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Safer Communities Technology Summit

Join us for a full day of sharing best-practices and cutting edge technological advances as we bring together law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and technology innovators to explore how we can work together to enhance public safety in your communities.

When: December 10, 2024, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: Holiday Inn Newport News Hampton

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of community safety. Secure your spot today!

These sessions will be eligible for DCJS credits.

Key Highlights:

  • Engaging Panels: Hear from experts discussing the latest advancements in technology that keep your communities safer.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with law enforcement professionals, community leaders, and tech innovators committed to building safer neighborhoods.
  • Showcase of Innovations: Discover groundbreaking technologies that are transforming community safety and engagement.

Who Should Attend:

  • Law enforcement officials are encouraged to attend both the morning and afternoon sessions
  • Community leaders and organizers are invited to join us for lunch and our afternoon sessions
  • Local government representatives
  • Anyone interested in enhancing community safety through technology

Who Is Speaking:

Following are just some of the seasoned experts who will be speaking about best practices, real agency applications, and the latest advancements to keep your community safe. 

  • Newport News Mayor, Philip Jones

  • Newport News Chief of Police, Steve Drew

  • Retired ATF SAC, Fred Milanowski

  • Newport News Asst Chief of Police, Brandon Creswell

  • Virginia Beach Chief of Police, Paul Neudigate

  • Virginia Beach Deputy Chief of Police, William Zelms

  • Retired ATF COO, Tom Chittum

  • Former Police Officer in Maryland and current EMT and Instructor with National Ski Patrol, Jamie Algatt

  • Vice President, CrimeTracer Marc Meole

  • Former Crime Analyst and Community Researcher, City of Pittsburgh, Brittany Urban

  • Retired Police Officer, Chicago Police Department, Brigid Menoni

  • Retired Asst Chief, Alfred Lewers Jr.

  • Former Senior Advisor to Criminal Justice and Public Safety, New York City Mayor's Office, Tahirah Moore

  • Project Manager, Miami-Dade County Anti-Violence Initiative and Ummah Futures International President, Wayne E. Rawlins

  • Retired Chief of Police, Paul Mascari

  • Chief David Mitchell (UMD)

  • Chief Brian Covington (Norfolk State Univ)

  • Chief David Glover (Hampton Univ)

  • SoundThinking Vice President, Phil Dailly

  • Partner at Becker & Poliakoff and Former Obama Administration Political Appointee, Alfonso Lopez 

  • SoundThinking Director, Jack Pontious

  • January Serda, HPIV Coordinator Riverside Hospital 

Agenda

7:30-8:00 AM

 Breakfast
8:00-8:30 AM Opening & Welcome Keynote: Combatting Violent Crime with Innovative Technology, Community Relations, and Policing 
8:45-9:45 AM Eyes and Ears: Successfully Utilizing Gunshot Detection, ALPR’s, Drones and other First Responder Integration Strategies 
10:00-11:00 AM Crime Scene to Courtroom: Best Practices For Using Gun Crime Intelligence
11:15-11:45 AM Best Practices for Breaking Down Data Silos to Achieve More Efficient Case Collaboration
11:45-12:15 PM Simplify the Complexity of Patrol Operations
12:15-1:00 PM Lunch provided by SoundThinking -- Trauma Response and Community Engagement
1:00-2:30 PM Best Practices with Violence Interrupters, including Resource Management for Intervention Groups
2:45-3:30 PM Enhancing Campus Security: Innovative Strategies for a Safer Learning Environment
3:30-4:15 PM

It’s a Quilt, Not a Blanket: Building a Sustainable Funding Plan with Grants and Alternative Funding Resources 
4:15 PM Closing Remarks

 

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