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Leadership APB will engage law enforcement and public safety executives in discussions on timely and current topics affecting first responders around the world. Our guests will share their leadership and managerial philosophies and successes and obstacles they have encountered in their careers. The podcast series are free audio programs distributed to FBI National Academy Associates’ members and other law enforcement executives that provide our communities, states, countries, and profession with the highest degree of law enforcement professionalism and expertise.
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Today’s environment for media is connected, it is fast, it is 24/7. Some law enforcement agencies embraced that reality early on while others are still trying to catch up. No matter where you find yourself, the landscape is always changing. This episode is designed to take us back to the basics. Marketing 101: Social Media WHAT?
Jeff Angermeyer has 25 years of police experience and proudly serves as a senior
executive overseeing both sworn and non-sworn work groups who handle critical
responsibilities for countywide law enforcement. As the Deputy Chief for the lead law enforcement agency of New Jersey's most populated county, Jeff Angermeyer has executive oversight of both the operations branch and administration branch of a busy and fast-paced organization. Each day, Jeff provides leadership to multiple investigative units and the agency's information technology group. He guides projects, administrates the budget, and sets a strategic plan for future success.
A proud graduate of NA Session 283, Jeff is the chairman of the NJ Chapter's Technology Committee, where he and a small but dedicated team manage all of the various technology solutions used to communicate with members, organize chapter events, and audio-visual needs for the Chapter's annual training conference in Atlantic City.
Riley Moran is a marketing and communications professional with more than a decade of experience in social media strategy, branding, and event marketing. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. (FBINAA). Before joining FBINAA, Riley worked in marketing and partner support for an online public safety training company, where she developed digital campaigns and outreach strategies for the law enforcement and public safety communities. She’s a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Communications.
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Attending the FBI National Academy can absolutely change, not just the trajectory of your career, but your life. There is no other place where you can gain knowledge, experience, the pain (thanks EJ!), and more importantly, connections! We all agree that you will receive some of the best executive level training through the National Academy. Even more so, you build lifelong friends and connections from all walks of life and all corners of the world. This episode is dedicated to those friends and connections! Please join us as we reminisce in the virtual “Boardroom”.
Jeff Tarkington is a veteran law enforcement officer with more than 25 years of experience serving the Middle Tennessee area. He began his career as a patrolman before advancing to roles as a K9 handler and member of the SWAT Team. Over the years, he promoted through the ranks, serving as Training Officer, Corporal, Sergeant, and now Lieutenant.
Lt. Tarkington is currently assigned to the Professional Standards Division of the Gallatin Police Department, where he oversees training, records, crime prevention, fleet and facility management, special events, CALEA accreditation, property maintenance, and public information. He also serves as President of the Tennessee Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA).
Jeff is committed to advancing officer training and wellness. He is a graduate of the 265th Session of the FBI National Academy and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Bethel University.
John J. DeVoe is a retired law enforcement executive with more than 27 years of experience. A proud graduate of the 252nd Session of the FBI National Academy, John led the FBINAA New Jersey Chapter as President and now serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for the FBINAA National Office, where he focuses on building meaningful relationships and advancing initiatives that support members worldwide.
Over the course of his distinguished career, John served as a Lieutenant with the River Vale (NJ) Police Department and as a Senior Investigator with the Bergen County (NJ) Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Task Force. As a certified police instructor, he guided both new recruits and seasoned officers through the evolving challenges of modern policing. Today, he draws on these experiences as an engaging speaker and passionate advocate for first responder wellness.
John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a Master of Arts from Seton Hall University.
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We live and work in a profession that truly does have such an impact on so many lives. We see courageousness, sacrifice, integrity, and so much more out of the men and women serving our communities. What we don’t see is the overlying and underlying costs that these me an women go through professionally and personally, nor do we often see the impact it has on our families. This episode is dedicated to the men and women in public safety and to their families in hopes that we gain a better understanding of this burden and how to help build resilience while serving.
Doug Monda, a retired narcotics agent, is a leader in the field of mental health advocacy for first responders and their families. After his own personal struggles with depression and a failed suicide attempt in 2013, Monda has dedicated his life to helping first responders acknowledge and address career related mental health issues afflicting the responder community.
As the founder of Survive First, Doug’s visionary leadership has paved the way for greater access to crucial mental health resources, ensuring the well-being of those who serve our communities.
As a law enforcement spouse, Karen Monda has seen firsthand the devastating effects of a loved-one’s battle over depression, PTSD, and attempted suicide. With a strong background in education, leadership, and mental health advocacy, Karen’s expertise cultivates a culture of excellence and trust in the first responder community through integrity and purpose. Karen's strategic planning skills and ability to drive growth have been instrumental in advancing the mission of Survive First. She oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring that the organization remains responsive to the evolving needs of first responders and their families.
William Carbone was born in Hollis, Queens, where he resided until the age of five before relocating with his family to Levittown, NY. He began his studies at Long Island University, C.W. Post in 1978, but paused his academic pursuits to join the New York City Police Department’s largest-ever recruitment class in 1982, consisting of over 3,500 probationary officers. Bill returned to C.W. Post to complete his degree while simultaneously serving on patrol in 1984. He attended the 217th Session of the National Academy in 2004, earned a NYS instructors certificate and a master’s degree in criminal justice studies in 2014.
After more than 38 years of service with the NYPD, President Carbone transitioned to a position with the State of New York, working for the NYS Division of Criminal Justices Services as the Director of the Suffolk County Crime Analysis Center and then the NYS Office of the Attorney General, investigating Use of Force incidents where he is considered a subject matter expert. Ultimately retiring in 2025 with over 43 years of distinguished service.
Bill has been married to his wife Phyllis, who has recently retired from the Nassau County NY Police Department. Together they are the proud parents of two sons. One is a senior actuary at a major international insurance company, while the other is a fourth-generation member of the NYPD and currently a Lieutenant in Brooklyn. They are also the very proud Grandparents of 4 grandchildren. The Carbone family has more than 200 years of combined service with the NYPD, and over 250 years in law enforcement within the State.
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How do we prepare for our next career? For those of us that have, and many more preparing to retire, we often get asked…what are you going to do when you retire? After serving two, three, or even four or more decades in public service, that can be a daunting question. For some, this may not be the case; you may have a rock-solid plan in place. Unfortunately, that is not quite the case for many that are thinking about transitioning into another career outside of the one we have spent much of our adult life living. We will all be a former Law Enforcement professional at some stage in our lives – are you prepared?
