Instructors List

Dru Clarke, ENP
Customer Success Manager
Carbyne

Chief Tim Christol (Retired)
Edgeway Strategies, Inc.

Christine Massengale, ENP, RPL
Dispatch Coordinator
Tennessee Highway Patrol

Doug Showalter
Showalter and Company

Carl Smith
Founder and President
Legacy Leadership, LLC

Leslie Whitham, ENP
RapidSOS

Gregory Townsend is a retired Health Service Administrator at the Jefferson County Department of Health in Birmingham, Alabama. Townsend worked with the agency for 22.5 years, including the positions of project manager and health service trainer. He has worked on special projects in the Quality Improvement Decision Support division. He was also a participant in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders program. This three-year fellowship provides cross-sector leadership development based on evidence, informed by experience, and grounded in principles of equity and social justice.



John Bostain is the President of Command Presence, LLC. John has committed the last 23 years to law enforcement, 20 of which have been as a law enforcement trainer. He has presented nationally and internationally on contemporary law enforcement topics such as dynamics of officer/citizen encounters, use of force, human performance factors, and instructor development. He is certified as a Force Analyst by the Force Science Institute (FSI) and holds a B.S.Ed in Adult Education from Valdosta State University.

Dr. Mike Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice with American Military
University and an adjunct professor with several colleges/universities. Before
pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections
administration; served as the executive director of an outpatient drug and alcohol
facility; and served as executive director of a crime prevention agency. He has 32
years of experience and education in criminal justice and continues to serve
internationally as a sought-out author, presenter, and subject matter expert.
Dr. Pittaro holds a PhD in criminal justice, an MPA in public administration, and a
BS in criminal justice. Among his nearly 150 publications, including three book
publications, he is the author of the 2021 book, Pursuing and Navigating a Career in
Criminal Justice and is currently writing, An Introduction to Corrections. His areas of expertise are in corrections, namely correctional leadership, and in providing
education and awareness of suicide among criminal justice professionals. He is a
QPR certified suicide prevention facilitator and has a master’s certification in
emotional intelligence.
He resides in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife and their 5
children.

Lea Harms is the ECC Training & Engagement Manager at RapidSOS, bringing
over a decade of expertise to the public safety sector. She has served in various
key roles, both within and outside emergency communication centers, shaping her
extensive knowledge and experience in the field.

Professional Profile:
• Executive Director at a progressive law enforcement training institution
• 32 Years Law Enforcement Experience with extensive supervisory and
administrative experience
• 20 Years as an Administrator and Supervisor exemplifying progressive
administrative tasks and modern law enforcement practices as a police
officer and the Executive Director of a police academy
• Current Adjunct Professor for the Graduate and Undergraduate Program of
Lindenwood University teaching; serve on the Criminal Justice Advisory
Board; Curriculum Advisor/Writer
Professional Accomplishments/Responsibilities
• Executive Director – January 2015
o Oversee all planning, budgeting, and coordination of the Eastern
Missouri Police Academy, exercising strategic leadership to foster
relationships with law enforcement agencies across the St. Louis
region
o Update Executive Board of Directors on all business relating to the
Academy
▪ Implemented budget plan that transitioned the Academy to
being profitable
▪ Identified and prioritized training equipment and technology
updates
o Administrator over full-time staff and approximately 80 instructors
o Insure the proper training, in accordance with POST criteria, of 4 basic
training classes each year
▪ Guided and participated in rewrite of 1,000 hour curriculum
insuring best practices of policing were implemented with
continual updates and oversight
▪ Implemented patrol rifle training and Crisis Intervention
Training, making the Academy the first in Missouri with such
education
o Work with staff to develop and schedule continued education training
for current law enforcement officers from the region, across the state
and country
▪ Created the Police Leadership & Command Preparatory
Academy, wrote and taught parts of the curriculum,
administered the seven week program
▪ Wrote curriculum for and teach portions of First Line
Supervision course
▪ Wrote curriculum for and teach Instructor Development course
o Administer the training and licensing of nearly 1,000 security officers
▪ Worked with St. Charles County attorney to change ordinances
to reflect best practices for security officers including the
implementation of Tasers and semi-automatic firearms
o Oversaw the build out and relocation of the Eastern Missouri Police
Academy to a standalone, state of the art facility 2018/2019
• Promoted to Lieutenant – June 2013
o Administrator of Road Patrol Division
▪ Supervised 60 personnel including 6 sergeants, 5 corporals, 28
patrol deputies, 16 reserve deputies, and a clerk
▪ Administrator over SWAT, Traffic Safety/DWI Unit, Public
Relations/D.A.R.E. personnel
▪ Utilized strategic leadership skills over a division that took over
25,000 calls for service each year, covering approximately 930
square miles, serving a population over 100,000
▪ Periodically patrolled with personnel as a deliberate means of
leadership and motivation besides responding at all hours to
give guidance for critical incidents
o Grant administrator
o Assisted in budget planning/implementation, identifying priorities for
budget consideration in relation to Road Patrol Division and
specialized units
o Provided media interviews with all news sources on a regular basis
o Identified problematic circumstances and guided personnel and
community for preplanning of contingency resolutions
o Investigated/resolved citizen complaints on personnel
o Created and updated multiple policies and procedures ensuring best
practices were implemented
o Awarded Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Supervisor of the Year in
2013
• Promoted to Sergeant - December 2003
o Supervised a corporal and seven squad personnel during such critical
incidents as: homicides, robberies, barricaded subjects, fatality
crashes, meth labs, multi-fatality airplane crash, and a high-profile
kidnapping case
▪ Administered several critical incidents successfully where as
many as 100 officers and twenty agencies were utilized for
resolution
o Supervised the Traffic Safety/DWI Unit and Public Relations/D.A.R.E.
personnel, along with overseeing the purchase, installation, and
maintenance of in-car cameras/computers, body cameras, and other
patrol related equipment
▪ Assisted the Franklin County Commission in the development
of County ordinances in relation to traffic enforcement
▪ Assisted in the development of the Franklin County Municipal
Court
o Wrote, administered, scheduled, and supervised operations in relation
to traffic enforcement
▪ Traffic Safety/DWI Unit established by a grant funding 3
additional personnel
▪ Scheduled, budgeted, and supervised up to 50 personnel for
sobriety checkpoints, youth alcohol saturations, and alcohol
compliance checks
▪ Awarded approximately $3.5 million in overtime funding and
equipment over 6 years
▪ Distributed press releases, provide media interviews,
developed social media page, and updating web page
o Researched, reported, recommended, and managed concepts and
resolutions to law enforcement related matters including policies,
procedures, equipment and equipment specification development and
acquisition
o Administered selection process of new personnel, evaluated and
disciplined current personnel, along with the development of
personnel to be promoted, participating with promotion process
o Supervised crisis negotiator team after developing response
procedures and team selection
o Awarded Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Supervisor of the Year in
2008
• Promoted to Corporal - April 2000
o Selected as SWAT Commander in 2002, supervising the training of
SWAT members and successful service of high risk search warrants,
apprehension of high risk criminals, and seizure of numerous
methamphetamine laboratories
o Awarded Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year in 2002 &
2003
o Awarded Missouri Deputy Sheriff’s Association Deputy of the Year in
2003
• Deputy Sheriff – February 1997
o Selected as Patrol Deputy
o Assisted in the development of the Public Relations Division based on
prior experience
o Assigned to SWAT in 1998 as Crisis Negotiator and transitioned to
Entry Team in 1999

Rob McMullen, ENP is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of
working in the Public Safety/911 industry and is skilled in crisis management,
government, law enforcement, emergency management, and disaster response.
He is a strong operations professional and forward thinker who graduated from
Indiana State University.
He worked as the Communication Supervisor at Parke County 911 for 12 years and
the 911 Director at Vigo County 911 for 3 years. He currently works as the
Executive Director at Knox County 911.

