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Breakout Sessions - 2010 Conference

Session 1: Federal IED Impact Mitigation Programs

Speaker: Tom Walton, Security Specialist, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This presentation will provide an overview of the programs established and supported by the Office for Bombing Prevention: the Multi-Jurisdictional IED Security Planning program, the National Capabilities Analysis Database, the National IED Awareness Campaign, the Bomb-making Materials Awareness program, the TRIPwire Web-based Law Enforcement Counter-IED Intelligence program, and the SWAT/Bomb Squad Interoperability Project.

Handouts: BMAP Fact Sheet - TRIPwire CG Fact Sheet - OBP Training Fact Sheet


Session 2: Rapid Medical Response: Self-aid/Buddy-aid for Patrol

Speakers:
     Derrick Eident, Chief Project Development - PROTEC
     Brendan Hartford, Chicago Police Department SWAT/ ITOA Board Member
     Brent Koester, Chief Financial Officer - PROTEC

“Shots fired… officer down!” Dreaded words heard on any police radio. If this were you on the radio, do you have the training to save the life of a fellow officer?  Injuries in the law enforcement environment range from the mundane to severe. What you do in the first minutes after a severe injury can mean the difference between life and death. This session will discuss the definition of self aid/buddy aid, the importance of self-aid/buddy-aid, how it applies to your role in law enforcement, and how to obtain self-aid/buddy-aid training for your agency.


Session 3: Emergency Response: Public & Private Utiliites

Speakers:
     Bob Charland, Manager of Emergency Preparedness Department, ComEd
     Chris Isbell, President of IPWMAN
     Mike Marx, Manager of Ameren,IL Utility Operations Emergency Response

Representatives from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN), Ameren, and ComEd will provide information on the resources and services they can provide during emergency incidents.


Session 4: Search & Rescue Support to Law Enforcement

Speakers:
     Eric Hodges, Chief of Operations for the McLean County EMA
     John Konopek, Director of the Plainfield EMA
     Anthony Marzano, Deputy Director of Operations for the Will County EMA

This presentation is an overview of best practices in responding to a missing person search. Tips for evaluating search urgency, deciding where and how to begin the search, and obtaining necessary resources will be discussed.  Participants will hear case studies from those involved with several recent high profile searches in Illinois, and receive tools to take back to their own jurisdiction to improve their next missing person response.

Handouts: Initial Search Checklist Form 502 2009 | Form 503 2009


Session 5: ILEAS Regional Planning Coordinator Program

Speakers:
     John Marszalek, ILEAS Regional Planning Coordinator
     Jeff Regan, ILEAS Field Services Manger – Southern Region
     Pete Smith, ILEAS Field Services Manger – Northern Region
     Clavin Stearns, ILEAS Regional Planning Coordinator
     Randy Wilson, ILEAS Regional Planning Coordinator

This presentation will introduce the Regional Planning Coordinator (RPC) program that was implemented in September 2009 to provide regional guidance and assistance to ILEAS member agencies.  If you are a new ILEAS member, this is a great opportunity to find out what benefits and resources that are available to you!

Handout: RPC Breakout Presentation


Session 6: Are You Ready for a Major Event? Lessons Learned from the G20 in Pittsburgh

Speakers:
     Patrick Connolly, Assistant Chief - Urbana Police Department
     Scott Schubert, Commander - Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
     Robert Springer, Deputy Chief - Winnebago County Sheriff Department

This presentation will provide insight into the challenges faced by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and ILEAS Mobile Field Force teams in planning for the G20 Summit. ILEAS worked with Pittsburgh during the planning process, provided assistance with an advance detail and intelligence gathering, and deployed nearly 200 officers for the duration of the event.