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June 9-11, 2026 | Appleton, WI
Join other law enforcement and school personnel to address school violence and youth victimization concerns through the use of crime prevention and response strategies and review lessons learned from relevant case studies. Examine the impacts of trauma on youth and effective strategies for working with students experiencing mental illness and learning disabilities. Explore the most current trends among youth relating to social media and alcohol and substance abuse. Discuss successful prevention and intervention program models.
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This fee includes 18 hours of training, program materials and instructional costs. Participants are responsible for costs and arrangements related to meals, travel, and lodging.
Adam DeCamp has served the people of Iowa and the Division of Criminal Investigation for nearly thirty years. First as a Special Agent and now as a Special Agent in Charge, he has spent most of his career in the Major Crime Unit. Adam has worked alongside law enforcement officers across the state, dedicating himself to seeking justice for victims and survivors, as well as providing answers for communities. Adam's decades of experience, leadership, and relationships were essential on January 4, 2024, when a lone gunman inside Perry High School took the lives of a student and the school's principal, injured six others, and scarred the small Dallas County town. Adam orchestrated the investigation, which examined the fateful moments inside the school and explored the thoughts, planning, and preparation of a single student with ill intent. Adam is honored to share his experience in the hope that it will aid others in preparing for, responding to, and investigating active shooters.
Adam DeCamp has served the people of Iowa and the Division of Criminal Investigation for nearly thirty years. First as a Special Agent and now as a Special Agent in Charge, he has spent most of his career in the Major Crime Unit. Adam has worked alongside law enforcement officers across the state, dedicating himself to seeking justice for victims and survivors, as well as providing answers for communities. Adam's decades of experience, leadership, and relationships were essential on January 4, 2024, when a lone gunman inside Perry High School took the lives of a student and the school's principal, injured six others, and scarred the small Dallas County town. Adam orchestrated the investigation, which examined the fateful moments inside the school and explored the thoughts, planning, and preparation of a single student with ill intent. Adam is honored to share his experience in the hope that it will aid others in preparing for, responding to, and investigating active shooters.
Aisha Rahman has worked in law enforcement for ten years and currently serves as a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is assigned to the Child Exploitation/Special Victims Unit and also operates as an Undercover Special Agent. Before joining HSI, SA Rahman served as a Police Officer and Detective with the Port St. Lucie Police Department, specializing in Crimes Against Persons investigations. In 2023, SA Rahman was awarded with the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. In 2024, she was awarded with the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Administrator’s Special Commendation, and later the Investigative Excellence Award from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.
Aisha Rahman has worked in law enforcement for ten years and currently serves as a Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is assigned to the Child Exploitation/Special Victims Unit and also operates as an Undercover Special Agent. Before joining HSI, SA Rahman served as a Police Officer and Detective with the Port St. Lucie Police Department, specializing in Crimes Against Persons investigations. In 2023, SA Rahman was awarded with the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. In 2024, she was awarded with the United States Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Administrator’s Special Commendation, and later the Investigative Excellence Award from the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association.
Andy Komasinski serves as a Prevention Specialist with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), based in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, Andy develops and delivers prevention programs that empower communities to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Before joining NCMEC, Andy served as a sworn law enforcement officer and mental health liaison, training officers and community partners in crisis response and prevention strategies. Earlier in her career, she co-founded and operated a school in Haiti that continues to provide education to more than 200 students annually while completing her master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. Drawing on her experience in law enforcement, mental health, and education, Andy brings a trauma-informed and prevention-focused approach to helping professionals and communities nationwide recognize and prevent child exploitation.
Andy Komasinski serves as a Prevention Specialist with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), based in Alexandria, Virginia. In this role, Andy develops and delivers prevention programs that empower communities to protect children from online exploitation and abuse. Before joining NCMEC, Andy served as a sworn law enforcement officer and mental health liaison, training officers and community partners in crisis response and prevention strategies. Earlier in her career, she co-founded and operated a school in Haiti that continues to provide education to more than 200 students annually while completing her master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. Drawing on her experience in law enforcement, mental health, and education, Andy brings a trauma-informed and prevention-focused approach to helping professionals and communities nationwide recognize and prevent child exploitation.
