LE Officers may face traumatic situations or decisions that violate their spiritual convictions or moral compass. We will discuss the causes, effects, and healing strategies to help heal their broken soul.
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Chaplain Claudio Consuegra, DMin, has been a law enforcement chaplain for 40 years across 14 LE agencies in the US, and a hospice chaplain for 10 years. Claudio holds Diplomate Certification with the ICPC, is a marriage and family as well as grief and bereavement counselor and is an FBI and Highway Patrol Chaplain in Missouri.
7/20/2026 9:45 AM
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This presentation will discuss the transformative potential of the ASAP (Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol), an EMDR-based intervention designed specifically for delivery from chaplains, peer supporters, and first responder clinicians. The shortage of mental health professionals, coupled with the stigma of help-seeking, has led to task-shifting to support providers who work closely with first responders. The latest research findings show that the ASAP not only decreases posttraumatic stress symptoms but also addresses moral injury, believed to be a greater threat to first responder wellbeing. ---Instructor Bio
Dr. Conn is a former police officer, wife and daughter of officers, now a Board-Certified Police & Public Safety Psychologist. She began as a dispatcher before becoming an officer and peer team member, then earning her doctorate in Counseling Psychology. Drawing from 29 years of combined experience in the first responder field, she supports first responder agencies with counseling, critical incident stress management, peer support, and mental health training, including Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol. She is an ICISF Instructor and author of the newly expanded book, Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel and the upcoming book, Building E5ective Peer Support Teams: A Guide to Creating Resilient First Responders.
George Escalante is a seasoned expert in trauma response, mental health, and community resilience, with over 25 years of experience supporting law enforcement, first responders, and frontline personnel. An experienced facilitator and instructor, he holds advanced certifications in CISM, CISD, Mental Health First Aid, Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol, and CIT protocols, and serves as a certified trainer in Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and Stress First Aid. George is also an experienced ASAP facilitator and has worked extensively with peer support teams to strengthen internal agency resilience. An international and national speaker, he has presented to diverse audiences across policing, corrections, healthcare, and ministry contexts. He now serves as Senior Chaplain for Salem Police, Salem Fire, WVCC 911, and Oregon Department of Corrections Critical Response team, bringing a compassionate, practical, and grounded approach to wellness in high stress environments.
7/20/2026 9:45 AM
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The Impacts of Line-of-Duty Death training provides America’s law enforcement agencies, officers and families an opportunity to gain information and resources regarding the impact of a line-of-duty death on an agency. This course will explore line-of-duty death trends across the nation and provide insight into the various ways a line-of-duty death impacts the families and agencies. This course looks in-depth at the detailed recommendations for handling Line-of-Duty Death and addressing the needs of families and co-workers. Also, the course will focus on best practices for departments for supporting families and co-workers during a line-of-duty death.----
Instructor Bio
Dianne Bernhard is the Executive Director of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), a national non-profit organization that supports the families and co-workers of our nation’s fallen law enforcement officers. Founded on the concept of peer support, C.O.P.S. and its 55 chapters across the nation, provide services to over 86,000 members. Prior to assuming her role at C.O.P.S., Ms. Bernhard retired from the Columbia Missouri Police Department after 23 years of service as their Deputy Chief of Police. Ms. Bernhard learned about C.O.P.S. through the death of a co-worker and friend, Officer Molly Thomas-Bowden who was shot and killed in 2005.
7/20/2026 9:45 AM
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This class will delve into the foundation of Jewish thought and Civilization. What do Jews believe in? What makes something Kosher? How do Jews deal with End-of-Life Issues? Do Jews believe in Heaven and Hell? How do I accommodate our Jewish officers? How do I support someone who is Jewish in our lock up? Jewish victims, what should I do? Are all Jews alike? These are a few of the questions this class will be exploring.
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RABBI DOV HILLEL KLEIN was born on June 17, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois and graduated the Rabbinical College of America. Since 1985 Klein has been the Executive Director of the Tannenbaum Chabad House servicing the students, faculty and staff of Northwestern University and the Evanston community. Klein brings 41 years of teaching experience and is known as the “Chassidic Renaissance Man” His work with Police Officers, Command staff, and the Citizens of Evanston has gained him the nickname “RabbiCop”. Rabbi Klein is a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity where he serves as its International Rabbi and chapter advisor. Rabbi Klein is an avid lover of Israel where he has led over 50 groups throughout the country. In 1985 Rabbi Klein was the co-founder of the Evanston Police Department Clergy Team and over the years has been instrumental in developing it into an important and effective institution in the Evanston community. He also designed the clergy team's logo. Klein is a frequent speaker on community issues, and an articulate spokesman to the media. In 1998, Klein joined the ICPC and has received Master Certification. Klein served for 10 years as the IL State Representative for the ICPC and was the 2020 recipient of Wentink - Kauffman award for excellence in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy in the State of IL. Rabbi Klein serves on the ICPC’s International Committee and the Pastoral Care Committee. Rabbi Klein is a first rate community leader who enjoys the confidence and affection from students, faculty, police department, government officials, and the community at large.
7/20/2026 9:45 AM
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It’s okay to be okay. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t for everyone! Chaplains are expected to be experts on PTSD, most of us aren’t, so we either avoid having any counsel or advice or we give poor counsel or advice. This class briefly defines Pos Traumatic Stress, without the Disorder. The goal is to untangle the underlying cause to get at the source of emotional stress officers experience from traumatic events and to discuss why most officers who are exposed to traumatic events don’t get PTSD.---
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Chaplain Tim Rupp enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and served 24 years before retiring in 2007. During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor. From 2009-2020, Tim served as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In July 2020, Tim focused on ministry to law enforcement officers and chaplains.
Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as an ICPC Chaplain. He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Tim has authored several books, including Winning a Gunfight, Suicide is Not an Option, and Moral Injury in Policing. He is married to Sherry, and they have three children, Christina, Aaron (Kayla), and Emily (Dylan) and several grandchildren.
7/20/2026 9:45 AM
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It’s okay to be okay. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) isn’t for everyone! Chaplains are expected to be experts on PTSD, most of us aren’t, so we either avoid having any counsel or advice or we give poor counsel or advice. This class briefly defines Pos Traumatic Stress, without the Disorder. The goal is to untangle the underlying cause to get at the source of emotional stress officers experience from traumatic events and to discuss why most officers who are exposed to traumatic events don’t get PTSD.
Chaplain Tim Rupp enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and served 24 years before retiring in 2007. During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor. From 2009-2020, Tim served as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In July 2020, Tim focused on ministry to law enforcement officers and chaplains.
Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as an ICPC Chaplain. He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Tim has authored several books, including Winning a Gunfight, Suicide is Not an Option, and Moral Injury in Policing. He is married to Sherry, and they have three children, Christina, Aaron (Kayla), and Emily (Dylan) and several grandchildren.
7/20/2026 2:30 PM
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Chaplains are often called to scenes involving death or traumatic loss, where emotions run high and communication is critical. When a grieving or traumatized individual has autism, a rare disorder, or a developmental disability, their reactions may look very different from what responders expect. This session equips chaplains with clear, practical strategies to offer comfort, reduce overwhelm, and support families during the most difficult moments. Participants will learn how sensory overload, anxiety, communication differences, and emotional regulation challenges can impact grief responses. This training provides tools chaplains can use to stabilize the scene, communicate effectively, and help vulnerable individuals and their families navigate traumatic loss with dignity and compassion.
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Holly Goodman is the Executive Director and founder of The ISAAC Foundation, a Spokane-based organization providing education, advocacy, and crisis-response training for families and first responders supporting individuals with autism, rare disorders, and developmental disabilities. After the loss of her son Isaac in 2007, Holly transformed her family’s experience into a mission that has now served thousands of youth, families, educators, and emergency personnel across the Inland Northwest. With nearly two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals in crisis, Holly is recognized for her practical, compassionate approach to adaptive crisis intervention and communication. She has trained law enforcement, fire/EMS personnel, school resource officers, and dispatch teams throughout Washington, creating programs such as Adaptive Fire Safety Education, Friends With First Responders, and Isaac Alerts. Holly specializes in helping responders understand the “why” behind challenging and unexpected behaviors—and equipping them with strategies that improve safety, reduce escalation, and build trust with vulnerable community members.
7/20/2026 2:30 PM
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The class will provide participants with updates on ICPC's expanding global footprint, reports from ICPC international members in attendance regarding what is happening in their county - the challenges & opportunities they face, short video updates from other nations around the world, and then conclude with time for Questions & Answers.
