Correctional Probation Officers (CPOs) are essential to public safety and offenders' rehabilitation in their communities.  Probation officers play a critical role in the criminal justice system, acting as a bridge between the courts, offenders, and the community. Their primary duty is to supervise individuals sentenced to probation, ensuring they comply with the terms set by the court while also providing them with guidance and resources to reintegrate into society successfully. This role necessitates close collaboration with law enforcement agencies to share crucial information, monitor behavior, and manage risks effectively. By working together, probation officers and law enforcement ensure the community's safety and support the rehabilitation of offenders, thereby reducing the likelihood of recidivism. This partnership is essential for maintaining public safety, providing a support system for those on probation, and enforcing judicial decisions.

Kellie has worked for the Florida Department of Corrections for 31 years. She spent her first ten years with the department working within the institutions. She then transitioned to community supervision and has risen from Probation Officer to Senior Officer, High-Risk Specialist, Correctional Services Consultant, and Correctional Probation Supervisor. In Kellie’s current position as the Regional Training Coordinator for Region 1 she oversees officer certification and instructor certifications and coordinates and facilitates training for the Region.

Because struggle is a terrible thing to waste.

Struggle is the story of every great leader, every great man, and every great woman. Through encountering obstacles, heroes are tested and forged into becoming the great, authentic human beings they are destined to be. In this session, we will provide an overview of the Struggle Well philosophy, and the practices and principles of Posttraumatic Growth. 2nd Alarm Project is presenting Struggle Well in partnership with the Boulder Crest Foundation.

This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on training. It will cover basics and advanced topics/techniques devoted to single or mass casualty active assailant(s) event(s). Trauma Kit Contents will be discussed, new products in the marketplace and refinement of needed products. Participants will utilize multiple products from the foremost vendors in the marketplace. *Students are encouraged to bring their own trauma kits for familiarization.

Dr. Brooks started his career in 1974 as an ambulance attendant/REMT. He is one of the first Paramedics in the State of Florida and graduated Medical School in 1985. He spent 15 years in the streets of St. Petersburg and Orlando. He has devoted his entire career to Emergency, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Drug Abuse and is a multi-discipline educator for multiple college systems and is an Internationally known lecturer for over 40 years. Dr Brooks currently has two companies, ADVANTAGECARE (An MRO/TPA practice for Drug and Alcohol abuse) and ADVANCETED TRAUMA SPECIALTIES, a Tactical Medicine Educational firm with a supply arm for trauma gear. Dr. Brooks has won several awards throughout his career, is a member of multiple national organizations, has had numerous national publications, is an inventor, Entrepreneur and is considered a subject matter expert.

This instructor-level course covers the Impact Projectile line of munitions manufactured by ALS - Pacem Defense. Upon graduation, students will be certified to train others within their department as end users in deploying and using kinetic energy impact projectiles.

CONCEPTS & SKILLS:

History of Less-Lethal Munitions, Legal Issues,

12 gauge, 37MM & 40MM Launchers,

Use of Force Reporting Procedures, Range Safety

Research &Trauma,

Direct & Indirect Munitions. Deploying Munitions

Instructional Techniques and Technological Advancements.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

*Eye & Ear Protection *Pen & Paper *Foul Weather Gear

*Gloves (leather, nomex, kevlar or a combination) *Glasses (if you wear contacts)

Students will develop the skills needed for the safe operation and deployment of the PepperBall system. They are given the knowledge and materials to build a custom PepperBall course that fits within their specific agency and adheres to their policies and procedures.

Neuroplasticity and neurogenesis highlight the brain's remarkable ability to adapt and grow throughout life. By prioritizing and learning about lifestyle medicine, let us learn how to shape our brains to better understand stress, community, and resilience.

Wendy Doyle is a physician assistant and respiratory therapist with over 15 years of experience in hospitals, clinics, and educational settings. She has a heart for uninsured individuals and is passionate about heart and lung care. When not at the Florida State College of Medicine School of Physician Assistant Program, Wendy is busy with her family and home church.

Generation Z (post 1995 to ~2007 births) is one of the most confusing generations in recent memory. They are motivated differently from previous generations, yet we continue to use old data and methods to address their needs – many of us still refer to them as “Millennials”. To communicate with Gen Z, we must reach out to them or be labeled as “Boomers” who are out of touch with current issues.

This program will begin with a brief overview of Generation Z, their background, and motivations. From there, we will discuss their use of social media, communication preferences, and learning styles. We will conclude with observations on mental health, consistency, use of technology, and potential recruiting impacts. Participants are encouraged to provide commentary and feedback through the program.

This session will leave participants with a better understanding of Generation Z and strategies they can implement. Whether instructing in the classroom or high liabilities, speaking to potential recruits and Officers in this age range, or simply looking for directions on where to start adapting your training programs.

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen to 1 in 36 children in the United States, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  For those in public safety, this creates an increase in interactions with both children and adults with autism, thus generating a need for knowledge to successfully assist, interact, and communicate with individuals with ASD. In this training, participants will learn how to identify individuals with autism, understand and predict their actions and reactions, and effectively communicate and assist this population.  Participants will also learn how to implement tools to promote constructive interactions. Presenters will convey this information through PowerPoint, demonstrative videos, interactive role-play, and in-depth discussion.

