10:00 a.m.
(Grande Ballroom)

Opening Ceremony: Captain Rodney A. Manning, Director, Training Division, Bureau of Training and Education, Master of Ceremonies

Lower Paxton Police Department Color Guard

Welcome: Robert Ardner, Manager, County Planning, Office of Criminal Justice System Improvements, PCCD

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10:15 a.m. to
10:30 a.m.
(Grande Ballroom)

Keynote Address: Chief Robert A. Martin, Susquehanna Township Police Department

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10:30 a.m. to
11:30 a.m.
(Grande Ballroom)

General Training Session: Robert Hoever, Associate Director of Training and Outreach, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Video | Presentation (PDF) | Photos

11:30 a.m. to
1:15 p.m.
(Majestic Ballroom)

Luncheon: Citizen Volunteer Awards Presentations

11:30 - Welcome
Michael J. Kane, Esq., Executive Director, PCCD

11:40 - Crime Prevention Officer of the Year Presentation
Michael J. Kane, Esq., Executive Director, PCCD

11:50 - Citizen Award Presentations
John F. Pfau, Manager, Training Services, PCCD

Video

12:15 - Lunch

1:30 p.m. to
3:00 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

(Grande I)

(1) Crimes Against Children: Serial Sexual Predators On-Line
James A. Kyle
This program will focus on serial sexual offenders, their mind set, methods of operation, case studies and law enforcement approaches in a dynamic world of changing efforts.

PowerPoint Presentation

(Grande II)

(2) Rx/OTC Drug Abuse Prevention (Part I)
David H. Caster
While prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines provide millions with relief from pain and illness, the potential for abuse by teens and others is great. Pennsylvania's Drug Abuse Resistance Education Coordinator will train you to use the new D.A.R.E. curriculum on prescription and OTC drugs released in December 2007. The curriculum includes lessons for elementary, middle school, high school and parent/community members.

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(3) Drug Awareness and Education
Chris Simcoviak
This program is designed to educate law enforcement officers, parents, students, school faculty, school administration, and community members about identifying and understanding the consequences of using drugs. Certain issues on recognizing the dangerous drug trends that are occurring in today's society will be addressed. Topics discussed include Drug Awareness and Education, Current Drug Trends, Legal Issues, and Identification of Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia.

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(Royale I & II)

(4) Speeding Down the Highway of Life
Elaine Surma
This course will take a look at methamphetamine and where it originated to use in today's society. It will outline physical, physiological and societal effects that methamphetamine produces. It will also look at long-range effect of usage, production, children's needs and the impact on our government.

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(Royale III)

(5) Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws
Mary Beth Wolfe
The Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws course will provide participants with an expanded view of numerous related crimes and violations that are associated with underage drinking behaviors. By addressing underage drinking, these other "alcohol fueled" crimes may be significantly reduced over time. This would help ease the burden on already stressed police resources and improve the quality of life for community residents. The course will discuss the role of consistent law enforcement in affecting community perceptions of what is and is not acceptable regarding underage drinking. Information on law enforcement trainings, educational materials, and grant funding will be presented as resources to aid in changing police, community and youth views and practices regarding underage drinking. Consistent law enforcement efforts are a proven method of reaching every member of the community in an effective environmental approach to address this issue.

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3:15 p.m. to
4:45 p.m.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

(Grande I)

(1) Pennsylvania Citizen Corps: Preparing Our Communities for Emergencies
Pam Weeks
This program will give an overview of Citizen Corps in the Commonwealth, discuss the five core programs under the Citizen Corps umbrella -- Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), Fire Corps, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) to include the Teen CERT program, and Medical Reserve Corps; discuss briefly the 27 affiliates that the program works with including the U.S. Department of Education, American Legion, American Community Colleges Association and others; best practices from across the Commonwealth between the partners and affiliates; and finish up with how the audience can get involved with the program and contribute to its growth and success.

PowerPoint Presentation

(Grande II)

(2) Rx/OTC Drug Abuse Prevention (Part II)
David H. Caster
Part II, continuation of Rx/OTC Drug Abuse Prevention

(Grande III & IV)

(3) School Resource Officer Programs and Training
Chris Simcoviak
This program is designed to target faculty, parents, and students at the high school level. It can also be used with citizen police academies, college students, and community members. This program addresses certain issues and laws from: Pennsylvania Crimes Code, Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Local Ordinances, Classification of Offenses, Arrest, Act 33 Cases, Sexual Assault Crimes, Domestic Violence (PFA), Pennsylvania Schedule of Convictions and Points, and Personal Protection. The course objective is to learn about the issues confronting people, along with the understanding of the role of law enforcement in today's society.

