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12 Optimizing Device Security for CJIS Compliance & Optimal Uptime: Why a Layered Security Strategy Is Critical – Sean Georgia, Sr. Territory Account Manager for Professional Services, Public Sector, Panasonic Connect (Major (ret.), Pennsylvania State Police, NA Session 265 16 Disruption of Justice: Subjects Who Die by Suicide During Investigations of Sexual Assualts and Homicides – Kathleen Allen, M.A. 20 National Annual Training Conference

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NATIONAL BOARD Association President / WILLIAM J. CARBONE , NA Session 217 Detective (OSI) NYS. Attorney General’s Office, New York City Police Department (Ret.), bcarbone@fbinaa.org Past President / CRAIG PETERSEN , NA Session 245 Deputy Chief, Gulfport Police Department (MS) (Ret.), cpetersen@fbinaa.org 1st Vice President / JIM GALLAGHER , NA Session 245 Assistant Chief, Maricopa Community Colleges Police Department jgallagher@fbinaa.org

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ASSOCIATION PERSPECTIVE

Bill Carbone

R eflecting on this past year as your National President has been a truly humbling experience. From the halls of Baltimore to the global reaches of our international chapters, the strength of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) re mains unparalleled because of the remarkable men and women who comprise it. Leadership in this organization offers a unique window into the worldwide law enforcement community. This year, my travels took me to diverse corners of the globe, where I was con sistently struck by the dedication of our international graduates. In North Macedonia, I experienced incredible hospitality and wit nessed a deep commitment to regional security. While in Skopje, I was treated to a great escort and tour guides by a tremendous family from New Jersey. Chris and Tina Dee were the best hosts anyone could ask for. Chris will be attending Session 298 in the spring and is a solid member of the New Jersey Chapter. In Bali, Indonesia, the regional retraining provided a stun ning backdrop for the vital networking that defines our Asia Pacific Chapter. Being the Section IV Representative prior to becoming the National President exposed me to the great Eu ropean Chapter and the very beautiful sights of Europe. I highly endorse members of this association taking advantage of the International Chapters and all the have to offer. My visits to Oslo, Norway and Ghent, Belgium, further high lighted the deep-rooted connections and shared values we hold with our Nordic partners. Back home, attending the Montana/Idaho retainer meeting was a distinct highlight. Spending time with Sheriff Leo Dutton of Lewis and Clarke County was a true honor, and it was eye opening to see their unique area of responsibility. The challenges and landscapes they navigate are so unlike the streets of NYC, yet the mission remains the same. In every location, the sights were grand, but it was the members—the leaders who innovate, connect, and protect—who left the most lasting impression. A defining moment of my life occurred at the National An nual Training Conference in Baltimore. Being sworn in as your National President was a profound honor, made even more meaningful by having my children and grandchildren present. Having them witness that ceremony reminded me exactly why we do this work: to build a safer, more just world for the genera tions that follow us. As we celebrate our successes, we must also pause to re member those who are no longer with us. From the NYS/Eastern Canada Chapter, we carry the memories of dedicated graduates like Larry Jay, Vicki McDermott, and Donny Ramansour. Their contributions to our association will never be forgotten. I also want to extend my deepest gratitude to the men and women of law enforcement who hit the streets every single day. Your cour age and resilience keep our culture alive and strong. As my term concludes, I want to wish everyone a safe and wonderful summer.

It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve you. Please join me in supporting Jim Gallagher; I wish him a strong and suc cessful presidency as he leads the FBINAA into its next chapter of excellence. I hope everyone enjoys the 2026 NATC at the Falls. The teams on both sides of the border have done a tremendous job putting this together. And it is not without outside pressures of the political world.