Jim Marshall has been a licensed mental health professional in Michigan for over 30
years, specializing in the treatment of traumatic stress and relationships until 2013.
He is now fully devoted to supporting the resilience and performance of 9-1-1
telecommunicators and EMS professionals. Jim founded and directs the 911
Training Institute, an organization dedicated to this mission since 2010. His
innovative courses, conference presentations, resources, and published works
equip 9-1-1 telecommunicators and their PSAP leaders to achieve optimal health,
performance, and morale as people and organizations. He is co-editor of The
Resilient 9-1-1 Professional: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving & Thriving
Together in the 9-1-1- Center (Amazon). As founding chair of the 9-1-1 Wellness
Foundation (2011-2017), he led advocacy efforts to safeguard the well-being and
quality of life for 9-1-1 professionals. Jim also served as co-chair of the NENA
Working Group that produced the current NENA Standard on Acute/Traumatic and
Chronic Stress. For more information visit www.9-1-1training.net.

D.J. Schilling, M.S., CBGS, has worked in the Criminal Justice Field since 2006 as
a Correctional Officer, STG specialist, and gang instructor. His specialties are the
use of the Runes & Norse Pagan symbology used by white supremacist groups,
criminal/jail intelligence processes, and alternative religions/beliefs, such as
radicalized Asatru & Odinism, Christian Identity, and various occult topics. In 2020,
he authored the book, “Norse/Germanic Runes & Symbols: Field Reference Guide
for Law Enforcement & Corrections.” Since that time, he has shared information
about the Runes & white supremacist symbology with U.S. based gang investigator
associations, various local, state, and Federal agencies, prosecutors, and UK
police.

Vicki Hatfield is an experienced public sector HR executive with a commitment to public service. Her focus has been on strategic and innovative human resources practices that support the goals of the organization, partner with organizational management, and provide support and development for employees. She has five years of experience as a Human Resource Consultant and Analyst. She also worked as the Deputy Director of Civil Service of the City of Knoxville for four years before being promoted to the Civil Service Director in 2005.

Paul Schultz is a 40-year veteran of law enforcement with 16 years as a Chief of Police in Nebraska and Colorado. He has a Master's Degree from the University of Colorado in Administration of Justice. Mr. Schultz is a nationally known trainer in the area of Police Liability. He also has been an expert witness in the 10th Federal Circuit. Mr. Schultz is able to bring a real-world contemporary perspective to today's complex training needs.

Jennifer Schwendimann has 13 years of experience in the 9-1-1 field. She started as a telecommunicator at Williamson County 9-1-1 and went on to serve as a training and quality assurance coordinator and, most recently, as operations manager. She is currently the Training Coordinator of the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board.

Rex Scism is a 30-year law enforcement veteran. He has been involved with nearly every facet of the law enforcement profession and currently serves as a division director for a large state police agency. In addition, he serves as President/CEO of Midwest Police Consultants, LLC, a firm that specializes in a wide range of consulting services designed to empower the workforce and enhance the operational capabilities of both public and private sector organizations. Scism's formal education includes both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Criminal Justice and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy's 249th class. He has been an instructor in varying capacities within law enforcement, the private sector and academic community for nearly 20 years and frequently lectures on a variety of topics throughout the country.

Sgt. Jim Sears has been a law enforcement officer for over 30 years working with the Irving Police Department. He has served as a Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, and as a Detective in the Youth Services Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, and Child Abuse Unit. Sgt. Sears worked as a Detective in the Child Abuse Unit for 10 years before being promoted to Sgt. He has worked 6 ½ years as the supervisor for the Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, and Youth Service Units at the Irving Family Advocacy Center before retiring in September of 2015. A dedicated advocate of children and the elderly, Jim is a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) instructor specializing in Domestic Violence and Child Abuse, he's been an instructor at the Crimes Against Children's Conference in Dallas, a Certified Instructor for Advanced Child Abuse Investigations through Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA), and is also on the design team for the new Fox Valley / NCJTC in their national training project for Conducting Unexplained Child Death Investigations. He is also an instructor for the Gundersen National Child Protection Training Center and an Adjunct instructor for Tarrant County College in Ft. Worth. Sgt. Sears is the 2011 recipient of the Lt. Bill Walsh Award for the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center for career achievements in the field of Child Abuse Investigations. Sgt. Sears has also received the Nick Fowler award from BPOA class #179 and #186 as an Outstanding Instructor. Sgt. Sears frequently lectures on topics related to child abuse investigations, interview and interrogation, and crime scene investigations for Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.

Mubin Shaikh is a former undercover operator with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Integrated National Security Enforcement Team. He was a fact witness at the Superior Court of Ontario in five legal hearings spanning over four years. Mubin obtained a Masters of Policing Intelligence and Counterterrorism, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Psychological Sciences Department of the University of Liverpool. He is currently a government-level National Security and Counterterrorism [JR1] subject matter expert to civilian and military agencies, with a specialization in Jihadist ideology and ISIS, in particular. Mubin is also the author of the book, Undercover Jihadi.

Kay Sheriff received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 1978. Kay has over 35 years of experience in the field of Chemistry, and her first job in chemistry was as a Teaching Assistant at UTM. She then worked as a Biochemistry Research Technologist for both St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN and the Veteran's Hospital in Nashville, TN. She has also worked in the electroplating industry as a bench chemist, a research chemist, and a chief chemist. The last 25 years of her career were spent working for the TN Bureau of Investigation as a Special Agent/ Forensic Scientist, Quality Assurance Coordinator and as the Crime Laboratory Director of the Jackson Crime Laboratory and the Memphis Crime Laboratory. During her time as a laboratory director, the TBI laboratory system earned its first American Society of Crime Laboratory Director's--Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) Accreditation and passed numerous internal and external inspections for re-accreditation afterwards. Kay was responsible for the Forensic Evidence Vault and the TBI Law Enforcement West TN vaults for many years, including the initial Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA) accreditation inspections and numerous subsequent inspections. She retired in June of 2014 and continues working as a state contractor for the TBI, performing Forensic Procurement for the three State of TN crime laboratories.

Doug Showalter retired after a 30-year distinguished career with the California Highway Patrol. During his tenure he was chosen to supervise a complete restructuring of the statewide CHP Communications Training Academy, including revisions to several departmental manuals. His career was highlighted with countless awards and commendations. Over the past 17 years he's established a reputation as a well-respected speaker.

Dawn Shumway is currently a 9-1-1 public safety manager with Ada County Sheriff's Office in Idaho. She has spent 18 years as a 911 dispatcher and truly love what she does. She also teaches with the Denise Amber Lee Foundation.

Linda Tally Smith has dedicated her twenty-five year career to felony prosecution since graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1994. She served three terms as the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 54th Judicial Circuit, which serves Boone and Gallatin Counties in Kentucky -- from 2000 to 2019. She was President of the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorneys' Association in 2005, and served two terms as the governor's appointee on the Prosecutor's Advisory Council. She served on the Kentucky Coalition Against Sexual Assault in 2005, which resulted in a revamping of the Kentucky Penal Code relating to sexual assault, child abuse and registration of sex offenders. She has also served on the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Prosecutor Salaries and Staffing, the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sentencing, and the Criminal Justice Council Sentencing Subcommittee. In both 2005 and 2010, she was selected as the Outstanding Commonwealth's Attorney for Kentucky, and received the Governor's Award for Impaired Driving Enforcement in 2010. In 2012, Linda was given the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Commonwealth's Attorney in Kentucky - the Carroll M. Redford Award as Kentucky's Outstanding Prosecutor, selected by her peers and members of the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorney's Association. Her work on multiple homicides has been featured on A&E's Cold Case Files, CourtTv's Forensic Files and Medical Detectives, Investigation Discovery's Catch My Killer The Object of Murder, Dateline NBC and ABC Primetime Live. Linda was an instructor with the Kentucky Prosecutor's Institute from 2004 to 2018, and has taught crime scene investigators at the University of Tennessee's National Forensic Academy (Law Enforcement Innovation Center) since 2005.She resides in Union with her husband, Jeff, who is a 1995 graduate of the U.K. College of Law who currently serves as a District Judge for Boone & Gallatin Counties. Linda and Jeff have three children: Jake, Sophie & Sadie.

