The LeadsOnline Leadership Conference is one of the nation's top conferences for law enforcement training. Investigators from across the country come together for 16 hours of continuing education. Some of the topics covered include investigating a homicide under the pressures of national media and public speculation, planning and executing undercover sting operations, and discovering evidence through the use of new and available technologies.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
8:00a
Rev up your engine and hit the open roads around Las Vegas
10:00a
Behind the scenes casino security tour
1:30p
Tee off at the Angel Park Golf Club
7:00p
Welcome Reception
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
8:00a
Welcome to Las Vegas: Combating crime in "Sin City"
Assistant Sheriff Ted Moody, Las Vegas Metro PD
Learn how Las Vegas Metro PD proactively works to stay a step ahead of criminals looking to seek refuge in "Sin City".
8:30a
Statement Analysis®
Mark McClish, Advanced Interview Concepts
Interviewing suspects and witnesses is the key to any investigation. Deception can be found by examining how a person phrases their statement. Become a more effective interviewer by learning how to recognize what a subject is telling you based on the language used.
10:30a
Break & LeadsOnline Training
Russell House, Group Manager, Client Support
11:00a
Cyber crimes and social media
Lieutenant Robert Lynch and Detective Jermaine Gonzalez, New York City Police Department
Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+ have created a comfortable place for users to share information, experiences, photos and their latest life happenings. Find out how investigators are gaining leads and building evidence in cases using the information suspects willingly post on social media sites.
11:45a
Lunch on your own
LeadsOnline has arranged for all conference attendees to receive 10% off at select restaurants (America, Gonzalez Y Gonzalez, and Gallagher's) inside the New York-New York Hotel.
12:45p
Violent flash mobs - how to prepare and respond
Deputy Commissioner Bethel, Philadelphia PD
In recent years, flash mobs have turned malicious and are now wreaking havoc in cities across the nation without the slightest bit of notice for law enforcement. Discover how departments across the country are learning from previous incidents of violent flash mobs and planning for the future.
1:30p
Identifying suspects with forensic art on demand
Greg Bean, Forensic Artist
Turning the images from a witness's memory into a realistic composite sketch is sometimes the only means of gaining leads and identifying a suspect. Until now, departments have not always had a skilled forensic artist available at a moment's notice. Learn firsthand how any department can connect with live forensic artists professionally trained to interview witnesses and create a suspect sketches.
2:15p
Break & LeadsOnline Training
Ashley Sacrider, Director of Operations
2:45p
Undercover sting operations - metal theft
Sergeant Theresa Clark, Phoenix PD
Learn technical and tactical skills for planning and executing successful undercover stings based on the experiences of an officer who knows the dynamic elements that must be considered in such sensitive operations.
3:30p
Career criminals - Taking down Las Vegas' most prolific burglar
Detective Brad Nickell, Las Vegas Metro PD - Repeat Offenders Program
A career criminal who was a 19-time convicted felon plagued the businesses of Las Vegas, stealing millions of dollars of merchandise, over the periods of several years. Learn how detectives tracked his activity and pieced together evidence to bring down one of Las Vegas' most accomplished and prolific burglars. Also learn how your agency can develop mechanisms and strategies to deal with career criminals.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time
8:00a
Session
Welcome: Investigating property crimes, 88% of Part 1 crimes
Dave Finley, LeadsOnline
Description
Property crimes account for 88% of all Part 1 crimes. Take a look at the small improvements your department can benefit from using intelligence-led policing when investigating crimes involving property.
8:45a
Changing world of meth investigations
Meth cooks are finding new ways around federal and state limits for purchasing precursors. Find out how the ever-changing world of meth changes the way you locate and clean up meth labs.
9:30a
Break & LeadsOnline Training
Ashley Sacrider, Director of Operations
10:00a
Analytics for investigative leads
Captain Perry Tarrant, Tucson PD
Using intelligence-led policing, learn how to frame investigative questions with the analytical examination of linkages. This will broaden an investigator's field of view (considerations) and lead to decision-making about investigative focus and energy.
10:45a
U.S. Marshals Service resources for local agencies
Assistant Chief Deputy Trent Touchstone, Fugitive Apprehension Task Force
The U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Apprehension Task Force works to apprehend violent fugitives wanted throughout the country. Find out about the resources the Task Force has available to local departments without having to expend additional budget resources.
11:30a
Lunch on your own
LeadsOnline has arranged for all conference attendees to receive 10% off at select restaurants (America, Gonzalez Y Gonzalez, and Gallagher's) inside the New York-New York Hotel.
12:30p
Future Leaders Scholarship Awards
1:00p
Homicide case study: Laci Peterson investigation
Detective Craig Grogan and Retired Captain Mike Zahr, Modesto, California PD
The disappearance of Laci Peterson gained national media attention. Learn firsthand, from the Captain and Detective who investigated the case, how your department can prepare to handle the intricacies of a high profile case involving pressures from the media while also managing a complex investigation utilizing technology and other resources.
5:00p
Continuing Education Exam
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