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March 11-13, 2025 | Appleton, WI
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.
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Bryan Kastelic began his path to law enforcement while serving 10 years in the US Army Infantry (4 years active duty & 6 years WI Army National Guard). Bryan joined the Brown County Sheriff’s Department in 1996 where he served as Patrol Officer (2 years), Narcotics Investigator (6 years), DARE / GREAT Instructor (2 years) and held additional duties as a member of the Brown County Emergency Response Unit (6 years) and Unified Tactical Instructor. In 2006, Bryan joined DCI and served as a narcotics Special Agent in the Milwaukee Field Office and North Central HIDTA / DEA Task Force 63 until 2012. From 2007 to 2022, Bryan served on the WI Joint Tactical Team as a sniper team leader, UTT instructor and commander. Bryan served from 2012 until retiring in 2023 as the Native American Drug & Gang Initiative (NADGI) Task Force Commander.
Bryan Kastelic began his path to law enforcement while serving 10 years in the US Army Infantry (4 years active duty & 6 years WI Army National Guard). Bryan joined the Brown County Sheriff’s Department in 1996 where he served as Patrol Officer (2 years), Narcotics Investigator (6 years), DARE / GREAT Instructor (2 years) and held additional duties as a member of the Brown County Emergency Response Unit (6 years) and Unified Tactical Instructor. In 2006, Bryan joined DCI and served as a narcotics Special Agent in the Milwaukee Field Office and North Central HIDTA / DEA Task Force 63 until 2012. From 2007 to 2022, Bryan served on the WI Joint Tactical Team as a sniper team leader, UTT instructor and commander. Bryan served from 2012 until retiring in 2023 as the Native American Drug & Gang Initiative (NADGI) Task Force Commander.
Sgt. Chad Strasburg has been a law enforcement officer for over 27 years, with approximately 22 of those years being a member of the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) in Wisconsin. Sgt. Strasburg graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in "Behavioral Science and Law." During his career, Sgt. Strasburg has been a firearms instructor, a defensive and arrests tactics instructor, a K9 handler, a rifle/handgun armorer, and a field training officer, among other duties. Sgt. Strasburg is currently in command of the ECSO "Court Services Unit," which is responsible for the security of the Eau Claire County courthouse, including six circuit court branches and a court commissioner's office. Sgt. Strasburg is also a member of the Court Security Conference planning committee.
Sgt. Chad Strasburg has been a law enforcement officer for over 27 years, with approximately 22 of those years being a member of the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) in Wisconsin. Sgt. Strasburg graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in "Behavioral Science and Law." During his career, Sgt. Strasburg has been a firearms instructor, a defensive and arrests tactics instructor, a K9 handler, a rifle/handgun armorer, and a field training officer, among other duties. Sgt. Strasburg is currently in command of the ECSO "Court Services Unit," which is responsible for the security of the Eau Claire County courthouse, including six circuit court branches and a court commissioner's office. Sgt. Strasburg is also a member of the Court Security Conference planning committee.
1st Lieutenant Charles Taggart is a distinguished 25-year veteran of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, proudly serving in Fairfax, Virginia, just outside the nation’s capital. He holds degrees in Administration of Justice and American Government from George Mason University. Over the course of his career, Lt. Taggart has excelled in a diverse range of roles, including assignments in confinement, classification, electronic security, material management, court security, and finance. He has also served as a supervisor for the Sheriff’s Intelligence Unit and as a Field Training Instructor. Additionally, he has further shared his knowledge and expertise by teaching a variety of subjects at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
1st Lieutenant Charles Taggart is a distinguished 25-year veteran of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office, proudly serving in Fairfax, Virginia, just outside the nation’s capital. He holds degrees in Administration of Justice and American Government from George Mason University. Over the course of his career, Lt. Taggart has excelled in a diverse range of roles, including assignments in confinement, classification, electronic security, material management, court security, and finance. He has also served as a supervisor for the Sheriff’s Intelligence Unit and as a Field Training Instructor. Additionally, he has further shared his knowledge and expertise by teaching a variety of subjects at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
Cory has more than 20 years of experience in the design, construction and executive leadership of institutional building types. Since 1999, Cory has specialized in justice facility planning and design with an emphasis on county correctional facilities, courts, law enforcement centers, and justice administration facilities.