Randy Richert is a retired Air Force Colonel, former Deputy Sheriff, City Marshall, and Firefighter. He led a global law enforcement and security program at 125 locations worldwide, directing over 8,000 personnel. Col Richert served as the Director of Curriculum and Instructor Development for the Air Forces Expeditionary Center; training over 1,000 students per year. He currently serves as one of our Master Instructors for the FBINAA Comprehensive Officer Resilience Train-the-Trainer Program® and longest serving member of the National Training Committee. Col Richert attended four Executive Transition Assistance Programs (E-TAP) for senior executive transition and retirement and has trained multiple LE and other professionals on retirement/transition possibilities and consequences.
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Today’s law enforcement professionals are faced with a multitude of issues when dealing with calls for service, or more specifically, with some of the types of calls for service. In the world of technology that we live in, individuals are finding new and creative ways to earn a living. We live in a technology-driven world that is encompassed by social media and many other digital platform outlets. We have all heard of 1st Amendment Auditors; however, do we fully understand the complexities involved when responding to these types of “calls for service” and some of the implications behind the potential mishandling of those calls? In today’s episode, we will try to address some of those issues and concerns.
Sean Quinn is a 24-year veteran Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation who served several assignments domestically and abroad. He is also a former FBI Academy Certified Adjunct Faculty Member. Mr. Quinn served in the U.S. Army, USAR, and National Guard for 23 years as both a Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officer. In addition to serving as an Infantry officer, he held many assignments, including Chief Instructor at Officer Candidate School. Today, Mr. Quinn operates Gideon Consulting, LLC, focusing on Law Enforcement training and policy consulting. Mr. Quinn holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology of Leadership from Penn State University.
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Below 100 is a commonsense approach to officer safety that focuses on areas under an officer's control. Although it is the responsibility of every person wearing a badge, regardless of rank or assignment, to take individual and collective responsibility for officer safety, leaders have an important responsibility that cannot be ignored. Leaders directly influence the culture of their organization. True leadership means challenging resistance and pushing past excuses so that safety isn't just encouraged—it's expected. Leaders have positional authority, and with it comes the absolute responsibility to do everything possible to ensure officers make it home to their families. Protecting our communities starts with protecting our officers.
Today’s guest is a nationally recognized leader in officer safety. Dale Stockton is a 32-year law enforcement veteran, retired police captain from the Carlsbad, California Police Department, and the driving force behind Below 100 —a national training initiative focused on reducing preventable line-of-duty deaths. He’s trained tens of thousands of officers, served as a California POST Commissioner, and was honored with a Lifesaver Award by NHTSA. He’s also an FBI NA grad – session 201 - and holds a master’s degree in Criminology from the University of California, Irvine. If you remember reading Law Officer Magazine (back in the days of print!), you’ve probably read one of his hundreds of articles written during his decade as editor-in-chief.
As we gear up for this year’s amazing conference, we wanted to take a moment and highlight all the greats things attendees can expect! Just like every year, we have amazing training lined up, exciting activities, and opportunities for everyone. This year’s theme is focused around: Innovate, Connect, Protect: The Future of Law Enforcement.
Today's Guests:
Executive Director Jeff McCormick
Director of Marketing & Communications, Riley Moran
Director of Member Services, Jennifer Watson
Director of Strategic Partnerships, John DeVoe
And our awesome partners, Mark Lorimer & David Anderson with the Eventive Group
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Today we will discuss the importance of organizational values in creating a strong leadership culture and how to clarify and communicate a purpose that resonates with others. We will also look at the key principles of self-leadership and servant leadership and tips on how to enhance morale and inspire higher performance.
Frank Trammer has a passion for leadership and building a world of great leaders who are committed to improving themselves, their organizations, and the lives of those they lead. He has helped hundreds of public safety agencies and thousands of leaders at all levels transform their lives, their careers, and their organizations through his motivational style of leadership training.
Frank serves as Executive Director for the John Maxwell Team, one of the largest and most trusted training and development organizations in the world. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Columbus State University where he taught leadership. In addition to his leadership experience, Frank has a diverse public-safety background, having worked more than 20 years in state, county, and municipal law enforcement. Currently Frank serves as the Chief of Police for the newly created Stockbridge Police Department.
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It seems we are constantly hearing about how retail crimes are getting more and more brazen, sophisticated, and organized across the country. Today, we will be looking at the topic of Organized Retail Crime and its impact and implications to communities, businesses, and consumers as well as the nexus between organized retail crime, fraud, financial crimes, organized crime, slave labor, human trafficking, narcotics trafficking, terrorism and other major crimes impacting communities both in the US and abroad.
Brendan “Ben” Dugan, Executive Director, Central Investigations CVS Health
Ben Dugan, CFI, is the Executive Director of Organized Retail Crime and Central Investigations at CVS Health. Ben possesses over 30 years retail loss prevention experience ranging from Big Box, Catalog, Pharmacy and Specialty retailers. Ben is certified as an expert in Organized Retail Crime and Diversion by the U.S. Department of Justice and holds additional certifications as a Law Enforcement Instructor, Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and in E-Commerce Investigative Methodologies.
Ben has provided expert testimony in dozens of high-profile criminal cases and testified at the highest levels of Government, including the U.S. Congress to advance ORC legislation and initiatives across the country. His work on ORC, Transnational Crime, Money Laundering, and violent crime is regularly featured in the national media and industry conferences.
Ben is the sitting President of the National Coalition of Law Enforcement and Retail.
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Our theme for this year, “Back to the Network,” is a powerful reminder of the connections, opportunities, and shared purpose that define the FBINAA community. Joining us today is Jennifer Watson, Director of Member Services, and we’ll explore why this theme is so meaningful, talk about some important updates to our membership categories, and remind everyone of the incredible benefits awaiting our members. Whether you’re a current member considering renewal or a past member thinking about rejoining, this podcast is for you.
As Director of Membership for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), I leverage my 25 years of non-profit experience and Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials to cultivate a thriving and engaged member community. My passion lies in fostering connections and empowering our esteemed members to
stay informed, connected, and engaged. Through strategic initiatives like exclusive member resources, networking events, and online forums, I ensure
FBINAA membership offers tangible value. My commitment extends beyond official duties, as I actively listen to your needs and advocate for your interests. Building a strong, vibrant FBINAA community is my top priority, and I believe in fostering a space where every member feels valued and supported.
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Our guests today is David LaGrone, Captain (retired), Paramus Police Department.
David currently works in corporate America as a Regional Manager
over the Central Investigations Organized Retail Crimes Unit. He retired as a Captain after 24 years, serving as the Detective Division Commander and OIC of the Internal Affairs Investigations. David also served in the U.S. Army NJ National Guard for 8 years, receiving an honorable discharge for his service. David holds a bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University and a master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, both out of NJ. David is also a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 270 and an active member of the FBINAA.