Bill Carbone 2025-2026 FBINAA President NA Session 217

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NATIONAL OFFICE UPDATE FROM THE FBINAA ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

John DeVoe

A s a graduate of Session 252, Past President of the New Jersey Chapter, and FBINAA Director of Strategic Partner ships, it’s truly an honor to step in as Acting Executive Director and support this Association. I want to personally thank Jeff McCormick for his time and commitment to the FBINAA and wish him well as he returns home to be with his family. Like many of you, my connection to the FBINAA is personal. This organization has shaped my career and introduced me to some of the strongest relationships in my life. Every day, I am reminded of the strength of our Association through the work of our National Team, the dedication of our National Board, and the leadership at the chapter level. They are the people ensuring that our members, chapters, and partners have the support they need. From training to engagement, their efforts are at the core of everything we do. We saw great momentum from our recent membership drive, which speaks to the dedication at the chapter level. While it’s encouraging to see this growth, there is still more work ahead in reconnecting with expired members. Time and time again, personal outreach proves to be the most effective way to remind former members of the value of staying engaged. I ask each of you to build on this momentum by reconnecting with session mates and colleagues from your chapter who may have become inactive. All of this brings us to one of the most meaningful opportu nities we share each year: the FBINAA National Annual Training Conference (NATC) . Our National Board, National Team, and the New York/East ern Canada Chapter have been working tirelessly to create an exceptional experience for this year’s event. The 2026 conference in Niagara Falls is shaping up to be something special. We’re planning more than 50 hours of train ing, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and professional development seminars. More than 150 sponsors and exhibitors will also be on site, showcasing the latest tools and technologies in public safety. Equally important, NATC is about connection. It is an oppor tunity to reconnect with session mates, meet new friends, and have conversations and experiences that stay with you long after the conference ends. With a wide range of optional activities and the incredible backdrop of Niagara Falls, this year’s conference offers both strong professional value and a memorable experience.

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OPTIMIZING DEVICE SECURITY FOR CJIS COMPLIANCE & OPTIMAL UPTIME : WHY A LAYERED SECURITY STRATEGY IS CRITICAL

SEAN GEORGIA, PANASONIC CONNECT, NA SESSION 265

While law enforcement officer staffing levels have increased slightly in recent years, they still haven’t surpassed 2020 levels. Equipping each officer with a laptop or tablet can help enhance officer efficiency, expand agency coordination, and provide more robust situational awareness. However, agencies must also confront the risk inherent with having a greater attack surface for cybersecurity threats.

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unaware of the unauthorized changes to the code. This vulner ability can remain undetected for years as most cyber-protection tools are not designed to interrogate the programing code for these unauthorized changes. Firmware integrity solutions help mitigate risk by detecting unauthorized changes below the OS - enabling IT professionals to intervene as soon as possible. Panasonic’s Smart Compliance solution was designed to approach firmware security from four phases: inventory, scanning, monitoring, and updating. Automated discovery and inventory establish continuous visibility into the firmware, hardware configuration, and com ponents within all endpoint devices. Vulnerability and exposure management continuously scan for firmware vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that endpoint detection and response solutions and traditional scanners miss. Integrity monitoring and threat detection uncover compromised firmware, rootkits, bootkits, and backdoors that persist below the operating sys tem. Automated firmware updates reduce the exposure window by remotely patching firmware across your endpoint fleet. The ability to schedule firmware updates ensures criminal justice information systems stay up-to-date and provides agencies the flexibility to coordinate updates around officers’ schedules, minimizing downtime. In both instances of supply chain and firmware vulnerabil ity, once a bad actor has access to the device, the consequences may be devastating to the criminal justice system and an agency’s ability to perform their mission critical responsibilities. ACHIEVING COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION WITH A LAYERED APPROACH When considering the different attack vectors on a mobile device, there are four key layers needing focused attention: hard ware (TOUGHBOOK Guard), firmware (Smart Compliance), the OS, and the physical endpoints. While protecting hardware and firmware is certainly critical, true end-to-end protection must account for the additional layers. From an end-user perspective, a robust AI-powered end point detection, protection, response, and remediation solution can stop ransomware and zero-day threats even when devices are offline. Using an AI solution which monitors anomalous device behavior is critical in identifying a previously undefined threat, AKA zero-day. This is critical to ensure devices stay secure even when officers travel to remote areas where the con nectivity is congested or poor. Panasonic partners with Senti nelOne to deliver a vigorous AI-driven endpoint detection and response solution. Adding a final layer of BIOS level-embedded endpoint vis ibility with self-healing controls to safeguard endpoints, ensures devices stay secure even when off-network. Additionally, the ability to geofence, geolocate, remotely freeze, and remotely wipe a device provides agencies with another CJIS-compliant se curity tool. Panasonic partners with Absolute Security to deliver this dynamic BIOS level solution. A LAYERED SECURITY STRATEGY IN ACTION Law enforcement is a dynamic profession requiring officers to move and act within a moment’s time. Accordingly, it isn’t a stretch to consider a scenario where an officer loses direct