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(Royale I & II)

(4) Senior Crime Prevention University
Joyce O'Brien
Seniors are favored targets for many kinds of consumer fraud, especially telemarketing fraud, lottery and sweepstakes scams. The Senior Crime Prevention University of the Attorney General's Office is a free customized training that helps seniors to be aware of the most common scams and where to seek help should they become a victim of a deceptive practice.

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Senior Crime Prevention University Brochure
Safe Seniors Brochure
Senior Consumer Reference Guide Book

(Royale III)

(5) Cyber Bullying/Bullying...No Difference
Charles J. Balogh, Jr.
Participants will examine relational aggression, gender specific bullying behavior, electronic mediums of communication used for the purpose of bullying others, and how targets are affected by this behavior. Youth-engaging prevention and intervention strategies and safe reporting methods will be provided. In addition, participants will view popular online sites and learn how to monitor electronic communication. Relevant web-based traditional resources will be shared.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

(1) Locating Known Abductors
Robert Hoever
This program will provide the investigator with basic tools to locate abductors of children once they have been identified. There is a mixture of state, federal, and NCMEC resources utilized in this presentation.

Presentation (PDF)

(2) D.A.R.E. Enhancement Lesson (D.A.R.E. Officers Only)
David H. Caster
This block of instruction will cover the Enhancement Lessons to be added at the end of the original ten lessons for elementary school. Some may be used for middle school and community presentations. They are: Methamphetamine, Bullying Prevention, Gangs, and Role Model as well as two activities on meth for the appropriate elementary and middle school lessons.

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(3) Vulnerability Assessments of School Security
Dean Readler
This school safety workshop focuses on threats to schools, common physical and procedural vulnerabilities found in schools across the Commonwealth, and solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities and harden schools from acts of violence. This workshop is specifically targeted towards school administrators, school security planners, and school resource officers.

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(4) Teen Dating Violence
Mary Ann Havalchak
This program will discuss "Red Flags" in relationships, cycles of abuse, statutory rape, and safety planning.

Video | Photos | PowerPoint Presentation | Brochure 1 | Brochure 2

(5) Citizen Crime Prevention Strategies
Paris Washington
This program will provide strategies to present to the public on how not to be a victim of crime.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

(1) Show Me The Money: Finding and Getting Grants
Paul Steiner
This workshop will provide an overview of grant funding sources for law enforcement agencies and crime prevention programs, discuss other types of free or low-cost assistance, and discuss how to write winning proposals.

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(2) D.A.R.E. Enhancement Lesson (D.A.R.E. Officers Only)
David H. Caster
This block of instruction will cover the Enhancement Lessons to be added at the end of the original ten lessons for elementary school. Some may be used for middle school and community presentations. They are: Methamphetamine, Bullying Prevention, Gangs, and Role Model as well as two activities on meth for the appropriate elementary and middle school lessons.

(3) Silent Witness: Domestic Violence and its Effects on Children
Beth Birch and Sylvia Middaugh
This program will discuss the effects of domestic violence on children and intervention strategies for professionals working with domestic violence victims and their children.

Video | Photos | Brochure 1 | Brochure 2 | Booklet

(4) School Safety Panel Discussion
David Spotts, Maureen P. Kelly, Michael L. Hurley, and Robert Martin
The panel will discuss the South Central Task Force (SCTF) School Safety Working Group (SSWG) efforts to establish a region-wide protocol for school safety that all educational institutions and emergency responders, particularly law enforcement, will adopt. This is a comprehensive effort focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation utilizing a "toolbox" approach.

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Key Operating Principles Handout (PDF)
General Scope Handout (PDF)
SOG Checklist Handout (PDF)

(5) Police and Community Partnerships to Address Gang Violence -- A Pittsburgh Perspective
Richard Garland and Amy Mattia
There are many sources of local information about gangs. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police captures data and intelligence about gang and group related crime and works hand-in-hand with community groups like One Vision One Life, a violence prevention program staffed by former offenders, to share information to address gang violence. This presentation will give an overview of the nature, extent, and dynamics of gangs in and around Pittsburgh and will offer lessons on how communities can work together to address this challenging issue.