Courthouses serve as the center of many government, legal, and community activities. They can also be vulnerable to threats of violence for all who use them. Join us to learn effective strategies and best practices to enhance a collaborative courthouse security philosophy. Gather tools and resources from current state and federal court services experts related to security planning, jury and witness safety considerations, and threat assessment and management. Presenters include experts in the areas law enforcement, state and federal attorneys, judges and other court services professionals.
Courthouses serve as vital centers of government and community life, making them frequent targets for both calculated and impulsive acts of violence. Unfortunately, despite these clear risks, court security is often overlooked. This course is designed to counter such threats by enhancing staff readiness, learning to conduct thorough physical security assessments, rigorously enforcing safety protocols, and establishing specialized protective security teams. Crafted for both newcomers to court law enforcement and seasoned professionals looking to sharpen and extend their skill sets, the program offers flexible security strategies that can be adapted for a wide range of judicial settings—from municipal and tribal courts to more formal state-level systems.
Do you understand the dynamics of your courthouse? Are you involved in scenario based training related to your courthouse security? Jim Brigham shares three critical issues related to enhancing security in your courthouse.
Learn how tribal courts can develop integrated Domestic Violence Courts to adjudicate all aspects of cases involving Domestic Violence including protection orders, violation of those orders, child custody and visitation, property issues and other aspects to avoid conflicting orders and ensure victim safety.
Often times, the biggest role of a facility dog is to calm and support an individual during stressful situations. Learn what a facility dog is and how they are being used particularly as a school resource officer partner in K-12 schools and/or in tribal court settings. The process to obtain and train a dog, subjective observations, and data collected will be discussed.
From the initial 911 call to the courtroom, real-time crime analysis and rapidly evolving technology are transforming how law enforcement solves crimes and delivers justice faster than ever before. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores the digital tools, forensic innovations, and data-driven strategies that are reshaping modern criminal investigations — both today and into the future. With the belief that we are all digital detectives; this session will take a closer look at the latest advancements powering today’s investigative efforts. As we work to increase solve rates and better serve victims in our communities, the integration of technology into every phase of an investigation is proving essential. Attendees will gain insight through real-world case studies and practical examples that highlight how these tools are being used in the field to solve crimes more efficiently, accurately, and with fewer resources.
Explore how community stakeholders can better respond to domestic violence cases using risk information. Learn about the social science behind lethality and risk assessment, and gather concrete tools and suggestions for court-based risk assessment in an effort to enhance safety.
Learn about the federal laws and tribal remedies available to protect victims of domestic violence. Discuss the safety needs of victims and how tribal court civil and criminal remedies (such as protection orders and criminal sanctions) are important to safeguarding victims. Review reparations for victims that should be considered by the tribal court for damages resulting from crimes or acts that have already occurred. Victim centeredness during the trial process will be emphasized.
Review the steps Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only federally recognized tribe, took to overcome jurisdictional barriers to achieve implementation of state legislation known as the Poarch Band of Creek Indians – State Police Powers Act (Alabama Act #2018-393). Review the specific barriers that were overcome such as lack of state recognition, no available copies of MOU’s that were in prior existence, inability to use state academy for training; not honoring tribal courts, etc. Discuss how this enhanced multi-jurisdictional partnership has supported increased public safety for the Poarch Creek community.
This intensive three-day training program is designed to provide advanced strategies for effectively investigating, supporting and prosecuting domestic violence cases. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of domestic violence-related cases, including working with non-cooperative victims, assessing risk, and gathering critical evidence from the start. The course emphasizes practical skills for conducting investigations, victim support, and courtroom preparation. Through expert-led discussions and case studies, attendees will leave with actionable tools to enhance their approach and improve outcomes in domestic violence related cases.
