ASSOCIATE Magazine FBINAA Q2-2025

2025 FBINAA NATIONAL ANNUAL TRAINING CONFERENCE | BALTIMORE

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Biography Chief Gerace is a 25-year veteran of the Colonie Police Department and a graduate of FBI National Academy Session 282. A certified police trainer and speaker, he specializes in crisis intervention and using learning science to improve training outcomes. He serves on the NAMI NYS Criminal Justice Committee and is a sought-after presenter on mental health topics. Todd Weiss retired from the Town of Colonie Police Department in 2023 as a Lieutenant with over 23 years of service. During his career at Colonie PD, he served various capacities within the Patrol, Investigations and Administrative Services Divisions, including supervisor of the Special Investigation Unit and Computer Crime Unit. Additional assignments included Special Services Team, Community Services and Training. Todd Weiss is currently the Director of the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, overseeing the operations of crime analysis and real-time service teams that provide crime analysis, intelligence, information and on-demand, real-time services to law enforcement as they respond, investigate and otherwise prevent criminal activity within the Capital Region.

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