This course will expose officers to tactics suited for situations where multiple officers are on scene or engaged with a combative subject. Topics to be covered include team- takedowns, weapon retention, handcuffing, ground control, and confined space management. The course is will be instructed by Brenin DeOliveira who is an active law enforcement officer and the founder of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu COPS program. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) accolades include competing internationally and winning titles such as the Delariva Cup, Massachusetts Open, and Dragon’s Lair Absolute Championship. In addition to being a coach at BTT Jax, his leadership style is strongly influenced by his training under the highly-respected Francisco ‘’Toco” Albuquerque, from whom he earned his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.

The SABRE OC Instructor Certification Program addresses the most pressing issues surrounding OC usage over the past 20 years. This program will focus on deploying, handling, and documenting the use of Chemical Aerosols. Medical issues and legal liability are covered. This course will enhance the instructor’s development in the use and training of aerosol tactics. This program further tackles what has and has not worked, situational awareness and requirements, and tactics for surviving an Aerosol Attack.

Don Wieder, presently a Lieutenant with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and assigned to the Training Division, has over 36 years of law enforcement experience. Lt. Wieder holds numerous other Master Corporate Instructor certifications in the Use of Force field. He is also a Master Instructor for Security Equipment Corp for Sabre LE AIP, P.S.A., and Launcher programs.

This hands-on Workshop will teach you how to diagnose shooting issues, develop skill-based drills, and build a true survival shooter. The course will involve how you test your needs and results in both pre- and post-your-skill drills. We will go through the steps and signs along the way to help you decide if your actions are working. We will also learn the benefits of positive instant response, the use of cover, weapons malfunction clearance, and why most of your in-service training should involve the correct drills at speed and sequence. You will learn the difference between training and testing.

Our goal will be to correct shooter problems and improve all shooters. We will be teaching the subconscious mind to do that and move to cover without conscious thought. There will also be an emphasis on the new CJSTC shooting stances and compressed-ready positions, which will benefit all our development, whether you’re an iron site shooter or an RDS shooter. We will use the last 30 years of learned lessons and neuroscience as our basis.

Students must bring ball cap, eye and ear protection, duty gear and weapon, one can of white paint and one can of red paint, 250 rounds of frangible ammunition per student.

This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on training. It will cover basics and advanced topics/techniques devoted to single or mass casualty active assailant(s) event(s). Trauma Kit Contents will be discussed, new products in the marketplace and refinement of needed products. Participants will utilize multiple products from the foremost vendors in the marketplace. *Students are encouraged to bring their own trauma kits for familiarization.

Dr. Brooks started his career in 1974 as an ambulance attendant/REMT. He is one of the first Paramedics in the State of Florida and graduated Medical School in 1985. He spent 15 years in the streets of St. Petersburg and Orlando. He has devoted his entire career to Emergency, Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Drug Abuse and is a multi-discipline educator for multiple college systems and is an Internationally known lecturer for over 40 years. Dr Brooks currently has two companies, ADVANTAGECARE (An MRO/TPA practice for Drug and Alcohol abuse) and ADVANCETED TRAUMA SPECIALTIES, a Tactical Medicine Educational firm with a supply arm for trauma gear. Dr. Brooks has won several awards throughout his career, is a member of multiple national organizations, has had numerous national publications, is an inventor, Entrepreneur and is considered a subject matter expert.

Upon the successful completion of this course, certified instructors will be able to customize their presentations, tests, and lessons to meet their specific agency-based SABRE .68cal Launcher product needs. Students will learn all about safety, warning, unloading, loading, proper deployment, areas to avoid when deploying, storage, minimum deployment distances, proper decontamination, etc. Students will also learn how to operate and deploy the Sabre .68cal Launcher System. This is a very interactive, hands-on course.

Don Wieder, presently a Lieutenant with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and assigned to the Training Division, has over 36 years of law enforcement experience. Lt. Wieder holds numerous other Master Corporate Instructor certifications in the Use of Force field. He is also a Master Instructor for Security Equipment Corp for Sabre LE AIP, P.S.A., and Launcher programs.

This instructor-level training course provides the student with detailed information involved in the use of all types and forms of Diversionary or Distraction Device® munitions. The 8-hour course covers all aspects involved in the selection, preparation, deployment, storage, and legal ramifications regarding the use of all such devices.

Learn how to recognize both truthful and deceptive behaviors as well as verbal indicators of deception. Knowing these cues will provide officers with the insight to ask the right questions and elevate the level of their investigations.

Sergeant Mike Ruggiero has been in law enforcement for over 30 years and with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Florida since 1991. Sergeant Ruggiero has over 20 years of experience investigating major cases, such as: Sex Crimes, Internal Investigations, Robbery, and Homicide. Sergeant Ruggiero has been involved in the investigation of several hundred homicides as both an investigator and the sergeant of the Homicide Squad. He was involved in the high-profile investigations of Caylee Anthony and Markeith Loyd.