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

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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

Morning Meditation and Mindfulness Session*

(*separate registration required – free to attend)   

 Led By: 

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

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

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

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, Sergeant, Downtown Public Safety District 
Albuquerque Police Department 

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 

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

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, Sergeant, Downtown Public Safety District 
Albuquerque Police Department 

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 

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