs that will help you with career advancement
  • Create and implement a calendar to remain organized with work, school, family life, and social life to excel in all areas

 

Shelley Zimmerman, Former Chief of Police (Retired) 
San Diego Police Department 

  

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

11:55 AM 12:15 PM

10:55 AM 11:15 AM

9:55 AM 10:15 AM

8:55 AM 9:15 AM

5:55 PM 6:15 PM

Networking Break

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

10:15 AM 11:00 AM

9:15 AM 10:00 AM

6:15 PM 7:00 PM

Trauma Informed Policing

  • Understand sexual assault, trauma, and suicide awareness from a victim's point of view 
  • Evaluate the statistics of sexual abuse and how that is linked to self-harm  
  • Comprehend what the victim's body and brain go through during a traumatic event and how that may hinder their attempt to give crime information to law enforcement 
  • Assess interview techniques that will help victims better communicate with law enforcement and will cause officers to rethink their investigation tactics.  

 

Sherrie Allsup, Founder
Courage Starts With You

1:05 PM 1:50 PM

12:05 PM 12:50 PM

11:05 AM 11:50 AM

10:05 AM 10:50 AM

7:05 PM 7:50 PM

Successful Recruiting: A Case Study Featuring the Mesa Police Department and Epic Recruiting

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

 

Nik Rasheta, Detective, Recruiter, Community Relations Division 
Mesa Police Department 

Sam Blonder, CEO 
Epic Recruiting 
 
Brittany Noble, Digital Marketing Manager
 
Epic Recruiting
 

1:50 PM 3:00 PM

12:50 PM 2:00 PM

11:50 AM 1:00 PM

10:50 AM 12:00 PM

7:50 PM 9:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Enjoy networking with peers over lunch, included in your event registration.

3:00 PM 3:45 PM

2:00 PM 2:45 PM

1:00 PM 1:45 PM

12:00 PM 12:45 PM

9:00 PM 9:45 PM

Women’s Mentorship Program - Inspiring Change for Women in Law Enforcement

  • Examine the purpose of the program and implementation processes
  • Explore each component of the program to identify key components that generate success
  • Assess opportunities to expand the program into the educational community, youth programs, and newly hired officers

 

Astrid Robinson, Lieutenant
Prince William County Police Department

Michelle McAllister, Detective, Police Personnel, Background Investigator
Prince William County Police Department

Janice Brown, Sergeant 
Chicago Police Department 

3:45 PM 4:30 PM

2:45 PM 3:30 PM

1:45 PM 2:30 PM

12:45 PM 1:30 PM

9:45 PM 10:30 PM

Retention as a Recruitment Tactic

  • Grasp the value and importance of retention as a tool to recruit new female officers
  • Invest time and resources in the action of retention of valuable assets that are role models to the future generation of officers
  • Capitalize on knowledge and experience to enhance the experience of a new generation of female officers

 

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

4:30 PM 4:45 PM

3:30 PM 3:45 PM

2:30 PM 2:45 PM

1:30 PM 1:45 PM

10:30 PM 10:45 PM

Networking Break

4:45 PM 5:30 PM

3:45 PM 4:30 PM

2:45 PM 3:30 PM

1:45 PM 2:30 PM

10:45 PM 11:30 PM

Create a Brand to Stand Out from the Crowd

  • Evaluate your departments qualities to create a brand that reflects your values
  • Explore opportunities to upgrade your website and social media accounts to reflect your new brand
  • Identify valuable recruits that fit your brand and will positively impact your department

 

Mike Boward, Sergeant
Fort Collins Police

5:30 PM 6:15 PM

4:30 PM 5:15 PM

3:30 PM 4:15 PM

2:30 PM 3:15 PM

11:30 PM 12:15 AM

Utilize Stay Interviews to Improve Culture and Recruiting Efforts

  • Take advantage of valuable information from current employees on the advantages of working for your department
  • Utilize critical information for improvement areas which will boost your recruiting efforts
  • Analyze feedback to evolve culture throughout the department to create a positive impact on diversity efforts

 

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

6:15 PM 6:30 PM

5:15 PM 5:30 PM

4:15 PM 4:30 PM

3:15 PM 3:30 PM

12:15 AM 12:30 AM

Closing Remarks

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

  

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

Networking Cocktail Reception and Interactive Roundtables 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM

Join us for face-to-face networking with peers over drinks and hors d’oeuvres, included in your event registration. You will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive roundtable featuring hot topics and the latest technologies and solutions for boosting your organization's endeavors. These speed-networking type presentations are 25 minutes long, allowing you to make your way to several roundtables throughout the reception.

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

12:30 AM 1:30 AM

Develop a Nutrition and Food Preparation Plan to Remain Healthy in a Demanding Profession

Roundtable 1

Identify high quality meals that meet your budget, and preparation techniques that allow you to eat at healthy times throughout the day to remain on top of your game.  

Kristen Wright, Sergeant, Recruiting and Sworn Selection Unit
Arizona Department of Public Safety

 

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

12:30 AM 1:30 AM

Hit the Reset Button: Strategies to Reset Under Pressure

Roundtable 2

Explore techniques to regain composure during stressful situations and reset to remain in control.   

 

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

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

12:30 AM 1:30 AM

Best Practices to Find a Mentor

Roundtable 3

Exam the process of identifying a mentor that can help guide you throughout your career and the method of making the initial connection with them.   