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With over 25 years of executive coaching, speaking, and real-life business experience, Carl's passion lies in developing people to realize their capacity and potential to succeed. Through facilitating programs of encouragement, self-discovery, and "showing up to be your best,"� he believes the possibilities are endless! He helps individuals, especially leaders, develop the personal belief and commitment that builds trust and propels organizations and people to excel and grow.
Carl has worked throughout North America and Europe, coaching and training business owners, C-suite executives, and upper and mid-level leaders, promoting best practices in inspirational leadership, collaboration, and effective communication and coaching.
Carl has worked with large, mid-size and small profit, non-profit, public and private organizations in various industries from government, agencies, manufacturing, multi-media production, sales, petroleum, public safety organizations, electric power companies and associations, insurance, healthcare and retail. He is accredited as a Certified Human Behavior Consultant (CHBC), Master Trainer and Co-Developer of DISC Personality Testing Program, Consultant Advisor for the DISC model, and Foundation of Core Values (FCVC) accredited Coach. Carl is a published author and contributing writer of DISC books, workshop products and an online DISC assessment.

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Jenna Streeter is the Director of Emergency Communications for Madison County Fire Department Communications. She is a Master of Public Administration and holds numerous 9-1-1 specific certifications. Her professional interests focus on leadership, training, policy development, and standards work. She is an active member of NENA and APCO.

Theodore (Ted) Striegnitz has over 14 years of experience as an instructor and technical advisor for a major law enforcement agency in southeast Michigan. He provides instruction in a variety of topics including firearms, defensive tactics and use of force. In addition, Ted is a Red Cross and Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) certified first aid and CPR instructor and he is an ECSI certified air and bloodborne pathogens instructor. He is a state approved instructor for Michigan local correctional officer academies and has presented at conferences for the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP). Ted has a bachelor's degree in biology from Hillsdale College.

Rick Taylor is a law enforcement professional who's committed the last 27 years to serving his community. He is currently an Assistant Chief of Police for the Lakeland Police Department in Lakeland Florida and oversees Patrol Operations. He has worked in every division of his agency, at all levels, before attaining his current rank. He spent much of his career on SWAT while teaching multiple high- liability topics for his agency, the local police academy and throughout the Southeast United States.Rick is a FBI National Academy graduate (class 261), Senior Management Institute for Police - PERF graduate and holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from Troy University. He is also an active member of the Florida Police Chief's Association while serving on their Training and Standards Board.

Tony Taylor, retired chief of police and a 33 year law enforcement veteran, is the founder of Tony Taylor Presentations. He has been a law enforcement trainer for over 15 years. Tony holds a training instructor certification with the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from the Riley Institute of Diversity Leadership Strategies at Furman University. A lifelong learner, Tony has attended and completed the FBI Command School, The School of Police Executive Management Penn State Justice and Safety Institute, and Southern Police Institute Managing Police Departments. Tony is also the author of Life Lessons Learned in Leadership.

Jamie Taylor is a Radio System Specialist for the City of Lee's Summit Police Department. He has worked in Public Safety for 30 + years as a Firefighter, EMT, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, and a Communications Supervisor with 26 years being with the City of Lee's Summit. He currently serves on the leadership team of MPSCC and asPresident of Missouri NENA.

Aaron Thompson is a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Thompson has a Ph.D. in Sociology in areas of Organizational Behavior and Race and Gender Relations. Dr. Thompson has over 25 years of leadership experience in higher education and business and authored and co-authored many related books. In addition, he has spent numerous years serving on nonprofit boards in leadership roles and has researched, taught and/or consulted in areas of diversity, leadership, ethics, multicultural families, race and ethnic relations, student success, first-year students, retention, cultural competence, and organizational design throughout his personal career.

Anjuli Thompson, LPC is a counselor in Oxford, Alabama. She is the founder of HOUSE Counseling where her primary focus is therapeutic interventions for children and first responders. Thompson is also the founder and president of FOP Auxiliary 4, an organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of law enforcement officers and their families in the Calhoun County, AL area.

Captain Tittle became a member of the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1977 and was assigned to the Civil Division. Since then he has held assignments within the following areas: Patrol Division, Street Crimes, Property Crimes, Major Crimes, Training Director, Community Relations, D.A.R.E. Officer, and Drug Unit and Communications. Prior to the Juvenile Division, Captain Tittle was in charge of a District Station where he supervised uniformed patrol officers and a district detective. Additionally, he was on S.W.A.T. for 13 years with his last assignment as a Team Leader. During Captain Tittle's tenure in investigations, he has investigated numerous major crimes, drug cases and property crimes including, but not limited to: sexual assaults (children and adults), child abuse, robberies, suicides, death investigations including homicides, crimes against persons, and vice cases. Captain Tittle holds an Associate of Arts degree from Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Florida. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. Additionally, he is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He has attended numerous courses in Death Investigations, Sex Crimes, DEA School, Sniper school, SWAT courses, and Domestic Relations.

Diane Titus is a management consultant and practitioner of organizational development with People Matter, LLC. Her human resources/business/strategy expertise includes: needs assessment, business strategy design and implementation, training design and delivery, performance management, change management, building trust, team building, coaching/counseling, and business acumen. Diane has used her consulting and process improvement skills in her volunteer service as Examiner for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) in 2010. As an examiner, she utilized the Baldrige Criteria for performance excellence to assess TNCPE applications and prepare feedback reports utilized by applicants to continue improvement of their organizational systems.

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Dennis Valone is currently the Senior Manager with the Operations & Intelligence Unit at Georgia Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency. Additionally, he is a trainer with Command Presence Training Associates. He has served in numerous capacities in Georgia to create and implement comprehensive emergency action plans, establish standards at all organizational levels, and build community involvement.

Captain Vaughn was appointed the Director of LEAT in 2018 after retiring as a 30 year veteran from the Tuscaloosa Police Department. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has a B.S. from the University of Alabama.

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Tom Vitacco is a State Certified (TCOLE) Advanced Police Instructor who began his law enforcement career in 1994 at the Alamo Heights Police Department, in Texas. Tom retired as a Sergeant in 2017 after serving in positions including Patrol, SWAT, Criminal Investigations, Training, and Administration. Tom now works as an instructor at the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) Regional Law Enforcement Academy where he trains both cadets and current Peace Officers in a wide variety of subjects to include firearms, tactics, criminal investigations, supervision, leadership, de-escalation and crisis intervention. Tom is also a Corporal with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Reserve Branch Training Unit. Tom has a BA Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio and is also a graduate of several specialized programs including the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT Sam Houston State University), the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Program (LEEDA) and the FBI Texas Command College.

Joanna (Jo) Vitek has been a certified law enforcement officer in three states and has 35 years of law enforcement experience ranging from Police Officer to Chief. Chief Vitek holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, in Orlando, Florida. She is a graduate of the Rural Executive Management Institute of the University of Arkansas, the International Association of Chiefs of Police National Law Enforcement Leadership Institute of Violence Against Women, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Domestic Violence Instructor's Course, the 109th Session of the Administrative Officer's Course of the Southern Police Institute in Louisville, Kentucky and a graduate of 8th Session of FDLE's Senior Leadership Class, in Tallahassee, Florida. Chief Vitek has been an adjunct instructor for the Brevard Community College in Florida. She is currently an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at Mount Marty College in Watertown.

Known as "The Lie Guy®,"� Stan B. Walters has spent more than 30 years studying, researching, and putting into practice the science of interview and interrogation. As President of the company Truth & Deception, Inc., Stan works with agencies and organizations that need to educate their people on how to conduct professional integrity interviews and uncover the real story. As a keynote/motivational speaker, author, trainer, consultant, researcher, media guest, and still an interrogator, Stan has carried his passion for finding the truth worldwide. Stan calls on his vast experience as an investigative interviewer, his video library of 1200+ inmate interviews in 27 different prisons, and in-depth knowledge of human behavior to provide amazing insight even into today's headlines.

