8th Annual EXCELLENCE IN POLICING and Accreditation Conference Hosted by Stockton College October 11th and 12h, 2012 Special Courses for Accreditation Managers Internal Affairs Officers Training Officers Public Information Officers Supervisors and Executive Officers All New Curriculum for 2012! Register On-Line Today at www.NJPSAC.org New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition 66 Witherspoon Street, PMB 175 Princeton, NJ 08542 908-235-1999 www.njpsac.org Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Table of Contents Introduction 3 Keynote Speaker - Colonel Danny McKnight 4 NJPSAC President’s Welcome First Battle of Mogadishu. Greetings, fellow Accreditation Managers! I look forward to spending two days with you at the Center for Public Safety & Security located at Stockton College for our 8th Annual Conference. Stockton College is a great place to visit anytime, especially around the fall season. I can guarantee that this conference will continue to provide the best instruction in accreditation and other important and timely public safety topics. Portrayed by actor Tom Sizemore in the motion picture Black Hawk Down. In keeping with our area of expertise, with special emphasis on accreditation and risk management, the 2012 conference is highlighted with many educational sessions addressing these and other important public safety topics: New NJSACOP Accreditation Program; Internal Affairs; Leadership; Public Information; Policy Development; and much more. Schedule at a Glance 5 How to Register for the Conference 6 Conference Hotel 7 Networking Social 8 Area Attractions for the Family 8-10 Distinguished Speakers 11-19 Courses and Workshops 20-27 General Conference Information 28 Directions and Parking 30-31 Enjoy the conference, the networking social and enjoy Stockton! Sincerely, David Finck Drawing will be held on Day 2 of the conference after lunch. Must be present to win! NJPSAC President Page 2 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference New Jersey’s Premier Law Enforcement Conference Join us at the Richard Stockton College in Galloway, New Jersey from October 11 to October 12, 2012 for the 8th Annual Excellence in Policing Conference co-hosted by the NJPSAC and the NJSACOP. The New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition has had a long reputation for providing top-notch education on the most pressing law enforcement topics of the day. This year is your best opportunity to learn, network, and problem solve at a one-of-a-kind event dedicated specifically to law enforcement professionals. With renowned keynote speakers, seminars and technical workshops leaders from around the tri-state area come together at the Annual Conference to foster a continuing exchange of information and experience. Come and discover what hundreds of others have. Our Conference provides attendees with the best return on investment for their training dollars. Our keynote speakers and world-renowned experts in their field, impart their knowledge and experience in unique and intriguing ways that make their messages memorable and entertaining. Our informative and cutting edge seminars bring together, under one roof, many different and important management functions of law enforcement / public safety agencies such as Internal Affairs, Public Information, Advanced Technology, and Training. Our highly experienced law enforcement executive instructors present on current issues and trends while sharing lessons learned that you can bring back to your agency. Attendees further benefit from our unique curriculum design that is taught from both a liability mitigation and risk management perspective as well as information delivery. Whatever your reason for attending, you will find no other Conference like it! The Conference has been approved by the NJSACOP for 10 Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program (CLEE) Units. Register online today at www.NJPSAC.org Page 3 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Keynote Speaker Successful Leadership on the Tough Days Colonel Danny McKnight Danny R. McKnight is a retired colonel in the United States Army. As a lieutenant colonel, he was the commanding officer of the 3rd Ranger Battalion and led the "Lost Convoy" during the Battle of Mogadishu on October 3, 1993. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Valor device for his actions during the battle. He attended Florida State University and received a bachelor's degree in management in 1973. He was also a distinguished military graduate from the school's ROTC program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry in the United States Army. During his career, he served in a variety of infantry assignments with conventional and Ranger units. Ranger assignments include service as company executive officer and instructor at the mountain phase of the Ranger course; regimental adjutant, 75th Ranger Regiment; S-3 (battalion operations officer), 3rd Ranger Battalion; executive officer, 3rd Ranger Battalion; executive officer, 75th Ranger Regiment; and commanding officer, 3rd Ranger Battalion. He retired from the Army in 2002. Page 4 of 31 On October 3rd, 1993, about a hundred elite U.S. soldiers were dropped by helicopter into the teeming Bakaara market in the heart of Mogadishu, Somalia. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take an hour. Instead they found themselves pinned down through a long and terrible night fighting against thousands of heavily armed Somalis, which became the longest sustained firefight involving American troops since the Vietnam War. Colonel McKnight was the on scene ground commander during the battle. In the motion picture adaptation of the battle, Black Hawk Down, Colonel McKnight is portrayed by actor Tom Sizemore. Colonel McKnight will provide attendees with excellent first hand insight on crisis leadership and being a leader during the "tough times". We have arranged for him to have his new book will be available for purchase and he will be autographing them. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Schedule at a Glance Thursday, October 11th 7:00 am to 8:00 am Conference Registration - Campus Center, Main Lobby 7:00 am to 10:00 am Refreshments 8:00 am to 9:00 am Conference Opening and Award Ceremony 9:00 am to 12:00 am Conference Courses and Workshops 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch on your own 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm Conference Courses and Workshops Friday, October 12th 8:00 am to 9:00 am Conference Registration - Campus Center, Main Lobby 8:00 am to 10:00 am Refreshments 9:00 am to 12:00 am Conference Courses and Workshops 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Lunch on your own 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Conference Certificates handed out at registration 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Conference Courses and Workshops All New Curriculum for 2012! Page 5 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Conference Registration Register online today at www.NJPSAC.org Registration for the Conference can only be done on-line. Visit our Conference Registration web page at www.njpsac.org to register. Expanded Conference - Same Low Price! Deadline for Early Registration is September 1, 2012 A Purchase Order Number is not Required to Register! Conference Registration Fee $299.00 (Early Registration) if registration is postmarked on or before 09/01/12. $350.00 (Regular Registration) if registration is postmarked after 09/01/12. Discount Opportunity: After two students, the remaining students are billed at 50% off In recognition of the tough financial times we all are experiencing as well as our desire to get more personnel from your agency involved we have created a special discount plan. If your agency sends three or more students your third and subsequent registrations will be discounted by 50%. An awesome savings! Make all Checks and Purchase Orders Payable to NJPSAC. If you have any questions please email info@njpsac.org Page 6 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Conference Hotel The 2012 New Jersey Police Accreditation Conference Hotel is the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. The Seaview is a family-friendly resort located in Galloway, close to Atlantic City. Other area points of interest include the Atlantic City Aquarium and Smithville with its many shops and fine dining. The Seaview itself features a restaurant, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a golf course. Also located on site are a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. They have a fullservice health spa has massage/treatment rooms and beauty services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club 401 South New York Avenue Galloway, NJ 08205 $139.00 per room / per night / plus tax 855-894-8698 or www.stocktonseaview.com The Seaview is also home to two historic courses to choose from, the links styled Bay Course or the challenging forest lined Pines Course. All conference courses end at 3:00 pm so attendees can catch a round of golf at the end of the day. For more information or to plan your golf outing email us at info@njpsac.org Page 7 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Networking Social Following our conference classes on October 11, 2012 all attendees are coordinately invited to attend the 2012 Accreditation Networking Social. Registration for the Networking Social can only be done on-line. Visit our Networking Social Registration web page at www.njpsac.org/sc_social.asp for more information or to register to attend the Social.. The 2012 Networking Social is $76.00 per attendee Make all Checks Payable to NJPSAC. Deadline for Dinner Registration and Dinner Refunds is October 1, 2012 Some of the Area Attractions Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at Seaview Resort The Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa at the Seaview hotel is the perfect place to rejuvenate and relax, with exceptional scenery and decor that creates a serene and magical environment. Let your tension melt away as you retreat for an hour, a day, or longer. The quiet atmosphere creates a sense of calm anticipation. Unwind upon seeing the beautiful interiors accented with inlaid river rock and Shoji screens for an Asian flair. As you change into your robe, your skin revels in the soft cotton touch. The subtle aromas induce relaxation as your service begins. Delight your taste buds with a selection from the Red Door Spa menu. Atlantic City Boardwalk, Beach, and Casinos Try your luck at Atlantic City casinos. Whether you're looking to whittle away some time at a low-stakes slot machine, play some high-powered poker, or anything in between, Atlantic City casino gambling halls have what you want. Atlantic City casinos offer slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, keno, race books and specialty table games that provide non-stop action along the Boardwalk and in the Marina District. Page 8 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Tanger Outlets The Walk in Atlantic City Tanger Outlets The Walk features national brand outlet stores and namebrand fashions at discount prices, exciting new restaurants and clubs. Shoppers are sure to find many of their favorite stores and brands including Bass, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Timberland, Banana Republic and Coach. A Successful shopping expedition calls for a satisfying meal at Applebee's, Starbucks, Cave Crepe Café, Subway, Ruth's' Chris Steak, Ruby Tuesday and the Longhorn Steakhouse. Historic Smithville Village Shoppes Whether you come to dine at the Historic Smithville Inn, shop at one of the more than 40 unique shoppes and boutiques or simply stroll along the cobblestone paths and enjoy the beautiful and neatly manicured grounds, there is something for everyone at Historic Smithville and the Village Greene. For a comprehensive listing of all the shoppes, dining places, lodgings, services, and amusements visit their website www.historicsmithvillenj.com. The Seaview Golf Resort Open to the public and designed to meet all your golf needs, Seaview Golf Resort, A Troon Golf managed facility, is a world-class bayside retreat situated on 670 acres of pristine pinelands in southern New Jersey. We offer 36 holes of Championship golf on two of New Jersey’s oldest and most prestigious courses as well as instructional programs for golfers of all skill levels. There has never been a better time to play a round at Seaview, as we have just completed a $1.4 million renovation project on the golf facilities! Enjoy an enhanced experience on both courses, in addition to improvements in the golf shop and locker rooms. Atlantic City Aquarium The Atlantic City Aquarium offers something for kids of all ages. View over eighteen aquarium tanks including the 25,000 gallon tank featuring a variety of sea creatures indigenous to New Jersey waters and the rest of the MidAtlantic region. Touch and Feed, if you dare, Shovel Nose Sharks and three types of rays in our Shark and Ray touch tank. Interact with our divers during our Live Diver Feeding show or get up close, to slithering snakes and creepy spiders during our Exotic Animal show. Page 9 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Renault Winery Resort and Golf Renault Winery, in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, is the oldest commercial winery in New Jersey. The vineyards were planted in 1864 by Louis Nicolas Renault, a French immigrant from Mareuil-sur-Ay who brought the original vinifera from France. Renault produced its first wines in 1870. The winery was bought by the Milza family in 1977, and although its wines are still produced and sold locally, the business has increasingly emphasized tourism. Its 1400 acre site now has a golf course and a 50 room hotel and restaurant, Tuscany House. Absecon Lighthouse New Jersey's tallest lighthouse awaits you at Pacific and Rhode Island Avenues in Atlantic City (walking distance from Showboat Casino). Take an amazing journey into time and above it all as you ascend the 228 steps of the Absecon Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country. You'll see breathtaking views of the Atlantic City skyline and up top you'll come face-to-face with the original first-order Fresnel Lens, first lit in 1857. The lighthouse's recent multi-million dollar restoration also includes a stunning replica of the Lightkeeper's dwelling, an educational museum, charming gift shop, Fresnel Lens exhibit in the original Oil House and expansive grounds. Check out their web site for hours of operation and costs for admission to the Museum, Exhibits, and Grounds. Ripley's Believe if or Not From the unusual entrance to the bizarre exhibits, this Atlantic City museum is a gathering of some of the most peculiar collections you will ever find. Find strange and unusual exhibits at Ripley's Believe It or Not museum such as a collection of shrunken heads or a lock of George Washington's hair. One exhibit that is exclusive to Atlantic City museum is the roulette wheel made entirely of jellybeans. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is located right on the Atlantic City Boardwalk Atlantic City Nightlife Atlantic City nightlife will capture your spirit and leave you wanting more! From lounges to dance clubs, fine dining to beach bars, live entertainment, comedy clubs and more, it's all here in Atlantic City. Visit the Calendar of Events at the link above for a complete listing of Atlantic City entertainment. You may also use the nightlife search options at the link above to explore the different things you can do at night to find what best suits the needs of you and your family. Page 10 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Distinguished Speaker Introduction to the New NJSACOP Accreditation Program Capt. Michael Rogers, Ret. Michael J. Rogers is a retired police captain having served nearly 28 years with the West Orange Police Department (NJ). He’s also an experienced accreditation manager having served in that capacity from 1998-2006. Mike is the Executive Vice President of the New Jersey Public Safety Accreditation Coalition and is an experienced accreditation assessor with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. He has considerable proficiency in policy development and budgetary matters. Mike is an experienced instructor and curriculum writer with the Human Resource Development Institute, New Jersey Department of Personnel in Trenton, N.J. He has lectured in a variety of government leadership, management, and supervision courses including, Lieutenant Test Preparation, Making the Move to Sergeant, and the Law Enforcement Entrance Examination Preparation Program. Recently developed by the New Jersey State Association of Chief’s of Police Accreditation Commission, the new accreditation program is tailored more towards the New Jersey law enforcement community. While some standards are reasonably similar, others have changed and some are new to the program. Learning Objectives 1. Identify the standards that are new to the program. 2. Identify those standards that remain in the program, but have changed. 3. List the files that need to be modified in order to attain compliance with the new standards. 4. Estimate the time needed to convert existing accreditation files to the new program. Mike holds a Masters of Administrative Science with Fairleigh Dickinson University with certificates in Public Administration, Law & Public Safety Administration, and Human Resource & Management. He is also a Certified Public Manager with the New Jersey Department of Personnel and a recipient of the Harry Wilde Award for Academic Excellence with the West Point Command & Leadership Program with the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Page 11 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Distinguished Speaker Led by a Lion - Leadership for the 21st Police Century. Richard E. Fairburn Mr. Fairburn has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience in both Illinois and Wyoming, working patrol, investigative and administrative assignments through the rank of Police Chief. Dick has also served as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst and as the Section Chief of a major police academy's Firearms Training Unit and Critical Incident Training program. Mr. Fairburn has published more than 100 feature articles in police periodicals and authored two books: Police Rifles and Building a Better Gunfighter. He currently serves as the Law Enforcement Firearms columnist at PoliceOne.com. This class will focus on the role of a street-level police leader. In particular, we will discuss the leadership skills necessary to effectively lead a small team of officers into the Kill Zone of a critical incident. Learning Objectives 1. Define the distinction between Leadership and Management and present techniques for training the leadership skills necessary for handling critical incidents. 2. Outline the characteristics and skills necessary for a Leader to perform a risk analysis and develop a hasty plan in a dangerous environment. 3. Emphasize the need for training Leaders in a hands-on, scenario-based atmosphere. 4. Describe the Leader’s role in non-critical incident missions; such as training, debriefing, after-action report generation, and post-incident support and counseling. Dick was an early proponent of patrol rifles and led that movement through his writing and training activities. Following the Columbine incident, Mr. Fairburn conducted an in-depth analysis of historical active shooter incidents, which determined the first generation of Rapid Deployment/Active Shooter Response training was inadequate. Many agencies have now adapted their Rapid Deployment training to utilize smaller Contact Teams and to include Bounding Overwatch and other team movement tactics. Mr. Fairburn earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University and was the Valedictorian of his recruit class at the Illinois State Police Academy. Page 12 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Distinguished Speaker Internal Affairs - Changes and Trends Lt. Col. Frank Rodgers Frank E. Rodgers retired as the Deputy Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police in 2007 at the rank of Lt. Colonel after twenty-five years of service. While serving in the second highest ranking position in the largest police department in the State of New Jersey, he led the Investigations Branch which consisted of in excess of 900 detectives, analysts and scientists assigned to 57 different units with an annual budget of in excess of seventy-five (75) million dollars. A strong advocate of police professionalism, strategic planning and accountability, he initiated and directed a complete restructuring of the organization’s investigative assets predicated on the principles of “Intelligence Led Policing”. Following his career with the State Police, he was appointed as the first Director of the newly formed New Jersey State Park Police in the Department of Environmental Protection. During his one year tenure in that position, he developed the force of 100 officers who were responsible for protecting the eighteen (18) million annual visitors to the state’s fifty-one (51) parks into a CALEA (Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) nationally recognized agency. This block of instruction will provide the attendee with a detailed update on the NJ Attorney General’s Internal Affairs Guidelines. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the Fall 2011 revisions and their impact upon an agency’s previously existing policies and business practices. The course will also include discussion on personnel early warning systems, complaint classification considerations and their relevance to compliance with accreditation standards. Learning Objectives 1. To understand when an internal investigation must be conducted. 2. To understand the difference between a performance deficiency and employee misconduct. 3. To understand what constitutes an early warning system. 