Breakout Sessions
Behavior Threat Assessment
Dr. Aaron Cotkin and Arlene Macias
Domestic Security Strategist
United States Secret Service
Description: Focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment approach to identify and assess individuals exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors and apply appropriate interventions to ensure safety and promote successful outcomes for the students.
Black Swans, Grey Rhinos, and Dragon Kings: The Next Challenges of Emergency Management
Christopher Godley
Director of Emergency Management
Stanford University
Description: A close look at the “Big 5” hazards that will almost certainly impact the world in the next 25 years and assess how current emergency management concepts and tools will meet – or may not meet – these challenges.
Breaking New Ground: Innovation, Emergency Management, and Artificial Intelligence
Amina Assefa
UC Systemwide Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
University of California Office of the President
Description: Delves into innovative advancements in UC Emergency Management (EM) planning, with a special focus on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
California Amber Alert
Matthew Whitworth
Sergeant and Lead California AMBER Alert Trainer
California Highway Patrol
Description: The AMBER Alert program is a child abduction alert system managed by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) in partnership with allied agencies. Established in 1996, the program quickly disseminates information to the public through wireless alerts, highway signs, and media broadcasts. The CHP coordinates statewide alerts and provides tools and resources to local agencies, ensuring swift, collaborative efforts to recover missing children.
Campus Tour
Jim Brugger
Director of Campus Engineering Services & Mechanical Engineer
University of California Merced
Description: A behind the scenes tour of UC Merced operations and state of the art facilities.
From Northridge to Now: Legacy of Earthquake in the California State University
Jenny Novak
CSU Systemwide Director of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
California State University Office of the Chancellor
Description: Nearly 30 years ago, the Northridge earthquake ruptured in Southern California, just miles away from one of the CSU's most populous campuses. The damage on campus was major, necessitating the activation of continuity plans and support from partner agencies. Three decades later, the memories of the earthquake shape the way that CSU cultivated resilience through mitigation, preparedness, planning, and policy.
Department of Education: Clery Act Compliance
James Moore
Senior Advisor for Clery Act Compliance and Campus Safety Operations
Department of Education
Anna Archila
Partner Eligibility and Oversight Services Directorate
Department of Education
Description: Deep dive into the Jeanne Clery Act, laws and policies, safety alerts, reportable crimes, Campus Safety Authorities, case studies, Violence Against Women Act, and resources available to campuses.
FBI: Trends in Active Shooter
Alyssa Kim
Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigations
Description: Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2022 and Preventing Targeted Violence.
FirstNet: Animal Therapy
Daniel Iñiguez
Handler
FirstNet
Daisy
Therapy Dog
FirstNet
Description: ROG the DOG integrating wellness one dog at a time - provides comfort and care to employees in times of crisis.
It's a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Mark Pimentel
Chief
CalFire - Merced County
Adam Amaral
Emergency Services Manager
Merced County Office of Emergency Services
Description: Incidents and disasters are more impactful and more complex than ever before. Statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with greater intensity. Response operations are seeing more integration of Incident Management teams supporting EOC’s.
Navigating Free Speech, Protests, and Public Safety
Margo Bennett
Chief of Police (Retired)
University of California Berkeley
Description: A look at how a sponsored presentation evolved into chaos during a time of intense political emotions. Lessons learned from this event can guide us in how we prepare for the future of protests on our campuses. A structured policy and comprehensive planning process puts your campus in the best position for success.
