Speakers Bureau
Only active members in good standing will be included in the FBINAA Speakers Bureau. We are actively seeking to expand this list to provide the maximum benefit to our chapters/members and their agencies. If you would like to be considered or know of anyone you would recommend, please complete or have them complete the Speaker's Bureau Application above. Once the applicant has been vetted and approved, they will be added to the FBINAA Speakers Bureau.
The FBINAA Speakers Bureau has been created to assist chapters/members in locating dynamic and experienced speakers for their events who have already been endorsed by other chapters and/or members. This is a resource tool for members to share their experiences. It is the responsibility of the chapter/member to negotiate any and all speaker engagements, and applicable speaker fees, etc. Below is the current list of speakers we have compiled to date, listed by topic area.
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Steven Chamness, NA Session 287, North Little Rock Police Department
Training and Communication
Dynamic and interactive in nature, the class is designed to challenge traditional thinking and engage participants on a very personal level.
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Joe Koenig, NA Session 122, KMI Investigations, LLC
Getting the Truth
Getting the truth is not easy. We learn at an early age to tell partial truths to avoid telling complete lies. Precise communication prevents and uncovers partial truths. Imprecise communication nurtures deception. Developing special skills will help find the truth. The attendee will learn these skills through lecture and examples.
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Scott and Jennifer Maccallair, NA Session 273 and NA Session 281, Higher Wire Leadership Development
When Leaders Speak: Captivate Your Audience
This training is not a lecture, our program combines an interactive, entertaining, and informative format that balances humor with humility in a proven husband and wife instructor team. With current real-world experience, our format allows the audience to identify with the content. It offers tangible skills to bring your communication ability to the next regardless of the forum. You can't lead if you can't effectively communicate, we will help you get there!
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Alan A. Malinchak, NA Session 163, FBI Retired (FL)
Using DISC Diagnostics to More Effectively Communicate with Others
Participants will be exposed to the DISC personality diagnostic instrument in an effort to understand their communication and behavior patterns. Further, each personality type will be examined to assist each participant in understanding how to interact and communicate with individuals of different personalities. At the conclusion, each participant should have a basic understanding of how and why interactions with others are affected by personality.
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Christopher Mannino, NA Session 237, Julie Parker Communications
Presentation Title Varies Depending on Topic Selected
These courses have been designed to help those in a wide variety of law enforcement roles better understand the use of public messaging through times of crisis through both the traditional media, social media, and internal messaging and to use positive story-telling to build relationships with the community in the best of times. Using time-tested best practices, the courses employ actionable theory with practical exercises that demonstrate the lessons learned can be immediately put to use.
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Julie Rodriguez, NA Session 280 Counselor, Los Angeles Police Department
Preparation Strategies for Promotion
Preparation is the moment that meets opportunity. After attending this course, the student will learn ways to effectively prepare for a multitude of questions on several different hot topics. We will discuss a step-by-step process for how to answer questions. If you simply answer the specific question asked; with no additional insight or how that question directly affects the community or department, you will NOT get the job. Students will leave with 25 questions that are currently being asked for ranks such as FTO, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain.
John DeVoe, NA Session 252, River Vale Police Department/Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Computer Crimes Task Force (NJ)
Sticks and Stones: A Cyberbullying Train-the-Trainer
Today's youth have grown up in a world that is very different from that of most adults. Many young people experience the Internet and other technological advancements as a positive, productive and creative part of their lives and development of their identities - always on and always there. Unfortunately, these same technologies are also being used in a negative manner. One such abuse involves bullying via electronic means, or Cyberbullying. Previously safe and enjoyable environments and activities can all too quickly turn threatening and become a source of anxiety. Current research in this area indicates that Cyberbullying is a part of many young people's lives.
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John Iannarelli, NA Session 206 Counselor, FBI (AZ)
Cyber Concerns for Law Enforcement in the 21st Century
Previously, law enforcement viewed cyber matters to be limited solely to investigation of child pornography and predators on the Internet. However, in the 21st Century Law Enforcement now has a host of other issues to face that are changing the landscape of crime as well as threats to officers themselves. This course, complete with handout, is designed to inform law enforcement of the various issues and provide suggestions on how best to respond.