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Chaplain Harold D. Gingerich has served with the Topeka, Indiana Police & Fire Departments since March of 2005. As their first police and fire chaplain, he helped to develop the department’s chaplaincy program. In January of 2017, he was appointed as a Chaplain with the Indiana State Police serving both the Bremen Post, District 24 and the Indiana Toll Road Post, District 21. Chaplain Gingerich is an Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified primary instructor. He is also a member of the Northeast Indiana Critical Incident Stress Management team. He is the 2018 recipient of Indiana’s Wilbert A. Cunningham Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. Chaplain Gingerich has traveled extensively in Southeast Asia making 21 trips to the nation of Indonesia. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, he was annually leading a team of instructors to the Philippines where they conduct training for over 1,500 Philippine National Police officers each year. In February of 2024, he led a delegation of 24 ICPC chaplains on a historic solidarity tour to Israel in partnership with the Israel National Police. Chaplain Gingerich has been a member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) since 2007. He holds Diplomate credentials with ICPC and is an ICPC Certified Instructor. Harold is currently the Chair of the ICPC International Committee.
7/20/2026 2:30 PM
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Interactive, scenario-based workshop using real patrol encounters. Participants practice responding to grief, trauma, conflict, cultural complexity, and officer wellness concerns - with tools/tips they can apply immediately. ---
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RET. Sgt. Chaplain Phil Reeves is a professionally board-certified chaplain (BCC), patrol-embedded with LASD/Des Moines (WA) PD. Combines law-enforcement experience (retired Sergeant), and national teaching in trauma, crisis care, and officer wellness. LE chaplaincy program consultant.
7/20/2026 2:30 PM
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In this course you will be equipped with specific ways you can reach the families behind your officers and how to support them. We will explore how each phase of the career has unique challenges and where you fit in. Your role as a chaplain is paramount to the success, strength and stability in this law enforcement journey. As law enforcement families, we need you and the security of someone watching over us. Jenny and Corina are seasoned spouses who will share from their heart and expertise to give you the tools you need to help families thrive and not just survive. ---
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Chaplain Jenny Lanzen and Corina Shipp are seasoned law enforcement spouses and state liaisons who work within their officer’s agencies to bring spousal support, spouse academies and training to the families behind the badge. How 2 Love Our Cops educates, encourages, and equips law enforcement families to thrive relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to reach every law enforcement family in the United States, providing them with proactive and responsive tools that will build healthy relationships, emotional wellness, and spiritual health resulting in building resilience, thriving together, and restoring hope.
7/20/2026 2:30 PM
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Stop the Bleed courses train the public to save lives through three basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. Advances made by military medicine and research in hemorrhage control during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have informed the work of this initiative which exemplifies translation of knowledge back to the homeland to the benefit of the general public. The Stop the Bleed campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff, The White House. This collaborative effort was led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public and build national resilience.---
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Sgt. Paul Buchmann has been with the Spokane Police department for over 23 years and currently serves as the Training Sergeant. He has been on the SPD SWAT team for 19 years and has been an EMT for 18 years. He teaches numerous medical courses for new officers, veteran officers, SWAT and civilians.
7/21/2026 8:00 AM
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In all but a one-person department, police chiefs and sheriffs (and their agency’s supervisors) must rely on the work of others to fully meet their agency’s mission. This reality is inherently understood, which raises a key question. Overall, are our law enforcement agencies ones that their members would describe as being places where gratitude is
a priority? When members go “above and beyond” their assigned duties is some form of “thank you” appropriate? When leaders do not convey gratitude for extra and exceptional efforts, are there consequences? Does a lack of gratitude pose officer wellness issues? Do only those who directly receive a “thank you” receive some benefit in the expression of gratitude? Additionally, when members merely do the work they are paid to do, are they also “owed” some expression of gratitude? Should gratitude be a guiding factor in how police leaders lead? How might core management activities be impacted by a “gratitude leading” leadership approach? Policing has always been an other-focused activity. Across the decades, when police officers have been asked why they joined the profession, the overwhelming majority of them have consistently expressed they had a desire to help people. On this point alone, there is reason for gratitude. Within policing, the purpose is public safety, and in meeting this mission we ask a lot of our officers. Sincere expressions of gratitude for those efforts are essential, as our officers are more likely to continue to extend themselves for others (often at great personal risk) when they believe that their efforts are valued and appreciated. This course will provide essential guidance in how police chaplains can assist police leaders in creating an agency environment that prioritizes gratitude. --- Instructor Bio RET. Deputy Chief Thomas Lemmer is an independent consultant, researcher, analyst, writer, and instructor. He has four decades of experience within the field of public safety, including extensive experience as a law enforcement trainer, supervisor and executive. Most recently he was a deputy chief for the Chicago Police Department. He has served in ethnically diverse and predominately minority communities, as well as within college, military, public transportation, and public housing settings. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Criminal Justice, and for seven years was an undergraduate instructor at Loyola University Chicago. He has expertise in addressing the complexities of community policing, juvenile crime, gangs, violence, patrol operations, police policy development, supervisory engagement, and management accountability. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, Police Executive Research Forum, the Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers, Fraternal Order of Police, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association among other professional organizations. As a law enforcement supervisor, Lemmer has served in several challenging settings. Additionally, he has two decades of experience directing, managing, and assessing other law enforcement supervisors and executives. As deputy chief, he led the Chicago Police Department’s management accountability processes, and authored the department’s formal CompStat directive. Combining his academic studies, research abilities, university-level teaching, and in-service police training experience with his supervisory expertise, Lemmer created the “Eight Levels of Supervisory Engagement Model.” This management approach has been accepted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Executive Institute, and training on the model has been presented to numerous law enforcement executives, command personnel, and other leaders from agencies across the state. Lemmer is also the founder and president of Secure 1776 - Public Safety Professional Resource, LLC. The firm provides consulting, employee survey, and training services that help to advance improved public safety and enhance the law enforcement profession. The name of the firm and its website, www.Secure1776.us, are a reflection of the oath that American law enforcement officers take, swearing to defend the United States Constitution and the constitution of their home state. Lemmer has instructed that constitutional policing is among the core elements essential to both advancing public safety and protecting individual liberty.
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7/21/2026 8:00 AM
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Suicide and Suicidal ideations vary of a wide spectrum. Those in emergency response deal with individuals with minor thoughts of self-harm to extremely dangerous situations with suicidal individuals. Not only do first responders constantly deal with individuals who are suicidal, but first responders themselves have some of the highest suicide rates. In this course you’ll learn about the basics of suicide response and how to compassionately resolve the situation by service referrals, family assistance, and sometimes sending people to the hospital. The course will teach key signs of suicide ideations and how to properly navigate the dialogue to find the appropriate assistance for the individual and their family members. Lastly, we will focus on the first responder suicidal epidemic and how to take that on head first by making sure we properly take care of our own.---
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Sgt. Richie Plunkett, Spokane Police Department. Over twelve years in law enforcement through two different agencies. Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Formally a trained Negotiator and worked in the Behavioral Health Unit. Currently one of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Instructors for Washington State. Formally Washington State Officer of the Year 2020 by Police1.
7/21/2026 8:00 AM
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Wilderness Responders (such as Search and Rescue and Mountain Rescue) work alongside law enforcement officers under the Sheriff’s Department in many counties. These men and women, often volunteers, are exposed to the same stress and trauma but without the same level of support or access to resources as full-time and professional emergency responders. Without regular interactions on shift or "in the locker room" it can be easy for them to slip through the cracks and face the consequences of stress from acute reactions to burnout. In this session, I share my 8+ years of experience as a "wilderness chaplain" working with a variety of teams in the Pacific Northwest and the lessons learned, CISM tools and adaptations, and a sample program designed around serving this unique segment of first responders.---
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Chaplain Katjarina “Katja” Hurt works for the State of Washington as a Learning Strategies Manager with the Department of Children, Youth, and Family Services. She has been a ski patroller for nineteen years (primarily at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington) and serves the community as a member of the Seattle Mountain Rescue Resilience Team and volunteer chaplain with the King County Sheriff's Office. Katja is a master-level trainer with a background in behavioral health and public safety and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others through training and presentations on CISM, Safety, and Risk Management.
7/21/2026 8:00 AM
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This course provides an overview of the role of law enforcement chaplains in critical incident training, response, and recovery. Participants will explore how chaplains support officers, agencies, families, and communities before, during, and after traumatic events. The course emphasizes resilience, emotional and spiritual care, organizational integration, and practical response strategies within a law enforcement environment. Chaplain Kevin Piatt started with the Spokane Police Chaplaincy as a volunteer in 2018; promoted to full-time chaplain in 2021. Kevin manages the administrative functions of the SPD Chaplaincy in addition to serving as a peer support chaplain.
7/21/2026 8:00 AM
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Stop the Bleed courses train the public to save lives through three basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. Advances made by military medicine and research in hemorrhage control during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have informed the work of this initiative which exemplifies translation of knowledge back to the homeland to the benefit of the general public. The Stop the Bleed campaign was initiated by a federal interagency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff, The White House. This collaborative effort was led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public and build national resilience.---
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Paul Buchmann has been with the Spokane Police department for over 23 years and currently serves as the Training Sergeant. He has been on the SPD SWAT team for 19 years and has been an EMT for 18 years. He teaches numerous medical courses for new officers, veteran officers, SWAT and civilians.