4. To understand what the AG IA Guideline changes and clarifications are. 5. To understand the consequences of failing to adhere to the guidelines. In 2011, Rodgers was appointed as the Director of the Center for Public Safety & Security at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. The Center is an academic enterprise dedicated to public safety collaboration in partnership with the sector’s professional organizations throughout the state. Page 13 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Distinguished Speaker The Threat From Within - Employee Lawsuits Guy P. Ryan, Esq. Guy P. Ryan concentrates his practice in civil rights and employment practices defense for police agencies and officers. He is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Attorney Certification. He has tried numerous cases in the United States District Courts and the Courts of New Jersey, in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, employment discrimination, and civil rights violations. He is a faculty member of the Ocean County Police Academy, and represents several municipalities. Mr. Ryan currently represents police officers in various civil rights matters in all three United States Courthouses in New Jersey. From the trial level to the Supreme Court of New Jersey, he has represented numerous individuals, municipalities, police departments' public officials, and police officers. He is often called upon to give advice to police departments in an assortment of matters, and is a certified police academy instructor. His knowledge of proper police procedure and the laws involving Arrest, Search and Seizure have contributed to his success as a defense attorney. Mr. Ryan also serves as an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice at a state university. Page 14 of 31 Today, lawsuits initiated by agency employees present the greatest liability risk to law enforcement agencies, along with personal liability exposure to chiefs, supervisors and co-workers. This block of instruction will provide the attendee with an overview of the various types of state and federal statutes which arise in the context of employment related litigation, the relationship between the internal affairs function and employment practices liability, and the role of a supervisor and internal affairs investigator to manage and reduce litigation, as well as curtail employment-related misconduct. Learning Objectives 1. To gain an awareness of the specific statutory enactments which are utilized to bring civil actions against law enforcement agencies. 2. To recognize what classes of persons and types of employees fall within protected categories. 3. To understand the relationship between the internal affairs function and employment practices liability. 4. To understand why the internal affairs investigator and supervisors must be involved in the investigation of employment practices liability type claims. 5. To recognize the need to discipline employees who violate workplace harassment policies, including the requirement that remedial actions be taken to prevent future misconduct. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Distinguished Speaker Time Tactics for Proper Project Management Lt. Brian Gibbons Brian K. Gibbons began his career as a Police Officer with the City of Orange Police Department in July 1999. In September 2002 he began his continued his career with the Chatham Borough Police Department. He was reassigned to the Accreditation Unit as Assistant Accreditation Manager in 2005 where he assisted the agency in achieving CALEA International Accreditation. Brian has held various posts to include the Patrol Division, Field Training Unit, Assistant Accreditation Manager, Patrol Sergeant, Accreditation Manager, Training/Community Services Unit supervisor, Emergency Services Unit Team Member & Commander and currently is assigned as Executive Officer of the agency where he oversees the Patrol Division and Investigative Bureau. He completed is Associate of Science Degree, with honors, from Essex County College and his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Administrative Science Degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Furthermore, he holds post graduate certifications from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Emergency Management Administration and Administrative Science. Additionally, he is a NJ State Certified Public Manager (CPM), PTC certified police academy instructor and a NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Certified Accreditation Assessor. He is a graduate of the NJSACOP Police Executive Institute and holds their coveted Certified Eligible Law Enforcement Executive credential (C-ELEE). He sits on the Board of Directors for the NJ Public Safety Accreditation Coalition and serves as the Financial Director managing all membership accounts and all agency financial records. Page 15 of 31 This class is designed to help you plan and prioritize projects, manage workflow, develop efficiency and organization skills, avoid procrastination and design next actions to keep projects on track. In addition, tools to help avoid interruption, minimize stress and enjoy the freedom of more time are discussed. Technology advances will also be discussed that may assist you in managing projects and establishing greater accountability. Learning Objectives 1. Get organized… Finally. 2. Establish time boundaries / Avoiding time wasting activities. 3. Increase efficiency / Decrease stress. 4. Manage your calendar properly. 5. Crush procrastination. 6. Using technology that works. 7. Plan and organize projects properly. 8. More tips and tricks to work at light speed. The course curriculum is based from the theories of the following: Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Distinguished Speaker Lt. Allen Sondej Allen R. Sondej has been a police officer for over twenty years. He is currently a Lieutenant in a mid-sized central New Jersey police department. He is in charge of the Support Services Division which includes responsibility for; administration, scheduling, finance, logistics, training, and dispatch. He is also the departmental accreditation manager and is tasked with liability mitigation. Al started his law enforcement career with the Trenton Police Department where he served as a patrol officer. During his career he has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, Public Information Officer, Shift Commander, Emergency Response Team member and Police Instructor. While serving as a police officer Al maintained a private consulting business which concentrates on risk and liability mitigation and has provided services to numerous corporations. He has also served as the Director of Training for a non-profit law enforcement training organization. Prior to his law enforcement career he served in the United States Marine Corps Military Police and was called back to active service in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He received his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Mercer County Community College. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from New Jersey City University in Criminal Justice and was one of the very few to do it with a concentration in Security. He earned his Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law. I’M GOING TO SUE YOU! A look at why police departments and officers are an emerging target for litigation. This course will serve the Police Executive as well as the Accreditation Manager and Training Officer to ensure they are aware and prepared for litigation. This fast paced session will examine the causes of the current hostile legal environment facing law enforcement. It will identify the current “players” who are driving this trend. Organizational vulnerabilities such as policy, practice, training, and record keeping will be addressed. Counter measures will be discussed and resources provided. This class will also compliment the class on internal threats, another emerging litigation trend. Learning Objectives 1. Participants will understand the emerging threat of police misconduct litigation. 2. Participants will identify specific interest groups who target law enforcement for litigation. 3. Participants will identify the areas of vulnerability in organizational policy, practice, and record keeping. 4. Participants will learn the effective counter measures to address organizational vulnerability. 6. Participants will be provided with resources to assist them in implementing a well-rounded law suit mitigation strategy. Al is an attorney admitted to the New Jersey Bar and the Bar of the Federal District Court of New Jersey he is currently of Counsel to a Pennington N.J. law firm. Page 16 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Distinguished Speaker 21st Century Police Records Management Keeping Data Secure. Lt. Andrew Donofrio Andrew W. Donofrio is a retired Detective Lieutenant with the Prosecutor’s Office in Bergen County, N.J. Mr. Donofrio was a leading computer forensics examiner for Bergen County with 25 years experience in the field of Law Enforcement. He has conducted over 1000 forensic examinations of computer evidence and frequently lectures on the subject throughout the state. Mr. Donofrio writes regularly on Internet-related and computer forensic issues for a number of law enforcement publications. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a BA in Forensic Psychology and Magna Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Protection / Infrastructure Management at the College. Mr. Donofrio holds numerous computer forensic certifications and has been recognized as a computer forensic expert in New Jersey Superior and Federal Court. Andrew Donofrio is the former Associate Lab Director for the Cyber Crime Lab at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. He served as the program developer for the Masters Certificate Program in Advanced Computer Forensics, and teaches several courses within that program. Currently, Mr. Donofrio owns his own technology consulting company, Cyberology Consulting. Through this company, Mr. Donofrio consults for attorneys and private sector companies on technology investigations, Internet communications, computer and network forensics, penetration testing, security assessments, security awareness training, Internet privacy issues, and e-discovery. Page 17 of 31 Police Departments in the 21st Century store all records electronically. Today's police administrators are acutely ware of the sensitivity of this data; Juvenile records, domestic violence reports, personal identifying information, and victim information is all contained on the agencies computer network. Gaps in IT security can lead to an exploitation and or theft of the data, exposing the agency to significant penalties and civil litigation. Police administrators and those responsible for this data need to take measures to secure it. This course will indentify the risks and present options for IT security. Learning Objectives 1. Identify the risks to law enforcement data both internally and externally. 2. How to expose vulnerabilities in the network. 3. The value of a penetration test and internal security assessment. 4. Steps to secure the network - time based security and defense in depth models. 5. What to do if hacked. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Distinguished Speaker Marketing Your Agency with Social Media Lt. Keith Germain Keith Germain has served with the Barnegat Police Department for 18 years. During that time he has served as the head of the narcotics unit, SWAT team commander, and Administrative Services Division Commander. He currently serves as the commander of the Patrol Division, Training Unit, and Community Policing unit. In addition, he serves as the Accreditation Manager for CALEA accreditation, Media Relations Officer, and Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator for Barnegat Township. Keith has been a certified assessor for the NJSACOP state accreditation program since 2008 and recently became an EMAP (Emergency Management Accreditation Program) certified assessor. Keith holds instructor certifications in numerous disciplines including: Firearms, Rifle, Scoped Rifle, Tactical Handcuffing/Defensive Tactics, Active Shooter Response, Instinctive Point Shooting, Simunitions, and Emergency Vehicle Operations. Keith is a New Jersey PTC certified instructor and has instructed in the areas of Patrol Procedures and Report Writing at the Ocean County Police Academy since 2000. He was selected by the recruits as Instructor of the Year in 2002, 2005, and 2006. Page 18 of 31 Since the days of Sir Robert Peel, police agencies have consistently allowed themselves to be defined by other sources ranging from the media to pop culture. This has presented a myriad of difficulties and challenges to the profession from poor relations with service populations to difficulty gathering the support necessary to achieve agency goals and objectives. These problems stem mostly from underlying misconceptions, inaccurate conventional wisdom, and most importantly—the lack of a platform and strategy with which to deliver an agency’s message to the public unfettered. This innovative, dynamic session will explore strategies for capitalizing on the latest in available technology, social networking, and media relations strategies in order to define your agency, take control of its reputation, and foster a trusting and productive relationship with the community. Learning Objectives 1. Participants will understand the popular misconceptions and inaccurate conventional wisdom that negatively impacts the ability of agencies to achieve their mission. 2. Participants will understand the power of various social media platforms and will learn how to capitalize on their availability, speed, and cost-effectiveness to communicate an unadulterated message directly to the service population. 3. Participants will learn how to develop a public relations plan and to identify the employees that are best suited to manage and execute the agency’s public relations plan. 4. Participants will learn strategies to get in front of and mitigate issues that might negatively impact perception of the agency. 5. Participants will understand the role of the media in influencing agency image and will learn strategies to maximize the effectiveness of the agency-media relationship. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Distinguished Speaker Coaching: A Critical Leadership Skill Capt. Raymond Bailey Raymond P. Bailey joined the Ramsey Police Department in 1987. His career in law enforcement began as a civilian dispatcher for the Paramus Police Department in 1981. He enlisted in the USAF as a Security Specialist in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1986. After joining the RPD, he started a long academic journey that culminated with a Master of Arts Degree from Seton Hall University in 2000. He is also a Certified Public Manager with the New Jersey Department of Personnel. In 2006, he graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 226. Since joining the Ramsey Police Department, Ray has served in various areas within the department. He has served as a patrol officer, tour commander, DARE Officer, firearms, ASP and OC instructor, an instructor for both recruit and in-service classes. He is currently the Captain, serving in the capacity of Executive Officer. Coach, Role Model, Counselor, Supporter, Guide...do these words ring a bell? Being a coach involves being a role model, sometimes a counselor or supporter, and always a guide. Coaching is based on a partnership that involves giving both support and challenging opportunities to employees. Knowing how and when to coach is an essential skill that can benefit both you and your department. This workshop will help you become a better coach in all senses of the word. Learning Objectives 1. Understand how coaching can be used to develop your officers. 2. Develop the coaching skills that help improve individual performance. 3. Demonstrate the behaviors and practices of an effective coach. 4. Recognize employees’ strengths and give them the feedback they need to succeed. 5. Identify employee problems and ways you can help to correct them. Ray is also a Certified Professional Coach and President of Bergen Leadership Solutions. He is passionate about coaching and the potential this leadership skill has to transform police agencies. He works will officers looking to reach their full potential by helping them establish goals and developing strategies to accomplish their mission, both personal and professional. Page 19 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence In-Service Accreditation Courses and Workshops Accreditation 101 Lt. Kieran Barrett, Montclair University Police Department Lt. Brian Gibbons, Chatham Borough Police Department This course is designed for the new accreditation manager as an overview of the accreditation process with an emphasis on real world solutions to common problems in the process. Proven approaches to what seems an overwhelming assignment in any agency will be frankly discussed in an interactive presentation on accreditation program basics. Accreditation programs can succeed or fail on understanding from the onset the purpose of setting goals, time management skills, organizational pitfalls, and policy development to meet standards. Learning Objectives 1. Accreditation programs will be detailed to the extent that participants will identify their role in the process as accreditation managers and the crucial and varied assignment they have been tasked with. 2. Time management and organizational skills will be discussed to include methods for successful implementation in the accreditation process. 3. Participants will be able to identify what a written directive should be to qualify as meeting standards and what assessors will be looking for in quality written directives. 4. Problems and pitfalls inherent in many agencies that accreditation managers should approach from the initial stages of the process will be identified and problem solving will be discussed Administrative Reporting Systems A/Capt. Michael J. Rein, Rutgers University Police Department Administrative reports ensure efficient communication up the chain of command and provide for periodic comparative and summary data analyses. Regularly compiling information relative to the activities of operational or administrative components and reviewing those activities will assist in improving management decisions. When properly interpreted, these reports help to maintain the overall mission, goals, and objectives of the agency. This session is designed to be both informative and interactive by providing attendees with an opportunity to review a myriad of administrative reports with an end towards identifying those styles which would be beneficial in their agency. Page 20 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Learning Objectives 1. Participants will learn the definitions of each Administrative Report encompassed within the Law Enforcement Accreditation Process, including: Administrative Reviews, Analyses, Audits, Evaluations, Inspections and Inventories. 2. Participants will be exposed to a wide variety of administrative reports completed as part of the Law Enforcement Accreditation Process. 3. Participants will gain an understanding of how the regular completion of Administrative Reports will benefit the overall management of a Law Enforcement Agency. 4. Participants will be made aware of administrative reports mandated by the NJSACOP Accreditation and CALEA International Accreditation programs. 5. Participants will be provided with resources on the development and implementation of an Administrative Reporting System. 6. Participants will recognize the practical purposes of administrative reporting in a professional law enforcement department. Agency Demographics and Recruitment Plans Capt. Michael J. Rogers (ret.), West Orange Police Department The recruitment standards of the law enforcement accreditation process have embraced the important philosophical concept (community expectation) that an agency’s sworn work force will be representative of the available workforce in the agency's service community relative to its ethnic and gender composition. If any group is underrepresented, the recruitment plan will include proactive steps to encourage members of that group to seek employment opportunities. This seminar will teach and enable the student to properly compile their agency and service community’s demographics in order to identify the underrepresented population and then develop a comprehensive recruitment plan. Learning Objectives 1. Identify the source material to determine service area demographics. 2. Identify the underrepresented minorities in the agency. 3. List potential goals and objectives to attract underrepresented minorities to the workforce. Page 21 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence 4. List potential remediation strategies to achieve a workforce more representative of the service community. 5. Recognize the subtle differences when recruiting to a Civil Service agency. Appealing a Assessor Team Decision Harry Delgado, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Sgt. David Finck, Monmouth County Sheriff's Office The NJSACOP Accreditation Program is a non-adversarial, professional standards based, accountability system. Unlike most programs, the NJSACOP Accreditation Program is a dynamic system always evolving to meets the emerging needs of the law enforcement community of New Jersey. The dynamic nature of the program, from time to time, will create a situation where an agency and an assessment team may disagree. When this happens an agency can file an appeal with the NJSACOP Accreditation Commission. This block will provide an overview of the appeal system Meet Your Program Manager Harry Delgado, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police During this block of time attendees will have an opportunity to meet with NJSACOP Accreditation Program Manager Harry Delgado in a classroom type environment to ask questions and to engage in accreditation related conversation. Microsoft Outlook in Project Management Marcie Anszperger, Rutgers University When you're faced with the challenge of managing multiple projects and tasks, Microsoft Outlook can help you be more productive both as a communicator and as a leader. You need the right people and processes in place working in unison to make any project successful. Outlook, if used right, can be instrumental in getting team members on the same page and encouraging decision making. If you're serious about creating a cooperative and communicative team environment in which the participants are well-informed, deliverables are assigned, and progress is communicated mastering Microsoft Office Outlook is a must. Learning Objectives 1. Page 22 of 31 You will learn how to use Outlook Tasks to assign responsibilities and conduct status reports. