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.

Conference Sessions Announced

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. 

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.

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