Ashleigh Diserio is the founder of Diserio Consulting and a behavioral science and investigative consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting law enforcement, schools, and communities. She provides specialized training to school resource officers and safety teams on youth behavioral patterns, trauma-informed response, threat assessment, and mental health awareness. Ashleigh’s work spans missing person cases, child and adolescent behavior, bullying, sexual assault, violence prevention, and much more. She equips SROs with evidence-based tools to assess risk, strengthen decision-making, and foster safer, resilient school environments. Known for her practical and engaging approach, she bridges law enforcement, mental health, and education to help officers protect students while promoting connection and well-being.
Ashleigh Diserio is the founder of Diserio Consulting and a behavioral science and investigative consultant with nearly two decades of experience supporting law enforcement, schools, and communities. She provides specialized training to school resource officers and safety teams on youth behavioral patterns, trauma-informed response, threat assessment, and mental health awareness. Ashleigh’s work spans missing person cases, child and adolescent behavior, bullying, sexual assault, violence prevention, and much more. She equips SROs with evidence-based tools to assess risk, strengthen decision-making, and foster safer, resilient school environments. Known for her practical and engaging approach, she bridges law enforcement, mental health, and education to help officers protect students while promoting connection and well-being.
Ben earned an associate’s degree in Police Sciences from Mid-State Technical College. Following graduation, Ben began his law enforcement career with the Wautoma Police Department, and later joined the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office. Ben subsequently moved to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a School Resource Officer. His role there required blending leadership and mentorship within the school environment while engaging effectively with juveniles, alongside being prepared to respond to high-threat incidents as a member of the joint Tactical Team. In addition, Ben held responsibilities as a Firearms Instructor and Tactical Response Instructor. During Ben's tenure, he conducted investigations into multiple incidents involving school violence and threats. Most recently, Ben returned to his hometown to serve as Chief of Police for the Plainfield Police Department.
Ben earned an associate’s degree in Police Sciences from Mid-State Technical College. Following graduation, Ben began his law enforcement career with the Wautoma Police Department, and later joined the Waushara County Sheriff’s Office. Ben subsequently moved to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a School Resource Officer. His role there required blending leadership and mentorship within the school environment while engaging effectively with juveniles, alongside being prepared to respond to high-threat incidents as a member of the joint Tactical Team. In addition, Ben held responsibilities as a Firearms Instructor and Tactical Response Instructor. During Ben's tenure, he conducted investigations into multiple incidents involving school violence and threats. Most recently, Ben returned to his hometown to serve as Chief of Police for the Plainfield Police Department.
My name is Brittney Bird and my 15 year old son was a victim of online sextortion in March 2025. Unfortunately, this criminal act led my son to take his own life. We have been advocating and educating our community and others since we found out about sextortion and its devastating effects on our youth. I would love the opportunity to share our story and what we have learned regarding internet safety, cybercrime, how to prevent sextortion and keep our youth safe. It is my goal to continue to educate community members, caregivers, law enforcement and any/all people working directly with our youth.
My name is Brittney Bird and my 15 year old son was a victim of online sextortion in March 2025. Unfortunately, this criminal act led my son to take his own life. We have been advocating and educating our community and others since we found out about sextortion and its devastating effects on our youth. I would love the opportunity to share our story and what we have learned regarding internet safety, cybercrime, how to prevent sextortion and keep our youth safe. It is my goal to continue to educate community members, caregivers, law enforcement and any/all people working directly with our youth.
Carly Posey is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate for school safety and community preparedness. Her journey in safety advocacy began after a life-altering experience on December 14, 2012, when two of her four children were inside Sandy Hook Elementary School during the tragic events that forever changed the nation. Carly’s youngest son bravely escaped from his first-grade classroom, while her daughter remained hidden in an art room. Her older two children, attending the nearby intermediate school, were placed in lockdown for hours. This tragedy ignited Carly’s passion for supporting schools, districts, first responders and communities in strengthening safety protocols and emergency responses. Today, Carly is the Vice President of RedBag Inc. Carly has since held impactful leadership positions within the safety and security industry, including serving as the Mission Director at The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, where she spearheaded reunification and crisis response initiatives, and as the Executive Director of Safe2Tell, a nationally acclaimed anonymous reporting program. She also served as the Program Director for Anderson Software, focusing on enhancing public safety communication and support. Prior to her work in school safety, Carly and her husband successfully owned and operated multiple businesses for over 20 years, leading a team of more than 50 employees. Known for her dynamic and relatable speaking style, Carly effectively translates complex safety concepts into actionable strategies that resonate with audiences. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband, Dave, and their four children and continues to be a driving force in advancing school and community safety.