John Campanella, NA Session 239, Delaware State Police (DE)
Mitigating Police Fatigue
This course is designed to raise awareness of the problems associated with fatigued or tired police officers. The presenter will define fatigue and educate the attendees about the causes of police fatigue, the consequences, and suggested ways in which fatigue can be managed. Half and full day programs expand the conversations about the physiological impacts to include how fatigue influences use of force, performance, driving, officer safety, and report writing. The attendees will be asked to self-reflect on the problem and ask themselves: "Am I contributing to the problem or the solution?" Attendees will be encouraged to take ownership of their own fatigue and consider ways to improve their personal situations. At the end of the session, the attendees will have a better understanding of why fatigue is a problem for law enforcement, why they should be concerned about fatigue, and the importance of sound effective management police.
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Donna Kinsey, NA Session 222, Training Enhancement Center (VA)
Survival Mindset
The material contained in this presentation is particularly illustrative of the dangers of inattention to potential threats in situations where people tend to be complacent or distracted, and offers excellent opportunities to teach specific, potentially life-saving behaviors in response to those threats. The course is intended for adults of all ages, including teens ages *15 and up. The course incorporates lecture, PowerPoint, video and actual demonstration. The techniques do not involve strength training, but rather mental preparedness, recognition and avoidance techniques.
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Matthew May, NA Session 242, Wake Forest Police Department (NC)
Law Enforcement Trauma: Are You Prepared?
Law enforcement officers across the United States receive training in a wide variety of topics. However, how many law enforcement officers receive in-depth training to prepare them for the traumas they will face? This presentation consists of a personal case study in which the speaker was shot while investigating a domestic disturbance. During the incident, a female was also killed. The presentation contains crime scene photos and video, original 911 call and radio traffic, and researched information and material from various experts.
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Dan Willis, NA Session 241, First Responder Wellness/La Mesa Police Department, Retired (CA)
Bulletproof Spirit: Trauma, PTSD, and the Process of Healing: Essential Guide toward Emotional Survival and Wellness
Suicide is the #1 cause of death for police officers every year with an estimated nearly 20% suffering from PTSD. Many others suffer from the daily traumas of the job with low resiliency, depression, addictions, lack of motivation, mental and emotional illnesses. Most agencies do not have a Wellness Program to promote emotional survival. Officers distressed with PTSD and emotional suffering are incapable of providing effective professional services to the community. Bulletproof Spirit provides proactive wellness strategies for individual success, agency effectiveness, and community impact.
DF Pace, NA Session 256, Philadelphia Police Department (PA)
Dollars and Sense: The Practical Value of Ethical Leadership in Police Organizations
Good ethics is often seen as a zero sum game. What’s good for you must be bad for me. This presentation focuses on the inherent value of practicing good ethics to everyone involved in the transaction. This can be measured in terms of more successful police department missions and even in terms of monetary costs.
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Neal Rossow, NA Session 212, The Rossow Group
Our Nobel Profession, A Refresher
We need to remember the importance of our membership in a noble profession. Regardless of what is going on politically and economically, warriors/guardians continue to be courageous, selfless, and pay the ultimate sacrifice for our communities. We fight the good fight, no matter what! Since the beginning of time warriors have performed during times of adversity and hardship. Warriors have protected those who can't protect themselves for hundreds of years. We have a responsibility to the warriors of the past to never betray them or their sacrifices.
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Terry Vrabec, NA Session 186, Law Enforcement Consultant
Ethics Challenges in Law Enforcement
Officers today must realize that everything they do on and off duty an affect them. Personal feelings, political views and social issues must be considered 24/7. That also includes family members, friends and associations. Social media has changed our society and we have to realize that the texts we send, the photo's we share can affect us and our departments in many ways.
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Daniel Wright, NA Session 203, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (Ret.)
Ethics in Today's Policing
Attendees can expect to be motivated to analyze the behavior of themselves and those they lead by becoming aware of the need for ethical decisions in policing and administration.
Edward Bridgeman, NA Session 106, University of Cincinnati Clermont College Criminal Justice Department (OH)
Is Ten Years Enough? New Directions in Policing Since 9/11
New challenges in local security and counter-terrorism coupled with a drift toward militarization compel law enforcement executives to both plan and be responsive to the community in ways not heretofore dreamed of.