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference 2. You will learn how to use Outlook Email to effectively communicate as an individual and as a team. 3. You will learn how to increase your productivity using different functions and features of the Outlook program. 4. You will learn how to improve the way you organize and manage information. Microsoft Word in Policy Development Marcie Anszperger, Rutgers University The professional image of an organization, especially a law enforcement agency, is primarily conveyed through the writings of its employees. Operations and investigation reports can and do go all the way to the United States Supreme Court as well as the national media for close scrutiny for high profile cases. What many agencies don't understand is that is equally important for their policies and other types of written directives to convey not only well written content but they must also convey a professional appearance. Learning and using the formatting features of Microsoft Word will help achieve this image. Learning Objectives 1. To learn the many formatting features of Microsoft Word. 2. To learn what a properly formatted policy looks like. 3. To learn how to use the features in developing organization policy. Ok, Got it... Now Prove It Lt. Kieran Barrett, Montclair University Police Department Lt. Brian Gibbons, Chatham Borough Police Department Once an accreditation manager understands the key role they play, comprehends the standards in play and develops the policy, the question that comes inevitably is…how do I prove that I am meeting the standard. A common problem in accreditation management is almost always related to poor attention in the area of proofs. This presentation will serve the new manager, as well as those wanting some new ideas or would like to share their ideas, by answering the age-old question of accreditation, “just what is an assessor looking for?” Participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts on what good proofs are and what may not be. Page 23 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Learning Objectives 1. A clear understanding of common proofs in the process will be identified. 2. Participants should be able to think outside the box when it comes to proving standard compliance. 3. How to prove standards that are “wet ink” in nature or when no data seems to exist. 4. Proof suggestions will be discussed to engage attendees on just what it is assessors are looking for when it comes time for file review. Preparing for the Official On-Site Assessment Sgt. David Finck, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office This is a discussion based learning model of the duties and responsibilities of the accreditation manager, with focus on the CALEA and NJSACOP process and requirements for an on-site assessment. Learning Objectives 1. Attendee will learn the proper protocol and items needed to lead their agency through a successful on-site assessment. 2. Attendees will be able to create an assessor briefing booklet using the model provided on the NJPSAC website. 3. Attendees will be able to ask interactive questions to alleviate any fears or issues they may have regarding their official assessment. 4. Attendee will learn the common mistakes made by accreditation managers during their on-site assessment. Reaccreditation Management Capt. Margaret Schmidt, Woodbridge Police Department “Preparing for Re-Accreditation” training focuses on maintaining compliance during the three year cycle. The discussion will involve what to do from your last on-site to your next on-site. Accreditation is now the department’s daily management system. Maintaining and proving consistent compliance over a three-year cycle presents unique challenges. This class is for both new and experienced Page 24 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference accreditation managers from agencies already accredited. New accreditation managers should also attend the accreditation manager training. The class addresses reaccreditation planning, annual reports, policy revisions for continued compliance, as well as other tips for a successful reaccreditation. Learning Objectives 1. Attendee will learn how to maintain the accreditation files. 2. Attendee will learn how to establish a reliable system for obtaining proofs of compliance. 3. Attendee will learn what reports must be submitted to accrediting body during the three year cycle. 4. Attendee will learn the importance of the final report from the previous assessment. 5. Attendee will learn that accreditation is a continual process. Standards Intent and Solutions Capt. Michael J. Rogers (Ret.), West Orange Police Department Chief Lou Moreto (Ret.), Manalapan Police Department This workshop is designed to discuss the intent of specific standards, and compliance solutions for those standards. The instructors will address how to interpret the standard statement and how to use the commentary as guidance. Standards that are reviewed during this class have been requested by CALEA and NJSACOP clients. This workshop has been regarded by many accreditation managers as the most informative and clarifying of all accreditation related courses. Experienced accreditation managers and assessors will review many of the more difficult standards with the students in an open discussion format. Issues and real world case studies will be examined and students are encouraged to bring problems and issues from their own agencies for evaluation and discussion. Learning Objectives 1. Identify and define the most frequently misunderstood terms contained within the standards. 2. Identify those standards that do not require many changes from the existing program. 3. Identify those standards that can be combined to limit the volume of policies and/or procedures. Page 25 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence 4. Identify those standards that may require prompt action by the applicable governing body. 5. Identify those standards that may require a monetary commitment in order to achieve accreditation. When is a File a File Lt. Kieran Barrett, Montclair University Police Department Lt. Brian Gibbons, Chatham Borough Police Department Putting all the pieces together can be a challenge for the new accreditation manager. This course is designed to help new managers begin to build stellar files to get them through the process with as little pain as possible. An overview of successful and substandard file building will help demonstrate to the participant the importance of consistency over all. In addition attendees will have the opportunity to view completed files see what it is all about. A large amount of the accreditation manager’s time is spent managing files and this class will help streamline the process. Learning Objectives 1. Learning what are the mandatory components of a completed file. 2. Organization and consistency techniques for successful accreditation files. 