Carly Posey is a nationally recognized speaker and advocate for school safety and community preparedness. Her journey in safety advocacy began after a life-altering experience on December 14, 2012, when two of her four children were inside Sandy Hook Elementary School during the tragic events that forever changed the nation. Carly’s youngest son bravely escaped from his first-grade classroom, while her daughter remained hidden in an art room. Her older two children, attending the nearby intermediate school, were placed in lockdown for hours. This tragedy ignited Carly’s passion for supporting schools, districts, first responders and communities in strengthening safety protocols and emergency responses. Today, Carly is the Vice President of RedBag Inc. Carly has since held impactful leadership positions within the safety and security industry, including serving as the Mission Director at The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, where she spearheaded reunification and crisis response initiatives, and as the Executive Director of Safe2Tell, a nationally acclaimed anonymous reporting program. She also served as the Program Director for Anderson Software, focusing on enhancing public safety communication and support. Prior to her work in school safety, Carly and her husband successfully owned and operated multiple businesses for over 20 years, leading a team of more than 50 employees. Known for her dynamic and relatable speaking style, Carly effectively translates complex safety concepts into actionable strategies that resonate with audiences. She currently resides in Colorado with her husband, Dave, and their four children and continues to be a driving force in advancing school and community safety.
Captain Dan Willis (ret) served with the La Mesa (CA) Police for 30 years - in part - as a crimes of violence, sexual assault, child molest, homicide detective; SWAT Commander; Supervisor of School Resource Officers; and Wellness Unit Coordinator. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is the author of the emotional survival and wellness guidebook "Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responders Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart" - which is required reading at the FBI NA. Capt. Willis has trained over 15,000 peace officers in 42 states and five countries on trauma recovery, resilience, and wellness.
Captain Dan Willis (ret) served with the La Mesa (CA) Police for 30 years - in part - as a crimes of violence, sexual assault, child molest, homicide detective; SWAT Commander; Supervisor of School Resource Officers; and Wellness Unit Coordinator. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is the author of the emotional survival and wellness guidebook "Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responders Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart" - which is required reading at the FBI NA. Capt. Willis has trained over 15,000 peace officers in 42 states and five countries on trauma recovery, resilience, and wellness.
Emily McElveen is a Special Agent within the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Fusion Center. Her specific assignment is within the Threat Analysis Cell where Emily works all threats and all hazards this includes working school threats, SARs, terrorism cases, threats to political officials and conducting threat assessments. Emily has taken a specific concentration in the subject matter of violent extremism to include Domestic Violent Extremists, Nihilistic Violent Extremists, and Homegrown Violent Extremists. Emily has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of South Carolina and has been an analyst since June 2023.
Emily McElveen is a Special Agent within the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Fusion Center. Her specific assignment is within the Threat Analysis Cell where Emily works all threats and all hazards this includes working school threats, SARs, terrorism cases, threats to political officials and conducting threat assessments. Emily has taken a specific concentration in the subject matter of violent extremism to include Domestic Violent Extremists, Nihilistic Violent Extremists, and Homegrown Violent Extremists. Emily has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of South Carolina and has been an analyst since June 2023.
Greg Schiller is the CEO of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), which is a South Florida based global nonprofit that builds technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to identify, arrest and prosecute child predators. Prior to becoming CEO of the Child Rescue Coalition early this year, Greg was a career prosecutor for 21 years. Beginning in 2003 through 2016 he was an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County Florida - and the ICAC/HT prosecutor for this county where he prosecuted over 250 online offenders with his team out of CRC headquarters. In 2016 Greg became an Assistant United States Attorney in South Florida where he remained until earlier this year where his portfolio focused on Project Safe Childhood and Human Trafficking cases. Greg teachings internationally on all matters of child exploitation and has been awarded for his work from the US Department of Justice.