Michael Warren is a 23 year veteran of the Novi Police Department in the Detroit Metropolitan area. During his time with his agency he has served as a patrol officer, FTO, detective, DEA Task Force Officer, patrol sergeant, and Training and Standards Sergeant and oversaw the agency's use of force training program.

In addition to use of force instruction, Michael has developed and taught several courses geared to promote community relations and public support for law enforcement operations. He also taught Concealed Pistol License classes for the agency.

A big believer in life-long learning, Michael has earned a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice. In addition, he is a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Police Staff and Command. Michael was certified as a Force Science Analyst and has continued his studies in this realm.

Michael has studied extensively the effects of stress on human decision-making. With this knowledge, he focused on constant improvement of training programs at the agency and in his teaching roles to provide the most effective use of training time and dollars.

Michael is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI). Michael lives with his wife and four children in Michigan.

As an experienced Implementation Manager and Instructor, I have a proven track record of successfully leading teams and delivering results. With over 30 years of experience in Public Safety, I have developed a deep understanding of project management methodologies and instructional design principles.


My expertise lies in managing complex projects from start to finish, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned and that project goals are met on time and within budget. I have a strong ability to identify and mitigate risks, as well as to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


In addition to my project management skills, I am also an experienced instructor with a passion for teaching and mentoring others. I have developed and delivered training programs for both technical and non-technical audiences, and I am skilled in creating engaging and effective learning experiences.

Sara Weston, PMP, ENP is the founder and executive director of 911der Women, Inc. (pronounced 9-1-wonder women), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to empower and provide tools for women in public safety. She is the CEO of Sara Weston Consulting, LLC and has been a consultant for NG911 systems for 20 years. She's worked across America bringing new technologies into 911 centers. Sara holds a Bachelor's of Science in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds the Emergency Number Professional certification through NENA.

Justin Whipple has been a Regional Manager with Virtual Academy since May 2023. Prior to joining Virtual Academy, Mr. Whipple served 11 years in Benton County, TN as the director and 2 years with the State of Tennessee as a GIS Analyst for Next Generation 911.

With 27 years of experience in public safety, Jennifer White has dedicated her career to enhancing emergency communications, response, education, and technology partnerships. Her expertise spans across state and national levels, including serving on the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board and as President of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). Jennifer has played a pivotal role in shaping key legislation, particularly in the areas of 911 funding and accessibility. She holds multiple certifications, including Paramedic, Certified Public Safety Executive, Emergency Number Professional, and Registered Public Safety Leader. Jennifer's passion lies in supporting those who assist others in their most critical moments. She is committed to advancing more effective and efficient methods for processing emergency calls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and excellent outcomes. Her insights and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker at many state, national, and international events focused on public safety.Currently, as the Director of Partnerships at RapidSOS, Jennifer collaborates with public safety providers to integrate cutting-edge technology that serves the emergency communications and responder community.

Leslie Whitham, ENP has worked in the public safety field for more than 31 years. Leslie is a longtime supervisor and instructor who values ongoing professional and personal development with a belief in the importance of camaraderie amongst 9 "� 1 "� 1 professionals.Leslie has been involved with communications since 1991, starting her career as a Reserve Police Officer. She became a Public Safety Dispatcher in 1992 when her agency opened its own communications center. Leslie was responsible for both prioritizing/routing a high volume of emergency and non "� emergency calls through a CAD system as well as working with incoming dispatchers to complete the department's training program. After demonstrating her ability to train dispatchers, Leslie was promoted to Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor, supervising law "� enforcement telecommunicators in support of the department's strategic vision. In 2021, Leslie left the public sector to take on the role of Training and Engagement Manager with RapidSOS, a technology company focused on providing ECC's across the country with access to life "� saving digital data.

In 2005, John Williams retired from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The last position he held was as Section Chief over Advanced and Specialized Training. Along the way, John has worked crime scenes and accident scenes, processed evidence, provided technical assistance and support to other agencies, as well as provided training. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed providing training more than anything else, so immediately after retiring he started a business, John Williams Consulting, LLC, with the primary function of producing and delivering training programs to law enforcement personnel. John has have partnered along with Kerri McClarry and together they have worked for many years on actual casework and training programs. The duo has traveled together extensively specializing in hands-on training for investigators and crime scene personnel.

Jim Wilmeth is a retired Police Chief and Undersheriff with over three decades of service in law enforcement. He holds a Masters of Science in Education from the University of the Southwest with dual emphasis in the areas of Administration and Curriculum & Instruction. He is a graduate of the 255th Session of the FBI National Academy. Providing leadership training, mentoring and contract management services for small organizations are some of his greatest passions.

Lori Winkler, MSN, RN, TNS, CPEN is the Injury Prevention Nurse Coordinator at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. For more than 40 years, Lori has worked in emergency medicine as a paramedic and nurse providing emergent care to children and adults. Lori serves as the chairperson for the SSM Health Safe Sleep Champion Committee and coordinates the injury prevention program for the Safe Kids St. Louis Coalition, led by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. Lori is a member of the Child Fatality Review Board for five counties, including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Charles County, and Washington County. Additionally, Lori is a member of the State of Missouri's Infant Safe Sleep Coalition and co-chair for the Missouri Injury Prevention Advisory Committee. She also sits on Generate Health's Fetal Infant Mortality Review Panel. Lori is a certified Trauma Nurse Specialist and has received numerous awards for her work, including St. Louis Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Award and Community Nurse of the Year" award at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon. She has also presented nationally on safe sleep at Cribs for Kids and Safe Kids Worldwide conferences. Lori's goal is to prevent children from ending up in emergency departments and to reduce preventable deaths. She is passionate about educating and empowering parents to make responsible choices for children's care and well-being."

Sgt. Justin Witt is a veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department. Currently, Sgt. Witt is assigned to the Training Unit where he leads the PTO and Career Development programs. Sgt. Witt has prior experience as a patrol sergeant, an instructor in the Advanced Training Section of the Louisville Metro Police Department and as a plain clothes narcotics detective as well as, being on a gang task force in Louisville. Sergeant Witt has been involved with the writing of a De-Escalation pamphlet for law enforcement agencies in partnership with other members of the LE community and IACP.

Education
"� Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota, 56601. Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Minor in Psychology and Sociology. Attended September 1979 to May 1984.
"� Alexandria Technical College, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308. Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Skills Course. June to August 1983.
"� Southwest State University, Marshall, Minnesota, 56258. Master of Science Degree in Education. Attended January 1997 to August 1999.

Work Experience
"� Warroad Police Department, Warroad, Minnesota, 56763. Police officer. February 1988 to June 1993. Sergeant, June 1993 to Sept. 1994 Other duties Primary Investigator, DARE Officer, Training Officer.
"� Northwest Minnesota Special Response Team, Warroad, Minnesota, 56763. Team member, Team leader and Training Officer 1992 to 1994.
"� Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308. Law Enforcement Instructor, Law Enforcement Program. August 1994 to June 2022. Firearms Instructor, Range Master 1998 to June 2022. Subjects taught: Police Tactical Management-creator and lead instructor. Teaching police response to crimes in progress, use of force evaluation and basic patrol functions. Traffic Stops-creator and lead instructor. Foundation of traffic stops and Drug/Criminal Interdiction. Firearms and Safety Tactics-creator and lead instructor. Foundations of firearms safety, marksmanship and officer safety tactics and understanding of Deadly Force.
"� Parkers Prairie Police Department, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota 56361 Police Officer. Use of Force/Firearms Instructor, June 1995 to 2014. Retired
"� PoliceOne, Monthly Columnist 2008-2018, Freelance writer 2008-present Product reviews, Tactical Tips and Videos. Over 100 articles, tactical tips and videos.
"� Force Science, Freelance writer 2022-present
"� Wolfe and Associates, LLC, Law Enforcement background investigation, Use of Force Investigation, Expert Witness, Trainer and Speaker 2022-present.