 

Michelle McAllister, Detective, Police Personnel, Background Investigator 
Prince William County Police Department 

 

Astrid Robinson, Lieutenant 
Prince William County Police Department   

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

12:30 AM 1:30 AM

Maximize Social Media to Reach a Younger Generation

Roundtable 4

Identify changes to your social media marketing campaigns to reach a new generation of female applicants.  

Brittany Noble, Digital Marketing Manager 
Epic Recruiting
 

Tuesday - April 4, 2023

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

6:00 AM 7:00 AM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Start your day off with coffee and breakfast, included in your event registration.

9:00 AM 2:45 PM

8:00 AM 1:45 PM

7:00 AM 12:45 PM

6:00 AM 11:45 AM

3:00 PM 8:45 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

8:45 AM 9:30 AM

7:45 AM 8:30 AM

6:45 AM 7:30 AM

5:45 AM 6:30 AM

2:45 PM 3:30 PM

Morning Meditation and Mindfulness Session*

(*separate registration required – free to attend)   

 Led By: 

Rachel Tenenbaum, CNTC, PCC, CPCC  
Coach and Meditation Leader 

10:00 AM 10:10 AM

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

4:00 PM 4:10 PM

Opening Remarks

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

  

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

10:10 AM 11:00 AM

9:10 AM 10:00 AM

8:10 AM 9:00 AM

7:10 AM 8:00 AM

4:10 PM 5:00 PM

Leadership Development: What’s in Your Toolbox?

  • Evaluate which attributes are needed to become a successful leader
  • Identify areas of improvement that will increase your leadership capabilities
  • Educate yourself and seek advice through mentors to continue to grow in your role

 

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

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

9:00 AM 9:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:45 AM

5:00 PM 5:45 PM

Remain Your Authentic Self in a Male Dominated Industry

  • Incorporate self-reflection techniques to identify the positive traits you bring to the profession
  • Showcase your authentic self to express your qualities within the department
  • Remain strong under pressure without sacrificing who you are to achieve your career goals

 

Erica Lowry, Sergeant, Crisis Intervention Unit 
Albuquerque Police Department 

 

Joann R. Lopez, SergeantDowntown Public Safety District 
Albuquerque Police Department 

11:45 AM 12:05 PM

10:45 AM 11:05 AM

9:45 AM 10:05 AM

8:45 AM 9:05 AM

5:45 PM 6:05 PM

Networking Break

12:05 PM 12:50 PM

11:05 AM 11:50 AM

10:05 AM 10:50 AM

9:05 AM 9:50 AM

6:05 PM 6:50 PM

I am my Sister’s Keeper

  • Utilize your knowledge and experience to drive the next generation of female professionals
  • Lift each other up to succeed in a male dominated field
  • Take pride in the next generation of female officers by passing along your legacy

 

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

 

Erica Lowry, Sergeant, Crisis Intervention Unit 
Albuquerque Police Department 

 

Janice Brown, Sergeant 
Chicago Police Department 

12:50 PM 1:45 PM

11:50 AM 12:45 PM

10:50 AM 11:45 AM

9:50 AM 10:45 AM

6:50 PM 7:45 PM

Tactics to Manage a Multi-Generational Workforce

  • Evaluate the different generations that comprise your department and best practices to supervise a generational melting pot
  • Assess different traits based on generational tendencies to understand the qualities and differences of your staff
  • Analyze different communication approaches that work well with each generation to reach each individual and achieve organizational success

 

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

1:45 PM 2:45 PM

12:45 PM 1:45 PM

11:45 AM 12:45 PM

10:45 AM 11:45 AM

7:45 PM 8:45 PM

Networking Lunch

Enjoy networking with peers over lunch, included in your event registration

2:45 PM 3:30 PM

1:45 PM 2:30 PM

12:45 PM 1:30 PM

11:45 AM 12:30 PM

8:45 PM 9:30 PM

Leave Your Positive Footprints Throughout your Department

  • Explore opportunities to leave your mark on your department and the people that you work alongside
  • Share with future leaders through knowledge transfer
  • Pass the torch to the younger generation with the goal of improving the culture of the department

 

Kristen Wright, Sergeant, Recruiting and Sworn Selection Unit
Arizona Department of Public Safety 

 

Joann R. Lopez, SergeantDowntown Public Safety District 
Albuquerque Police Department 

3:30 PM 4:15 PM

2:30 PM 3:15 PM

1:30 PM 2:15 PM

12:30 PM 1:15 PM

9:30 PM 10:15 PM

State of the Industry Address: An In-Depth Discussion of the State of Policing for Female Officers

  • Analyze the continued success of the 30 X 30 Initiative and how departments are approaching and evolving their recruitment efforts
  • Discuss new approaches for increasing the number of female professionals in leadership positions
  • Explore new ideas to create a culture of excellence for female professionals to achieve their career goals and climb the ladder

  

Moderator 

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

 

Panelists 

Janice Brown, Sergeant 
Chicago Police Department 

  

Kristen Wright, Sergeant, Recruiting and Sworn Selection Unit 
Arizona Department of Public Safety 

 

4:15 PM 4:30 PM

3:15 PM 3:30 PM

2:15 PM 2:30 PM

1:15 PM 1:30 PM

10:15 PM 10:30 PM

Closing Session

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

  

Lindsey Alli, MBA, CLEE, Youth Recruiting Sergeant,
Columbus Division of Police

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