Greg Schiller is the CEO of the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), which is a South Florida based global nonprofit that builds technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to identify, arrest and prosecute child predators. Prior to becoming CEO of the Child Rescue Coalition early this year, Greg was a career prosecutor for 21 years. Beginning in 2003 through 2016 he was an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County Florida - and the ICAC/HT prosecutor for this county where he prosecuted over 250 online offenders with his team out of CRC headquarters. In 2016 Greg became an Assistant United States Attorney in South Florida where he remained until earlier this year where his portfolio focused on Project Safe Childhood and Human Trafficking cases. Greg teachings internationally on all matters of child exploitation and has been awarded for his work from the US Department of Justice.
Jimmy Imoehl is the Emergency Management Lieutenant for a 600 person police agency. He previously coordinated department-wide professional development training, including active killer response, has served on SWAT at multiple ranks, and spent 14 years in the Navy Reserve before leaving as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He is currently a Ph.D. student exploring the role of leadership in novel adversarial critical incidents.
Jimmy Imoehl is the Emergency Management Lieutenant for a 600 person police agency. He previously coordinated department-wide professional development training, including active killer response, has served on SWAT at multiple ranks, and spent 14 years in the Navy Reserve before leaving as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He is currently a Ph.D. student exploring the role of leadership in novel adversarial critical incidents.
Jill Ostrove is an attorney in California and the VP of Sexual Misconduct Liability Risk Management at ePlace Solutions. Prior to joining ePlace, Jill gained experience in various areas of law, however, from a young age, her passion was firmly rooted in criminal prosecution. As a prosecutor, Jill handled thousands of cases from investigation through trials and sentencing. Those cases encompassed domestic violence, child abuse, animal cruelty, sex offenses, and gang crimes. At ePlace, Jill develops extensive training materials to prevent tragedies and save claims. Additionally, she trains nationwide and has spoken on topics such as child sexual abuse; social media dangers and deepfakes; domestic violence; school safety; HR and recruitment strategies; and many others. Since she was a child, Jill has focused her attention on helping vulnerable populations, including volunteering on the Board of local nonprofits, helping the unhoused, and running her own animal rescue.
Jill Ostrove is an attorney in California and the VP of Sexual Misconduct Liability Risk Management at ePlace Solutions. Prior to joining ePlace, Jill gained experience in various areas of law, however, from a young age, her passion was firmly rooted in criminal prosecution. As a prosecutor, Jill handled thousands of cases from investigation through trials and sentencing. Those cases encompassed domestic violence, child abuse, animal cruelty, sex offenses, and gang crimes. At ePlace, Jill develops extensive training materials to prevent tragedies and save claims. Additionally, she trains nationwide and has spoken on topics such as child sexual abuse; social media dangers and deepfakes; domestic violence; school safety; HR and recruitment strategies; and many others. Since she was a child, Jill has focused her attention on helping vulnerable populations, including volunteering on the Board of local nonprofits, helping the unhoused, and running her own animal rescue.
Laura Clary is a Registered Nurse, Forensic Nurse Examiner and Director of the GBMC SAFE, Domestic Violence & Child Protection Program. She has been a Forensic Nurse for 15 years and is certified to care for patients across the lifespan that have been victims of sexual assault, rape, child abuse/ neglect, intimate partner violence and human trafficking. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Management & Organizational Leadership from Post University. Mrs. Clary also has obtained National professional certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) and SANE-Pediatrics from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. She travels across the United States and teaches other professionals about Neurobiology of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. She is a Board of Nursing approved Forensic Nurse Examiner Instructor in the State of Maryland and has taught and precepted registered nurses, physicians, social workers, and law enforcement from all over the country.