D.J. Schilling, M.S., CBGS, has worked in the Criminal Justice Field since 2006 as a Correctional Officer, STG specialist, and gang instructor. His specialties are the use of the Runes & Norse Pagan symbology used by white supremacist groups, criminal/jail intelligence processes, and alternative religions/beliefs, such as radicalized Asatru & Odinism, Christian Identity, and various occult topics. In 2020, he authored the book, "Norse/Germanic Runes & Symbols: Field Reference Guide for Law Enforcement & Corrections."� Since that time, he has shared information about the Runes & white supremacist symbology with U.S. based gang investigator associations, various local, state, and Federal agencies, prosecutors, and UK police. D.J. Schilling can be contacted through the contact form shown below.

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Erika Lakey, ENP, CMCP, RPL has been in Public Safety for over 15 years at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Central Florida. She started as a frontline telecommunicator and became a CTO, Assistant Squad Leader, and then moved to the support roles of Training Coordinator and 911 Support System Specialist. Erika teaches 9-1-1 public education, in addition to handling the technical aspects of the ECC's in the county. She also works with various vendors for numerous projects. Erika enjoys serving the industry by volunteering for committees, work groups, and standards development committees. Erika graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Advertising/ PR. She co-founded "Those 911 Girls"�, a resource hub dedicated to communicating the industry to 9-1-1 professionals. In her down time, Erika teaches swim lessons, trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu with her husband and three daughters, and co-manages their family businesses.

Yasmen Barnett ENP, CMCP, has been in Public Safety for over 9 years originally starting as a telecommunicator with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office in Central Florida. She worked through the ranks serving as a telecommunicator, CTO, Assistant Squad Leader then Floor Supervisor. Yasmen now serves as an ECC Engagement Manager for Strategic Accounts at RapidSOS. Yasmen holds a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice with a focus on Police Leadership from the University of Central Florida. She is also the co-founder of Those 911 Girls, a collection of 9-1-1 Industry resources for 9-1-1 professionals, and serves on multiple committees. On her days off, Yasmen spends time reading, baking, and spending time with her family and pets!

Sergeant Renee Yax is a Public Information Officer with the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. With 18 years of law enforcement, Sergeant Yax is responsible for all Sheriff's Office media, including social media. Law enforcement and social media are coming together to keep the public safe and informed.

Gary York, author of Corruption Behind Bars and Inside the Inner Circle, served in the United States Army from 1978 to 1987 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant from the Military Police Corps.

Gary began a career with the Department of Corrections in Florida as a correctional officer. Gary was promoted to probation officer, senior probation officer, and senior prison inspector where, for the next 12 years, he conducted criminal, civil, and administrative investigations in many state prisons. Gary was also assigned to the Inspector General Drug Interdiction Team, conducting searches of staff and visitors entering the prisons for contraband during weekend prison visitation. He also received the Correctional Probation Officer Leadership Award for Region V, Tampa, Florida, Correctional Probation, and he won the Outstanding Merit Award for leadership in the Region V Correctional Officer Awards in Tampa, Florida.

After leaving the state prison system, Gary went on to complete 11.5 years with the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Gary also traveled the state of Florida teaching ethics and crisis-intervention in the courtroom for the Florida Sherriff's Association, assigned to this duty by his agency. Gary worked in the South County Jail and then as Juvenile Drill Instructor at the (Boot Camp) Star Program. Gary fully retired under the Florida Retirement system as a Master Deputy Bailiff with 28.8 years of service.

Professor Zalman came to Wayne State University in 1980 as chair of the then-new Criminal Justice Department. He previously taught at the Criminal Justice Department at Michigan State University and in the law faculty at Ahmadu Bello University in Northern Nigeria. His work in constitutional criminal procedure focuses on the limits of state power and individual liberty. His textbook/case book, Criminal Procedure: Constitution and Society, 4th edition (Prentice Hall 2005) integrates legal, social scientific, and criminal justice policy approaches. He currently serves on the editorial boards of several scholarly journals: Criminal Law Bulletin, Criminal Justice Review, Journal of Crime & Justice and Justice System Journal. He is listed in Who's Who in American Law (14th edition, 2005-2006) and Who's Who in America (60th edition, 2006).

Dr. Stephanie Zoltowski is the owner and a training consultant with Spectrum Training Soultions, LLC, a company that seeks to provide law enforcement officers and other first responders customized training to improve interactions with the special needs population and maximize safety for all parties involved. Dr. Zoltowski was the Director of Special Needs at the Jewish Community Center of Metro Detroit for three years and before that worked as a behavioral therapist. Dr. Zoltowski holds a doctorate of psychology in business psychology and has professional certifications and training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.

Geoffrey Alpert is a professor in the department of criminology and criminal justice at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Alpert has been conducting research on high-risk police activities for more than 30 years and has published results from his research in the academic and professional literature. Two recent books include Internal Affairs: Holding the Police Accountable" (with J. Noble) published by Waveland Press and "Understanding Police Use of Force: Officers, Suspects, and Reciprocity" (with R. Dunham) published by Cambridge University Press. He has published more than 50 professional and academic articles on police use of force and has trained officers in decision-making. He has also conducted racial profiling studies in Los Angeles as part of their Consent Decree in Miami-Dade

Chief of Police - IUPD Bloomington Division March 2019 - August 2023 - 4.5 years
Retired Deputy Chief from the Plainfield Police Department March 1st, 2019 - 23.5 years
IUPD Cadet/Cadet Officer - 1993-1995
IU Police Academy Graduate - 1994
B.A. Criminal Justice - IU Bloomington - 1995
Graduate Certificate - Public Management - IUPUI - 2006
FBI National Academy Session #279 - 2020
MPA - IUPUI O'Neill School - May 2022
FBI LEEDS #80 - August 2022

Dr. Michelle Lilly has studied the physical and mental health of public safety professionals over the past decade. She is among the first to publish data on the mental and physical health of 9-1-1 professionals and has worked on research projects with retired law enforcement. She is trained in evidence-based interventions for stress and mental health conditions and has experience in delivering training and intervention at the individual and group level. She has received state funding to support the development and distribution of her Saving Blue Lives training on PTSD, suicide, peer support, and resilience.

Scott Lucas is a US Army veteran and retired Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. Scott served for 20 years with the PA State Police, spending 10 years as a Criminal Investigator and 7 years as a member of the Computer Crime Unit, and successfully investigated and prosecuted a myriad of crimes, up to and including Criminal Homicide. As a computer forensic examiner for PSP, he assisted members of his agency, as well as officers from other local, state and federal agencies, with computer related crimes, as well as performing pro-active investigations into child luring and the sharing of child pornography over the internet.

Scott developed curriculum and provided training to the members of his department, as well as other departments in Pennsylvania, in computer crimes and investigations. Since his retirement from PSP, Scott has been instructing public agency personnel from around the country in all aspects of digital forensics and computer related crime.

Scott has testified extensively in state and federal proceedings, and has been qualified as an expert witness in Digital Forensics in both state and federal courts. Additionally, he has been invited to speak to state and local law enforcement agencies, crime victims' service organizations, school districts, professional organizations, and human service agencies.

Alan A. Malinchak is a goal-driven leader with broad strategic and tactical operational success in the private and public sectors. Al is known for transforming organizations by crystallizing direction, addressing emergent talent and learning challenges and issues, and executing tactics to improve and enhance workforce and organizational performance. Al is currently the Executive Advisor, Talent and Learning Practice at Deltek. Al conducts keynotes, leadership development seminars/workshops and consultations regarding the administration and operation of corporate universities.

Paul M. Maniscalco is a Senior Research Scientist and Principal Investigator with The George Washington University and a member of the GWU Emergency/Crisis Management Senior Leadership team. Paul presently serves as the president of the International Association of Emergency Medical Service Chiefs (IAEMSC) and is a former president of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Chief Maniscalco retired from the City of New York as a Deputy Chief/Paramedic after completing almost 23 years of service. He has over 30 years of public safety response experience including supervisory, management, and executive service, during which he has had the responsibilities of planning for, responding to, and managing a wide array of emergencies and significant events, including aviation and rapid transit emergencies, natural and technological disasters, civil disturbances, and acts of terrorism. Chief Maniscalco has been engaged in command roles for planning and managing large, high-profile special events such as dignitary visits, national political conventions, sport championships, and a wide variety of mass gatherings.

