September 11 | Arlington, VA
Nearly 100 attendees from seven states joined us on September 11th for a special Day on the INLETS.
We looked back to the events of 9/11 with personal reflection by members the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), Arlington (VA) Fire Department, and the FBI NY and Washington, DC offices. The responders shared personal perspectives of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
Then, members from New Scotland Yard and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force shared how terrorism has changed on the home front and internationally over the last 17 years and how investigative tactics have changed with it.
FBI Deputy Director Bowdich reflects on the 9/11 attacks and impassions attendees on staying the course as we face the new terrorism threats
Responders to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon from FBI, FDNY, and Arlington Fire in a lighter moment the Deputy Director
August 9 | Silver Spring, MD
Over 130 attendees from law enforcement agencies, safety and security programs in schools, colleges, churches, and businesses from five states join for this course of instruction to discuss active shooter events from pre-event indicators, the civilian response managing the crime scene, and mitigating the aftermath.
June 18-22 | Annapolis, MD
The annual five-day agenda welcomed 300 attendees from from just over 100 agencies in 17 states across all three timezones in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The Tribute to Heroes Dinner included Keynote presenter Oliver North.
Featured presenters included members of East Baton Rouge’s Sheriffs Office and Police Department, the Louisiana State Police, the San Bernardino Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, among others.
Special guests: this year’s Mid-Atlantic INLETS welcomed the US Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Annapolis Area Christian School’s Boys Ensemble, The Shields of Montgomery Pipe & Drums, and the Anne Arundel County first response elements.
Please note, this agenda is subject to change.
Early Registration When registering please make sure you have your Eventbrite ticket printed and a form of photo identification with you.
Registration When registering please make sure you have your Eventbrite ticket printed and a form of photo identification with you.
Opening Ceremonies & Welcoming Comments
Surviving Trauma: A Personal Perspective Gene Cassidy, FBI Baltimore
Surviving Trauma: A Leadership Perspective Carl Dabbadie, East Baton Rouge Police Department and Todd Morris, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office
Static Display of First Response Vehicles and Book Signing with Oliver North
Performance by the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon
The Tribute to Heroes Evening Program: Evening: Plated Dinner with Above & Beyond Awards, Fallen Office Special Presentation, and Keynote Address by Oliver North.
Terrorism in the United Kingdom – New Scotland Yard: past, present, and future Dominic Murphy, New Scotland Yard
Managing Mass Casualty Investigations, Timothy Keel, FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
Lunch
Multi-day Workshop
These 4.5 hour blocks of instruction are delivered over three days in 1.5 hour blocks, much like a mini-series. Attendees select and attend one topic, attending all three days:
Topics:
Terrorism: Responding to an attack: Bomb Scene Management, Dominic Murphy, New Scotland Yard
Developing Criminal Informants Aaron Stein, Annapolis PD
Social Media & the Dark Net: Susi Hajeski, FBI Baltimore (laptop required)
Media Strategies: Transparency vs. Protecting the Investigation, Amy Thoreson, FBI New York City
Focused Seminars
These presentations occur simultaneously. Please check signs for room assignments.
LEEP: Virtual Command Center demonstrated through Case Studies: Carl Matthews, FBI Headquarters
Executive Level Considerations: Pennsylvania State Police Targeted Attack: Douglas Burig, Pennsylvania State Police
Large Scale Event Advance Survey: Steven Campbell, US Secret Service
East Baton Rouge Targeted Police Case Study: Layne Barnum and David Staton, Louisiana State Police
The Official, Unofficial 5 O’clock Somewhere Liaison Gathering
Join us at Pusser’s one of Annapolis’ best known waterfront grilles. Transportation available through hotel shuttle. Food and drink on your own.
Pennsylvania State Police Barrack Attack Case Study, Douglas Burig, Pennsylvania State Police
Drones: For and Against Law Enforcement, Michael Hopmeier, Unconventional Concepts, Charles Guddemi, D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, Todd Craig, US Bureau of Prisons
Lunch
Multi-day Workshop – Day Two of the below topics:
Terrorism: Mass Fatality Incidents, Dominic Murphy, New Scotland Yard
Developing Criminal Informants Aaron Stein, Annapolis PD
Social Media & the Dark Net: Susi Hajeski, FBI Baltimore (laptop required)
Media Strategies: Communicating Effectively with Media, Amy Thoreson, FBI New York City
Enrichment Visit: United States Naval Academy
An afternoon at the United States Naval Academy with tour of the historic “Yard”, live drone demonstration with attendee participation provided by Unconventional Concepts, and dinner provided by Mission BBQ.
Transportation provided.
Attendees invited to bring their guests.
Cost is free.
The Pulse Nightclub, A Responders View: Scott Thorlin, FBI Tampa
Domestic Terrorist Hate Groups & Investigations: Thomas O’Connor, FBI Washington, DC
Lunch
Multi-day Workshop – Day Three of the below topics:
Terrorist Attacks: The Role of the Senior Investigating Officer, Dominic Murphy, New Scotland Yard
Developing Criminal Informants Aaron Stein, Annapolis PD
Social Media & the Dark Net: Susi Hajeski, FBI Baltimore (laptop required)
Media Strategies: Ways to Build a Solid Relationship with Media, Amy Thoreson, FBI New York City
Focused Seminars
The Pulse Nightclub from an Executive Perspective: Scott Thorlin, FBI Tampa
Criminal Analysis Tim Keel, FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit
CCTV Investigations in Terrorism: Dominic Murphy, New Scotland Yard
Homegrown Violent Extremism: the Digital Interactive Response Training (DIRT)
Opioids: Joint-Agency Investigations: Keith Fisher, Howard County Police Department
The San Bernardino Terror Attack, Jarrod Beurgeron, San Bernardino Police Department
End of Program
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