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Our guests today are Julie Parker & Chief Christopher Mannino.
Julie Parker, an Emmy award-winning former TV news reporter and
anchor, served as media relations director for major police departments and as senior media advisor for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. With 20 years of experience, she founded a communications consultancy in 2014, guiding diverse organizations across North America in internal communications and public messaging. Notably, Julie directed public information strategy for a large county government during the COVID-19 pandemic and led communications strategy for the U.S. Capitol Police post-January 6th. In her 13-year career in Washington, DC, she anchored for ABC7 News, covered 9/11 and the "Beltway Sniper" crisis, and reported from the Oscars. Julie also co-hosted a sports talk radio show and worked at C-SPAN. For seven years, she directed media relations for Fairfax County and Prince George’s County Police Departments. A University of Maryland graduate, Julie contributes to the Center for Homeland Defense and Security as a crisis communications expert and speaks at public safety conferences across the country.
Christopher Mannino retired as chief of police from a Chicago-area police department with 25 years of service in 2022. Earning a master’s degree in political and justice studies where his education focused on communications, he put theory into practice throughout his career, messaging as the face and voice of his agency through crises and critical incidents, including officer-involved shootings, serious crimes, weather events, a pandemic, civil unrest, and other major incidents. He credits attending the FBI National Academy in 2009 as his inspiration for revolutionizing his agency’s approach to public communication. Doing so earned the police department an outsized reputation for their social media outreach and media relations efforts in a major news market. Today he is Vice President of Julie Parker Communications, providing consulting and training on leadership and communications to government entities and private companies across North America. He has authored articles for the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police1 and is a National Policing Institute Executive Fellow.
As we gear up for our 61st National Annual Training Conference, we wanted to take a moment to talk about our official Call for Presentations that was announced September 16th. The mission of the FBINAA is “Impacting communities by providing and promoting law enforcement leadership through training and networking.” With that in mind we sat down with our Association President, Craig Petersen, to discuss potential topics for the upcoming conference.
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Our topic for today’s episode is Funding Strategies: Navigating Grants. Today, we
will be featuring Chris Twitchel, the Grant Administrator for the Christian County
Sheriff’s Office.
Chris is currently a grant administrator with the Christian County Sheriff’s office
and owner of Blue Life Consultants. He is a retired Captain with the Camden
County Sheriff’s Office and a former police chief. His law enforcement career
spans over 29 years including 14 of those years in executive leadership. Chris is
an Adjunct College Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Columbia
College and Drury University.
Chris graduated from Columbia College with a bachelor’s degree in history and
holds a graduate degree from Lincoln University in Criminal Justice and
Sociology. Chris is also a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session
287.
Chris has a passion for training law enforcement in multiple areas including
officer well-being, leadership and assisting with grant funding. In his free time,
he spends time with family, his two adult children and three grandchildren on his
century family farm at the Lake of the Ozarks.
President Petersen served at the Gulfport Police Department, in Gulfport Mississippi, and retired as the Deputy Chief of Police in June 2022, after 25 years of service.
Craig is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Craig also went on to attend Delta State University where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Social Justice and Criminology. Craig is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 245.
Craig is active in the FBI National Academy Associates, where he is the Past President of the Mississippi Chapter. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the FBINAA Charitable Foundation. He resides in Gulfport, Mississippi with his wife of seven years, Michelle, and they have two sons, Ray and James, in college.
President Petersen has been serving on the FBINAA National Board as the Section III Representative and Vice President.
As we gear up for this great event, we wanted to take a moment and highlight all
the greats things attendees can expect in Kansas City! We have amazing training,
activities, and opportunities for everyone.
Joining us today is:
Director of Marketing & Communications, Riley Moran
Director of Member Services, Jennifer Watson
Director of Strategic Partnerships, John DeVoe
And our awesome partner, Mark Lorimer with the Eventive Group
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It is a tragic truth today, but law enforcement line of duty deaths is an unfortunate reality that many organizations find themselves having to navigate. As we come out of National Police Week and the celebration of National Peace Officers Memorial Day, we wanted to take a closer look at the Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team and help identify ways to assist during those devastating events.
Les Kerr has served as Team Leader/State Coordinator for the Missouri Law Enforcement Funeral Assistance Team since 2010. As Team Leader, he oversees the regular activities of the team and works with as many as 20 volunteers on the team to assist law enforcement agencies and families with line of duty deaths (LODD). Les is the primary contact for agencies and families to ensure continuity and is responsible for introducing them to outside organizations that the Team partners with who are also there to assist them through this difficult time. He regularly presents to law enforcement associations and agencies on how best to prepare for a LODD and how the Team can assist them when tragedy strikes. Les has served in law enforcement and criminal justice for over 23 years with various agencies.
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This dynamic and interactive topic is designed for law enforcement professionals aspiring to enhance their leadership capabilities within their agencies. "Building a Leadership Blueprint for Law Enforcement Agencies" provides participants with the tools and insights necessary to develop a comprehensive leadership strategy that aligns with the unique needs of their service environments.
Jeff McCutchen is a devoted husband to Cassie and proud father to two wonderful girls, Lillie and Baylor. With a commitment to public service, Jeff has dedicated 22 years to law enforcement, holding various roles including Jailer, Patrol Officer, DUI Officer, SWAT Team Commander, Investigator, Negotiator, Major of Operations, and Chief of Police. He is a proud graduate from the FBI National Academy, Session 257, in 2014.
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To successfully fight human trafficking, law enforcement needs a thorough understanding of its components, from traffickers’ tactics to the populations most vulnerable to them, the indicators law enforcement may encounter while on duty and the importance of using a victim-centered approach.
Tune in to hear TAT speak about human trafficking, including how human trafficking intersects with the transportation industry, and news about “FREE” law enforcement training modules. In these modules, LEOs can learn more about human trafficking from law enforcement command staff, trafficking survivors, victims’ advocates, and TAT trainers.
Kylla Lanier is the Deputy Director and Senior Director of Public Sector Engagement for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat domestic sex trafficking. She is responsible for implementation of vision, public sector engagement, training and national promotion of the organization. She speaks on human trafficking at conferences, in the media, universities, industry meetings and makes operational decisions for TAT. She is responsible for TAT’s global expansion, implementation of TAT’s programming, including the Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) model and pertinent legislation in all 50 states and also conducts in-depth law enforcement trainings around the nation. She consults with international agencies that seek to replicate TAT’s model and instructs audiences on best practices for engaging with trafficking victims.
Ms. Lanier has been involved in the fight against human trafficking since 2007 when she helped initiate the state coalition against trafficking in Oklahoma. In addition to her human trafficking work, she has authored a book called My Life Crazy about her experiences working with gangs in El Salvador in the mid-1990s. She was also named Broken Arrow Public Schools District Teacher of the Year in 2011.