Cory has more than 20 years of experience in the design, construction and executive leadership of institutional building types. Since 1999, Cory has specialized in justice facility planning and design with an emphasis on county correctional facilities, courts, law enforcement centers, and justice administration facilities.
I have had the honor of serving in the Homicide Division of the El Paso Police Department since my assignment began in October 2014. In my role as a homicide investigator, I engage in the examination of evidence, including DNA and other materials collected from crime scenes, while actively participating in the resolution of murder cases. My responsibilities also encompass conducting interviews with known violent suspects and witnesses who may possess relevant information regarding the crime or its circumstances. Furthermore, from 2017 to 2023, I held the position of AMBER Alert coordinator for Region 7 in the State of Texas. In March 2023, I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Criminalistics Unit (CSU) of the El Paso Police Department. As the Lieutenant of the Crime Scene Unit, I oversee field operations, monitor the work of subordinates, participate in crime scene processing, and coordinate investigations with sworn personnel.
I have had the honor of serving in the Homicide Division of the El Paso Police Department since my assignment began in October 2014. In my role as a homicide investigator, I engage in the examination of evidence, including DNA and other materials collected from crime scenes, while actively participating in the resolution of murder cases. My responsibilities also encompass conducting interviews with known violent suspects and witnesses who may possess relevant information regarding the crime or its circumstances. Furthermore, from 2017 to 2023, I held the position of AMBER Alert coordinator for Region 7 in the State of Texas. In March 2023, I was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and assigned to the Criminalistics Unit (CSU) of the El Paso Police Department. As the Lieutenant of the Crime Scene Unit, I oversee field operations, monitor the work of subordinates, participate in crime scene processing, and coordinate investigations with sworn personnel.
Ed O’Carroll began his public service career as an Emergency Medical Technician and Assistant Chief with an ambulance squad in Suffolk County, New York. Relocating to Virginia as a young adult, Ed joined the Fairfax County Police Department on September 11, 1989. He retired as a major/bureau chief in 2023, concluding a distinguished career of nearly 34 years. Throughout his tenure, Major (ret.) O’Carroll held every rank from cadet to major. His final role was as the Bureau Chief of Major Crimes, Cyber, and Forensics, where he led investigations into criminal and violent crimes, managed victim services, search and rescue operations, the crime analyst team, human trafficking cases, missing persons, and the Language Services Support Unit. In retirement, Ed has had the honor of leading numerous training sessions for the National Criminal Justice Training Center. He remains dedicated to advancing the use of technology in law enforcement to tackle unresolved cases.
Ed O’Carroll began his public service career as an Emergency Medical Technician and Assistant Chief with an ambulance squad in Suffolk County, New York. Relocating to Virginia as a young adult, Ed joined the Fairfax County Police Department on September 11, 1989. He retired as a major/bureau chief in 2023, concluding a distinguished career of nearly 34 years. Throughout his tenure, Major (ret.) O’Carroll held every rank from cadet to major. His final role was as the Bureau Chief of Major Crimes, Cyber, and Forensics, where he led investigations into criminal and violent crimes, managed victim services, search and rescue operations, the crime analyst team, human trafficking cases, missing persons, and the Language Services Support Unit. In retirement, Ed has had the honor of leading numerous training sessions for the National Criminal Justice Training Center. He remains dedicated to advancing the use of technology in law enforcement to tackle unresolved cases.
Judge Mark Sanders was elected to Branch 28 of the Milwaukee county Circuit Court in 2012 after more than 15 years as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney. On the bench, Judge Sanders is currently presides over a new created Mental Health Docket. Previously he presided over various courts including Homicide/Sexual Assault (4+ years) and Termination of Parental rights (4 years). Judge Sanders serves as the chair of the District 1 Security & Facilities Committee and participated in organizing the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts response to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Judge Sanders was the co-chair of the 2022 Wisconsin Judicial Conference. He has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve as an associate dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College; a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Education Committee and a member of the Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.