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T he attack surface is widening well beyond the operating system (OS) as malicious threats are growing in severity and complexity. Agencies can no longer rely on anti-virus software and employee anti-phishing training to protect criminal justice networks and sensitive data. The FBI Criminal Justice Informa tion Service Division (CJIS)’s Security Policy modernization effort seeks to arm criminal justice agencies with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard criminal justice information systems against ever-evolving cyber risks. Within the 461-page CJIS Security Policy Version 6.0 publi cation, agencies will find numerous requirements which include the implementation of supply chain risk management and to provide firmware integrity by protecting against unauthorized changes. While both requirements are critical to enhancing se curity, true end-to-end protection ultimately requires a compre hensive layered approach beginning with the BIOS and extend ing to the edge. PRIORITIZING SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT Protecting devices at the supply chain stage and firmware levels is critical for device security and the safeguarding of sensi tive data. From a supply chain perspective, the intensifying cyber threat landscape now poses the risk of bad actors targeting devices immediately following manufacturing. Consider a device may pass through numerous uncontrolled entities prior to ar riving in an agency’s inventory. From the factory, a device most likely passes through a shipping company to a distributor, then on to a reseller and deployment center. All of which are outside of an agency’s control. Rogue or counterfeit components can be inserted into a device anytime following manufacturing. These foreign additions could provide malicious actors with full access to a department’s data once officers begin using the devices. Panasonic’s supply chain risk management solution, TOUGHBOOK Guard, operates below the OS to detect any hard ware changes that do not match the device’s BIOS or manufac turing specifications ordered or deployed by an agency. With this level of protection, criminal justice agencies can rest assured that devices haven’t been compromised at any time during their lifecycle. TOUGHBOOK Guard continues to protect against hard ware level tampering once devices are in service. For instance, an actor may attempt to gain access to sensitive data through a corrupted drive that compromises the entire system once it is inserted into the device. A security tool like TOUGHBOOK Guard that provides continuous monitoring can detect these hardware threats before they compromise the criminal justice information system. PROVIDING FOR FIRMWARE INTEGRITY Firmware integrity risks pose a similar level of concern. Malicious actors have developed the ability to compromise firmware by changing the underling code, without changing how the firmware version number is displayed. So, an agency may be lieve they are using the correct firmware version while remaining

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control of their device while they are occupied by their duties. Devices in fact have gone missing or been stolen. It’s critical to put security controls in place before a device becomes uncon trolled, underscoring the need for CJIS compliance. As officers travel across untrusted environments with varying levels of connectivity, they need solutions which account for every possible vulnerability. At Panasonic Connect, we designed our latest security solution – TOUGHBOOK Total Defense – to secure each of these layers. While TOUGH BOOK Guard supports hardware and supply chain integrity, Smart Compliance offers firmware protection, SentinelOne delivers AI-driven detection and response, and Absolute Security supports consistent endpoint visibility. Specifically: • Absolute Security can locate the missing device and, if necessary, remotely wipe any protected criminal justice information. • TOUGHBOOK Guard will provide an assurance that there are no rogue or counterfeit components embedded in the device while outside of agency control. • When a device is back within an agency's control, Smart Compliance will ensure there were no unauthorized changes to the firmware. • SentinelOne continuously protects the device by using cutting edge AI to monitor device behavior and protect against both zero-day and identified cyber threats. GIVING IT PEACE OF MIND & OFFICERS OPTIMAL UPTIME While all agencies need to comply with the CJIS Security Policy, Version 6.0, proactively taking these steps to deploy a layered security stack secures hardware, firmware, the OS, and endpoints for optimal defenses from all levels.

At the end of the day, when security protocols are seamless, comprehensive, and intuitive, officers benefit from consistent device uptime and efficiency so they can focus on serving their communities.

