Session Description: This motivational presentation will cover what it takes to be a good professional and highlight the power of being a good person. I will illustrate how to take individual talents and apply them to the group setting to make an unstoppable and productive team. It is my belief that the ability to lead is present in everyone, regardless of their rank in an organization or irrespective of their situation in life. There are common characteristics that respected people and effective leaders share - most of these traits are developed by the individual rather than through the position they hold. This presentation will cover some of these most important leadership traits, as well as how each individual can use the lessons of yesterday to overcome the challenges of today and capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow.

Session Description: Are you prepared financially for your financial future? Mitch will bring a uniques perspective based on his management of multiple portfolios of current and retired law enforcement professionals. He will discuss how to navigate the five Retirement Risks and strategic steps on how to position your plan for success after law enforcement. The five Retirement Risks include, longevity & health, inflation, interest rates, volatility, & taxes. There will also be a discussion on taking advantage of Employer Sponsored Benefits & Employee Benefits.

Session Description: This session focuses on the importance of public image to police legitimacy and will provide communications tactics and tools for police to use during crisis. The importance of pre‐planning, developing a messaging strategy and keeping media focused on what is important to one’s community will be discussed.

Session Description: This course will assist first responder management team members during a time of crisis, specifically, those overseeing and or assisting with a LODD. The lecture will provide attendees with options to consider, including: immediate response to the critical incident, death notifications, funeral planning, implementing effective internal and external communications, exploring all available death benefits and associated monetary opportunities to conduct a professional and proper funeral.

Session Description: In this course the presenters will provide an in-depth review of the incident on Christmas Day 2020 in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, and the actions of responders. This will include a discussion of the importance of developing relationships and partnerships early when newly assigned as a leader. It will highlight the collaborative efforts that were critical to the investigation and the importance of the Incident Command System. The response included personnel from the Metro Nashville Police Department; Metro Nashville Fire Department; Nashville Office of Emergency Management; Tennessee Highway Patrol; Tennessee Office of Homeland Security; Tennessee Emergency Management Agency; Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Department of Homeland Security Investigations (ICE); and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee. The presentation will highlight the challenges faced and the successes achieved within a very tight timeline. The message will include lessons learned and the impact of strong personal relationships to trust and sharing of sensitive information.