Laura Clary is a Registered Nurse, Forensic Nurse Examiner and Director of the GBMC SAFE, Domestic Violence & Child Protection Program. She has been a Forensic Nurse for 15 years and is certified to care for patients across the lifespan that have been victims of sexual assault, rape, child abuse/ neglect, intimate partner violence and human trafficking. She holds a Master’s Degree in Nursing Management & Organizational Leadership from Post University. Mrs. Clary also has obtained National professional certification as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE-A) and SANE-Pediatrics from the International Association of Forensic Nurses. She travels across the United States and teaches other professionals about Neurobiology of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care. She is a Board of Nursing approved Forensic Nurse Examiner Instructor in the State of Maryland and has taught and precepted registered nurses, physicians, social workers, and law enforcement from all over the country.
Matt has been in Law Enforcement since 1993 and the Sheriff of Kewaunee County since 2007. In addition to his degree in Police Science, Matt is also a graduate of the inaugural session of the Wisconsin Command College, where he currently teaches Effective Communication. In addition, Matt has also served with the United States Marine Corp and is currently serving with the Wisconsin National Guard. Through his military career, Matt has attended training in Master Resiliency, Master Fitness, and Comprehensive Health & Wellness. On the civilian side, Matt is also certified as a Suicide Prevention Instructor through the QPR Institute, and has provided prevention and resiliency training to all ages within his community. Most recently, Matt has joined the Team at the Center for Suicide Awareness in providing resiliency training for First Responders throughout the nation. Matt is also a member of the Statewide Law Enforcement Death Response Executive Peer Support Team.
Matt has been in Law Enforcement since 1993 and the Sheriff of Kewaunee County since 2007. In addition to his degree in Police Science, Matt is also a graduate of the inaugural session of the Wisconsin Command College, where he currently teaches Effective Communication. In addition, Matt has also served with the United States Marine Corp and is currently serving with the Wisconsin National Guard. Through his military career, Matt has attended training in Master Resiliency, Master Fitness, and Comprehensive Health & Wellness. On the civilian side, Matt is also certified as a Suicide Prevention Instructor through the QPR Institute, and has provided prevention and resiliency training to all ages within his community. Most recently, Matt has joined the Team at the Center for Suicide Awareness in providing resiliency training for First Responders throughout the nation. Matt is also a member of the Statewide Law Enforcement Death Response Executive Peer Support Team.
Officer Stetzer is a School Resource Officer with the Wausau Police Department. Stetzer is currently assigned to Wausau East High School. Stetzer has been working with students and staff for the past 11 years.
Officer Stetzer is a School Resource Officer with the Wausau Police Department. Stetzer is currently assigned to Wausau East High School. Stetzer has been working with students and staff for the past 11 years.
School Social Worker Nicole Natzke works with students in the alternative settings. Natzke has experience with multiple grade levels. Natzke had implemented creative ideas to help stop the spread of vaping in schools.
School Social Worker Nicole Natzke works with students in the alternative settings. Natzke has experience with multiple grade levels. Natzke had implemented creative ideas to help stop the spread of vaping in schools.
Reichen Posey is a passionate young speaker and future educator whose journey has already impacted countless lives. A survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in first grade, Reichen brings a unique and powerful perspective to conversations around school safety, resilience, and leadership. Today, Reichen is pursuing his dream of becoming a high school teacher and coach, attending college with a focus on education and athletics. His goal is to not only teach and mentor students in the classroom and on the field, but also to be a lifelong advocate for building strong, supportive school communities. Reichen has shared his story and insights with various organizations, inspiring audiences with his strength, authenticity, and hope for the future. His message is clear: through connection, preparation, and compassion, we can create safer environments where every student can thrive. As he continues his education and speaking journey, Reichen is committed to using his voice to make a difference—one school, one team, and one life at a time.
Reichen Posey is a passionate young speaker and future educator whose journey has already impacted countless lives. A survivor of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in first grade, Reichen brings a unique and powerful perspective to conversations around school safety, resilience, and leadership. Today, Reichen is pursuing his dream of becoming a high school teacher and coach, attending college with a focus on education and athletics. His goal is to not only teach and mentor students in the classroom and on the field, but also to be a lifelong advocate for building strong, supportive school communities. Reichen has shared his story and insights with various organizations, inspiring audiences with his strength, authenticity, and hope for the future. His message is clear: through connection, preparation, and compassion, we can create safer environments where every student can thrive. As he continues his education and speaking journey, Reichen is committed to using his voice to make a difference—one school, one team, and one life at a time.