About the Author: Sean Georgia serves as Senior Terri tory Account Manager for Professional Services (Public Sector) at Panasonic Connect North America. In this role, he serves the public sector by developing solu tions to meet the unique needs of each first responder agency. Earlier in his career, he served for 26 years in the Pennsylvania State Police where he held leadership roles in addition to serving in policy development and implementation and managing the operational technology used daily by Troopers. He most recently served as the Director of the Bureau of Communications and Information Services, Pennsylvania’s CJIS Systems Agency. Sean obtained his bachelor's degree from Misericordia University and his certificate of criminal justice from the University of Virginia as member of the FBI National Academy Session 265. Sean.Georgia@ us.panasonic.com

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DISRUPTION OF JUSTICE

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I n response, some subjects resort to suicide. Subject suicide events increase risk to law enforcement and civilians, interrupt the justice process, and create operational and legal challenges for law enforcement agencies. If a subject dies by suicide, whether by their own doing or in a “suicide by cop” scenario, the interruption to the criminal justice process denies survivors and victims’ families closure and healing. Additionally, the com munity may perceive these interrupted cases as system failures or unlawful uses of force, illustrating the importance of better understanding and preventing these events. Subjects can commit suicide at any point in an investigation or phase of the criminal justice process. For example, individuals who learn they are under investigation via media coverage, law enforcement investigative contact, indictments and warrants, or from the victim directly, may end their lives before law enforce ment can execute an arrest. In other instances, the subject dies by suicide during or after trial. When a considerable amount of time has passed between the date of the offense and when approached by law enforcement, the subject’s behavior may be unpredictable due to changes in life circumstances, positive or negative. In some instances, the subject was strongly connected with their community, even holding positions of power, respect, or prestige, before being linked to a violent crime that occurred decades prior. Potential risk factors for subject suicide include stressors, such as a sudden loss of freedom, financial hardship, custody disputes, and ongoing interpersonal conflict (Mohandie et al., 2009; Parent and Parent, 2021). Despite examples of sub ject suicides being publicized in local and national news, little research exists on individuals who suicide in response to being under investigation or apprehension for violent crimes. In a small subset of incidences, some subjects harm oth ers before dying by suicide. In a sample of deadly use of force incidents, bystanders and other non-law enforcement person nel were injured (12%) or killed (3%) in 15% of scenarios. Law enforcement officers (LEOs) were injured (18%) or killed (1%) in 19% of scenarios (Mohandie et al., 2009). Individuals with mental health concerns and/or diagnoses, previous suicidal ideation or attempts, emotional distress, or substance use issues are more likely to attack bystanders or police (Mohandie et al., 2009; Par ent and Parent, 2021). Avoiding detection or apprehension and suicidality are among the top offender motivations for lethal violence against law enforcement (Van Allen et al., 2024). Other subjects provoke LEOs into deadly confrontations with the goal

SUBJECTS WHO DIE BY SUICIDE DURING INVESTIGATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSUALTS AND HOMICIDES

KATHLEEN ALLEN, M.A.

When a case remains unsolved for an extended period, a subject may believe they have evaded detection. Recent advances in forensic technology, particularly through DNA, provide hope for solving challenging cases. As investigative efforts are renewed, subjects may realize their identification and subsequent arrest is no longer avoidable.

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of being killed by officers, an action commonly known as “sui cide by cop”. Approximately 25% of subject shootings by officers or special weapons and tactics (SWAT) units were found to be cases of “suicide by cop” (Klinger and Rojek, 2008). Lethal force is most common when subjects threaten or inflict harm on others, whereas suicidal statements, such as asking to be shot, are more likely to involve less lethal force or no force at all (Jordan et al., 2019). Scenarios in which LEOs are injured or killed in the line of duty are more likely to occur during situations described by of ficers as ambiguous or surprising (Parent and Parent, 2021). Law enforcement functions are complicated by the notion that, in any given encounter, officers may not be able to differentiate be tween a subject seeking death as an escape versus an individual intending lethal violence against others. Behaviors of suicidal subjects may differ between types of crimes or violent offenses. Most research on subject suicide and “suicide by cop” scenarios focus on perpetrators of violent crimes against children (VCAC). Subjects investigated for VCAC have a high risk for suicide, specifically those charged with hands-on and child sexual abuse material related offenses (Key et al., 2021; Hoffer and Shelton, 2013). Subjects who commit sexual assault and/or homicide against adults present similar behaviors of concern, but little research exists in comparison. The FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) is currently con ducting research on subject suicides. Anecdotally, investigators at the BAU have noticed an increase in the number of suicides of offenders being linked to sexually motivated cold cases via the testing of sexual assault kit (SAK) backlogs. In these cases, a sub ject is made aware of potential or pending charges against them and dies by suicide before the individual can be brought to trial and convicted. The goal of the project is to help law enforcement understand why subjects may decide to die by suicide, potential risk and protective factors for subject suicide, and best practices for protecting LEOs who engage with such individuals. In support of this research, the BAU is currently seeking cases of subjects who die by suicide after being identified as suspects in sexual assault or homicides cases, or when facing imminent arrest, conviction, or sentencing for these offenses. The BAU is particularly interested in cases with adult victims of sexual assault and/or homicide. The BAU is requesting the following case materials: • Investigative reports from law enforcement related to any adult sexual assault and/or homicide victim linked to the subject. • Recordings or transcripts of interviews with the subject, victim, victim’s family, and witnesses pertaining to sexual assaults and/or homicides linked to the subject • Laboratory reports of submitted evidence pertaining to sexual assault and/or homicide linked to subject. • Investigative reports from law enforcement related to suicide of subject. • Autopsy of victim(s) and subject. • Charging and disposition documents (if applicable). • Psychological evaluations of subject (if available/appli cable). Photographs or media are not required. The BAU is not including cases involving CSAM/online sexual exploitation at this time.

If you have a case you would like to submit or would like additional information regarding research at the BAU, please contact Behavioral Research Scientist Michelle Huffma n ( mchuffman2@fbi.gov) or Major Case Specialist Kevin Hagan ( kmhagan@fbi.gov ). References Hoffer, T.A., Shelton, J.L.E. (2013). V. Discussion. In: Suicide Among Child Sex Offenders. SpringerBriefs in Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5937-8_5 Jordan, A., Panza, N. R., & Dempsey, C. (2020). Suicide by cop: A new perspective on an old phenomenon. Police Quarterly, 23(1), 82-105. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098611119873332 Key, R., Underwood, A., Farnham, F., Marzano, L., & Hawton, K. (2021). Suicidal behavior in individuals accused or convicted of child sex abuse or indecent image offenses: Systematic review of prevalence and risk factors. Suicide & life-threatening behavior, 51(4), 715–728. https://doi.org/10.1111/sltb.12749 Klinger, D. A., & Rojek, J. (2008). Multi-method study of special weapons and tactics teams. National Institute of Justice, 223855. https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/223855.pdf Mohandie, K., Meloy, J. R., & Collins, P. I. (2009). Suicide by cop among officer- involved shooting cases. Journal of forensic sciences, 54(2), 456–462. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2008.00981.x Parent, R., Parent, C. (2021). Sentinel Event Reviews in the United States and Canada: Enhancing Service Delivery to the Community. In: Albrecht, J.F., den Heyer, G.(eds). Enhancing Police Service Delivery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-61452-2_9

About the Author: Kathleen Allen , M.A. is a Research Fellow with the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education (ORISE) who works at the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. She earned a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from The Pennsylvania State University, and holds certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Investigative Psychology. Her primary responsibilities are to research violent crimes against children and adults, and support ongoing operational needs using academic literature. Prior to her current position, she provided family-based therapy, worked in public health research, and partnered with local law enforcement in a real-time tactical operations center.

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Series: Leadership REMARKS FROM THE FBI LEADERSHIP Andrew Bailey , Co-Deputy Director, FBI Brought to you with support of the FBI

The FBI Leadership will take this opportunity to update attendees on critical issues facing law enforcement, as well as focus on key Bureau programs supporting agencies throughout the country.