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Attending the FBI National Academy is regarded as one of the highest honors in the law enforcement profession. Aside from the world-renowned training, attendees get to experience lessons learned from colleagues from around the world. The NA Experience creates a bond and brotherhood/sisterhood that is like no other and you become a member of a network of exclusive law enforcement executives from around the world. As if the NA experience wasn’t enough, your exclusive membership has so much more to offer. In this podcast we will meet our new Director of Member Services and learn what being an active member has to offer.
Guest: Jennifer Watson
As Director of Membership for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), I leverage my 25 years of non-profit experience and Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials to cultivate a thriving and engaged member community. My passion lies in fostering connections and empowering our esteemed members to stay informed, connected, and engaged.
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What started out being an incredible opportunity to build a much-needed public safety training facility/facilities has turned into a national topic of discussion and ongoing battle. I, like many of our listeners, truly only know what we see on the news and in social media. We are excited to hear from the front lines by Atlanta’s very own, Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum.
A native of southern Illinois, Chief Schierbaum joined the Atlanta Police Department in 2002 after serving 10 years with the Johnson County Illinois Sheriff’s Department. Chief Schierbaum has held numerous roles throughout his tenure within APD, working his way through the ranks in which he was appointed to be the 26th Chief of the Atlanta Police Department by Mayor Andre Dickens in October of 2022. Chief Schierbaum holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Herzing University and a master’s degree in public administration from Columbus State University. He is a graduate of the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute-Tier 5, and a graduate from PERF- Senior Management Institute for Police (session 76).
Chief Schierbaum is a resident of the Midtown community and enjoys spending his off time at bookstores and exploring historically significant sites in and around the city.
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As we transition from the holidays and kick off this new year, I wanted to take a little time to remind ourselves (especially myself) that it’s okay if I spent a little too much this Christmas, and it’s okay if I took on a little more debt than usual. Part of that being okay is that we can make a plan to recover.
This episode features Judy Pollard. Judy has worked in the finance industry for over 35 years, mainly in the areas of Collections, Underwriting, Bankruptcy, and Training and Development, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Western Governors’ University in 2011 and is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor.
As Business Development Manager for Justice Federal Credit Union, Judy has had the pleasure of cultivating new members and strong partner relationships within the Justice and Law Enforcement community.
Judy embodies the Credit Union philosophy of “People helping People.” As a certified Financial Counselor, she is passionate about helping Members align the financial products and services they need to establish a degree of financial stability to lead a more enjoyable life, and work towards achieving their future goals.
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E.J. O’Malley is in his 18th year as a Health and Fitness Instructor at the FBI Academy, Physical Training Unit. He earned his B.S. from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and M.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University. He holds certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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David T. Snively is a Program Manager at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) where he coordinates the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC).
David has worked in public safety for 16 years at every rank from Officer to Interim Chief of Police. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command and PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police. David is also a Master Instructor, Master PIO, and Use of Force Analyst, and he holds specialty instructor certificates in Use of Force, Firearms, TASER, ICAT, and Field Sobriety.
In addition to his professional experience and training, David is an affiliate instructor and PhD candidate at Georgia State University, where his research focuses on the impact of police agency education and training. He is a National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar and a Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Today, we will be featuring our newly appointed Executive Director, Jeff McCormick of the FBI National Academy Associates.
Jeff McCormick brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience to the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) as its next Executive Director.
Jeff served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for more than twenty years. Serving in the FBI’s Philadelphia, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh Field Divisions and twice at FBI Headquarters.
He has conducted and supervised Federal investigations of violent and
white-collar crimes, public corruption, counterterrorism, and cybercrime. At FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C., he served in the Counterterrorism Division as Chief of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Watch, leading the 24-hour command post for coordination of the Bureau’s response to terrorism threats and incidents around the world. He also served in several positions while assigned to the FBI Academy, including the Firearms Training Unit and Defensive Systems Unit, and as Chief of the Leadership Programs Management Unit and Chief of the FBI National Academy Unit (FBINA). Over three years at the FBINA, he was responsible for the training of more than 3,000 law enforcement professionals from around the globe.
Jeff retired at the end of 2020 as the Senior Supervisory Resident Agent (SSRA) for the
FBI in Charleston, WV, where he supervised FBI investigations in the Southern District of West Virginia. In early 2021, he returned to the FBI as a Supervisory Analyst at the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center in Clarksburg, WV.
Prior to joining the FBI, Jeff served as a patrolman, then detective for the Perry, Georgia Police Department, and a Lieutenant for the Valdosta, Georgia Police Department. He was also the Accreditation Manager for both Departments, leading each to National Accreditation.
In 2022, Jeff was selected by West Virginia’s Fairmont State University to develop their recently approved Police Academy Program. As the Director of the Police Academy, Jeff lead the inaugural session, and served as an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice.
Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from the American Military University. He and his wife Shirlene have four children and five grandchildren.
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Our topic for today’s episode is FBINAA Leadership Certification Program. As the President, Director, and Owner of Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute since 1987, James Alsup has been at the forefront of developing the leading training and resources for Public Safety Risk Management. With his extensive experience in Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Schools, Legal, and Insurance Pools, James has become a well-respected figure in the industry. LLRMI’s specialties include Training, Policies and Procedures, Liability Management, Loss Control, and Expert Witness services. His expertise has helped countless organizations minimize their risk and avoid costly liabilities. He is committed to providing the highest level of service to law enforcement and public safety.
President Rhoad began his career in March of 1987 where he was hired as a full-time Police Officer with the University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety. During his employment at UCM DPS, Chief Scott Rhoad (Ret.) earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. After being promoted to sergeant in 1991, he began teaching part time in the Police Academy at UCM and did so for over 20 years.
Scott was promoted to Assistant Director of UCM DPS in October 2012 and then Director in May 2014. After serving the UCM community as a member of Public Safety for over 34 years, he retired July 1st, 2021.
Scott has served his community as an elected official on his city’s Board of Alderman since 2005 and is currently the mayor pro-tem, he has also served on other executive boards for organizations including the Missouri Peace Officers Association and the Campus Parking and Transportation Association.
Scott attended the 217th Session of the FBI National Academy in 2004, and in 2007 attended the 17th session of the FBI Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS). After graduating from the FBI National Academy, Scott became very involved with the FBI National Academy Associates serving on the Kansas/Western Missouri chapter’s Executive Board from 2008-2012 and
numerous other committees.
In 2015 he received the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award from the Kansas/Western Missouri chapter for his many contributions to the criminal justice profession and the examples he set in his personal life. In 2020, he was honored to receive the James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance award voted on by the Student Government Association at UCM. President Rhoad has been serving on the FBINAA National Board for the past seven years as the Section II Representative and Vice President. He will serve as the Association President until August 1st, 2024.
