Law enforcement and other public safety personnel are increasingly involved in the assessment and management of subjects and/or situations that appear to present an ongoing risk for seriously disruptive and violent behaviors. These may include (but not be limited to) incidents of: school, campus or workplace violence; threats against public figures, houses of worship, or ethnic/faith-based communities; targeting of law enforcement and other first responders; stalking; domestic violence; anonymous threats; and violent extremism/terrorism by lone subjects. These individuals can be highly disruptive, not only in the school, campus, or workplace settings, but in the community at large. Incidents from around the world have underscored the ongoing need for collaborative and integrated strategies to prevent targeted violence where possible, and to mitigate risk of harm where necessary. More and more communities are developing community wide approaches to identify, assess and manage threats in lawful and collaborative ways. These community based approaches are enhanced through collaborative relationships across a range of organizations and sectors (law enforcement & corrections, business, education, houses of worship, law, health care, etc.).
This two-day workshop will help participants to:
The session will enhance participant’s abilities to support existing threat management processes in schools, campuses, and workplaces/organizations within their community, and to build foundations for broader, community-based, approaches to prevent violence, and foster engagement and resiliency.
Presenter
Gene Deisinger, Ph.D., Principal & Co-Founder, SIGMA Threat Management Associates, LLC; and Threat Management Consultant for DCJS’ Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety
The session is intended for law enforcement officers and public safety professionals, who seek to better understand the issues and challenges, and to be part of a collaborative process to enhance the safety and well-being of the community.
Law enforcement officers and school and campus security officers will receive partial in-service credit (PIC) for completion of this training.
There is no registration fee to attend.
Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meal arrangements and other related expenses.
Pre-registration is required.
NOTE: This is a two- day training and attendance at both days is required. If you are not available for both days of training, please do not register for this training. Seating is very limited.
The DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
Check-in begins at 8:00 AM