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From September 16-19 INLETS takes an In-Depth look at first response considerations to incidents by multi-agency and multi-jurisdictions. We will look at case studies revealing challenges and solutions, and techniques to coordinate the response and work the investigation.
Subject Matter Experts share their knowledge with First Responder attendees representing Fire and EMS, Law Enforcement investigators and analysts, risk & safety practitioners.
Topics include
Salisbury (UK) attempted nerve agent assassination, with New Scotland Yard
A botched assassination attempt with enough Novichok nerve agent to kill thousands, the small town of Salisbury, England was just the start. Responders and citizens were hospitalized, contaminated structures and vehicles contaminated needed to be mitigated and the attempted assassins needed to be located.Boston Marathon Bombing, with FBI JTTF, Boston
On April 15, 2013, two pressure cooker bombs exploded in the vicinity of the Boston Marathon finish line. Three people died, including an eight year old boy, and over 260 people were injured. Eighteen people suffered amputations as a result of the blasts. The presentation will provide a detailed timeline of events, beginning with the response to the bombings and concluding with the successful prosecution of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Discussion of the challenges conducting this complex terrorism investigation, the importance of interagency cooperation, and the lessons learned during the investigation and successful prosecution of the case.Advanced Fatal Fire Scene Techniques, with ATF
In 2020, a working collaboration between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Western Carolina University was created. This joint venture combined WCU’s Forensic Anthropology Research Station (FOREST) with ATF’s multitude of fire investigation resources. The partnership has a core mission of utilizing the expertise and resources from both institutions for the purposes of advanced training and forensic research involving burned human remains. The gained techniques and knowledge are intended to elevate an investigator’s skillset while conducting fatal fire scene investigation. Since inception, the partnership has provided advanced professional instruction to law enforcement, fire service, legal, forensic, and medicolegal investigative personnel from across the United States and Canada.January 6 Response – A Lesson in Preparation, with DC Fire and EMS
January 6, 2021 and the events that occurred at the United States Capitol have provided multiple lessons and reaffirmed the importance in preparation and collaboration. Utilizing lessons learned from prior incidents and events, relying on pre-existing relationships and multi-agency collaborations, DC Fire and EMS was able to address incidents that unfolded at the Ellipse as well as the U.C. Capitol.
Child & Adolescent Forensic Interviewing Considerations for Fire Cases, with FBI BAU and Victim Services
Fire investigations are complex endeavors which, in some circumstances, may rely heavily on accounts provided from young children or adolescent witnesses, victims, and even the alleged offender. Recognizing the success of an investigation may depend on what is learned during an interview, it is imperative the framework of these interviews be structured in a manner which promotes detailed and accurate statements. For children and adolescents, it is widely accepted that using a researched-based protocol to elicit disclosures from victims and witnesses is the best way to obtain investigative information in a developmentally sensitive and unbiased way. Through the use of a Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer (CAFI), fire investigations can be enhanced when applying this trauma-informed way of interviewing child witnesses and victims. This presentation will address best practices for use of a CAFI, cognitive and linguistic development of children and adolescents, as well as recommendations for trauma-informed interviewing.Times Square Attack, with FDNY
Streatham Attack, with New Scotland Yard
Post Blast Investigations, with FBI Evidence Response Team
Chelsea (NYC and NJ) Bomber, with FBI JTTF
Tribute to Heroes Evening Program
Keynote: Greg Stube
Using his personal story as the backdrop, Greg Stube shares Lessons learned on the Battlefield: Leadership and Resiliency. Lessons that are acquired in the service to the nation and freedom itself. And he shares how those lessons can go to work for us each day, right here at home.
Greg discusses the way one interacts with others to accomplish objectives. What can be learned about posture and ethos to influence others, even in overcoming fears?
And when we are tested, we learn about conviction. What it takes to stay the course, and how we, ourselves, or how we help others to overcome the obstacles in life. victimhood, and a wounded mentality.
Enrichment Visit
Ft. McHenry National Park
O! say can you see by the dawn’s early light?
The valiant defense of the port-based fort during the Battle of Baltimore on September 13-14, 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the US national anthem. The fort’s history holds many other stories too, from the Civil War to WWII. Join us, with your guests, for a tour of the historic Star Fort, with video documentary, and free transportation.
Transportation provided, departing approximately 2:45pm and returning at approximately 7:00pm
Overnight Accommodations