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Nora Baston
Our topic for today’s episode is Creating Our Next Generation of Community Engagement Officers. Today, we will be featuring Superintendent Baston, of the Boston Police Department from the great State of Massachusetts.
Superintendent Baston is a 27-year veteran of the Boston Police Department who has served as a member of the command staff for 16 years and holds the civil service rank of Lieutenant Detective. Superintendent Baston has advanced through the ranks and is currently the Chief of the Bureau of Professional Development; as well as the 4th female appointed to the rank of Superintendent in the department’s history. Among her many accomplishments, she is most proud of having been the Commander of the Safe Street Teams Initiative, where under her leadership they were recognized by the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) in 2011 with the Community Policing Award and the Excellence in Law Enforcement Research Award along with graduating from the 242nd Session of FBI National Academy in 2010.
For over 18 years, Superintendent Baston has continued to develop deep and meaningful relationships with the community by engaging with all the neighborhoods throughout the city of Boston. Superintendent Baston is a product of the Boston Public Schools and graduated from the Boston Latin School. After receiving a basketball scholarship, she went on to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. In 2019 Nora was awarded Alumna of the Year by the UMASS Lowell’s Criminal Justice Department.
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Episode Guest: Sheriff Jason ArdJason is a lifelong resident of Livingston Parish, where he lives with his wife, Erica. They have a son, Toby, and a daughter, Abigail.
Sheriff Ard has served in LE for over 30 years now, being elected and sworn in as Sheriff in 2012. He has served in numerous roles over the course of his career. He has worked in Corrections, UPD, Investigations, Training Division Coordinator, SRT commander, Chief of Operations and Chief Criminal Deputy.
Sheriff Ard currently serves as the Chairman of the Louisiana P.O.S.T. Council and is a Graduate of the 233rd Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, VA.
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Bill PartridgeBill Partridge has served the citizens of Oxford since 1989. Prior to becoming the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety, Bill served as Operations Captain for the police department, supervising the uniform division and special operations. He has held every rank in the police department with the exception of assistant chief. He is an instructor in police media relations, officer involved shooting investigations, law enforcement technology, and special event planning to mention a few.
Chief Partridge serves on numerous boards in the field of law enforcement and public safety, to include Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission as vice-chairman. He is a past two-term President of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police(AACOP), and is the board chairman for the Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement at Jacksonville State University and Chairman of AACOP legislative committee.
Chief Partridge holds a graduate certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Virginia and has attended the University of North Florida’s Institute of Police Technology and Management. He is also a graduate of the 225th Session of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He is a Certified Law Enforcement Executive by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission, and a Certified Chief of Police.
James Albright is the husband to Shannon and father to Grant and Ashtyn. He and his family reside in Acworth, Georgia where he serves as the City Manager.
James has been with the City of Acworth for 23 years where he served as the Director of Parks & Recreation and Community Resources, until he was appointed as the City Manager in July of 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management and a master’s degree in public administration, both from Kennesaw State University.
James enjoys studying leadership, organizational structures, and as a hobby writes weekly blog posts on community leadership.
John Letteney was sworn in as Chief of Police for the Thomasville (GA) Police Department in January 2021, after retiring from North Carolina law enforcement. He served as Chief of Police for the Southern Pines (NC) Police Department (2005 - 2012) and the Apex (NC) Police Department (2012 - 2021). In 2005, Chief Letteney retired as a Captain/Zone Commander from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Rochester, New York. During his 41+ year law enforcement career, he has served in patrol, investigations, training, accreditation, tactical operations, inspections and administration.
Chief Letteney was sworn in as the President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in October 2022 and has represented the IACP throughout the membership. He is a Past President of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police (NCACP) and is active in many professional, community and educational associations.
Chief Letteney holds an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate in North Carolina, is certified by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) as a Chief Executive, has a master’s degree in Public Administration, and is a graduate of the FBI Command College and the 248th Session of the FBI National Academy.
Dr. Garcia is a retired law enforcement officer who served for over 30+
years in various capacities ranging from Detective to Chief of Police. He
has been teaching and providing professional development to police
officials for the last 24 years. He has facilitated law enforcement and
leadership training in conjunction with the US Department of State, the
FBINAA, and other international organizations in the US, Latin
America, Africa, and the Middle East. He currently serves Southern
New Hampshire University as the Associate Dean for the graduate
criminal justice programs.
This episode Ray welcomes Chaplin Mike Hardee to the show.
Chaplain Hardee is a graduate of Session 232 of the FBINAA, he’s a
retired Major from the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Administrative
Bureau Commander. He has 42 years of law enforcement service in
Florida, serving in numerous capacities.
- State Attorney's Office, Special Prosecution Unit-Jacksonville
- Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission- Lieutenant
- Green Cove Springs Police Department-Police Officer
Chaplain Hardee has Bachelor’s degree from Goddard College-served
and served as Board Trustee in 2012
He served 8-years as a FBINAA Florida Chapter Area Representative
Elected to the Florida Board in 2016
President of the Florida Chapter 2020
Appointed as National Chaplain in 2021, currently serving in his second year.
President of Covert Investigations Group, LLC St. Augustine Florida
John Forquer instructs and facilitates high-impact leadership development and is a Certified Executive Coach for Law Enforcement, Military, and private industry all.
He currently serves as a consultant for FirstNet providing Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network for 22,000 agencies and over 3.7m devices.
John served 6 years as a leadership instructor for the FBI National Academy in Quantico, the Program Manager and leadership instructor at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest, the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong, the Australian Institute of Police Management, and served as a leadership instructor for Regional Police Command Colleges.
He has worked with a myriad of organizations, including: JCPenny, The Department of Energy, The Defense Logistics Agency, The University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center, The Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College, and the Three Affiliated Tribes of the MHA Nation in North Dakota.
Mr. Forquer served 32 years, around the globe as a United States Marine. He served as a Strategic Planner at US Central Command and US Southern Command, and flew the OV-10 Bronco aircraft, conducting forward air controlling, reconnaissance, and counter drug operations. John Forquer was a “Mustang” rising from the rank of Private to Colonel, and served primarily in law enforcement billets from Patrolman to Provost Marshal, culminating in his final assignment as the Commander of the Military Component for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).
During his tour at NCIS, then Colonel Forquer deployed to Fallujah, Iraq where he served as the Director of the Joint Prosecution and Exploitation Center (JPEC). As JPEC Director, he led a multi-agency team of criminal investigators, forensic
This episode Ray speaks with Jeffrey Scott about First Amendment Auditors.