George Manning, Professor of Psychology and Business at Northern Kentucky University, is internationally known as a speaker, author of eleven books, and consultant to business, industry and government. His clients include AT&T, AMA, IBM, GE, Marriott, UAW, IRS, US Navy and the National Institutes of Health, among others. George's unique approach and magic for connecting with people includes a blend of humor, interesting facts, and practical applications. His warm, personal style has captivated audiences from coast to coast and from continent to continent. He was selected "Outstanding Professor"� at Northern Kentucky University and has received the "Strongest Influence Award"� given by the Northern Kentucky Alumni Association.

Jim Marshall is the Co-Founder and Director of the 911 Training Institute. Jim has been a licensed mental health professional for over 30 years and is a leading voice in the 9-1-1 industry for dispatcher wellness. He is co-editor of The Resilient 9-1-1 Professional: A Comprehensive Guide to Surviving & Thriving Together in the 9-1-1 Center. He has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Emergency Dispatch and as Co-chair of the NENA Working Group that produced the nation's only Standard on Acute/Traumatic and Chronic Stress. Jim's courses, presentations, pilot projects, and published works equip 9-1-1 telecommunicators and their PSAP leaders to achieve optimal health and performance as people and organizations in the evolving 9-1-1 center.

Jenny Mason is the CEO and co-owner of CCS - Communication Center Specialists. She resides in Florida with Michael, her husband of 34 years and her service dog, Gizmo. People who know Jenny would describe her as an enthusiastic, positive, goal-oriented team player. Her background includes sales, sales management, product development, marketing and professional training. She has worked within the PSAP marketplace for almost 20 years: marketing, selling, installing, and maintaining 911 dispatch console furniture. She introduced CCS, the very first dispatch console desk preventative maintenance & detailed cleaning service the industry had ever seen, nationwide in 2012. She has spent many years traveling the country attending APCO & NENA conferences conducting training on the health and wellness needs of telecommunicators with her "Germ Warfare"� and "Are You and Your Building Sick?"� classes. Jenny is community oriented and strives to be involved in the industry to make a positive difference for heroes under the headsets. She was part of the International APCO Commercial Advisory Council (CAC), serving 8 years in various positions including council chair. Currently, she is the CCAM for the Florida State APCO Chapter.

Christine Massengale is a Public Safety Communications Leader with over 27 years of progressive experience and increasing responsibility, including 17 years combined in supervisory and training/quality assurance roles. She is an Emergency Number Professional (ENP) and Registered Public Safety Leader (RPL), both professional certifications which enhance her training and technical knowledge to successfully manage the four consolidated dispatch centers for the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Her first-hand experience working with Public Safety P25 Land Mobile Radio and Broadband communications as a front-line operator, Communications Unit Leader (COML), tactical dispatcher, instructor, and supervisor give her the necessary insight to understand the communications needs and capabilities of both dispatch and field personnel. She makes technology and purchasing recommendations and signs off on division expenditures. She prioritizes and manages a broad range of responsibilities and deadlines to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of performance and compliance to internal processes and industry standards.

Resilient. Strong-willed. Problem Solver.

For more than 18 years, the name Dominique Mathis has been a noteworthy leader, trainer, and trailblazer in emergency communications management. She is an expert, specializing in emergency communications operations, training and development, emergency support services, consulting, facilitating, and human resources development.

Her personal story, and trauma she witnessed and experienced in her own life made her want to "break the cycle"� and help victims who need assistance. She has taken that courage and passion turning it into a career in public safety communications. Her vision, "HELLO, 911!®"� builds on her foundational platform to not only share her story, but also create a legacy for 9-1-1 dispatchers around the world.

In 2018, she received the prestigious Florida Sheriff's Association Dispatcher of the Year award.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education K-12 from Miami Dade College. A Master of Science from Florida International University in Adult Education and Human Resource Development.

Passionate and efficient, Mathis believes in the importance of, "share your story every chance you get, because you may not get to share it one day."�

She is currently working on a book compiling 9-1-1 stories from dispatchers all over the world. She wants the world to know 9-1-1 personnel are the true first responders as they are the first to respond to a call for help.

Erica May, MPA, ENP is a supervisor at the Memphis Police Emergency Communications Bureau. In addition to public safety communications, she also has experience in corporate planning, logistics and public relations. Erica is the creator of the "3P"� Work Ethic: Present, Professional and Productive, and is passionate about ambassadorship, followership and mentoring as avenues to spread positivity around the 9-1-1 center. She is a graduate of The University of Memphis and Clark Atlanta University.

Paul McCallister is the current Assistant Director, Support Services at the Metro Nashville Emergency Communications Center. In his time working in public safety, he has served as a police officer, police chief, and director of an Emergency Communications Center. McCallister has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration from Excelsior College.

John Williams and Kerri McClary are both experienced law enforcement professionals that have partnered both on actual casework and on training programs. Together, they have taught law enforcement personnel the fundamentals of crime scene management, evidence recognition, preservation and collection, crime scene evidence and evidence photography, and latent print processing.

Mark McClish was a federal law enforcement officer for 26 years including work with the U.S. Secret Service Uniformed Division and the U.S. Marshals Service. He taught at the U.S. Marshals Service Training Academy for nine years serving as the lead instructor for interviewing techniques. He used this time to study deceptive statements and conduct research on deception. Based on his findings, he created the Statement Analysis® techniques for detecting deception in a verbal and written statement. In addition to training Marshals Service personnel, he also shared his Statement Analysis® techniques at law enforcement conferences. Mark retired from the Marshals Service in 2009 and started his own company, Advanced Interviewing Concepts. His company provides interviewing skills training.

Olivia is a life-long yoga practitioner and has been teaching yoga since 2003, having studied with many master teachers around the country as well as in Rishikesh, India. Her education for teaching segments of the population that are at-risk for Post Traumatic Stress and Vicarious Traumatization began by becoming certified in Trauma-Sensitive Yoga under Yoga Warriors International. She started working with veterans who struggle with Post Traumatic Stress and active military specifically, before bringing this work to first responders. While living in Los Angeles, Olivia adapted her offering of yoga to veterans to fit the first responder population by working directly with the Los Angeles Fire Department and department psychologist, Dr. Robert Scott. From there she taught weekly yoga classes at the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Training Center, as well as presenting workshops on yoga and the neurological system for LAFD's Peer Support Team, and special workshops for high-ranking command staff of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). She continues to work with LAPD's Behavioral Sciences Services by partnering for special training events including The Smart Detective for International Association of Chiefs of Police

Jason Meier is a commander with the Novi Police Department in Novi, Michigan. He has been with the department for 25 years. Currently, he is a commander over the Support Services division, overseeing the investigations teams, records teams, dispatch training, standards, and accreditation. In addition to being a police officer, Commander Meier has been a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan since 2013.

Robert Miller has 27 years of law enforcement experience, where he has served as a Patrol Officer, Wildland Arson Investigator, Patrol Lieutenant, and Deputy Chief of Police. During this time, he achieved instructorship in Defensive Tactics, Use of Force, and Dealing with the Mentally Impaired, as well as his General Instructor certificate. He has obtained his executive-level certification from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

Monica Million has been in the 9-1-1 industry for 24 years. She began her career as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator, worked her way into the Communications Training Officer, Supervisor and ultimately the Operations Manager of the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center. She worked as the Executive Director of the Colorado 9-1-1 Resource Center at the state level. She holds the Emergency Number Professional Certification and has a BA from California State University, Long Beach. She is a Past President of the National Emergency Number Association and a Hall of Fame Award recipient. She was instrumental during her time on the NENA Board of Directors in establishing the Collaborative Coalition for International Public Safety. She sits on the Board of Advisors for the PTSD9-1-1 documentary effort. In addition, she was the founding co-chair of the Women in 9-1-1 Alliance, advocating for professional development of professionals in our industry. For the past several years she has been speaking at state, regional, national, and international events to advance 9-1-1 and emergency number services worldwide. She has also worked with Amazon Web Services as a 9-1-1 Business Development Manager. She is the founder of Million Consulting Services, LLC. She is an Instructor for NENA. She is currently serving on the NG9-1-1 Institute Board and sits on the Board of Advisors to Prepared911.