3. Participants will clearly understand what assessors are looking for and the subjectivity that can occur at times. 4. Attendees will comprehend the importance of good file maintenance. User Group for Guardian Tracking, PowerDMS, and CACE. Lt. Kieran Barrett, Montclair University Police Department This course is designed with the user of technology in mind. Agencies who have purchased such software need to utilize it to match what is needed for accreditation as well as operations efficiency. This course is not a sales pitch by any means and will explore the valuable tools each service offers as well as optimizing for ease of use and applicability. Learning Objectives 1. Page 26 of 31 Learn some valuable tips on expediting launching the software systems. Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference 2. Areas of concern that may hinder use of such technologies. 3. Gain a working knowledge of how systems can improve accreditation management, training and department operations. 4. Identify which system will work for your agency and how to “sell” such technology for their respective agencies. Page 27 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence General Conference Information Opening Session: The Opening Session / Orientation begin promptly at 8:00 am. You will need to be present for the opening session. Conference Building Location: The 2012 New Jersey Police Accreditation Conference is being held at the brand new Campus Center of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey located in Galloway New Jersey, just outside Atlantic City. Stockton College Campus Center 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ 08205-9441 Conference Parking: Parking is available right in front of the Stockton College Campus Center. Parking lots 3 followed by 2 are the closest. Overflow parking is in lots 1, 4, and 5. Conference Check-In and Conference Training Certificates: The conference registration will be staffed beginning at 7:00 am. All attendees are strongly urged to check-in by 8:00 am so as not to miss or interfere with the opening ceremony. You may pick up your training certificate after lunch on day two of the conference at the Registration Desk. The Registration Desk closes at 2:00 pm on day two. Networking: Attendees will have opportunities to network during the conference so bring an adequate supply of business cards. There will also be a Networking Social at the conference hotel between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm on October 11th. For more information please refer to our website at www.njpsac.org Dress code: Please dress in a conservative business manner or in departmental uniform. If you are not in uniform your firearm must be concealed. Tracks of Training: Page 28 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference Training at the accreditation conference has been tailored to serve the needs of officers and civilians who are new to the accreditation program as well as experienced accreditation managers and executives. Please take a moment to review the conference agenda and choose which track of training you would like to attend, or mix and match courses. Seating is limited and filled on a first come / first served basis. If you get to a course and it is filled please continue to your second or third choice. Please print out and bring with you a copy of the conference agenda. A formal introduction to the accreditation process and thorough training is vital for a successful accreditation program. Therefore, First Time Conference Attendees are strongly urged to attend the Basic Accreditation Courses track of training. Experienced accreditation managers and executives conference attendees have four other different tracks of training available to them; the Accreditation courses track, Speakers track, the Seminar tack and the User Groups. If you have any questions please see the staff members at the Registration Desk. Page 29 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure Accreditation is the Benchmark for Law Enforcement Excellence Directions and Parking Information Conference Facility The 2012 New Jersey Police Accreditation Conference is being held at the brand new Campus Center of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey located in Galloway New Jersey, just outside Atlantic City. Stockton College Campus Center 101 Vera King Farris Drive Galloway, NJ 08205-9441 Directions The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey is conveniently located just minutes from shore resorts, one hour from Philadelphia, and two hours from New York City! From the North (Northern New Jersey and New York, north of Parkway Exit 44) Travel south on the Garden State Parkway to Exit 44. Take Exit 44. At the stop sign at the end of the ramp, turn right onto S. Pomona Road (County Road 575). Travel ½ mile. At the entrance sign for The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey on the left, turn left onto Vera King Farris Drive. Parking for Housing 1, 4 and 5 is available immediately on the right. For Campus Center parking, continue ½ mile on Vera King Farris Drive, parking is available on the right in lot 3 (closest) or lots 2, 4, 1, and 5 (in order of closest to farthest). From the West (Camden/Philadelphia Area, west of Expressway Exit 12) Travel east on the Atlantic City Expressway to Exit 12. Take Exit 12. At the stop sign at the end of the ramp, turn left onto Wrangleboro Road (County Road 575). Proceed straight through the traffic lights at Tilton Road (County Road 563) and White Horse Pike (Route 30). At the next traffic light, W. Jimmie Leeds Road, turn right. Travel 1 mile on W. Jimmie Leeds Road to the entrance sign for The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey on the left, turn left onto Vera King Farris Drive. For campus parking, continue about 1 ½ miles on Vera King Farris Drive, parking is available on the left in lot 3 (closest) or lots 2, 4, 1, and 5 (in order of closest to farthest). Page 30 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure 8th Annual NJPSAC / NJSACOP Fall Accreditation Conference From the South (Southern New Jersey, south of Parkway Exit 44) Travel north on the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Service Plaza. Exit to the left into the service plaza (the exit is part of the service plaza). Travel on the outer road of the service plaza. At the second stop sign, turn left. Just ahead, make the first right, continue to the traffic light at the end of the ramp. At the traffic light, turn left onto W. Jimmie Leeds Road. Travel 1 mile on W. Jimmie Leeds Road to the entrance sign for The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey on the right, turn right onto Vera King Farris Drive. For campus parking, continue 1 ½ miles, parking is available on the left in lot 3 (closest) or lots 2, 4, 1, and 5 (in order of closest to farthest). Page 31 of 31 Fall Accreditation Conference Brochure