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Jody Fanning, NA Session 225, Cottonwood Police Department, Retired (AZ)
Lessons Learned: Cottonwood "Walmart Brawl"
During the presentation we analyze the In Car video to better understand the fight for life the officers were involved in. We also discuss the Lessons Learned by the Cottonwood Police Department in regards to equipment use, capabilities/ malfunctions, training issues, and why Fitness in Law Enforcement must be continued even after the academy. Additionally we discuss the use of the in car video in regards to public and media relations given todays attitudes towards law enforcements use of Deadly Force.
Murray “Andy” Anderson, NA Session 183, Assistant Chief (Ret.) Phoenix Police Department (AZ)
Relationships: From On-Duty to Off-Duty Work
Off-duty employment is a great thing. It provides additional opportunities for officers, strengthens ties to your community and the presence of uniformed police officers where there would otherwise be none. However, it is important to remember that every time an officer wears the uniform there is risk to your agency.
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Paul Bailey, NA Session 281, Middletown Twp. Police Department- New Jersey
Engaging Leadership: Building Relationships and Resiliency to Overcome Ad versity
Engagement begins with the use of four simple keys…people, places, the things they do, and the times they do them. These four simple benchmarks can help street officers know their beat and effectively police their areas of responsibility. They are also the same four keys of focus that can help senior and executive level leaders guide their agencies in a manner that promotes professionalism, attentiveness to the community, and officer morale and resiliency. Senior and executive level leadership are often in positions where they make critical decisions. Sometimes those decisions can be viewed as setbacks or failures. The presentation provides insight for law enforcement leadership to effectively deal with setbacks and move forward.
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Paul Bailey, NA Session 281, Middletown Twp. Police Department- New Jersey
Leadership and Legacy: A Comprehensive Seminar on Style, Motivation, Communication, Performance, Mentorship, and Legacy Building
This enriching one-day seminar delves deep into the multifaceted world of leadership. In this informative and engaging event, we'll explore the art of adaptive leadership, helping you identify and harness your unique strengths to become an effective and inspiring leader. Your presenter, Paul Bailey, will share invaluable insights into mentorship and engagement, guiding you on how to nurture talent, foster growth, and leave a lasting impact on your organization and beyond.
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Paul Butler, NA Session 220, Horry County Sheriff (Ret.) (SC)
Leadership for a Lifetime: How the Past Prepares Us for the Future
This motivational presentation will cover what it takes to be a good professional and highlight the power of being a good person. I will illustrate how to take individual talents and apply them to the group setting to make an unstoppable and productive team. It is my belief that the ability to lead is present in everyone, regardless of their rank in an organization or irrespective of their situation in life. There are common characteristics that respected people and effective leaders share- most of these traits are developed by the individual rather than through the position they hold. This presentation will cover some of these most important leadership traits, as well as how each individual can use the lessons of yesterday to overcome challenges of today and capitalize on the opportunities of tomorrow.
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Sarah Draper, FBI Member, Leading Well Strategies
Leading Well
This is an engaged and interactive presentation and may include topics in five domains of wellness (physical, spiritual, social, cognitive, and psychological), depending on the needs of the audience and available time. At least four hours is needed for an introduction to all the domains and six to eight hours allow for participants to practice and discuss the practices in small groups.
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Edward Delmore, NA Session 205, Gulf Shores Police (AL)
Practical Leadership for Police Administrators and Supervisors: Re-Examining Leadership
Today agencies throughout the United States are struggling to attract and retain qualified police recruits. Police shootings, a relatively rare occurrence, are intensely scrutinized by the media and in many cases the facts are distorted or completely misrepresented. Prosecutors in some jurisdictions are quick to charge officers before investigations are complete and in some cases even begun in what can be described as “knee-jerk” decisions, or worse – politically motivated. And as police administrators we aren’t necessarily doing ourselves any favors. Today, even top level police administrators need to pay attention to the street level tactics (or lack of tactics) used by their officers – because frankly, we’re not.