Judge Mark Sanders was elected to Branch 28 of the Milwaukee county Circuit Court in 2012 after more than 15 years as a Milwaukee County Assistant District Attorney. On the bench, Judge Sanders is currently presides over a new created Mental Health Docket. Previously he presided over various courts including Homicide/Sexual Assault (4+ years) and Termination of Parental rights (4 years). Judge Sanders serves as the chair of the District 1 Security & Facilities Committee and participated in organizing the Milwaukee County Circuit Courts response to the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Judge Sanders was the co-chair of the 2022 Wisconsin Judicial Conference. He has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court to serve as an associate dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College; a member of the Wisconsin Judicial Education Committee and a member of the Criminal Jury Instructions Committee.
Jack has been an integral part of the justice team at Venture Architects for more than 17 years. Previously a Senior Project Manager, he gained diverse experience, specifically in secure environment design for county government projects. Jack fosters active participation in his teams through high communication. His projects show superior planning and design can be achieved within a limited budget. Jack addresses field issues effectively.
Jack has been an integral part of the justice team at Venture Architects for more than 17 years. Previously a Senior Project Manager, he gained diverse experience, specifically in secure environment design for county government projects. Jack fosters active participation in his teams through high communication. His projects show superior planning and design can be achieved within a limited budget. Jack addresses field issues effectively.
Pete Cahill served in the criminal division, the juvenile division and in the drug treatment court during his tenure on the bench. He was also the assistant chief judge of the district for two years and served as chief judge of the district for four years. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Cahill was in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for ten years where he served as a violent crime prosecutor, the head of juvenile prosecution and finally, chief deputy county attorney under now-Senator Amy Klobuchar. Judge Cahill has been an adjunct professor at all three Minnesota law schools where he has taught trial advocacy, legal writing, and advanced criminal procedure. In October 2022, he delivered the 141st Justice Jackson Lecture at the National Judicial College, covering lessons learned from presiding over a high-profile criminal trial, State v. Chauvin, involving the death of George Floyd.
Pete Cahill served in the criminal division, the juvenile division and in the drug treatment court during his tenure on the bench. He was also the assistant chief judge of the district for two years and served as chief judge of the district for four years. Before his appointment to the bench, Judge Cahill was in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office for ten years where he served as a violent crime prosecutor, the head of juvenile prosecution and finally, chief deputy county attorney under now-Senator Amy Klobuchar. Judge Cahill has been an adjunct professor at all three Minnesota law schools where he has taught trial advocacy, legal writing, and advanced criminal procedure. In October 2022, he delivered the 141st Justice Jackson Lecture at the National Judicial College, covering lessons learned from presiding over a high-profile criminal trial, State v. Chauvin, involving the death of George Floyd.
Mark Yarbrough was elected to five terms as the Lamb County & District Attorney and served for 20 years, prosecuting everything from death penalty cases to DWIs. During his tenure, in 2002, he was awarded the M.A.D.D. regional prosecutor of the year. He served on the board of directors for the Texas District & County Attorney’s Association, and is a member of the National District Attorney’s Association. He also is one of the founding fellows of the Texas Prosecutor’s Society. Mark is listed by the Lawyers of Distinction as one of the top 10% of lawyers in the United States, and by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for Texas. At the end of 2012, Mark retired as District Attorney and travels the country giving motivational speeches regarding Burnout. He has also written and been published on the subject of Burnout.
Mark Yarbrough was elected to five terms as the Lamb County & District Attorney and served for 20 years, prosecuting everything from death penalty cases to DWIs. During his tenure, in 2002, he was awarded the M.A.D.D. regional prosecutor of the year. He served on the board of directors for the Texas District & County Attorney’s Association, and is a member of the National District Attorney’s Association. He also is one of the founding fellows of the Texas Prosecutor’s Society. Mark is listed by the Lawyers of Distinction as one of the top 10% of lawyers in the United States, and by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as one of the “10 Best Attorneys” for Texas. At the end of 2012, Mark retired as District Attorney and travels the country giving motivational speeches regarding Burnout. He has also written and been published on the subject of Burnout.