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In high-pressure environments, technical skill isn’t enough. The leaders and teams who thrive are the ones who can regulate themselves, think clearly under stress, and act with both grit and compassion. In this powerful and practical session, retired Navy SEAL Com mander Jon Macaskill shares the mindset and tools behind true inner strength. Drawing from elite military leadership, neuroscience, and mindfulness science, Jon teaches how preparedness builds confidence, how resilience is trained—not born—and how grit without compassion eventually breaks people and cultures. Attendees will walk away with simple, actionable strategies to improve focus, emotional regulation, decision-making, and perfor mance… especially when it matters most. Jon Macaskill is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL Commander, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and mindfulness teacher. Over a 24-year military career, Jon led special operations teams in some of the world’s most demanding environments, where preparedness, resilience, and emotional control were not optional. Today, he helps leaders and organizations build inner strength through practical tools grounded in neuroscience, elite performance training, and compassion science. Jon is the co-host of the Men Talking Mindfulness podcast. He lives with his wife and three children and is passionate about helping people lead powerfully at work and be present at home. Mr. Bailey grew up in Missouri and attended the University of Missouri on an Army ROTC scholarship. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, he volunteered for a combat arms branch of service then volunteered to deploy to Iraq, where he served as an ar mored cavalry scout platoon leader from 2005 to 2006. Upon his return to the United States, his unit moved, refit, and trained for a subsequent fifteen-month deployment to Iraq from 2007 to 2009. After returning home, Mr. Bailey transitioned out of the Army and was employed as an armed guard at a courthouse in the city of St. Louis before returning to the University of Missouri School of Law on the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. Mr. Bailey began his legal career as a special prosecutor in the Missouri Attorney General's Office and then as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Warren County, Missouri. He then joined the Missouri Department of Corrections as general counsel and later served Missouri Governor Mike Parson as his general counsel. Governor Parson then appointed him as Missouri's 44th attorney general, where he served for two years prior to winning election to a full term.

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Series: Officer Safety, Wellness and Resilience ALIGNING EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE WITH POLICE OPERATIONS TO SAVES LIVES IN A HIGH THREAT ENVIRONMENT Dr. James Vosswinkel , Chief, Trauma, Emergency Surgery and Surgical Critical Care; Medical Director, Surgical Intensive Care Unit; Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University (NY) Dr. Dominique Wong , Emergency Physician, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Marshall Health Network

Dominique Wong M.D. brings over twenty-five years of emergency medicine experience to the intersection of law enforcement and medicine. As a tactical physician, Dr. Wong has worked alongside police teams. She has trained law enforcement personnel in first aid, buddy aid, and active shooter medical response, equipping officers to save lives in the field and to protect their own. In leadership roles with the American College of Emergency Physicians’ Tactical and Law Enforce ment Medicine Section and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Dr. Wong advocates for evidence-based trauma care tailored to the realities of policing, improved physician – police collaborations, and expanded research to better address police medical needs. Dr. Wong completed the Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Postgraduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security, and now serves as a co-facilitator. This experience has given Dr. Wong broader insight into current and emerging medical threats in policing. She graduated with a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from The Ohio State University College of Medicine. This keynote explores police medicine through an evidence-driven and operationally ground ed lens. Participants will review current data on law enforcement causes of death and injuries focusing on police operations in the high-threat environment and propose recommendations aligning life-saving medicine with operational realities. The session will deliver immediately actionable recommendations —universal officer medical competencies, IFAK configuration, and active shooter medical response. The session will also outline a forward-looking strategy to strengthen police–medicine partnerships to improve police survivability today and in the future. Dr. James A. Vosswinkel is a highly qualified General Surgery specialist serving patients in East Setauket, NY. With a distinguished medical career spanning since 1995, Dr. Vosswinkel’s special ties include surgical management of injured patients in all aspects of traumatology. Dr. Vosswinkel earned his medical degree from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University, establishing a strong foundation in medical science and patient care. He is board-certified in General Surgery, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining the highest standards of medi cal practice. Currently practicing at Suny/Stony Brook University Hospital, Dr. Vosswinkel provides compre hensive general surgery services to the East Setauket community and surrounding areas.

