Presentation of Colors: Appleton Police Department Honor Guard VIP Welcome: Chief Polly Olson, Appleton Police Department Opening Remarks: Jason Sterling, Program Manager, National Criminal Justice Training Center

On March 25, 2022, 17-year-old Jordan DeMay killed himself after being sextorted for five and a half hours by Nigerian actors. The investigation led to the arrest, extradition, conviction and sentencing of the suspects in federal prison. The presentation of this case will cover the following: Background of the victim and suspects | Death investigation •Preservation of digital evidence | Digital investigation •Importance of collaboration and communication | Media releases | Why this case was successful | Prevention of sextortion | Law enforcement response to sextortion

Wis. Stat. 118.07, Section 4(b), states: Before creating or updating a school safety plan, a school board or governing body of a private school shall, in consultation with a local law enforcement agency, conduct an on-site safety assessment of each school building, site, and facility that is regularly occupied by pupils. The on-site assessment shall include playgrounds, athletic facilities or fields, and any other property that is occupied by pupils on a regular basis. OSS is dedicated to helping law enforcement and K-12 schools across the state to understand the importance of safety assessments and how to properly conduct them. OSS will provide best practices, resources and guidance to schools and law enforcement to review current security measures that make up the school’s physical security, building design, security personnel, training, exercises and drills and suggest improvements

Although school resource officers (SROs) have been present in public schools since the 1950s, their roles and priorities have remained unclear and often inconsistent. These roles can be complex, conflicting, and ambiguous, making it difficult to define a standard approach. Since their introduction, the number of SROs assigned to public schools has increased, especially since 2000. As the presence of SROs continues to grow, there is a continued call for more research to better understand their roles and impact.

As the Internet of Things (IoT) becomes ubiquitous in our everyday lives there are privacy and security concerns that citizens should be aware of. This training will provide an overview of IoT and will teach law enforcement officials methods to engage with their communities to provide information about IoT privacy and security. Steps that community members can take to be safer with these devices, and effective teaching strategies regarding prevention will be covered.

"Don't talk about suicide!" The principal told me. "We don't want those kids to get any ideas." With the help of my search dog, I have found more suicide victims that I care to count, and often helped carry remains down from the mountains and past loving family and caring friends. While I am supposed to be "professional," my dog has often sensed the grief of loved ones along the trail and in the parking lots, and he is the first to offer comfort and kindness with golden retriever smile. Every time I have been involved in the aftermath of a teen suicide, I have seen and hear peers, teachers, counselors and law enforcement ask, "What if we had seen this coming? What if we had helped earlier? What if we have known and acted? We know that most suicidal teens mask suicidal intentions well. Talking directly about suicide might be the wrong approach for resource officers and teachers who are not in the inn

A brief overview of the importance of working ICAC cases as an SRO and the realities of sextortion in schools. This presentation will cover the trends of sextortion and resources DCI can provide, including Crime Response Specialists and their role with victims.

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In May 2015, while serving as the School Resource Officer at Corona Del Sol High School (Tempe, AZ) top student athlete, star cross country runner Marcus Wheeler (18 years old) brought a gun onto campus, threatened suicide and took his own life. Wheeler sent a tweet minutes before saying "There is going to be a suicide in the school right now." This presentation will review the events leading up to the incident, the SRO's response, lockdown procedures, Tempe Police Department's response to campus, the role of social media, and the aftermath of the critical incident. Included is a visual presentation, the TPD radio traffic and a 911 call made by a school staff member.

9:30 AM – 9:45 Am

John "Jack" McDonough was found deceased at his De Pere residence at age 18. This case study goes into the investigative efforts taken to locate, arrest, and convict the 15-year-old that sold McDonough the pill that cost him his life. Accompanying me in this presentation is the mother of Jack McDonough. She explains the warning signs of drug use, the resources that helped/didn't help her son, and the struggle of losing a child to an overdose. The case study includes investigative examples of social media applications that assisted the investigation in confirming the details of the last 24 hours of McDonough's life. We will discuss the 15-year-old suspect and how she became one of the largest distributors of fentanyl within the school she attended and the area she lived.

