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RESOURCES: Basic Crime Prevention - February 2026

Agenda

Presenters

Crime Prevention Webpage

Code for Crime Prevention Specialist Requirements

Monday, February 9, 2026

Origin of Crime Prevention and Community Policing
Using the Law in Crime Prevention
Georgia Smith, Chesterfield County Police Department

Virginia Fusion Center
Captain Austin White, Virginia State Police

Juvenile Gang Awareness
SA Brendan Bartley, Department of Juvenile Justice

Real-Time Crime Centers
Det. Rhettt Henley and Sgt. Richard Thweatt, Newport News Police Department

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Securing the Faithful: A Church Security Safety Awareness Program
Chief Shaun Jones, Middleburg Police Department

Community Engagement, Personal Safety Programs, Partnerships and Fundraising (Part 1)
Part 2 of the Presentation
Chief Shaun Jones, Middleburg Police Department

Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs 
Chief Shaun Jones, Middleburg Police Department

Substance Abuse Prevention for Crime Prevention Specialist Certification
Fiona Brown, FB Counseling Resources, LLC

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 

Victims' Crisis Assistance and Response Team
Julia Fuller-Wilson, Department of Criminal Justice Services

Human Trafficking Awareness 
Jennifer Fisher, Virginia State Police, and Deanna Wallace, HSI Hampton Roads

Virginia State Police Crime Prevention Programs - HEAT and Stamp Out Fraud
SA Craig Hudson, Virginia State Police

Initiatives and Security Programs Related to Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Clinton Preston, Department of Homeland Security

Virginia's ABC's Youth and Adult Prevention Programs 
Community Health and Engagement Services Flyer
Community Health and Engagement Programs and Resources
Sarah Devlin, Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Authority

Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 
Ashley Bowles, Virginia Department for the Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
William Moffett, Henrico Police Department

Friday, February 13, 2026

Grant Writing
Carolyn Dellorso and Beth Polak, Department of Criminal Justice Services

Threat Assessment
Robin Tuck, Department of Criminal Justice Services

Use of Social Media
Jessica Smith, School and Public Safety Training Solutions, LLC