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All sessions are 75 minutes in length unless otherwise noted.

September 29, 2010
8:30 AM	Evacuee Support Planning for Disasters – Focus on Sheltering Sex Offenders, Parolees, and Other Unique Populations Sudha Arlikatti, Asst. Professor and Interim Program Coordinator Department of Public Administration, University of North Texas This session will provide information on the FEMA Evacuee Support Planning Guide, in which a state must act as a host during a disaster, receiving evacuees from another state, or portion of the same state. The speaker will focus on the particular gaps and organizational challenges in regard to preparing for and sheltering unique populations such as sex offenders, parolees, the disabled, and pets, while simultaneously meeting the needs of the general population.
8:30 AM	False/Altered IDs and the Problem of Underage Liquor Violations David Welsh, Agent Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Underage drinking has become a major national concern. Annually, thousands of young adults are killed or injured in vehicle accidents related to intoxicated driving. Fueling this issue is the relative ease with which many college and even some high school students are able to create or alter state drivers license and identification cards allowing them access to alcoholic beverages. This session describes types of documents currently in use, tools and techniques to identify false, altered and fictitious documents, and details on Texas liquor law - statutes and penalties.
8:30 AM	Ground Fighting for Law Enforcement Officers Curtis Adams Adams Tactical Security Services When law enforcement officers find themselves in close proximity to a combative or murderous suspect, either during arrest or ambush, a fight may ensue. Ground Fighting is close-quarters combat while on the ground, and it is important that officers know the basics, since a high percentage of fights do eventually end up on the ground. Techniques such as eye-gouging, chokeholds, joint locks, pressure point techniques and various strikes can be employed, depending on the combatant's position. This seminar will show you what you need to know to prevail in a ground fight. Note: to participate in this session, attendees must be wearing loose-fitting clothing (such as running/gym attire) and flexible, rubber-soled shoes (such as tennis shoes).
8:30 AM	Legal Aspects of Officer-Involved Shooting Incidents Bob Gorsky, Managing Partner Lyon, Gorsky, Haring & Gilbert, LLP This session will examine the various legal considerations regarding officer-involved shooting incidents. The speaker will discuss the rights of the officer and the role of the attorney representing the involved officer. Included in the presentation will be the officer's initial response, the role of the grand jury, and the police agency's administrative investigation.
1:00 PM	Active Shooter Terry Nichols ALERRT The Columbine High School tragedy changed the way law enforcement officers responded to an active shooter event. Since 1999, most police agencies are conducting some type of active shooter training ranging from Power Point presentations and table top exercises to full-blown scenarios using the latest technology for force-on-force training. This session will examine current active shooter response tactics, which incorporate lessons learned from real-world events such as Virginia Tech University and Fort Hood, TX.
1:00 PM	Better Policing With Microsoft Office – Recommendations for Improving Law Enforcement Efficiency Sgt. Mark Stallo, Financial Investigations Unit Dallas Police Department Using Microsoft Office (specifically Access and Excel) to cut through your data is very useful for law enforcement at all levels. This presentation will cover importing data, queries and reports in Access as well as formulas, charting and data analysis in Excel. The session can help law enforcement to become more efficient.
1:00 PM	Death Notification Janice Harris Lord, Professional Counselor Death notification will never be a pleasant law enforcement task, but becoming educated about strategies that surviving family members have found helpful makes it much less stressful. Since all notifications differ based on what you find at the notification site, this session will provide those strategies as a toolbox from which you use what you need.
1:00 PM	Texas Weapons Law Kenda Culpepper, Rockwall County Criminal District Attorney This session will discuss Texas weapons law, with a focus on legal descriptions of different weapons and the legal defenses to various statutes. The speaker will also discuss the new weapons-related legislative changes that took affect in the last session. Specific cases will be referenced to illustrate the nuances in the law.
2:30 PM	Animal Cruelty Investigations Don Feare, Attorney This session will discuss the nuts and bolts of animal cruelty investigations as well as the impact of some cruelty activities on the community and in commerce. The strategy and benefits to law enforcement of using one or both of the civil and criminal acts prohibiting cruelty - the Texas Penal Code and Texas Health and Safety Code - will be discussed as well.
2:30 PM	Driving Survival – Tactical Driving Skills for Emergency Responders Chuck Deakins, Trainer FAAC, Inc. This session will focus on driving strategies and tactics used during emergency responses that are designed to increase your safety, the safety of others and ensure a timely response. The information will benefit all emergency responders - police, firefighters, paramedics and EMS personnel.
2:30 PM	Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid Programs: Life-Saving Skills for Law Enforcement Officers David Flory, Chief of Police Bedford, TX Self-Aid/Buddy-Aid (SABA) programs, modeled after the U.S. Military's Tactical Combat Care, are designed for law enforcement officers dealing with life-threatening emergencies in the line of duty. The speaker will describe the history of SABA programs, the need for training, basic concepts, and use of medical techniques by officers, for themselves and fellow officers. Also discussed will be criteria for choosing medical equipment.
2:30 PM	“Follow the Money” – a Look at the Cornerstone Initiative for Identifying Criminal Activities George Ramirez, Senior Special Agent U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security/ Immigration and Customs Enforce Learn about the DHS/ICE's Cornerstone investigative initiative, which partners with law enforcement and private sector players to share information regarding activities of terrorists and other criminals. By "following the money," this program locates criminals who are earning, moving, and storing illegal assets. Topics will include money laundering, SARs, bulk cash smuggling, ID theft/fraud, and money service businesses. Included will be case studies, and details on "red flag" indicators that can alert law enforcement that a crime is in progress.