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IPTM Leadership Summit
October 28-30, 2024 • Jacksonville, FL
Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today
This three-day event brings together public safety professionals from law enforcement, military, fire, and corrections to provide leadership training for newly promoted supervisors, managers, and tenured leaders.
Industry leaders will share the latest information on the hottest issues facing today’s public safety agencies to equip you with the tools to lead effectively, as well as foster a unique environment of cross-disciplinary learning and networking. See the confirmed sessions and presenters below.
Tuition: $695
Location:
IPTM - University of North Florida (Map)
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Preferred Hotel:
Homewood Suites by Hilton (Reservations)
Jacksonville South - St. Johns Town Center
10434 Midtown Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Special Rates:
Queen Studio $129 | King/One Bedroom $139
Agenda/Overview
Sunday
- Meet and Greet (TBA)
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Monday
- Check-In at IPTM
University of North Florida
(7-8 AM) - IPTM Welcome
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
(8-9 AM) - General Sessions
(9:15-11:30 AM) - Lunch On Your Own
(11:30 AM-1 PM) - Breakout Sessions
(1-4:30 PM)
Tuesday
- Program Review
(8-8:15 AM) - General Session
(8:15 -11:30 AM) - Lunch On Your Own
(11:30 AM-1 PM) - Breakout Sessions
(1-4:30 PM)
Wednesday
- Program Review
(8-8:30 AM) - General Session
(8:30-11:30 AM) - Closing Remarks, Certificate Distribution
(11:30 AM-12 PM)
General Sessions
Elevate Your Leadership: Navigating Career Growth with Authenticity
Jack James, Brigadier General
Army National Guard
Army National Guard
In the career journey performance is key—showcasing your competence, expertise, and skills are essential. Yet, there's a twist; the very attributes that propelled you to your current success won't guarantee triumph in your next endeavor.
Join Brigadier General Jack James for a dynamic session that's set to invigorate and inspire. Discover the Authentic Leader within you. This session is not just a talk; it's a toolkit for those stepping into leadership roles and seasoned professionals alike, providing actionable strategies and insights for career progression and managing transitions with authenticity. Don't miss this opportunity to redefine your leadership path and embrace the next phase of your professional journey with confidence and genuine leadership.
Join Brigadier General Jack James for a dynamic session that's set to invigorate and inspire. Discover the Authentic Leader within you. This session is not just a talk; it's a toolkit for those stepping into leadership roles and seasoned professionals alike, providing actionable strategies and insights for career progression and managing transitions with authenticity. Don't miss this opportunity to redefine your leadership path and embrace the next phase of your professional journey with confidence and genuine leadership.
Managing Legal Risk Consistent with Agency Values
Paul Rozelle, Managing Senior Counsel
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement leaders are confronted daily with complex, high-stakes situations that require quick decision making and response. Risk and the potential for legal liability are unavoidable. The goal of this session is to help empower leaders to better protect their agencies and personnel by identifying, avoiding, and mitigating legal risks inherent in the operational environment, both internally and externally to the agency. We will focus especially on “high risk” areas: human resources, supervision, discipline, and training and bring participants up to date on recent developments and trends in civil rights litigation, qualified immunity, and constitutional agency liability.Innovative Forensic Resources for Leadership
Nancy Sulinski-Steffens
Orlando Police Department
Orlando Police Department
Discover the the latest advancements in forensic science and how these innovative resources are transforming criminal investigations for law enforcement. By exploring cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, the presentation will demonstrate how these tools enhance the accuracy and efficiency of solving crimes, providing invaluable support to leadership in the pursuit of justice. Attendees will delve into the remarkable developments that are shaping the future of forensic investigations.
A Leadership Conversation - Chief Panel
Brett Railey, Howard Hall, and Al Rollins
This is an opportunity to have an open dialogue with Police Chief regarding their leadership styles and experiences. You learn about mistakes made and the importance of staying on course for your career. You’ll find out you did the right instead of what be considered the popular course. The key to success is always taking the high ground for success.
Breakout Sessions
Accelerate Your Career from Line Supervision to Middle Management
Captain Dan Shivers
Volusia Sheriff's Office
Volusia Sheriff's Office
This session focuses on enhancing leadership skills, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities. It equips participants with the practical knowledge and tools to excel in their new roles and drive organizational success. Through discussions, case studies, and experience, participants will gain a deep understanding of the challenges of middle management and how to overcome them. Whether you are looking to advance within your current agency or prepare for a new opportunity, this seminar provides the essential skills and insights for career growth in middle management, instilling confidence, and readiness.
Building Successful Collaborate Community Partnerships
Hans Lehman, Assistant Chief of Police
Lakeland Police Department
Lakeland Police Department
In this session, we will delve into strategies for building effective police-community partnerships centered on transparency and engagement. Highlighted initiatives include PAL, Trades Camp, High School Police Academy, Crime Prevention Unit, Neighborhood and Homeless Liaison Officer Programs. Emphasis is placed on fostering a department-wide culture of community engagement through avenues like social media, press releases, and active participation in community meetings. By humanizing officers and demonstrating commitment to transparency, the goal is to enhance trust and legitimacy within the community, ultimately creating safer and more supportive neighborhoods.
Adaptive Leadership Needs in a Diverse Workforce
Captain Jessica Ryan
Plantation Police Department
Plantation Police Department
In a profession where diversity begins with the new hire, changes come daily from different platforms and leaders must find ways to maneuver through its all-adaptive leadership is pivotal for success. Captain Ryan shares her personal and professional experiences to help you succeed.
Exploring New and Diverse Background Methodologies
Sergeant Karan Kumar Sharma
Louisiana State Police
Louisiana State Police
This session entails sharing innovative processes of recruiting and hiring qualified law enforcement officers and conducting background investigations. Discuss the effects of failing to invest in the hiring process and the importance of treating background investigations with the same importance as criminal investigations.
FDOT Grant Management for Leadership
Chris Craig, Traffic Safety Administrator
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
The focus of this presentation is engaging leaders on the value of grant opportunities for their agencies. Introduce the methodology of obtaining a grant since some agencies may feel it’s too much work to request funding. Learn the benefits of grants, i.e., deterrence, safer communities, public education and community awareness and partnerships.
Re-Engaging Traffic Enforcement Priorities
Chief Howard Hall
Roanoke County Police Department
Roanoke County Police Department
Traffic crashes and the damage, injuries, and fatalities that result continue to occur at an unacceptably high rate across the globe. Significant increases occurred as police engagement in traffic safety and enforcement diminished over the past several years. This session will discuss the importance of traffic enforcement as a critical police function with an emphasis on the need for strong leadership from agency executives. The necessity of conducting traffic enforcement the “right” way will be highlighted, including assigning resources appropriately and facilitating proper interactions with the public.
Serve and Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Joe Moorhouse, Director of Training
Tactical Air Support / J. W. Moorhouse Consulting
Understanding ourselves better gives us confidence and makes us more relatable to others. When people see us as genuine and relatable we build a connection of trust. When people trust us, they provide more information that we can use to make better decisions. Making good decisions causes less stress in our lives which in turn boosts our self-confidence. Components of our Emotional Intelligence (EI) are interdependent and the journey to learn more can unveil our blind spots.
Understanding Polygraph Deception
Detective George Louk
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
This presentation will provide information on applying the implantation of a truth verification process into a background screening process. We will discuss different instruments and techniques to assist in obtaining a detailed pre-employment investigation. Retired Detective George Louk has 24 years of experience in this field, and real-life cases will be presented to show the present and future issues in pre-employment background investigations.