School Social Worker Sarah Nilles has experience with multiple grade levels. Nilles has worked collaboratively with a variety of community agencies and disciplines to help reduce the negative effects of vaping and other behavioral concerns within the school.
School Social Worker Sarah Nilles has experience with multiple grade levels. Nilles has worked collaboratively with a variety of community agencies and disciplines to help reduce the negative effects of vaping and other behavioral concerns within the school.
Scott Kilpatrick, a seasoned investigator with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, serves as a consultant for GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Domestic Violence Program. His trauma-informed approach enhances care for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. A nationally certified instructor, he partners with GBMC staff nationwide to teach sensitive interviewing techniques and improve victim-centered responses. Kilpatrick trains professionals to recognize trauma’s effects, refine evidence collection, and foster empathy-driven care. His collaboration with GBMC exemplifies an innovative law enforcement–healthcare partnership improving national victim advocacy and recovery practices.
Scott Kilpatrick, a seasoned investigator with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit, serves as a consultant for GBMC’s Sexual Assault Forensic Examination and Domestic Violence Program. His trauma-informed approach enhances care for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. A nationally certified instructor, he partners with GBMC staff nationwide to teach sensitive interviewing techniques and improve victim-centered responses. Kilpatrick trains professionals to recognize trauma’s effects, refine evidence collection, and foster empathy-driven care. His collaboration with GBMC exemplifies an innovative law enforcement–healthcare partnership improving national victim advocacy and recovery practices.
Steve Rosemeyer has been in Law Enforcement for 14 years, serving with the Mount Horeb Police Department since April of 2017. The past five years he has served as the School Resource Officer in the Mount Horeb Area School District. Prior to entering law enforcement, Steve was a middle school teacher for approximately 10 years. Trainings include: ASIM, ALERRT, Stop the Bleed, CIT, Adolescent Mental Health, and a variety of SRO trainings. Steve has been actively engaged with the school districts safety efforts since taking over the role of SRO.
Steve Rosemeyer has been in Law Enforcement for 14 years, serving with the Mount Horeb Police Department since April of 2017. The past five years he has served as the School Resource Officer in the Mount Horeb Area School District. Prior to entering law enforcement, Steve was a middle school teacher for approximately 10 years. Trainings include: ASIM, ALERRT, Stop the Bleed, CIT, Adolescent Mental Health, and a variety of SRO trainings. Steve has been actively engaged with the school districts safety efforts since taking over the role of SRO.
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In a deeply moving and unforgettable presentation, Carly and Reichen Posey, a parent and student who survived the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, share their powerful story. From a child’s experience in a first-grade classroom to the journey of a parent navigating unimaginable fear, this dual perspective sheds light on trauma, healing, and resilience.
Nihilistic Violent Extremism (NVE) refers to individuals who engage in criminal conduct in furtherance of ideological goals that derive from a hatred of society and a desire to bring about its collapse by causing chaos, destruction, and societal instability. NVEs work individually or as a part of a network with the goals of destroying civilized society through the corruption and exploitation of vulnerable populations, which often include minors. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Fusion Center (SLED FC) has begun to reach out to educational institutions, community partners, and other entities who have direct ties and interactions with juveniles who may be vulnerable to this form of extremism in order to spread awareness. The SLED FC proposes a presentation on this form of extremism and the potential impacts and indicators that school resource officers will need to be aware of in order to identify students of concern or victims of extortion.
This presentation will detail the coordinated efforts of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and Adams County Sheriff's Office to prevent a targeted school threat of violence. It will highlight how we operated both independently and collaboratively, leveraging community resources, and our knowledge of the local environment to intervene effectively. Beyond describing the case, we aim to share valuable lessons learned from our success, providing other officers and agencies with practical strategies for preventing potential tragedies and ensuring individuals receive the support they need. The presentation will also cover key lessons learned, important information discovered during the investigation, and the outcomes for the offender. In addition, we will cover current trends related to Nihilistic Violent Extremism and Online Sexual Exploitation among juveniles.