7/21/2026 9:45 AM
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What do I do at a crime scene? Can I enter? What if I find evidence? What is evidence? What if I disturb evidence? Can I be called to testify? What do I say? Whether on a ride along or called to a scene, chaplains often find themselves smack dab in the middle of a crime scene…or at least on the edges. In Crime Scene Protocol for Chaplains, chaplains learn the basics of a crime scene investigation, what their responsibilities are. ---
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Chaplain Tim Rupp enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and served 24 years before retiring in 2007. During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor. From 2009-2020, Tim served as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In July 2020, Tim focused on ministry to law enforcement officers and chaplains.
Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as an ICPC Chaplain. He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Tim has authored several books, including Winning a Gunfight, Suicide is Not an Option, and Moral Injury in Policing. He is married to Sherry, and they have three children, Christina, Aaron (Kayla), and Emily (Dylan) and several grandchildren.
7/21/2026 9:45 AM
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What is a Crisis? Dealing with people in Crisis is no simple task. It can be anything from a bad day to a severe mental breakdown. The key to dealing with people in Crisis is by meeting people on their level and being human. In this course, Sgt. Plunkett breaks down the types of crisis calls law enforcement commonly go to and how in his years of experience he has learned to work through these calls. Participants will learn how to identify different types of crisis, basic communication skills used by FBI negotiations, and how to display empathy and compassion while keeping yourself safe.---
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Sgt. Richie Plunkett, Spokane Police Department. Over twelve years in law enforcement through two different agencies. Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Formally a trained Negotiator and worked in the Behavioral Health Unit. Currently one of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Instructors for Washington State. Formally Washington State Officer of the Year 2020 by Police1.
7/21/2026 9:45 AM
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Law enforcement professionals and police chaplains routinely face situations that strain the mind, body, and spirit. This session provides a practical and holistic biblical approach to well-being, emphasizing emotional, physical, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health. Participants will explore survival wiring, critical stress indicators, boundary setting, and proven habits that build resilience and promote recovery. Attendees will learn strategies that strengthen personal wellness and enhance their ability to support others in crisis.--- Instructor Bio Chaplain Fran Graham has over 30 years of extensive crisis management experience in her home country of England, the United States, and internationally, with boots on the ground crisis deployments, response leadership management, and crisis management instruction. With an extensive background in Law Enforcement, Community Emergency Response Training, International Disaster Relief, Fire and Police Chaplaincy, Peer Support, Critical Incident Stress Management, and the medical field, she provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she uses to support those in crisis and psychological trauma. Fran has worked globally as an interventionist, educator, and consultant for both governmental and nongovernment agencies, to establish emotional health intervention support systems in times of war, refugee crises and following natural disasters. She serves individuals, groups, crisis response teams and communities, and has trained and deployed with multi-jurisdictional Critical Incident Stress management (CISM) and Peer Support teams with public fire & law enforcement agencies and faith-based chaplaincy programs, for whom she was a key author for written policies and operations guidelines which have been used nationally. She also works with multiple fire and police agencies, hospitals, and corporations in the United States as a consultant, instructor, and team member, to implement strategies of resilience to trauma for first responders actively working in the field. As a published author and well-respected instructor in her field, she trains others to provide critical incident stress management support, emotional and spiritual care, to anyone in need. She has led emotional trauma specialist and disaster response teams through large and small-scale crisis deployments such as the Oso & Montecito mudslides, Hurricane Sandy, and the Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting, and more recently, the war crisis in Ukraine. She also served key government leaders in Europe who actively sought ways to rebuild the mental and emotional health following the huge influx of refugees. Her unyielding faith and passion has and will continue to guide our fellow human beings to acknowledge, manage, and process the serious and unforeseen impacts of crisis and trauma. Fran’s command presence is eloquent, and profoundly personal that resembles a soulful conversation with a wise friend, even when she is speaking to communities, governments or teaching international courses. Her unending strength and faith to guide those in crisis is nothing short of inspiring. Fran's passion is to bring comfort amid deep pain, and to equip others with the necessary skills to recognize the signs and symptoms of their own acute stress or trauma. She empowers them to take responsibility for themselves, by implementing excellent, holistic, and proven, personal, self-care habits, to aid healing. Her extensive experience provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she uses to support those in crisis and psychological trauma on a path of resilience to ensure living and thriving, not just existing.
