View the 2024 Agenda | The Mental Health and Wellness Policing Summit

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Sunday - November 17, 2024

12:00 PM 5:00 PM

11:00 AM 4:00 PM

10:00 AM 3:00 PM

9:00 AM 2:00 PM

6:00 PM 11:00 PM

Registration Desk

Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Desk Hours: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Additional Registration Required

Main Conference Registration Desk Hours: 4:00PM - 5:00PM

1:00 PM 2:15 PM

12:00 PM 1:15 PM

11:00 AM 12:15 PM

10:00 AM 11:15 AM

7:00 PM 8:15 PM

Preconference Workshop: Creating an Environment that Supports Mental Health – PART 1

Additional Registration Required

Explore options for assistance and discover strategies for building a strong peer support network
Learn how to navigate conversations about addiction and sexual harassment, ensuring they are handled with sensitivity and care
Foster a culture of openness and support that encourages seeking help and building resilience
Understand the importance of creating a supportive environment where everyone feels safe discussing their struggles with trauma
Discuss and normalize the range of responses – whether to report or not – and how to support yourself and others through these experiences

2:15 PM 2:45 PM

1:15 PM 1:45 PM

12:15 PM 12:45 PM

11:15 AM 11:45 AM

8:15 PM 8:45 PM

Networking Break for Workshop Attendees

2:45 PM 4:00 PM

1:45 PM 3:00 PM

12:45 PM 2:00 PM

11:45 AM 1:00 PM

8:45 PM 10:00 PM

Preconference Workshop: Creating an Environment that Supports Mental Health – PART 2

Additional Registration Required

Gain practical coping mechanisms that can be integrated into daily routines to help you manage stress and trauma
Learn about the impact of second-hand trauma, especially those in peer support roles, and discover effective strategies to manage and mitigate its effects, ensuring mental well-being and sustained job performance
Remove the stigma and normalize therapy to facilitate healing and provide ongoing support

4:00 PM 5:00 PM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

1:00 PM 2:00 PM

10:00 PM 11:00 PM

Networking Cocktail Reception for All Conference Attendees

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and face-to-face networking with peers.

Monday - November 18, 2024

7:50 AM 6:00 PM

6:50 AM 5:00 PM

5:50 AM 4:00 PM

4:50 AM 3:00 PM

1:50 PM 12:00 AM

Registration Desk

Registration Desk Hours: 7:50AM - 6:00PM

7:50 AM 6:30 PM

6:50 AM 5:30 PM

5:50 AM 4:30 PM

4:50 AM 3:30 PM

1:50 PM 12:30 AM

Exhibit Hall Open

7:50 AM 8:50 AM

6:50 AM 7:50 AM

5:50 AM 6:50 AM

4:50 AM 5:50 AM

1:50 PM 2:50 PM

Networking Breakfast

8:50 AM 9:00 AM

7:50 AM 8:00 AM

6:50 AM 7:00 AM

5:50 AM 6:00 AM

2:50 PM 3:00 PM

Welcome Remarks and Day One Takeaways

9:00 AM 10:00 AM

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

6:00 AM 7:00 AM

3:00 PM 4:00 PM

The Essentials of Effective Peer Support Programs

Learn how to train and equip peer support team members
Assess the elements of a successful support program
Review metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of a program

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

9:00 AM 9:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:45 AM

7:00 AM 7:45 AM

4:00 PM 4:45 PM

Mentoring for Mental Wellness

Explore the role of experienced officers in mentoring newcomers
Learn effective communication techniques for knowledge transfer
Discuss the benefits of mentorship programs for mental wellness

10:45 AM 11:05 AM

9:45 AM 10:05 AM

8:45 AM 9:05 AM

7:45 AM 8:05 AM

4:45 PM 5:05 PM

Networking Break

11:05 AM 11:50 AM

10:05 AM 10:50 AM

9:05 AM 9:50 AM

8:05 AM 8:50 AM

5:05 PM 5:50 PM

Proactive Approaches to Preventing and Managing PTSD

Explore evidence-based approaches to PTSD prevention
Understand the role of early intervention
Discuss strategies for creating a PTSD-aware department

Dan Willis, Captain (Retired), International Instructor

FirstResponderWellness

11:50 AM 12:35 AM

10:50 AM 11:35 PM

9:50 AM 10:35 PM

8:50 AM 9:35 PM

5:50 PM 6:35 AM

Fit for Duty: Enhancing Officer Wellness Through Physical Fitness

Discuss the connection between physical fitness and mental health
Review examples of successful fitness initiatives
Discuss ways to motivate officers to participate in fitness programs

12:35 PM 1:50 PM

11:35 AM 12:50 PM

10:35 AM 11:50 AM

9:35 AM 10:50 AM

6:35 PM 7:50 PM

Networking Lunch

1:50 PM 2:35 PM

12:50 PM 1:35 PM

11:50 AM 12:35 PM

10:50 AM 11:35 AM

7:50 PM 8:35 PM

Data-Driven Wellness: Utilizing Data to Improve Mental Health Programs

Discuss the connection between physical fitness and mental health
Review examples of successful fitness initiatives
Discuss ways to motivate officers to participate in fitness programs

