Conference Information 2020

The Conference has Started!

If you registered to attend – you should have gotten an email with the direct link to the conference. 

The Conference can only be accessed with the direct link. 

Email: info@lapsenetwork if you did not receive the link. Also – check your spam folder.

Anywhere on Earth 2020

October 25th-28th, 2020

It will be convenient as you can go to a session anytime!
Conveniently go to a session anytime.
We are scheduling heavy hitters from across industry!

Main Conference

October 25 – 28

Training Today for the Heroes of Tomorrow

This conference plans to be the best professional development opportunity for law and public safety teachers ever offered. LAPSEN has sought a diverse range of presenters to give every participant the opportunity to grow professionally.

We will have over 10 tracks and 50 sessions to watch that are all pre-recorded. Each night we will have choices from the pre-recorded sessions where the presenter will be live for you to ask questions and learn more about the session. If you miss a Q&A Live Session – those are recorded, too! You will have the whole month of November to watch as many times as you like.

We will also have nightly networking events so you can meet new friends and build your network. Monday will be by your favorite superhero. Tuesday we will group you by pathway. Wednesday you’ll meet others who teach in a similar socio/economic school setting. Every night you’ll meet new people who can strengthen you as a teacher! There is a networking event at 5pm EST and another at 6pm Pacific. You can attend both or the one that fits in your schedule!

Take time to visit our Partner and Sponsor Space. They all have something that would benefit your program. There are conference specials and prize giveaways as well.

After the conference you will receive a certificate verifying your hours of participation for certification or contractual obligations of professional development.

 

Conference Courses – Rescheduled 

Check the Store for updated course information. NECI Dispatch Train the Trainer and Teach Like a GOAT are both scheduled for October

A Novel Conference – all times EST

  • Conference in a Box will arrive with all your conference goodies – Note: due to a supplier issue, the boxes will arrive around November 1st. 

Sunday

October 25th

  • noon all recorded sessions will open for attendees to access for over one full month. Over 10 tracks and 50 sessions!
  • 7pm the Opening Session will be live

Monday

Note – Check the Exhibition Hall for Sponsor times. 

  • 6pm Cocktail Hour Networking Event begins – anyone can attend
    • Superhero night
  • 7pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #1. These are follow ups to pre-recorded sessions. You can watch the pre-recorded sessions at your leisure, but we suggest before the live sessions.
  • 8pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #2
  • 9pm See the coolest stuff you could ever want as our Exhibition Hall and Live Virtual Booths open
  • 10pm Conference takes a break

Tuesday

  • 6pm Cocktail Hour Networking Event begins – anyone can attend
    • Pathway night
  • 7pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #3
  • 8pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #4
  • 9pm Exhibition Hall and Live Virtual Booths open
  • 10pm Conference takes a break

Wednesday

  • 6pm Cocktail Hour Networking Event begins – anyone can attend
    • School socio/economic night
  • 7pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #5
  • 8pm LPS Live Q&A Sessions #6
  • 9pm Exhibition Hall and Live Virtual Booths open
  • 10pm Conference officially ends

November 30

Library of Q&A and recorded sessions closes 

Tracks

Administrative

Co-Curriuclur – SkillsUSA

Corrections

Dispatch

Drones

Emergency Management

EMT/EMR/Paramedic

Fire

Forensics

Law Enforcement

Legal Services

Security

Registration

Regular Registration – closed 

Non-LAPSEN Members $225

LAPSEN Member $200

Team Registration (3 or more from single organization, LAPSEN members) $180/each

Payment in full required by October 23rd (this is a firm deadline)

Late Registration 

Non-LAPSEN Members $250

LAPSEN Member $225

No team discount on late registrations

Payment by October 28th

W-9/EIN Form

Click Here to open a copy for your bookkeeper or finance

Purchase Order or Invoice Request 

Register each person.

At checkout choose “Invoice/Purchase Order”

Email info@lapsenetwork.org with your order# and request the paperwork you will need

Questons?

Email info@lapsenetwork.org with any questions

Call for Proposals & Speakers – Closed

 

We have some amazing speakers lined up – but sometimes the best sessions are from folks in the field.

Look at the tracks listed above and see what area your session would line up in.

Click Here to submit a session proposal.

Exhibitors & Sponsorships

Every great conference needs great sponsors!

There are various levels of support. Take a look at find the option best for you.

Click Here to learn about becoming a sponsor! 

Conference Sessions Announced

Marshal Jeff Branyon: Special Forensics Sessions

Session 1 – The Forensics of a Serial Killer Investigation

Session 2 – 349 Bodies

Marshal Jeff Branyon, formerly GBI Special Agent and a teacher at the National Forensics Academy, has investigated some unusual cases over his nearly three decades in law enforcement. In two special forensics sessions – open to any LAPSEN member – Jeff will detail the investigation, teach forensic techniques and tell an amazing story. 