7/21/2026 9:45 AM
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Learn the relational skills to improve EVERY relationship in your life. Exploring Relational Wisdom teaches an enhanced form of Emotional Intelligence, infusing self and other awareness and engagement with values awareness and engagement.--
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Ryan loves God and people and has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He served as a pastor for eight years before joining Montana Bible College, where he spent eighteen years as faculty member, Director of Church Relations, and President. In 2025, he joined the Relational Wisdom team. As a pastor, Ryan was trained in peacemaking and certified as a mediator. At Montana Bible College, he developed and taught the Biblical Peacemaking course, required for all bachelor’s graduates. In both pastoral and academic leadership roles, he applied relational wisdom and peacemaking skills to real-life challenges, helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict with grace and truth. His years of executive leadership gave him valuable experience working with diverse and complex constituencies. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (Pastoral Emphasis) from Montana Bible College and a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. His teaching portfolio included Biblical Peacemaking, Family Development, Youth Ministry, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various biblical studies courses. He is frequently invited to speak at churches, camps, retreats, and conferences. A fifth-generation Montanan, Ryan has a deep love for the Intermountain West. He and his wife, Andrea, share a rich heritage of ranching and outdoor life, and enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and river adventures. They have two adult children and delight in serving side by side in ministry.
7/21/2026 9:45 AM
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Stop the Bleed courses train the public to save lives through three basic actions to stop life-threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. Advances made by military medicine and research in hemorrhage control during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have informed the work of this initiative which exemplifies translation of knowledge back to the homeland to the benefit of the general public. The Stop the Bleed campaign was initiated by a federal inter-agency workgroup convened by the National Security Council Staff, The White House. This collaborative effort was led by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) to bring knowledge of bleeding control to the public and build national resilience.--
Instructor Bio
Paul Buchmann has been with the Spokane Police department for over 23 years and currently serves as the Training Sergeant. He has been on the SPD SWAT team for 19 years and has been an EMT for 18 years. He teaches numerous medical courses for new officers, veteran officers, SWAT and civilians.
7/21/2026 12:45 PM
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The Impacts of Line-of-Duty Death training provides America’s law enforcement agencies, officers and families an opportunity to gain information and resources regarding the impact of a line-of-duty death on an agency. This course will explore line-of-duty death trends across the nation and provide insight into the various ways a line-of-duty death impacts the families and agencies. This course looks in-depth at the detailed recommendations for handling Line-of-Duty Death and addressing the needs of families and co-workers. Also, the course will focus on best practices for departments for supporting families and co-workers during a line-of-duty death.----
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Dianne Bernhard is the Executive Director of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S), a national non-profit organization that supports the families and co-workers of our nation’s fallen law enforcement officers. Founded on the concept of peer support, C.O.P.S. and its 55 chapters across the nation, provide services to over 86,000 members. Prior to assuming her role at C.O.P.S., Ms. Bernhard retired from the Columbia Missouri Police Department after 23 years of service as their Deputy Chief of Police. Ms. Bernhard learned about C.O.P.S. through the death of a co-worker and friend, Officer Molly Thomas-Bowden who was shot and killed in 2005.