Brad Minor obtained a B.A. in Human Resource Development from Northeastern Illinois University and received his M.Ed in Human Resource Development from Vanderbilt University. He has traveled extensively learning from a number of diverse work experiences and educated in corporate learning, training, and talent management. Brad was the President of the Board of Directors for the Nashville Association for Talent Development from 2011-2016 where he served in programming, community relations, membership, and executive committee roles. He had lead roles in organizational talent management and learning initiatives from 2014 to 2019 and is currently a consultant in those areas.

Leah Missildine is the Executive Director of the Alabama 9-1-1 Board; she's been with the state board since its creation in 2013. Prior to joining the Alabama 9-1-1 Board, Mrs. Missildine served 15 years with the City of Auburn, AL Communications Division beginning as a part-time dispatcher and eventually promoting to the Director's position. Mrs. Missildine received a Bachelor's degree in Arts and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Auburn University. She and her husband, Matt, have one son, James.

Tony Monheim retired from the Miami-Dade Police Department in 2004, after a distinguished, 30-year career. He was assigned to the Homicide Bureau as a squad supervisor during the final 12 years of his tenure. He has been personally responsible for scores of Police Officer Involved Shooting investigations and hundreds of Homicide / Death investigations. In 2001, Attorney General John Ashcroft presented Tony with the United States Department of Justice's, Outstanding Contributions in Law Enforcement Award. Tony began teaching criminal investigation courses in 1985. He has taught Homicide, Robbery, and Police Officer-Involved Shooting seminars for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice, the Miami-Dade Police Department's training bureau, DEA, ATF, FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement), and the Southern Police Institute (SPI).

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Brett Morgan is the regional director for Virtual Academy in Texas. He has spent the majority of his adult life in law enforcement in the state of Texas, beginning in 1993 and retiring in 2017. During his law enforcement career, he has had the opportunity to serve in a variety of assignments that include patrol, field training officer, street crimes, gangs, detective, undercover narcotics officer, honor guard, 17 years of SWAT, a sergeant over patrol, Internal Affairs, training coordinator, background investigator, and retiring as a Lieutenant over the Criminal Investigation Division. In addition to his law enforcement experience, he has a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Texas and a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Morgan is a TCOLE certified instructor.

Jonathan Motley is a partner with Safford Motley PLC where he advises businesses in commercial matters and contracts and employers in all aspects of employment law. He also assists with business and entertainment immigration, and represent artists, songwriters, and independent entertainment companies in entertainment matters.
Prior to co-founding Safford Motley PLC in 2009, Jonathan was a full partner at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings where he practiced for 11 years. Jonathan attended Indiana University-Maurer School of Law (Bloomington, Indiana) and graduated magna cum laude and was selected for membership in the Order of the Coif. During law school, Jonathan was the Notes Editor for the Indiana Law Journal and was a member of the National Moot Court team.

Matt Myers is the Assistant Chief of Police at Peachtree City Police Department and President of 7 Arrow Forensics. He has been an instructor in law enforcement for 18 years, teaching topics such as DUI, field sobriety testing, and drug recognition. He has experience as a national legal consultant, expert witness, trainer, public and private policy advisor, and a speaker on matters involving drug and alcohol impairment.

Andy O'Hara founded the Badge of Life Foundation in 2007. O'Hara is a military veteran as well as a 24-year officer and sergeant on the California Highway Patrol. He is a POST certified advanced peer support officer. He retired from his police career with severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). An international speaker, Andy is a member of the California Peer Support Association (CPSA), the International Police Association (IPA), Retired Peace Officers Association (RPOAC), the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and is a staff member with the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat.

Mr. Aaron T. Olson has a Masters of Education from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, and a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. For six and a half years, Mr. Olson worked for the Local Government Personnel Institute (LGPI) as a part-time investigator for human resources issues. Mr. Olson is a retired Oregon State Police (OSP) patrol sergeant and shift supervisor with 26 years of police experience. He managed assignments in communications, recruitment, and patrol; supervising and evaluating both police and non-police employees. He was a member of the OSP Procedures and Rules Advisory Committee and worked with Oregon's Department of Justice in rewriting and validating OSP's trooper and cadet applicant hiring process. As a patrol supervisor, Mr. Olson directed major crime scenes and traffic crash investigations. Mr. Olson reviewed and approved administrative, police, and use of force reports. He investigated allegations of police officer misconduct, conducted background checks, and oversaw specialized tasks in community policing and dignitary protection. He taught a variety of topics at Oregon's Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to students at the recruit, supervisory, mid-management, and executive management levels. In 2002, he was selected as Regional Trainer of the year by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.Mr. Olson has attended and completed the U.S. Army Instructor Trainer's Course, Oregon's Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Instructor Development Course, and the FBI Instructor Development Course.Mr. Olson has been a business and government consultant since 2003. He has provided customized training and staff development to businesses and government agencies. Staff development includes conflict resolution, mediation, and team-building strategies.Mr. Olson is a U.S. Army veteran, serving three years of active duty as an enlisted soldier in the Military Police Corps, stationed in Wurzburg and Augsburg, West Germany; and a combined 21 years of military service in the Oregon Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves in the enlisted and later in the commissioned officer ranks. He is retired U.S. Army Reserves.

Chief Dwayne Orrick is the Chief of Police for the City of Roswell, Georgia. Prior to assuming this position, he was the Police Chief for the City of Cordele, Georgia for 16 years and served as the Director of Public Safety from 2006 to 2011. He also worked as a Criminal Justice Management Consultant for the Georgia Department of Community Affairs as well as a police officer, field training officer, and deputy sheriff. Chief Orrick writes a regular column on recruiting for Law and Order Magazine and published Recruiting, Retention and Turnover of Police Personnel: Reliable, Practical, and Effective Solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Georgia.

Jim has been regarded as one of the foremost experts in the country today in canine encounters and less lethal technology towards animals. With over 39 years in Public Safety, He has trained officers throughout the United States at the Local, State and Federal levels of Law Enforcement, Animal Control, Firefighters and EMS personnel. He's worked in the field of Public Safety since 1979; I had titles such as Certified Animal Control Officer, Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator, Deputy Marshall, Emergency Medical Technician, Firefighter, Humane Law Enforcement Officer, Inspector, Investigator, Police Dispatcher and Special Deputy Sheriff. Jim has written several articles and also two books, "Surviving the Canine Encounter"� and "A Guidebook to Investigating Animal Cruelty"�, he's working on his third book, "Hand to Paw Combat"�. He's also been called in as an Expert Witness for various cities, county, state and federal government agencies. He's received several recognitions from various agencies in his assistance for such incidents during the September 11, 2001 attacks of the World Trade Center in New York City, Florida Hurricanes in 2004, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, California Wildfires in 2016, Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. Jim served in the United States Army, receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1986. In 2000 he received a Certificate of Recognition from the Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen for his service during the period of the Cold War (2 September 1945 - 26 December 1991) in promoting peace and stability for the United States. He is also a member of the National Disaster Animal Response Team (NDART), National Illegal Animal Fighting Task Force (NIAFTF), International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), National Search Dog Alliance (NSDA), International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Canine Encounter Training Committee. His training methods have been accredited by numerous law enforcement agencies across the United States. Many of these departments and associations have rated his training methods number #1 for all animal control and law enforcement officers across the United States.

Jillian Paciello has been the Clery Compliance Coordinator for UT Knoxville since 2014. In 2020, she was named the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professional's Clery Compliance Coordinator of the Year.