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Series: Leadership TUNNEL TO TOWERS: 25 YEARS OF MEMORY, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE Jack Oehm , Battalion Commander (Ret), Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY); Board Member, Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Jack Oehm is a 32-year veteran and Retired Battalion Commander of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). He was an off-duty Battalion chief who first arrived at Ground Zero after both towers had collapsed on 9/11. Jack personally lost over 20 of his fellow Battalion colleagues, and grieving with the widows and their families was one of the hardest things he’s ever done as a member of the FDNY. As a current Tunnel to Towers Foundation Board Member, he travels around the Country sharing stories of 911 and promoting the positive impact programs and services of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation have on Americans and communities. As an ambassador for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Jack Oehm has traveled across the country rep resenting the thousands of first responders nationwide in promoting the hard work and dedication they display for their communities. He will share his personal story of 911, the Foundation's plans in 2026 to honor those who served and sacrificed, and the efforts to bridge generations and the spirit of service which inspires Americans today. In this 25th year since September 11, 2001, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is embarking on the most comprehensive commemoration in our history - one that honors the past, serves those in need today, and educates the generations of tomorrow.

Series: Emerging Technologies COMMANDING THE FUTURE: HOW LEADERS ARE SCALING DFR AND INTEGRATED PUBLIC SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Chief Eric Clifford , Schenectady Police Department; NA Session 274 Deputy Chief James Martin , Pueblo Police Department; NA Session 283 Marcus Claycomb , Commander (Ret), Melbourne Police Department; NA Session 273 Don Redmond , Captain (Ret), Chula Vista Police Department; NA Session 263

Chief Eric Clifford joined the Schenectady Police Department in 2002, becoming its Chief in September 2016. During his career, he served as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, and detective before being named as Chief. He is a certified crisis negotiator, a Police Academy instructor, and serves on the board of directors for the Zone Five Regional Police Academy and Capital Region Crime Analysis Center. Under his leadership, the Department launched in 2024 a new first responder drone program aimed to enhance emergency re sponse. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Marist College and a bachelor's degree in economics from Union College. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 274. Drone as First Responder (DFR) has transformed from concept to core operational technology, fun damentally changing how law enforcement responds to calls, manages risk, and operates with fewer resources. Since the Chula Vista Police Department launched the nation’s first DFR program in 2018, sup porting more than 20,000 calls for service, agencies across the country have proven that real-time aerial intelligence can arrive before officers, reshape decision-making, and improve safety for both responders and communities. This keynote presentation explores how DFR integrates with CAD, 911, RTCCs, and patrol operations to create faster, smarter, and more coordinated responses. The expert panel will share hard-earned lessons, implementation insights, and a forward-looking view of how DFR and emerging integrations are defining the next era of public safety operations.

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Deputy Chief James Martin has been with the Pueblo Police Department since 2002. Throughout his career, Deputy Chief Martin has had several assignments to include; the Patrol Division, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Crimes Against Property, Patrol Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Training Unit Administrator, Watch Com mander for Watches II and III and Captain of the Special Services Division. In 2021, he was promoted to his current assignment as Deputy Chief of Operations where he oversees the Patrol Division and Traffic Section. Deputy Chief Martin received his master’s degree from Capella University in Criminal Justice and graduated from the 283rd session of the FBI National Academy.

Marcus Claycomb is the business development manager for the public sector for Panasonic Connect North America. He is responsible for creating connections, networking, and creating opportunity in the fields of law enforcement, fire/rescue, and medical. He works with internal and external partners to increase and enhance existing technologies – as well as working with those same partners to create new technologies and products to fill the “need void” in those fields. Marcus started in medical & fire/rescue and just retired after a 30-year career in law enforcement. He earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Bellevue University in Nebraska, an associate degree in computer network administration, and is a proud graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 273.

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Retired Chula Vista Police Captain Don Redmond has over 25 years of law enforcement experience and now works for BRINC Drones as the Vice President of Advanced Public Safety Projects. In this role, Don is focused on building future capabilities to help Public Safety save lives and effectively integrate UAS into communi ties around the world. As a Police Captain, Don oversaw Support Operations consisting of the Emergency Police Communications Center, Technology, the City Jail, and UAS Operations. He managed the Chula Vista Police Department’s groundbreaking UAS program including the Drone as First Responder (DFR) and is active in the UAS community. Don holds a Master of Arts Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from San Diego State University. He is a graduate of California P.O.S.T. Command College (Class 64) and the FBI National Academy Session 263. He is a published author in Police1 Magazine, FBINAA Magazine and was a contributing writer for the Califor nia P.O.S.T. De-Escalation Strategies and Techniques publication.

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