2:35 PM 3:20 PM

1:35 PM 2:20 PM

12:35 PM 1:20 PM

11:35 AM 12:20 PM

8:35 PM 9:20 PM

Trauma-Informed Policing: Developing a Comprehensive Approach

Explore the principles of trauma-informed care in law enforcement
Discover training and resources needed to support this type of initiative
Discuss the benefits of a trauma informed approach for officers and the community

3:20 PM 3:50 PM

2:20 PM 2:50 PM

1:20 PM 1:50 PM

12:20 PM 12:50 PM

9:20 PM 9:50 PM

Networking Break

3:50 PM 4:35 PM

2:50 PM 3:35 PM

1:50 PM 2:35 PM

12:50 PM 1:35 PM

9:50 PM 10:35 PM

Breaking Barriers: Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Law Enforcement

Examine the root causes of mental health stigma within law enforcement
Discover strategies to reduce stigma and promote openness
Outline steps to create a stigma free environment

4:35 PM 5:20 PM

3:35 PM 4:20 PM

2:35 PM 3:20 PM

1:35 PM 2:20 PM

10:35 PM 11:20 PM

Building a Mental Health Crisis Response Team

Explore the components of an effective mental health crisis response team
Learn how to train officers for crisis intervention
Review case studies of successful crisis response teams

5:20 PM 5:30 PM

4:20 PM 4:30 PM

3:20 PM 3:30 PM

2:20 PM 2:30 PM

11:20 PM 11:30 PM

Closing Remarks

5:30 PM 6:30 PM

4:30 PM 5:30 PM

3:30 PM 4:30 PM

2:30 PM 3:30 PM

11:30 PM 12:30 AM

Networking Cocktail Reception

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and face-to-face networking with peers.

Tuesday - November 19, 2024

8:00 AM 11:00 AM

7:00 AM 10:00 AM

6:00 AM 9:00 AM

5:00 AM 8:00 AM

2:00 PM 5:00 PM

Registration Desk

Registration Desk Hours: 8:00AM - 11:00AM

8:00 AM 1:30 PM

7:00 AM 12:30 PM

6:00 AM 11:30 AM

5:00 AM 10:30 AM

2:00 PM 7:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open

8:00 AM 9:00 AM

7:00 AM 8:00 AM

6:00 AM 7:00 AM

5:00 AM 6:00 AM

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM 9:10 AM

8:00 AM 8:10 AM

7:00 AM 7:10 AM

6:00 AM 6:10 AM

3:00 PM 3:10 PM

Opening Remarks and Day One Takeaways

9:10 AM 9:55 AM

8:10 AM 8:55 AM

7:10 AM 7:55 AM

6:10 AM 6:55 AM

3:10 PM 3:55 PM

Transforming Organizational Culture for Wellness

Outline actionable steps to cultivate a positive organizational culture
Learn how to shift to a supportive work culture
Discover specific cultural practices that enhance well-being

Marvin “Ben” Haiman, Former Chief of Staff,

Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department

9:55 AM 10:40 AM

8:55 AM 9:40 AM

7:55 AM 8:40 AM

6:55 AM 7:40 AM

3:55 PM 4:40 PM

Deep Dive: Building Robust Family Support Systems

Outlines strategies for overcoming barriers to family engagement
Review successful family support initiatives and their outcomes
Understand the psychological benefits of family involvement

10:40 AM 11:00 AM

9:40 AM 10:00 AM

8:40 AM 9:00 AM

7:40 AM 8:00 AM

4:40 PM 5:00 PM

Networking Break

11:00 AM 11:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:45 AM

9:00 AM 9:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:45 AM

5:00 PM 5:45 PM

Suicide Awareness and Prevention: Proactive Approaches

Identify early warning signs of suicidal ideation among officers
Review intervention strategies to support at-risk individuals
Learn about successful suicide prevention programs in law enforcement

11:45 PM 12:30 PM

10:45 PM 11:30 AM

9:45 PM 10:30 AM

8:45 PM 9:30 AM

5:45 AM 6:30 PM

Recruitment Strategies: Attracting the Right Talent

Highlight innovative recruitment strategies focused on wellness
Learn about effective screening techniques for mental health
Review the impact of recruitment practices on officer retention

12:30 PM 1:30 PM

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

10:30 AM 11:30 AM

9:30 AM 10:30 AM

6:30 PM 7:30 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM 2:15 PM

12:30 PM 1:15 PM

11:30 AM 12:15 PM

10:30 AM 11:15 AM

7:30 PM 8:15 PM

The Role of Nutrition in Mental Health

Highlight the connection between diet and mental wellness
Discuss strategies for integrating nutrition into wellness initiatives
Understand the impact of healthy eating on stress and performance

2:15 PM 3:00 PM

1:15 PM 2:00 PM

12:15 PM 1:00 PM

11:15 AM 12:00 PM

8:15 PM 9:00 PM

Community Connections: Leveraging Resources for Officer Wellness

Discover community resources that can support officer wellness
Learn how to build partnerships with local organizations
Discuss the benefits of community involvement in wellness programs

3:00 PM 3:10 PM

2:00 PM 2:10 PM

1:00 PM 1:10 PM

12:00 PM 12:10 PM

9:00 PM 9:10 PM