Chief (retired) Jeffrey Scott has served over 35 years in public safety (law enforcement / Fire / EMS / Emergency Management) in a wide variety of roles and ranks and retired as a Chief of Police in 2019. Presently, he remains active as a Patrol Officer and Training Coordinator (part-time) for an agency in Northeast Ohio and is a former legal instructor.
Chief Scott has a passion for law enforcement education, research, and training. He is an accomplished author of many training articles, serves as a court recognized expert and is a nationally recognized speaker. Most notably is his quest for process improvement, strategic planning, and organizational leadership, as well as helping agencies in Constitutional Policing initiatives and strategies for success and risk mitigation and reduction.
Chief Scott is a graduate of Franklin University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Management and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). Chief Scott is a Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) and a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class #265.
In his ‘spare time’ Chief Scott volunteers for many local charities and a proud 'cheer dad' and #1 fan to his daughter, who is a competitive cheerleader. He also serves as an ordained Pastor over a small rural congregation.
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This week Ray welcomes John Bostain to discuss ways to change the culture in your department with the goal of attracting new talent.
John Bostain is the President of Command Presence Training, headquartered in Brunswick, GA. He has committed the last 28 years to law enforcement, 26 of which have been as a trainer. He has trained more than 25,000 law enforcement professionals at the state, local, federal, and international levels and is a frequent speaker at executive level conferences, to include IACP, NSA, FBINAA, and NOBLE. He currently teaches in the FBINAA Leadership forums across the U.S.
John began his career with the Hampton Police Division (HPD) in Hampton, Virginia where he held positions as a patrol officer, patrol supervisor, detective and academy instructor. In 2001, John joined the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA where he served as a Senior Instructor and Program Specialist in multiple training divisions, teaching multiple disciplines. John left Federal service in 2014 to pursue his dream of establishing Command Presence Training. He lives in Brunswick, GA with his wife Anne and their four children.
This week Ray Farris welcomes the newly appointed FBINAA President, Tim Brandiff, to the podcast.
Tim began his law enforcement career in 1983 with the Zillah Police Department, in the Yakima Valley, WA, then he started his employment with the Washington State Patrol (WSP) on March 4, 1986, as a trooper cadet and was commissioned as a Trooper on January 9, 1987. He worked his way up through the ranks of the WSP to Captain working in various assignments throughout the agency including Field Operations, Technical Services, Professional Standards, and his final command in the Investigative Assistance Division overseeing Hi-Tech Crimes, Missing and Exploited Children’s Task Force, 18 statewide tasks forces, SWAT, and starting the Washington State Fusion Center before retiring on February 11, 2011.
On February 14, 2011, Tim was appointed to serve as Undersheriff for the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office. As Undersheriff, he is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office, which consists of 247 commissioned and civilian staff and a budget of over $42 million.
Tim has an AA in Business from Yakima Valley College and a B/Science Degree in Business Administration from City University of Seattle. Tim is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #226 and was elected in July 2015 to serve on the FBI National Academy Executive Board. Tim is also a Charter Member and Board Member of Gateway Rotary of Thurston County.
On March 4, 2021, Tim retired from law enforcement after 38 years of law enforcement service to the state of Washington. He is now employed by Sound Transit as a Public Safety - Emergency Management. Program Manager.
During his off-duty time, Tim enjoys spending time with his family skiing, bicycling, golfing and working in his yard.
On this episode Guest Host Julie Parker interviews Retired Chief of Police Christopher Mannino. Chief Mannino discusses many topics including public service, private sector careers and his time at the FBI National Academy. He is retired from the Park Forest Police Department and a proud graduate of Session 237 of the FBINAA.
Julie Parker’s unique media career spans from an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning television reporter in Washington, DC, to media director for two of our nation’s largest police departments, a senior media advisor for the largest police association in the world and a subject matter expert on crisis communications, social media and media relations for the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
Her passion for story telling began in the nation’s capital at ABC7 News. There, Julie served as a general assignment reporter, covering such stories as the three-week long ordeal known as the Beltway Sniper and the September 11th attacks.
After 13 years in news, she joined the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department as its chief spokesperson and Director of Media Relations. Julie then took on the same role at the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department. In her two years there, FCPD’s social media presence soared.
Julie Parker Communications has an experienced team with decades of experience working in media, media relations and social media. Our subject matter experts offer guidance on crisis communications, public relations, media coaching and training, social media training, strategy and implementation, and communications audits. Proven and trusted, we will help you manage the media on your terms and effectively tell your story.
Julie Parker is a regular guest lecturer at the FBINAA and trains at numerous Chapter Retrainers around the country.
National Police Week occurs every May, and in 2022 we will be commemorating it with live, in-person events. National Police Week will be observed from May 11–17. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum will hold ceremonies, including the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, to honor the fallen officers whose names have recently been added to the Memorial.
The 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil will be held on Friday, May 13.
Marcia Ferranto has served as Chief Executive Officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) since August 2019. Known in the nonprofit sector for her reputation as a motivational and transformative leader, much of her career has been focused on improving the nonprofit business model—and that reputation has been validated in her current post. With her efforts at the NLEOMF focused on three key areas: financial stability, brand recognition, and building relationships, Marcia has at once proliferated the mission of the organization into three connected pillars while growing its fundability and streamlining its budget.
As an accomplished senior executive with international, national, and local experience, Marcia is dedicated to leading non-profits through launch, transition, and the enhancement of missions leading to greater fundability. By helping a wide variety of non-profit organizations, she has become instrumental in refocusing the non-profit business model to fit into today’s ever-changing business environment. As a proven negotiator, relationship builder and team player, conversant in change management, turn-arounds, and government relations, Marcia has directly influenced positive outcomes related to how the non-profit business model has impacted international, national, and local initiatives and the lives and professions that have been enhanced by its efforts. She is committed to delivering successful results through courageous leadership and by improving leadership and management practices throughout the non-profit sector by leveraging organizational strategy, structure, and culture to achieve goals. Ferranto is accustomed to getting a seat at the table where she is known to “lean in” with clarity of thought, vision, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humor.
Ms. Ferranto’s previous positions include CEO of both the National Court Reporters Association and Women’s Transportation Seminar International and its related Foundation. She also served as Executive Director of the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and was an influential leader in the transformation of the Delaware Art Museum.
She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Widener University. She is also a graduate of the Museum Leadership Institute and the Getty Leadership Institute. She recently se
Jocko Willink is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Dichotomy of Leadership, host of the top-rated Jocko Podcast, and co-founder of Echelon Front, where he serves as Chief Executive Officer, leadership instructor, speaker and strategic advisor. Jocko spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams, starting as an enlisted SEAL and rising through the ranks to become a SEAL officer. As commander of SEAL Team Three’s Task Unit Bruiser during the battle of Ramadi, he orchestrated SEAL operations that helped the “Ready First” Brigade of the U.S. Army’s First Armored Division bring stability to the violent, war-torn city. Task Unit Bruiser became the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War.