Michael has been a Waukesha County Circuit Court judge since April, 2000. He received a J.D. from Marquette University Law School, and an A.B. from Ripon College. Prior to law school Michael was an administrative assistant in the Wisconsin State Senate. Michael is currently assigned to the Criminal Traffic Division, and has served as presiding judge in all Divisions. He was a member of the Criminal and Traffic Bench Book Committee, 2002-2022 and also was a member of the Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (PPAC), 2002-2008. Currently Michael is Chair of PPAC's Court Security Subcommittee. He chairs the Waukesha County Court House Security & Facilities Committee, and is chair of the Judicial Well Being Sub Committee of the Task Force on Lawyer Well Being. He is an Associate Dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College.
Michael has been a Waukesha County Circuit Court judge since April, 2000. He received a J.D. from Marquette University Law School, and an A.B. from Ripon College. Prior to law school Michael was an administrative assistant in the Wisconsin State Senate. Michael is currently assigned to the Criminal Traffic Division, and has served as presiding judge in all Divisions. He was a member of the Criminal and Traffic Bench Book Committee, 2002-2022 and also was a member of the Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (PPAC), 2002-2008. Currently Michael is Chair of PPAC's Court Security Subcommittee. He chairs the Waukesha County Court House Security & Facilities Committee, and is chair of the Judicial Well Being Sub Committee of the Task Force on Lawyer Well Being. He is an Associate Dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College.
Scott Swayze began his career in social work in 2002 & transitioned into law enforcement in 2004 as a municipal police officer that includes prior service in administrative ranks of Inspector & Asst. Police Chief. In his role now as Chief of Police & Emergency Manager, his office oversees the university’s expanded Security Systems Division which manages Control Access for over 100 buildings across a 700 acre campus with 14,000 staff, students, & visitors daily. Chief Swayze earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from SUNY Cortland (minor in Public Administration), a master’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY-ESF & his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School where he interned at the NYS Attorney General's Office for 2 years. He has also served as a federal trial attorney with a focus on 8th Amendment cases, receiving recognition from the bar for service to his clients. Chief Swayze has 15 yrs working Internal Affairs holding state & national certifications specific to I.A.
Scott Swayze began his career in social work in 2002 & transitioned into law enforcement in 2004 as a municipal police officer that includes prior service in administrative ranks of Inspector & Asst. Police Chief. In his role now as Chief of Police & Emergency Manager, his office oversees the university’s expanded Security Systems Division which manages Control Access for over 100 buildings across a 700 acre campus with 14,000 staff, students, & visitors daily. Chief Swayze earned a bachelor’s degree in Education from SUNY Cortland (minor in Public Administration), a master’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY-ESF & his Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School where he interned at the NYS Attorney General's Office for 2 years. He has also served as a federal trial attorney with a focus on 8th Amendment cases, receiving recognition from the bar for service to his clients. Chief Swayze has 15 yrs working Internal Affairs holding state & national certifications specific to I.A.
Tammy Johnson joined the Supreme Court as the Marshal in 2019. In this position she performs a variety of functions to the Supreme Court and staff members. Tammy maintains security and monitor visitors while in session, manage calendars and logistical support. Tammy came to the Supreme Court with a bachelor’s degree in Administration a minor in Criminal Justice and many other educational certificates. Tammy has a wide range of experience in both Law Enforcement and Healthcare.
Tammy Johnson joined the Supreme Court as the Marshal in 2019. In this position she performs a variety of functions to the Supreme Court and staff members. Tammy maintains security and monitor visitors while in session, manage calendars and logistical support. Tammy came to the Supreme Court with a bachelor’s degree in Administration a minor in Criminal Justice and many other educational certificates. Tammy has a wide range of experience in both Law Enforcement and Healthcare.
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