Illicit fentanyl analogs have drastically contributed up to 88% of drug overdose/poisonings, a record increase of over 113,000 predicted deaths in the United States as of August 2023. These deadly substances can be up to 10,000 times more potent than Morphine, mixed into illicit street drugs and mass produced in counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and other toxic chemicals. Drug poisoning deaths among adolescents have nearly tripled within two years. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of medicine fentanyl vs. street drug fentanyl, potency, current trends, accessibility through social media, harm reduction strategies and prevention initiatives.

The presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the research as well as practical guidance for SROs and administrators to ensure that all students feel safe in school.

We’re in the middle of an AI explosion and can’t keep up. While there are, undoubtedly, positive uses for A.I. and social media, we’re seeing an exponential increase in the exploitation and malicious use of these technologies. Awareness, education, and staying on top of current and emerging issues when it comes to online child sexual abuse will not only help avoid costly claims and lawsuits but can prevent tragedies and save lives.

In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Apalachee High School in Georgia in September 2024, school districts across the country turned to Gaggle Safety Management to address an over 300% year-over-year increase in school shooting threats. The substantial rise in threat reports prompted Alex Beck’s team of Safety Analysts to collaborate closely with School Resource Officers (SROs) to enhance school safety on a national scale. Gaggle is the pioneer in helping K-12 districts manage student safety on school-provided technology. Using a powerful combination of machine learning and trained safety experts, Gaggle provides real-time analysis and review of students' use of online collaboration platforms, such as Google's G Suite for Education, Microsoft Office 365, and Canvas. Gaggle has been helping districts save lives, improve student mental health, and avoid tragedies since 1999.

We believe it's not TRUTH OR DARE., its TRUTH AND DARE, giving multiple perspectives at different times in the student's education. While students are introduced to the D.A.R.E. program in 5th grade, the T.R.U.T.H. presentation is directed towards middle and high school students. We are looking to offer a different scope of prevention with aligning objectives and encourage the students to do research themselves. By bringing different perspectives, it encourages students to be more engaged in the programing already in place and ask for help more often.

This presentation will include a discussion about the challenges that were encountered throughout the investigation of a case involving physical and sexual abuse of multiple children in the same household. I will talk about each hurdle and what was done to get over them to build this case. I will talk about lessons learned and what could've been done differently to make this an easier case to manage.

This presentation is designed for youth and teens to educate them about domestic violence, healthy relationships, and available resources. It also provides an overview of what to expect from law enforcement if they ever need to report victimization. The training has expanded to include school counselors and student resource officers. Key topics covered include domestic violence statistics, types of abuse, consent, warning signs, victim rights, the reporting process, and examples of local resources for support.

School Resource Officers wear a lot of hats. SRO’s are informal counselors, investigators, first responders, problem-solvers, and prevention specialists to name a few. They are the first contact for schools and must navigate complex issues while towing the line between the law and school policy. Child Advocacy Centers can be a RESOURCE in assisting SRO’s in their investigations while supporting their youth in best practice. This course will lay the foundation on how CAC’s provide trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary response, and effective strategies in investigating child maltreatment.

We know that trauma plays an important role in an individual’s thinking, behaviors, and general way of life. But what about the trauma of the ones that came before us? How does the trauma of our ancestors impact us today? Trauma endured as children, physically and witnessed plays a role in behaviors and brain function. This impacts their social life, school life and the way they behave under peer pressure and stress. This training will look at the theories of Generational Trauma throughout different populations.

This transformative workshop for School Resource Officers centers on the motto "Leading with Love, Empathy, and Respect." In a time marked by division and challenges, participants will learn to adopt a mindset that seeks to see the best in everyone they encounter. Through engaging discussions, real-world scenarios, as well as the sharing of personal stories, this session creates a safe space for SROs to reflect, connect, and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse perspectives within their schools and communities. By embracing the principles of love, empathy, and respect, attendees will leave empowered to create an environment where "happy eyes" not only transform relationships but also inspire positive change in the lives of those they serve. This workshop compliments Ryan's first book "Happy Eyes, Becoming All Things to All People."