This presentation discusses the daily traumas of a school resource officer and how they can injure the brain causing post-traumatic stress, suicide, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders, unprofessional service, and many other psychological and emotionally distressing symptoms. The #1 cause of death for officers is suicide. 20% will experience severe post-traumatic stress symptoms. 35% will have depression and anxieties. 40% have serious sleep disorders. 20% will develop an addiction - including being twice as likely to become an alcoholic. The presentation highlights evidence-based wellness strategies to strengthen resilience daily and to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
Landen was a bright, kind-hearted 17-year-old with a love for football, basketball, his friends, his family, and big dreams for the future. Like so many young people, his journey was only beginning—and the road ahead held nothing but promise. He had a goal of one day becoming a counselor — someone who would help others through life’s hardest challenges.
But on February 7, 2023, Landen’s life was tragically cut short when he fell victim to Sextortion via Snapchat. In the wake of this heartbreaking loss, our family made a promise: that Landen’s story wouldn’t end here. We vowed to speak his name, share his truth, and fight to protect others in his memory.
The Nightmare of A.I. Chatbots as Told Through Case Studies of Grooming, Child Sex Abuse, Suicide, and Murder
A.I. chatbots or “companions” have exploded in popularity and are plaguing schools of every size. They’re quickly and unexpectedly leading to grooming, child sex abuse, increased suicide, and even murder. This session will discuss various real world chatbot cases that have led to tragedy, with an interactive discussion of the case facts; what went wrong; factors that could have affected the outcome, and prevention strategies that should be implemented to avoid similar cases in the future. We’ll also be going onto popular chatbot apps as both a child and perpetrator. To truly understand how dangerous these apps are, it is critical to understand how they work. This training will provide a comprehensive understanding of the emergence, uses, and dangers of chatbots, as well as real-world cases, legislation, and prevention strategies.
January 4, 2024, was the first day back after Christmas break for the students and staff of Perry High School. As students filed in, a 17-year-old student, brimming with ill-intent and armed with a shotgun, shattered the excitement with a pull of the trigger. For the next four minutes and twenty-one seconds, he indiscriminately fired at anyone or anything in his way. Prior to taking his own life, he killed two, injured six, and terrorized dozens. Understanding the events of January 4 is best done through the perspective of law enforcement and school officials; students and staff; and the shooter. The vision, planning, preparation, and actions of each impacted the outcome of that morning. This presentation is designed to honor those directly affected and aid others, as they plan for, respond to, and investigate future active shooter events.
Our son Bradyn was a life loving teenager who was a talented athlete and a gifted academic. On March 4th 2025, he spent the evening with me at my salon while his friend was getting his hair done. It was an absolutely normal evening with my husband telling him goodnight at 11PM. The next morning, I went to wake him to let him know there was a snow day and I found him in our basement, he had hung himself. We quickly discovered that Bradyn was targeted online by a trained criminal from overseas pretending to be someone local with mutual friends. The individual who contacted my son was able to manipulate him into sending compromising photos and then immediately began threatening him. We believe the entire exchange took around 4 hours, before Bradyn took his life.
School Resource Officers are facing a rapidly shifting landscape of digital harm. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) now enables the creation of synthetic sexual images of minors, impersonation of students, and new forms of coercion and harassment. In 2024, NCMEC received more than 67,000 reports involving GAI—an increase that directly affects school safety and the day-to-day work of SROs. This session provides practical, trauma-informed guidance for understanding and responding to these emerging threats.
1 in 4 girls & 1 in 13 boys are estimated to experience child sexual abuse. Adults in their lives must better understand how to protect them from those who seek to hurt them. All adults with children in their lives should be familiar the various theories about the causes of pedophilia and development of pro-offending attitudes, plus the more typical patterns of sexual offending (child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, commercial sexual exploitation, and internet crimes against children) committed by both juvenile and adult sex offenders. This presentation will highlight (via video and audio taped interviews with various sex offenders) some of the more common pathways to developing deviant sexual interests and criminal sexual behavior. Hillery will also review various studies that examine the number of detected vs. undetected offenders and sexual crimes occurring in our communities and the average degree of “cross-over” or “crime switching” behavior sex offenders engage in.
