Enforcement Expo Las Vegas is gearing up to provide law enforcement professionals with an array of free continuing education classes this August 30 – September 2, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Offering nearly 40 free sessions, the event provides some much-needed relief to budget strapped departments across the country. Highlights of this year’s conference program include a variety of classes for all levels of law enforcement, along with a selection of specialized management classes.
American law enforcement should be planning, preparing and training for active shooter threats of all types – single-perpetrator, hostage siege and swarm assaults. Don Alwes, lead instructor for the National Tactical Officers Association, will present “Active Shooter”. This popular class will describe active shooter response tactics ranging from single officers to squad-size units, with details on the equipment and training required. Alwes will also cover the Beslan and Mumbai attacks in an analysis of lessons learned.
Another session, “Mexican Drug Cartels and U.S. Gang Affiliations,” educates attendees about the seven major Mexican drug cartels and their links with Mexican-American gangs. Speaker William Majors, an expert in the Gang Crimes Bureau/Gang Crimes Section of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, will describe areas of operation in Mexico, narcotic trade routes into the U.S. and Mexican and U.S. government responses.
Officer safety is an ever-present concern among departments, and several of the Enforcement Expo sessions address this important issue. In “Driving Survival – Tactical Driving Skills for Emergency Responders,” Chuck Deakins of FAAC, Inc. will teach officers driving strategies and tactics they can use during emergency responses to increase the safety of themselves and others.
Keeping up with the latest technology enables officers to streamline certain tasks and increase efficiency. In the session “Mobile Computing Devices for Law Enforcement – Transforming the Workplace for Improved Efficiency,” they can learn about current and evolving uses of mobile computing devices (smartphones and tablets) by law enforcement. The session will cover direct, mobile access to records management systems, the ability to identify suspects with biometrics, receiving alerts and notifications, photographs and video surveillance, and other capabilities.
Responding to department’s needs for more high level classes, the event has also increased the number of management sessions offered. These sessions appeal to the needs of mid to high-level management and deal with topics regarding funding, media, staff, purchasing, technology and more.
Management Sessions Include:
- Grants for Law Enforcement – a Look at Effective Funding Strategies
- Dealing with the Media
- OSHA Regulations for Law Enforcement Personnel and Facilities
- The “Greening” of Police Stations – a Look at the new Henderson PD LEED Gold Station
- Public Safety Vehicles and Equipment – How to Make Rent Vs. Lease Vs. Buy Decisions
- Redefining the Purpose and Priorities of Police in Challenging Economic Times
- Police Use of Social Media for Community Interaction – Patterns and Consequences
The event is also co-located with EMS World Expo and Firehouse Central, featuring an exhibit floor with over 400 companies displaying the latest technology for police, EMS and fire. Networking opportunities will be available throughout the event, particularly as attendees enjoy the “Hollywood Nights” official show party at Planet Hollywood.
Visit www.EnforcementExpo.com for more information. Register with Promo Code EX2 online to get free admission to the trade show and conference.