Jocko returned from Iraq to serve as Officer-in-Charge of training for all West Coast SEAL Teams. There, he spearheaded the development of leadership training and personally instructed and mentored the next generation of SEAL leaders who have continued to perform with great success on the battlefield. Jocko is the recipient of the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards.
Upon retiring from the Navy, Jocko co-founded Echelon Front, a premier leadership consulting company, where he teaches the leadership principles he learned on the battlefield to help others lead and win. Jocko also authored the Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual, a New York Times Bestseller, and the best selling Way of the Warrior Kid children’s book series.
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Break in the Caseis an original true crime podcast written and produced by the New York City Police Department in conjunction with the New York City Police Foundation. Listen as we follow the world’s greatest detectives to crime scenes—some which you may know, some which you certainly don’t.
The podcast offers listeners a glimpse into the police department's work and raises awareness about open cases that would benefit from information from the public. In many instances, the stories featured are pulled from the Detective Bureau's casefiles, and the storytelling features officers in their own voices as they revisit crime scenes to offer recollections and insights.
Break in the Case is available on all major podcast platforms. Season One launched in October, 2019 and spanned six episodes. After a hiatus during COVID-19, Season Two was published in September, 2021. The current season runs through February, 2022.
More than entertainment, "Break in the Case" captures the humanity of NYPD officers and the department's connection with those they serve throughout New York City, whose tips are integral in the work of clearing cases. The podcast raises public awareness about the department's public safety initiatives, such as Crimestoppers, and is part of the department's mission to serve all neighborhoods.
Break in the Case is researched, written, edited and produced by an in-house creative team within NYPD’s Strategic Communications unit. Executive Producer Jill Bauerle and Producer Kenzie Delaine develop the show under the leadership of Richard Esposito.
Retired Detective Sergeant Wallace Zeins (NA Session 152)worked at the NYPD from 1973 to 2003, ending his career on Night Watch, an exclusive team that investigates all the homicides and high-profile crimes between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. His experience brings him the insight necessary to tell the stories of Break in the Case. Wally also served on the hostage negotiation team and became a commanding officer. Nationally recognized for his work as a hostage negotiator, Wally is a frequent guest on network and local television.
Jill Bauerle is a writer and multimedia storyteller. She specializes in podcast production, and has directed feature-length and short documentaries for web, film and television. She works as an Executive Digital Producer at the New York City Police Department.
Kenzie Delaine is a former television journalist who works as an Executive Digital Producer in the New York City Police Department.
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Dr. Benjamin Stone: Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas, Dr. Benjamin Stone attended Exeter College of Oxford University through the United States Air Force Institute of Technology. At Oxford, Dr. Stone developed a keen interest in cardiovascular physiology. He completed his PhD and related coursework for his medical doctorate and also coordinated research at the British Olympic Medical Institute, Oxford Nutraceuticals Group, and Cambridge University. Dr. Stone served as Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Central Arkansas, Sr. Tutor at Oxford University, and designed curriculums for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
In 2017, Dr. Stone co-developed Sigma Tactical Wellness, an organization intent on determining the causes-of and reducing the prevalence of coronary disease in law enforcement officers throughout the United States. To date, his program has screened more than 5000 police officers and the derived data and methods are being used across the nation to save countless lives.
As a well-regarded lecturer, Dr. Stone has presented data at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, Texas Chiefs Association, The FBI National Academy, and many other state, local, and federal law-enforcement agencies.
Chief Noel C. March, M.A. - Noel C. March serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Sigma Tactical Wellness, LLC as well as faculty of Justice Studies and Director of the Maine Community Policing Institute at University of Maine at Augusta (UMA).
From 2010 to 2018 he served as an appointee of President Barack Obama as the United States Marshal in Maine where he represented the U.S. Department of Justice in the protection of our federal courts and judges, the investigation and apprehension of federal fugitives, the investigation of registered sex offenders, confiscation of criminal assets and support of the witness protection program.
Chief March is a nationally recognized subject-matter-expert in Community Oriented Policing who presently sits on the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Board of Directors. He is also the author of an award-winning online police training program, and he instructs and speaks on community engagement topics at colleges and conferences internationally.
His work has been featured in The Police Chief, the ASLET Trainer, the FBI National Academy Associate and University Business magazines. He is a decorated veteran of law enforcement in Connecticut and Maine, where he has also held the ranks of Police Officer, Drug Unit Supervisor, Chief Deputy Sheriff and Chief of Police.
Noel is a graduate of the 170th session of the prestigious FBI National Academy as well as the University of New England and the University of Maine Graduate School, where he earned degrees in Organizational Leadership and Peace & Reconciliation Studies, respectively.
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Gregory Hanna, Jr. retired in 2020 at the rank of Captain from the Metro Transit Police Department in Washington, D.C. after 26 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served in numerous leadership and command roles which included leading the Honor Guard Unit, Commander of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, Section Commander of the K-9 Unit, Precinct Commander, Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division, Watch Commander, and Commander of Internal Affairs. He was instrumental in the design and implementation of the agencies internal investigation tracking and agency accountability system (IAPro and Blue Team). His strategies led to a comprehensive department-wide early warning system to proactively identify emerging issues for early intervention. In 2016, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of the department’s first Summer Crime Initiative. The introduction of this program integrated weekly COMPSTAT crime strategies and the use of GIS technology to identify emerging crime patterns, crime hot spot mapping, resource allocation for crime reduction, and opportunities for community outreach events. Most notably, he is the author of several major special event security deployment plans for his department in Washington, D.C. The events included regional large-scale events and several National Special Security Events (NSSE) such as the Nuclear Security Summit, State of the Union, and Presidential Inaugurations. He is a graduate from the FBI National Academy Session #261 in Quantico, Virginia, as well as Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland Global College. He possesses over 20 years of instructor experience administering curriculum focused on biased-based profiling, implicit bias, ethical standards, Blue Courage, and numerous academy-based law enforcement curriculums. He is currently a certified National Instructor for the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project.
Greg Guiton is a retired captain and 34-year veteran of the Ocean City, Maryland Police Department. He began his career with the agency in 1984 when he was hired as police officer. He served in numerous Divisions throughout the Department and served in supervisory/management roles such as Commander of the Office of Professional Standards, Assistant Commander of the Patrol Division, Assistant Commander of the Administrative Division, and Commander of the Support Services Division in his final 6 years with the agency.