Since 1981, Gus Paidousis has served in a variety of positions including Patrol Officer, Training Director, Patrol Lieutenant as well as Executive Staff Officer to the Chief of Police. In 2002 Gus was promoted to Deputy Chief and has served as the commander of Patrol, Support Services and Criminal Investigative Divisions. Gus authored the East Tennessee AMBER Plan and served as the AMBER Coordinator for 56 jurisdictions. In May of 2013, Gus was named as the Chief of Security for Knox County Schools in Knoxville, TN.

Judy Pal is the founder and principal of 10-8 Communications LLC and conducts media training, communications counsel, and virtual training for public safety across North America. With more than 30 years of experience, Judy Pal has served in management positions for police, private sector and the professional sports and entertainment industry in both Canada and the U.S. Prior to embarking on a full-time teaching and consulting career, she served as an Assistant Commissioner with the NYPD, Director of Operations for FBI-LEEDA, Chief of Staff with the Baltimore and Milwaukee Police Departments, and was a member of the command staff of the Atlanta, Savannah, and Halifax (Canada) police departments. She is proud to have conducted image and media training for more than 200 commanders with the NYPD and thousands of law enforcement professionals during her more than two decades of work in law enforcement. She is also a regular contributing trainer at FBI Regional Command Colleges across the country. She has consulted for international police agencies in Canada, Chile and Trinidad and has taught and spoken at events across North America, as well as Australia, Uruguay and Manilla. Pal is a past president of the National Information Officers Association, holds a Master's Degree in Public Relations and earned her Certificate in Police Leadership from Dalhousie University in Canada.

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Rodney Paris has been working as the Senior Officer, Chief of Police at the Logan Police Department since 2015, where he supervises and manages police department daily activities as well as teaches, manages, and ensures compliance with all New Mexico DPS reporting and instruction guidelines. From 2000 to 2015, he worked as a marine enforcement officer, park manager, park superintendent, and acting regional manager at New Mexico State Parks where he provided education to school students through water safety presentations and interpretive tours; performed enforcement of New Mexico state law, Park Rules and Boat Act; served as head instructor for the region in law enforcement instruction; and developed lesson plans and received approval through NM DPS for advanced training opportunities. From 1997 to 2000, he worked as a police officer at the Logan Police Department and obtained his basic police academy certification. He is also currently the owner and operator of The Line Concealed Carry Instruction which provides virtual and in-person training to students seeking to obtain their New Mexico concealed carry course and develops and teaches lesson plans.

Eric Parry was a sergeant for 23 years at Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He has worked as a Police Consultant, Emergency Response Specialist, Program Manager for the State of Utah 9-1-1 Program, and has also been the 9-1-1 Division Manager for the Utah Communications Authority. He is currently a member of APCO Canada, as well as a member and Chair of the Education Advisory Board for NENA, National Emergency Number Association.

Jamison Peevyhouse is a Training Coordinator for the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board. His career began in 1998 as a telecommunicator in a medium-sized 9-1-1 Center. Jamison has served as a telecommunicator, supervisor, trainer, and director. In addition to 9-1-1, he also has been a long-time field response unit with Emergency Management and Search and Rescue.

Jared Pelham, ENP, brings over 18 years of experience in Public Safety Communication and the Emergency Services community. Currently, Mr. Pelham serves as member of the Training and Quality Assurance Team and serves on the Command Staff to an IDU/TERT Team for Hamilton County 911 ECD in Chattanooga TN. Within Emergency Services, Mr. Pelham serves as an Assistant Chief of a small volunteer rescue squad in Hamilton County, Tennessee where he helps lead 40 volunteers running search and rescue, Swiftwater, dive and special event operations.

Dr. Mike Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice with American Military University and an adjunct professor with several colleges/universities. Before pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections administration; served as the executive director of an outpatient drug and alcohol facility; and served as executive director of a crime prevention agency. He has 32 years of experience and education in criminal justice and continues to serve internationally as a sought-out author, presenter, and subject matter expert.
Dr. Pittaro holds a PhD in criminal justice; an MPA in public administration, and a BS in criminal justice. Among his nearly 150 publications, including three book publications, he is the author of the 2021 book, Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice and is currently writing, An Introduction to Corrections. His areas of expertise are in corrections, namely correctional leadership, and in providing education and awareness of suicide among criminal justice professionals. He is a QPR certified suicide prevention facilitator and has a master's certification in emotional intelligence.
He resides in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife and their five children.

Warden Cheryl Price has distinguished herself as a state and community leader and has achieved an impressive record of political and civic involvement. Ms. Price received a Bachelor's Degree in Administration from Huntingdon College, and her MBA from the University of Phoenix in Health Care Management. For the past 33 years, Ms. Price has worked her way up through the ranks within the Alabama Department of Corrections. Starting out as a Trainee, at the West Jefferson Correctional Facility, Ms. Price is now the Correctional Institutional Coordinator for the Northern Region. Other previous assignments include Limestone Correctional Facility, Frank Lee Youth Center, Bullock County Correctional Facility, Tutwiler Prison for Women, EMC Work Release, William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility, serving as the first female Warden to manage a Close Custody state prison housing 1600+ male, felony offenders; and Bibb County Correctional Facility. Her experience in corrections has afforded her the opportunity to manage both male and female offenders, and most importantly to recognize the uniqueness of the two groups and the varied management styles that are required. As a Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP), Ms. Price values her time and participation as a surveyor for the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

Director David B. Rausch was born in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 1986 and his Master of Science in Justice Administration in 2001, both from the University of Louisville. He was enlisted and served in the United States Army Military Police Corps from 1986 to 1990, where he attained the rank of Sergeant. He served for 25 years in the Knoxville Police Department, from 1993 to 2018, and served his last 7 years as Chief of Police. He also served on the department's Special Operations Squad (SWAT Team) for 10 years from 1997 to 2007. In June 2018, Governor Bill Haslam appointed Rausch to serve as the 9th Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Rod Reder has a forty-year career in law enforcement and is the founder and owner of Reder Investigations & Security Consulting, LLC. His broad experience has included a variety of areas that include Detective Sergeant of Domestic Violence Unit at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. He has worked locally, at the state level, national level, and international level in conducting training on these complex topics.

Jean Reynolds holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of South Florida and has published 10 books, including two English textbooks. She is an internationally recognized scholar, specializing in British playwright George Bernard Shaw. She has evaluated textbooks for major publishers and worked with writers from many backgrounds. In addition to her college teaching experience, she has taught in a prison and a business school. Dr. Reynolds facilitates two writing groups including one in a prison. She has been active in publishing for a variety of newspapers and magazines and also has a personal blog which can be found at www.WritewithJean.com.

Amy is an inter-market expert in corrections and public safety for PowerDMS by Neogov, accreditation expert, and former Probation Officer. During her years in probation, she conducted risk and needs assessments on adults and juvenile offenders, supervised caseloads employing risk assessment results, and developed and delivered risk and needs training to probation and parole officers throughout the state of Tennessee. As an accreditation expert, Amy works closely with public safety accrediting bodies to streamline their processes, introduce process efficiencies and best practices, and develop and train mutual customers on accreditation, inspections, and audits. When she is not assisting public safety agencies with accreditation, policy development, training, and compliance, she is drinking Starbuck lattes while binge watching serial killer documentaries. Amy holds Doctor of Psychology in Criminology from the University of Arizona.

Joe Rittner has nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience and is the Director of the Bureau of Special Investigations for the Alabama Department of Mental Health. As the Director of the Bureau of Special Investigations, he coordinates criminal investigations within the walls of state run mental health hospitals; performs supervisory duties and directs special projects and investigations; testifies in administrative, civil, criminal, or other proceedings concerning investigative findings; advises departmental officials of potential trouble areas through intelligence gained during investigations; evaluates program effectiveness and makes recommendations to supervisors on program goals and procedures to attain goals; trains and develops other investigative staff and evaluates their performance; and conducts training for law enforcement dealing with individuals in mental health crisis.