Some shootings and some other uses of force can’t be avoided. Sometimes no matter what tactics we train our people on ultimately fail to prevent a tragedy. But the vast majority of the time, through careful analysis, we find that if our tactics were better the outcomes would have been much different. The mandate for that change has to come from the top of the organization. In this presentation, we will briefly examine the history of where we were “back-in-the-day” and quickly move to a discussion of where we are now. We’ll discuss the recruiting challenges and what successful agencies are doing to attract candidates – without lowering the bar. Leadership issues are broken down into practical, actionable, application. The program is fast-paced and includes rich mixture including reviews of contemporary incidents, video, analysis, lessons-learned, policy development, and candid class discussion. Significant emphasis is placed on getting rid of the “we’ve always done it that way” mindset.
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William Fraass, NA Session 269, Code 33 Consulting LLC
Leadership And Management Challenges For Small Agencies In Today's Changing World
The need for effective and impacting leadership in modern day law enforcement is at an all-time high. With economic hardships negatively impacting law enforcement agencies, acts of violence against officers increasing in severity and frequency, violent crime rates rising, and growing public animosity/distrust toward law enforcement, agencies are in need of strong, effective leadership and management practices. This is especially true for small agencies where personnel and financial resources are limited. In this presentation we will discuss six (6) of the most common leadership/management challenges to smaller agencies and offer suggestions to address each challenge.
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Tim Gately, NA Session 261, Timothy J Enterprises LLC
Mindfulness & Police Leadership
The course uses examples from sports, athletes, and professional research to guide students through worksheets, reflection, discussion, and video examples to define their own personal leadership philosophy.
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Dr. Michael Goold, NA Session 251
Emotional Intelligence and Public Safety Leadership
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is critical in public safety leadership, as it enhances the ability to manage high-stress environments and make sound decisions. Leaders with high EQ can better understand and regulate their own emotions, while effectively recognizing and responding to the emotional needs of their teams. This fosters trust, communication, and resilience, which are essential in public safety roles like law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency response. Leaders who excel in EI build strong, cohesive teams, handle crises with empathy, and reduce burnout, ultimately improving both team performance and public outcomes..
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Don Green, NA Session 204, University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center (TN)
Law Enforcement Leadership
Structure of strategic planning incorporating the Baldrige Excellence model in moving an agency forward.
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Daniel Hoffman, NA Session 225, Hoffman Consulting, Fairbanks Police Department (Ret.)
Think Like A Flyfisher: The Art of the Drag-Free Drift
Attendees will learn to look at many of the situations that confront them (both professionally and personally) through a different perspective. A heavy emphasis is placed upon the importance having a "forward-looking orientation," and in making the anticipatory adjustments necessary to optimize one's chances for success.
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Christopher Hoina, NA Session 222, National Command and Staff College
Leading with Style
Participants learn essential Leadership skill-sets for increasing their social intellect while reaching deeper levels of cooperation with those they work with and interact with off-duty. Students will recognize their personal strengths and learn to acknowledge and understand the strengths of others. Utilizing the Personal Style Indicator and working with the associated book Deliberate Leadership participants learn a valuable way to style shift and influence with greater skill.
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Chris Lewis, NA Session 197, Ontario Provincial Police (Retired)
The Impacts of Police Leadership on Public Trust
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Commissioner (Retired) Chris Lewis will present his theory that police leadership has the most significant impact on police employee morale and that poor morale leads to poor productivity and a lack of professionalism.
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Daniel Linskey, NA Session 243, Boston Police Department, Retired (MA)
Preparing for and Leading in Crisis
Chief Linskey will present on the training and preparation which helped Boston's first responders to prepare for the Boston Marathon. That training is credited with enhancing the response and saving many lives. Chief Linskey will take the audience on both an emotional and leadership journey through the events of the attack at the Boston Marathon. It will include the response to the bombings the evacuation of the injured and the securing the scene. The presentation will then cover the challenges and lessons learned from the investigation of the attacks, the identification of the suspects and their capture. Chief Linskey was the first commander on scene in Watertown that saw the terrorists exchanging gunfire with officers as well as throwing bombs. at the responding officers. The ensuing manhunt would lead to an unprecedented lockdown of a United States city and the apprehension of the terrorists. Chief Linskey's presentation will arm first responders with the knowledge to respond to a major event and give them insight into the challenges they may face.
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Tom Long, NA Session 141, Retired Police Chief, Southaven, MS
Leading Warriors from the Backs of Giants
Presenting Leadership mistakes