Many schools across the US are struggling with students vaping in their buildings. We will provide a different approach to handling the many vaping cases SRO's and school administrators face on daily basis. The presentation will cover a school based restorative justice approach.
Operation Elusive Princess was a year-long, proactive undercover online investigation on the social networking application Kik of an offender who planned to meet & have sex with the undercover officer's 8-year-old notional child. The offender had been able to evade numerous other undercover agents for several years prior. This presentation discusses the hurdles that were overcome in this case by exhausting all tools and investigative techniques such as surveillance operations, in-person undercover meets, GPS tracking devices, and most importantly, the federal prosecution of distributing obscene material & computer-generated CSAM (18 USC 1466A). This was a unique theory of prosecution that to date, had not been utilized in the Southern District of Florida. With the advent of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) images and videos of CSAM, this tool is used in greater prevalence.
On May 1, 2024, an armed individual attempted to enter the Mount Horeb Middle School. Members of the Mount Horeb Police Department will discuss the response, lessons learned, and key takeaways from this incident. General topic headings will include a brief overview of the incident, videos, evidence photos, the DCI/Outside Agency Process, Communication, Leadership, Preparation, and other aspects of the incident to help others prepare for the unthinkable.
Controlling the Controllable: Lessons Learned from the Abundant Life Christian School Shooting
On December 16, 2024, an armed student shot seven classmates and a teacher at a private Christian school. This session will provide an overview of the incident and explore the aspects that first responders were able to control. By focusing on decision points before, during, and after the incident, lessons will be identified in areas including interagency training, the coordinated response, and the reunification of over 400 students with their families. Root causes for both successes and challenges will be shared, along with concrete next steps for improvement, to save lives and decrease survivor trauma at future incidents.
Core Technology - The Tech Law Enforcement Use Globally to Combat Child Exploitation
Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that builds technology for law enforcement, free of charge, to combat online child exploitation. Child Rescue Coalition's Core Technology, developed by law enforcement nearly 20 years ago, has grown to become the most proactive tool for law enforcement to combat online child exploitation in the world. Used in more than 100 countries and across all 50 US States, CRC Core Technology attacks peer-2-peer and chat networks, using automated technology to harnesses the workload of thousands of officers to obtain publicly available information from those who possess and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Use of the Core Technology requires law enforcement to complete a rigorous 3–4-day training. CRC Core Technology is critical as individuals who possess and share CSAM have a very high rate of hands-on offenses against children.
Students today are growing up in a digital landscape shaped by social media, artificial intelligence, and constant connectivity. While technology offers educational and social benefits, it also presents new challenges to mental health, including increased anxiety, depression, cyberbullying, social comparison, and exposure to harmful content. School Resource Officers (SROs) and school staff are often on the front lines of observing the effects of these digital influences, yet many are uncertain how to recognize early warning signs or respond effectively. This session explores the intersection of AI, social media, and student mental health, providing SROs with an understanding of how digital platforms and emerging technologies impact emotional well-being, behavior, and risk. Participants will examine the psychological effects of constant online engagement, algorithm-driven content, and AI tools that shape students’ social and emotional experiences.
The statistics surrounding sexual violence are sobering and demand an unwavering, professional response from law enforcement. Shockingly, approximately one in three females and one in six males will endure sexual violence in their lifetime. Within our schools, these numbers translate to a hidden crisis: countless students may be suffering in silence, weighed down by trauma and fear. The silence is often deafening—studies reveal that around 67.5% of victims do not report their victimization to law enforcement, frequently immobilized by shame, fear of disbelief, or profound distrust.
Resilience - the ability to withstand, recover, and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. In this presentation we will cover the tenants of wellness and apply them to thrive in the face of the many adversities our Law Enforcement community faces on a daily basis.
This vitally important presentation will provide attendees with the necessary tools, through a series of dynamic and interactive modules, that will allow them to return to their agencies with a new philosophy of resilience within their department's culture.
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