Greg is a graduate of the 215th Session of the FBI National Academy and the 33rd Session of the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police (S.M.I.P.). Greg has been a member of the Maryland/Delaware Chapter of the FBINAA since 2003 and served on the Chapter’s Executive Board from 2013 to 2018, serving as the Chapter President in 2016.
In 2018, Greg was approached by FBINAA Executive Director Howard Cook to assume the role of Director of Strategic Partnerships for the FBINAA. Greg accepted the position in August 2018 and served in that capacity until July 31, 2021.
Greg has been working with the Georgetown University’s ABLE Project since January 2021, providing assistance as an instructor and facilitator for their Train-the-Trainer program.
Greg has been married for 36 years and has two adult daughters. He and his wife live in Wilmington, North Carolina.
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The Reverend Markel Hutchins has been impacting and touching the lives of others nearly his entire life. Widely regarded as one of the most gifted, charismatic and inspirational leaders of his generation, he embodies servant leadership. Heeding Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to “make a career of humanity,” Hutchins has gained a national reputation advocating fairness and justice. His grassroots advocacy, charisma and compelling oratory have propelled him into the midst of iconic civil rights leaders from Coretta Scott King and Dorothy Height to Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton. His uncanny ability to rally diverse people around a common cause has endeared World leaders ranging from corporate CEO’s to college presidents and led one prominent newspaper columnist to dub him “the new kid on the national civil rights leadership block,” for his role in addressing contemporary social challenges, particularly those relating to minority and other disadvantaged communities.
From 1997 until 2006, Hutchins simultaneously served as National President and CEO of the National Youth Connection (N.Y.C.), Inc., then America’s only young-adult led civil rights group, and as Chairman of the Board of Directors of its’ research and education fund, the National Youth Challenge, Inc. Hutchins oversaw N.Y.C.’s dramatic expansion from the small start-up nonprofit that he founded as a college student, to become a respected national advocacy organization that garnered the significant financial backing of dozens of major corporations. It was during his tenure at the helm of N.Y.C. that Hutchins solidified his place among the nation’s leading voices on civil and human rights matters.
Since childhood, Hutchins has been a commanding speaker, as well as, an affective and effective activist. He has led dozens of marches, protests, rallies and other demonstrations in various parts of the country. In the wake of the November 2006 murder of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston in a botched Atlanta drug raid and the attempted police cover-up that ensued, Hutchins led the massive outcry and took the helm of the campaign to bring forth truth regarding the now infamous police shooting. Because of his ability to advocate and negotiate with local, state and federal authorities, Hutchins’ involvement in the Johnston case prompted the federal investigation of Atlanta police corruption that has since netted numerous arrests, a total revamping of the police department, the historic indictment, guilty pleas and imprisonment of the officers involved and an unprecedented settlement of the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Johnston Estate against the City of Atlanta. His successes resulted in the United States House Judiciary Committee collaborating with Hutchins and the ACLU in holding a congressional hearing to examine the Johnston case, the use of confidential informants in our national criminal justice system and widespread police misconduct therein.
Hutchins has previously and continues to serve on a number of boards, committees and commissions for respected institutions such as the DeKalb County, Georgia Board of Education; the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University; Pulling America's Communities Together (PACT); the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition; the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; the Edwards-Miller Foundation for Physical Disabilities; and the Catalyst Project. In addition to having held numerous leadership positions, Hutchins has received many accolades including an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree for ministerial accomplishments
YogaShield® Yoga for First Responders® (YFFR) has a mission of bringing yoga and mindfulness science to practical applications for first responders and military personnel.
YFFR’s unique, field tested, and evidence backed Protocol provides a systematic skill set to a known problem:
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The YFFR Protocol builds mental and physical resilience leading to optimal levels of performance on and off the job.
YogaShield® Yoga For First Responders® (YFFR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Olivia Mead and first seen at LAFD in 2013.
To date, YFFR has trained over 300 instructors and introduced this new skill set to thousands of first responders and military personnel in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands.
In 2019 alone, YFFR reached over 150 departments in 35 states, and a total of 12,000+ first responders and military personnel.
Julie Parker’s unique media career spans from an Emmy and Edward R. Murrow award-winning television reporter in Washington, DC, to media director for two of our nation’s largest police departments, a senior media advisor for the largest police association in the world and a subject matter expert on crisis communications, social media and media relations for the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
Her passion for story telling began in the nation’s capital at ABC7 News. There, Julie served as a general assignment reporter, covering such stories as the three-week long ordeal known as the Beltway Sniper and the September 11th attacks.
After 13 years in news, she joined the Prince George’s County (MD) Police Department as its chief spokesperson and Director of Media Relations. Her work was instrumental in changing both the internal culture and public perception of the agency by developing and instituting nationally recognized communications efforts that resulted in improved community and media engagement and marked enhancement of the department’s image. She was named “Best Police Flack” by the Washington City Paper.
Julie then took on the same role at the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department. In her two years there, FCPD’s social media presence soared, to include increasing its Twitter following from 100,000 to nearly 250,000.
Julie’s work ethic and dedication to transparency as well as community and media engagement was showcased in the Washington Post.
Julie Parker Communications started as a one-woman boutique communications firm in 2014. Today, Julie has an experienced team with decades of experience working in media, media relations and social media. Our subject matter experts offer guidance on crisis communications, public relations, media coaching and training, social media training, strategy and implementation, and communications audits. Proven and trusted, we will help you manage the media on your terms and effectively tell your story.
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Christopher Freeze is a former Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) through appointment by Governor Phil Bryant.
As executive director, he oversaw an agency responsible for a wide range of public assistance to children and families throughout Mississippi. Under his leadership, agency staff helped Mississippians move from a state of crisis to self-sufficiency through targeted state assistance programs. This assistance made a profound difference to these families and improved quality of life within the state.
Before MDHS, Mr. Freeze served 23 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), retiring as the Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Jackson Division.
As head of the FBI in Mississippi, Mr. Freeze worked to strengthen partnerships with public and private sector agencies, bring attention to the challenges facing law enforcement, and encouraged individuals to demonstrate leadership in all aspects of their professional and personal life.
William J. Bratton serves as the Chairman of the The Verizon First Responder Advisory Counciland is the Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk, advising clients on issues related to security, cyber risk, and crisis mitigation. He is one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on crime prevention and response. During a 50 -year career in law enforcement, Commissioner Bratton led six police departments, including seven years as Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department and two nonconsecutive terms as the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, achieving crime reductions and improved community relations in every post. He is the only person ever to lead the police agencies of America’s two largest cities.
Commissioner Bratton also served as president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, President of the Police Executive Research Forum and still serves the public as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Advisory Council.