The NvSCA and FBINAA Annual Conference October 27-29, 2025
NvSCA - (866) 266-9870
The NvSCA and FBINAA Annual Conference October 27-29, 2025
NvSCA - (866) 266-9870
Thank you to our 2024 Speakers and Presenters
Officer Ann M. Carrizales
The Fight After the Fight: Through a Child's Eyes
With a combined 20 years of military and civilian law enforcement experience, Ann Carrizales began her career in the United States Marine Corps. She served as a Military Police Officer assigned to Patrol, Dispatch, and the Criminal Investigation Division’s Juvenile/Gang Enforcement Team. As a police officer, Ann has had much success serving in various roles such as Field Training Officer, Police Instructor, Rape Aggression Defense Instructor, Crisis Negotiator, and Telecommunicator.
On October 26, 2013, Officer Carrizales initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by three members of a violent gang known as MS-13. While speaking with the driver, a suspect opened fire, shooting her in the face and chest prior to fleeing. Carrizales immediately returned fire and while bleeding and in severe pain, got back into her patrol vehicle and began pursuit of the suspects.
A decorated officer and highly sought after instructor and public speaker, Ann has trained thousands of law enforcement officers and civilians both nationally and internationally, on post-traumatic stress injury, and resiliency. Her favorite title; however, is “Mom.”
The Fight After the Fight: Through a Child's Eyes will focus on childhood trauma. Ann's children provide a shocking personal glimpse into the effects of unresolved traumatic stress on our children. Attendees will hear their story, in their words and from their perspective. This training is extremely powerful.
Emily Hitchings, MA, LPCC, NCC
Increasing Recruitment, Retention, and Morale Through Wellness Initiatives
Public safety organizations across the country are being taxed in unthinkable ways. Recruitment is down, retention is plummeting, and as a result, the morale of many agencies has also taken a substantial hit. Agencies are being asked to do more with less while simultaneously competing for fewer resources. A new phenomenon is also developing: one where financial incentives and increased benefits are no longer increasing recruitment and retention numbers, and agencies offering $30,000 sign-on bonuses are not even getting a second look. The new generation of law enforcement are more wellness-focused, seeking more work/life balance, and are purpose-driven. At the same time, existing personnel need to know they are valued, cared for, and supported. This course examines how agency wellness initiatives and organizational culture are becoming the sought-after benefits that can make one agency stand apart from the others by offering strategies grounded in research that can deliver results
Emily served as a police officer for the Aurora, Colorado Police Department for nearly 17 years in a variety of uniform and undercover assignments, including patrol, vice and narcotics, and fugitive apprehension. While there, she served as the department’s employee support and wellness officer, overseeing support programs such as peer support and critical incident response teams. Emily is recognized nationally for her work and has been pivotal in establishing and building employee support and wellness programs for departments of all sizes throughout the country.
She is now the Programming Director with Lexipol Wellness Solutions, contributing to Cordico program initiatives, such as peer support certification and training and clinical certification content. She is also a counselor in Denver, Colorado, working exclusively with emergency responder personnel through trauma-informed counseling, crisis response, and training.
Dr. Robert J. Bunker
"Mexican Cartel Weaponized Drones & Other Weaponry Trends"
Dr. Bunker is the director of research and analysis and a managing partner of C/O Futures, LLC. An international security and counterterrorism professional, he was Futurist in Residence at the Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, VA, Minerva Chair at the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College, Carlisle, PA, and has taught at American Military University, California State University San Bernardino, Claremont Graduate University, and the University of Southern California. He has trained extensively in counterterrorism and counternarcotics. He has also delivered hundreds of presentations and training sessions—including U.S. congressional testimony—and has well over 700 publications including 50 book/report projects. Law Enforcement support activity includes being a founding member of the Los Angeles Terrorism Early Warning Group and early involvement in the DHS expansion program (which resulted in the emergence of the LE intelligence fusion center system), contract staff for the NLECTC-West Counter-OPFOR (Opposing Force) program which supported LE in the Western US post 9/11, and providing early LE response guidance concerning suicide bombers, counter-optical lasers, and related threats.
Jim Dugan
"Honoring the Badge" presentation and Avoiding the Ethical Pitfalls in Law Enforcement "
During his 13-year law enforcement career, Jim worked primarily in the areas of narcotic enforcement and police training. He achieved the rank of Captain of Detectives at the age of 32 when he was appointed to Director of a New Jersey State Certified Police Training Academy. He earned many awards and accommodations in his law enforcement career and was a speaker at several state-wide law enforcement conferences throughout the northeast. Jim's law enforcement career ended when he was indicted on several criminal charges resulting from ethical compromise during a major drug investigation.
Jim brought his talents to the private sector and quickly established himself as a leader in the corporate world. As a Senior Executive, specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions, Jim's 20+ years of business success spanned several industries to include publishing, student travel, extraordinary events, and consumer products. As Director of the Josephson Exemplary Policing Initiative at Drake University, Jim now commits his time to educating and supporting the policing community by providing expert insights and critical resources in the areas of police ethics and professional development.
The "Honoring the Badge" presentation, created by Jim and world-renowned ethicist Michael Josephson, brings a unique blend of academic expertise and real-world experience and has been described as engaging, educational, powerful, and entertaining as it takes a deep dive into police ethics in a 'pro-law enforcement' tone. The training is both eye opening and through-provoking as it explores the hidden, often ignored, ethical challenges within the law enforcement profession.
The South Point Hotel
Clean and Safe!
All the Amenities
All the Amenities
Welcome Back to the South Point!
Dear Valued Guest,
On behalf of our owner, Michael Gaughan, we would like to thank you for staying with us here at the South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa. We want you to know that your health and safety is our first priority here and we have taken steps in accordance to CDC guidelines to ensure that safety not
Welcome Back to the South Point!
Dear Valued Guest,
On behalf of our owner, Michael Gaughan, we would like to thank you for staying with us here at the South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa. We want you to know that your health and safety is our first priority here and we have taken steps in accordance to CDC guidelines to ensure that safety not only for our guests, but for our staff as well.
Employees will receive training on all aspects of this program including their department specific procedures. Emphasis will be placed on personal protective equipment, cleaning and disinfection, handwashing and social distancing.
All the Amenities
All the Amenities
All the Amenities
South Point is located in the heart of the premiere southwest Las Vegas valley, just minutes away from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes. Our casino features a large selection
South Point is located in the heart of the premiere southwest Las Vegas valley, just minutes away from the famous Las Vegas Strip. Some of our many amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, 64-lane bowling center and a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes. Our casino features a large selection of table games and the latest slot and video poker machines. A unique feature to this property is its Equestrian Center, which is the finest horse facility in the country. South Point also has a fabulous 400-seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands on weekends.
So Much to Do
Book Your Room for 2024
Book Your Room for 2024
Book Your Room for 2024
Book Your Room for 2024
Book Your Room for 2024
How about a great room rate at a great location?
Rooms last year went fast, so head to the South Point website link using the Find Out More Button below to see if there is one left for you!
We have associations membership meetings on the first day and conference days the next two. The banquet and main prize raffle are the evening of Wednes
How about a great room rate at a great location?
Rooms last year went fast, so head to the South Point website link using the Find Out More Button below to see if there is one left for you!
We have associations membership meetings on the first day and conference days the next two. The banquet and main prize raffle are the evening of Wednesday, the last day so plan around those events. Now mark your calendars for October 14-16, 2024 at the Southpoint Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas!
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