The NvSCA and FBINAA Annual Conference October 23-25, 2023
NvSCA - (866) 266-9870
The NvSCA and FBINAA Annual Conference October 23-25, 2023
NvSCA - (866) 266-9870
Our 2022 Speakers and Trainers
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Belt in Hojutsu, the martial art of the firearm, and has been inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
Col. Grossman’s research was cited by the President of the United States in a national address, and he has testified before the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Congress, and numerous state legislatures. He has served as an expert witness and consultant in state and Federal courts. He helped train mental health professionals after the Jonesboro school massacre, and he was also involved in counseling or court cases in the aftermath of the Paducah, Springfield, Littleton and Nickel Mines Amish school massacres.
Col. Grossman has been called upon to write the entry on “Aggression and Violence” in the Oxford Companion to American Military History, three entries in the Academic Press Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace and Conflict and has presented papers before the national conventions of the American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Since his retirement from the U.S. Army in 1998, he has been travelling full time as one of our nation’s leading trainers for military, law enforcement, mental health providers, and school safety organizations.
Today Col. Grossman is the director of Grossman On Truth, LLC (www.GrossmanOnTruth.com). In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he has written and spoken extensively on the terrorist threat, with articles published in the Harvard Journal of Law and Civil Policy and many leading law enforcement journals, and he has been inducted as a “Life Diplomate” by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, and a “Life Member” of the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.
"Bullet Proof Spirit"
Captain (ret) Dan Willis served with the La Mesa Police Department near San Diego for nearly 30 years. He is a former crimes of violence, child molest, homicide investigator and SWAT Commander and leader of the peer support team and Wellness Unit. He is a national instructor/trainer for the International Academy of Public Safety and for the National Command College.
Capt. Willis will provide training and presentation on proactive emotional survival and wellness strategies to heal from trauma, strengthen resiliency, prevent suicide and PTSD, remain motivated, develop an agency wellness program, and methods to make a positive difference in your service, your agency, and within the community.
Command Presence
Rick Taylor is a law enforcement professional who’s committed the last 29 years to serving his community. He was an Assistant Chief of Police for the Lakeland Police Department in Lakeland Florida
and oversaw Patrol Operations. He worked in every division of his agency, at all levels, before attaining his Assistant Chief position. He spent much of his career in different community policing units while also serving on SWAT for 15 years.
He’s taught multiple high-liability topics for his agency, the local police
academy and throughout the Southeast United States and is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt . Rick spent four years managing and supervising all aspects of hiring and recruiting and has also served as the Public Information Officer. Rick is a FBI National Academy graduate (class 261), Senior Management Institute for Police – PERF
graduate, A Certified Public Manager and holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from Troy University.
The ABLE Project
Capt. Gregory Hanna, Jr. (Ret'd) retired in 2020 from Metro Transit Police Dept. in Washington, D.C. after 27 years of service. During his tenure with the department, he served in numerous leadership and command roles which included Commander of Internal Affairs, Precinct Commander, and Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division.
Capt. Hanna, Jr. will provide instruction and information on the ABLE Project, (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement). Years of academic research and on-the-ground experience has shown us that effective active bystandership can be taught. The Center for Innovations in Community Safety age GEorgetown Law Center, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin created the ABLE Project.
ABLE Project prepares officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention.
The ABLE Project is a national hub for training, technical assistance, and research, all with the aim of creating a police culture in which officers routinely intervene as necessary to: Prevent misconduct, avoid police mistakes, and promote officer health and wellness. Lead ABLE Trainer Gregory Hanna Jr. will provide an interactive overview of the ABLE project and illustrate its need in our profession.
Encrypted Communication
(Ret.) Chief Jeff Halstead is President & Founder of Evertel Technologies, based in Las Vegas. Evertel provides mission-critical messaging for 1st responders and public safety leaders across 24 states.
Jeff is a 33-year veteran serving in law enforcement as a sworn employee and law enforcement consultant. From 1988-2008, he served with Phoenix PD and retired as a Commander. After serving in multiple roles & ranks in Phoenix, his final assignment was running “AcTIC”, Arizona’s Fusion Center with the FBI and Arizona DPS.
He served as Chief of Police in Fort Worth from 2008-2015. Chief Halstead was credited for a 24% total crime reduction by realigning the department and creating innovative crime fighting measures. He was responsible for advancing numerous technology programs including over 825 AXON “body-worn” camera systems in Fort Worth PD. In 2010, Chief Halstead was the first ‘major city’ police agency to aggressively deploy this technology and his policy became a national template for other agencies. Chief Halstead provided his expertise and traveled to the White House in 2015 to assist President Obama’s “21 Century Policing” model. His information was also used for the BJA’s (Bureau of Justice Assistance) “Body Worn Camera Toolkit”, released nationally in 2016.
From 2015-2019, Chief Halstead worked as a Senior Consultant with Axon (formerly Taser) and created “The Halstead Group”, a law enforcement consulting business. He has shared his experiences and successes with other police agencies and police administrators in 40 states and 6 countries.
Since 2017, he serves an expert witness in police & government communications, specializing in compliant communications and interoperability. His consulting practice serves police departments, legal professionals, and lobbyists.
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 2023
Book Your Room for 2023
Book Your Room for 2023
Book Your Room for 2023
Book Your Room for 2023
How about a great room rate at a great location?
Rooms last year went fast so head to the South Point website link at the top of the page to see if there is one left for you!
We have association membership meetings on the first day and conference days the next two. The banquet and main prize raffle is the evening of the last day so plan ar
How about a great room rate at a great location?
Rooms last year went fast so head to the South Point website link at the top of the page to see if there is one left for you!
We have association membership meetings on the first day and conference days the next two. The banquet and main prize raffle is the evening of the last day so plan around those events. Now mark your calendars for November 14-16, 2022 at the Southpoint Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas!
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About the Conference
Growth and Opportunity
Growth and Opportunity
Growth and Opportunity
The purpose of the annual conference is to provide quality training, profession updates, and networking opportunities to the law enforcement leaders throughout the western states and specifically the State of Nevada.
With the support of our top tier Exhibitors and Sponsors, you will have the opportunity to become familiar with the best law enforcement products and services in the profession.
Mixing & Mingling
Growth and Opportunity
Growth and Opportunity
YES! There will be a mix and mingles. Not just an opportunity to just sit and listen to quality training, this is your chance to learn face to face from other leaders in the profession.
The exhibit hall is an opportunity to hear from experts in law enforcement technology and services and is the best way for you to advance your agency forw
YES! There will be a mix and mingles. Not just an opportunity to just sit and listen to quality training, this is your chance to learn face to face from other leaders in the profession.
The exhibit hall is an opportunity to hear from experts in law enforcement technology and services and is the best way for you to advance your agency forward.
We are working to have a hospitality suite every evening for you to relax and share some stories.
And, of course, don't forget about the critically acclaimed banquet Wednesday night! With excellent food and drinks and the prize-filled raffle, this is a night that is always the highlight of the show.
Registration
Growth and Opportunity
Registration
Registration is open!
The NvSCA will have their association meeting the morning of October 23rd. FBINAA will have their association meeting the afternoon of October 23rd. The conference training will be on the 24th and 25th. The banquet and main prize raffle will be the evening of October 25th. Business attire is recommended. NV POST
Registration is open!
The NvSCA will have their association meeting the morning of October 23rd. FBINAA will have their association meeting the afternoon of October 23rd. The conference training will be on the 24th and 25th. The banquet and main prize raffle will be the evening of October 25th. Business attire is recommended. NV POST Commission meeting is to be determined.
So, mark your calendars for October 23-25 at the Southpoint Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas!