TACUPA SYMPOSIUM SERIES

Why Attend?

• Hear best practices

• Learn important techniques 

• Earn 8 hours of TCOLE creditNetwork

• Network with new and current connections face-to-face!o-face!Misc. Detai

Misc. Details

• Training location at SMU:
  Armstrong Fieldhouse Ballroom
  6024 Bishop Blvd
  Dallas, TX 75205
  Parking on Bishop Blvd in front of the building, park on the side with the yellow curb
  For general registration questions, please contact Ryan Guckes at 314-440-4606
• For logistics questions please contact Capt. Winn at 214-768-3388

• For TCOLE credit or training content questions please contact Sgt. White at 214-768-3388 
  
• Attendees can renew their TACUPA membership by clicking on the button above or in person at the event

Agenda

7:30 a.m.– 8:30 a.m.
Registration and TACUPA Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions  

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Developing a Threat Response Team - Malcolm McGuire/SMU PD
This module explores the makeup of a threat assessment team, who should be included and who should be accessed as needed. Students will discuss the various types of teams as they apply to campus settings, public safety or private sector concerns.

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Identifying and Reporting Threats - Jim Walters/SMU PD
The Threat Response Team is only useful if it is made aware of potential threats. This module will explore the process for providing avenues of communications throughout the organization, proven workplace and campus programs and practices for encouraging community involvement in identifying potential threats.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch (Provided)

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FBI IHE Liaison Program - Dave Marshall FBI
This module will introduce participants to the FBI's program to assist institutions of higher learning in threat identification, mitigation and response. Participants will learn about the wide range of resources available through the FBI and opportunities for partnerships to promote campus safety.

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Role of Protective Intelligence in Threat Assessment and Mitigation - Roger Stokes/DPD
Protective Intelligence is a multifaceted approach to risk assessment, mitigation and response to threats of all types. The information and assets which make up the PI program can be valuable to the Threat Response Team and can provide a system for improving early detection and intervention strategies. Participants will learn about the design, functions and capabilities of an effective Protective Intelligence Program.

3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Responding to and Managing Threats - Panel: Marshall/Stokes/McGuire
This module will focus on preventing, mitigating or containing the threat in a process that prevents the possibility of an attack or targeted violence. Topics will include notification, protecting and aiding possible targets of violence, intervention strategies and resources to assist in countering the threat. Participants will learn to develop a Monitoring Plan to maintain situation awareness after the initial crisis passes.

Summary and Q&A

Thanks for your interest, this class is now full.

Be on the lookout for the next training opportunity this summer!