7/21/2026 12:45 PM
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Offering a ministry of presence is one of the greatest privileges we have as chaplains—but have you ever wondered how we might add just a little more to it? As chaplains, we know that being intentionally visible and available is essential if we want our departments to fully utilize us. Most of us can easily name several ways we already do this, but this course invites us to think creatively and expand our approach. This session will explore ways chaplains can strengthen their presence through partnerships within their departments, meaningful connections with families, and collaboration with the broader community. We will discuss how these partnerships can help ensure chaplains are fully integrated into departmental culture, while also surrounding us with the support we need personally and for our programming. I will share practical approaches I’ve used with the Galveston Police Department and invite participants to discuss strategies they’ve implemented at their own agencies. The goal of this course is for each attendee to leave with at least one new idea for connecting more deeply and offering stronger support to their agency. ---
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Chaplain Heather Gates, LMSW, has served as the Lead Chaplain for the Galveston Police Department since September 2018. She is also a senior credentialed chaplain with the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC). Prior to her chaplaincy, Heather worked in student ministry within the United Methodist Church, a background that uniquely prepared her to support law enforcement officers. Heather holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Perkins School of Theology (2013) and was ordained as a Deacon in the United Methodist Church in 2017. Her journey into law enforcement chaplaincy came unexpectedly while working with students at the church, ultimately leading to a rewarding new path. To further equip herself for her role, Heather pursued a Master of Social Work, graduating from Tulane University in 2023 and earning her licensure in May 2024. In addition to her chaplaincy work, she is an active member of the Critical Incident Stress Management Team and contributes to events organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
7/21/2026 12:45 PM
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For the past twenty years, I’ve lived the realities of law enforcement life as a wife, mom, and steady support through midnight shifts, critical incidents, line-of-duty deaths, community celebrations, and seasons of deep heartbreak. I’ve sat with fellow LE families in crisis, learned what strengthens a marriage when the job takes so much, and walked through the moments that shape parenting, communication, and daily life behind the badge. This session offers chaplains a candid, practical look inside the home behind the uniform — the unseen pressures, the resilience, and the support that truly matters. We’ll talk about the importance of building relationships, cultivating trust, and creating a sense of community so families never feel like they’re walking alone. We’ll also cover how to identify resources, understand what’s available, and bridge the gap by connecting law enforcement families to the right help at the right time. You’ll leave with a clearer picture of the unseen parts of this life and simple, practical tools that strengthen your ability to support and connect with law enforcement families in a way that feels steady, understanding, and trustworthy.---
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Chaplain Jenny Lanzen and Corina Shipp are seasoned law enforcement spouses and state liaisons who work within their officer’s agencies to bring spousal support, spouse academies and training to the families behind the badge. How 2 Love Our Cops educates, encourages, and equips law enforcement families to thrive relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. Our goal is to reach every law enforcement family in the United States, providing them with proactive and responsive tools that will build healthy relationships, emotional wellness, and spiritual health resulting in building resilience, thriving together, and restoring hope.
7/21/2026 12:45 PM
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Learn the relational skills to improve EVERY relationship in your life. Exploring Relational Wisdom teaches an enhanced form of Emotional Intelligence, infusing self and other awareness and engagement with values awareness and engagement.---
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Ryan Ward loves God and people and has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He served as a pastor for eight years before joining Montana Bible College, where he spent eighteen years as faculty member, Director of Church Relations, and President. In 2025, he joined the Relational Wisdom team. As a pastor, Ryan was trained in peacemaking and certified as a mediator. At Montana Bible College, he developed and taught the Biblical Peacemaking course, required for all bachelor’s graduates. In both pastoral and academic leadership roles, he applied relational wisdom and peacemaking skills to real-life challenges, helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict with grace and truth. His years of executive leadership gave him valuable experience working with diverse and complex constituencies. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (Pastoral Emphasis) from Montana Bible College and a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. His teaching portfolio included Biblical Peacemaking, Family Development, Youth Ministry, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various biblical studies courses. He is frequently invited to speak at churches, camps, retreats, and conferences. A fifth-generation Montanan, Ryan has a deep love for the Intermountain West. He and his wife, Andrea, share a rich heritage of ranching and outdoor life, and enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and river adventures. They have two adult children and delight in serving side by side in ministry.
7/21/2026 12:45 PM
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This 90-minute session explores the distinct role of the chaplain compared to traditional faith leaders such as pastors, priests, imams, and rabbis. It emphasizes inclusivity, neutrality, and compassionate presence in pluralistic environments.--
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Chaplain Chris Williams is a law enforcement chaplain and instructor with experience in officer wellness, crisis response, and community care. Shares practical insight shaped by a deep calling to serve officers and communities.
7/22/2026 8:00 AM
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First responders are trained to face danger, but not always to process what that danger leaves behind. The Weight We Carry is a 90-minute training designed for all first responders and their command staff, focusing on the psychological and physiological impact of trauma and chronic stress — not only in the people they serve, but within themselves. This session explores how constant exposure to crisis, tragedy, and human suffering changes the brain, body, and behavior. It examines the culture of silence that has long surrounded mental health in first responder professions and how that silence has led to burnout, strained relationships, emotional reactivity, and increased suicide and divorce rates. Participants will gain insight into how unaddressed stress contributes to on-duty performance issues, negative interactions, and poor decision-making — and how awareness, leadership, and proactive wellness can change that trajectory. Grounded in trauma science and real-world experience, the training provides practical strategies for managing stress, preventing emotional overload, and building resilience through body awareness, regulation, and recovery. Command staff and leadership will learn how wellness and self-care must be modeled from the top down and embedded into training, policy, and daily practice.---
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Building Blue Training & Consultation was founded by Dan Murphy, a retired 25-year law enforcement veteran and nationally recognized expert in domestic violence, trauma, and resilience, and Jen Murphy (Sweetgrass Lodge), an enrolled member of the Chippewa-Cree Nation of Rocky Boy, Montana, and a trainer, advocate, and cultural educator specializing in trauma, rehabilitation, and Indigenous community advocacy. Dan brings a career’s worth of experience in law enforcement, trauma-informed response, and officer wellness, with a focus on bridging science, behavioral understanding, and practical field application. Jen brings deep expertise in cultural competency, historical trauma, and restorative approaches to justice, with professional experience in child protection, ICWA expertise, and adult felony parole. Together, they embody Building Blue’s philosophy: true professional strength begins with understanding trauma—both in those we serve and within ourselves. Their evidence-based, trauma-informed trainings bridge science, culture, and experience, empowering first responders and agencies to build resilience, empathy, and effectiveness from the inside out.