The Forensics of a Serial Killer Investigation – when Gary Hilton kidnapped Meredith Hope Emerson on New Years Day 2008, he would become forever connected to then GBI Agent Jeff Branyon. Jeff’s investigation and thoroughness to detail sealed Hilton’s fate as Jeff used state of the art techniques and old school forensics to process the crime scenes. Assisting with the investigation in Georgia as well as murders in Florida and North Carolina. Jeff will explain the techniques, process and give tips on teaching such techniques. He will also detail how his attention to details in processing and paperwork sealed Hiltons fate as the evidence was ruled solid in three states as well as Hilton’s death penalty trials. 

349 Bodies – In the crazy story of the Tri-State Crematory crime scene, Agent Branyon will tell how he organized processing the crime scene in what ended up as holding 349 bodies. The story involves DNA, Forensic Anthropology and hours of shoveling. The case is fascinating and Jeff will use it to illustrate crime scene processing techniques, ICS and working with multiple agencies in bringing justice to nearly 350 families. 

National Fire Pathway Specialist: Bob DiPietro

Building Our Future: Career and Technical Education for the Fire Service

Bob DiPietro is a longtime advocate for Fire Education in high schools. He will share on current fire program models.

A high school career pathway introduction to the fire service is an example of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs preparing high school students for careers. The Fire Service program offers students such career-based certifications as Firefighter I and II, Incident Management, CPR, OSHA, Hazardous Materials, and Wildland. This pathway incorporates the academic core curriculum as developed by each state’s CTE Standards for Fire Service students as well as NFPA 1001 Firefighter standards. Students can also earn dual credit through arrangements with their local community college leading them to an Associate’s degree in Fire Science and a Firefighter I and II certification.

National Law Enforcement Specialist: Tim Hart

Teaching Mock Trial in LE and Legal Service Courses to low performing , average and highly motivated students

Entreprenuer, CEO, Certified CSI, and Educator Linnell Burton 

Keeping it Real: Teaching Hands On Crime Scene & Forensics 

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • From Federal Marshal to the LPS Classroom to Administration: What Administrators Need to Know about the Administration of a LPS Program

CORRECTIONS

  • Corrections – Is It a Good Career Option for Your Program? 

DISPATCH

  • Emergency Incident Rehab
  • Update on Dispatch Policies and Procedures 
  • The NECI LAPSEN 9-1-1 Dispatch Certification Program: The Right Choice 

DRONES:

  • Introduction to NFPA 2400 Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations
    NCDOT and UAS
  • Drone Curriculum – Knowledge and Practical certifications, industry certified and college credit recommended
  • Implementing a High School Drone Program
  • Drone Start-Up BluePrint
  • Public Safety and UAS: Past, Present and Future

EMT/EMR

  • Emergency Incident Rehab
  • Stop the Bleed
  • Introduction to Illicit Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders

FIRE

  • Introduction to “Ready Response” Scenarios into the High School Firefighter Curriculum
  • Introduction to Illicit Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders
  • Building Our Future: Career and Technical Education for the Fire Service
  • The Basics of Arson Investigations 

FORENSICS:

  • The Phenomenon of Relevance: Teaching Forensics Through Personal Connection and Reality
  • The Forensics of a Serial Killer Investigation
  • 349 Bodies
  • Keeping it Real: Teaching Hands On Crime Scene & Forensics
  • The Basics of Arson Investigations 

LAW ENFORCEMENT

  • Stop the Bleed
  • Introduction to Illicit Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders
  • Teaching Mock Trial in LE and Legal Service Courses to low performing , average and highly motivated students
  • Constitutional Law Update – Changes from SCOTUS 

LEGAL STUDIES

  • Teaching Mock Trial in LE and Legal Service Courses to low performing , average and highly motivated students
  • Legal Service Programs – Build One 
  • Constitutional Law Update – Changes from SCOTUS

PROGRAM STRUCTURE & GROWTH

  • “Kids just aren’t what they used to be”

SKILLSUSA 

  • From CJ Gold Medalist to CEP Gold Chapter Advisor: Building a Great SkillsUSA Chapter
  • SkillsUSA Career Essentials – Critical Skills for Your Students 
  • National LPS SkillsUSA Competitions Going to Atlanta: What you need to know to prepare your Heroes 

SECURITY: 

  • Developing A Comprehensive Security Program
  • Introduction to Illicit Drugs and Psychiatric Disorders