7/22/2026 8:00 AM
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Anti-Semitism is alive and well in America. From White Supremacists to the liberal left, Anti-Semitism has manifested itself within our society. Why are Jews hated? Can I be Anti-Israel without being Anti-Semitic? When does free speech turn into hate speech? Jews are scared both in our schools and out on the street, what can I do to support our Jewish communities? Is there bigotry and Anti-Semitism within our departments? This course will explain the origins of Anti-Semitism to today’s expression of Jew hate.---
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RABBI DOV HILLEL KLEIN was born on June 17, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois and graduated the Rabbinical College of America. Since 1985 Klein has been the Executive Director of the Tannenbaum Chabad House servicing the students, faculty and staff of Northwestern University and the Evanston community. Klein brings 41 years of teaching experience and is known as the “Chassidic Renaissance Man” His work with Police Officers, Command staff, and the Citizens of Evanston has gained him the nickname “RabbiCop”. Rabbi Klein is a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity where he serves as its International Rabbi and chapter advisor. Rabbi Klein is an avid lover of Israel where he has led over 50 groups throughout the country. In 1985 Rabbi Klein was the co-founder of the Evanston Police Department Clergy Team and over the years has been instrumental in developing it into an important and effective institution in the Evanston community. He also designed the clergy team's logo. Klein is a frequent speaker on community issues, and an articulate spokesman to the media. In 1998, Klein joined the ICPC and has received Master Certification. Klein served for 10 years as the IL State Representative for the ICPC and was the 2020 recipient of Wentink - Kauffman award for excellence in Law Enforcement Chaplaincy in the State of IL. Rabbi Klein serves on the ICPC’s International Committee and the Pastoral Care Committee. Rabbi Klein is a first rate community leader who enjoys the confidence and affection from students, faculty, police department, government officials, and the community at large.
7/22/2026 8:00 AM
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This course focuses on critical elements of communication in crisis type interactions. It also focuses on making sure we are creating an environment that allows for information to be received and understood.
Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Strassenberg
7/22/2026 8:00 AM
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This session provides essential skills for understanding, managing, and resolving conflict effectively. Participants will learn to identify common causes of conflict, understand different conflict styles, and explore strategies for managing difficult conversations. The session will focus on developing communication skills and problem solving techniques to create a more harmonious and productive environment.---
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Dr. Christine Beech is a 20-year military veteran, entrepreneur, community board leader, and former university professor. Christine is the co-founder and Board Chair of Salt & Light Partners, a chaplaincy serving multiple first responder agencies.
7/22/2026 8:00 AM
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This course is designed for chaplains who serve in a leadership capacity over a chaplain program — whether carrying the title of Chaplain Coordinator, Lead Chaplain, Liaison, or another supervisory role. Regardless of title, those in these positions share a common set of responsibilities and face unique challenges that come with leading a team of volunteers in a law enforcement environment. This course takes a collaborative approach. Topics will be introduced and frameworks offered, but the richest learning will come from the experience and insight each participant brings to the room. The goal is candid dialogue. Topics will include maintaining professional standards within a volunteer team, recruiting and onboarding new chaplains, coaching for growth and effectiveness, addressing performance and conduct issues, communicating clearly with your chaplain team, and representing your chaplains effectively up the chain of command, among others. If you lead a chaplain program or aspire to, this course will equip and encourage you for the work ahead.--- Instructor Bio Chaplain Andrew Ivey is the full-time Chaplain Unit Sergeant for the Metro Nashville Police Department's Chaplain Unit. He leads a team of over 30 Chaplains that consists of both staff and volunteer chaplains.
7/22/2026 9:45 AM
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Policing in America is dangerous—especially in recent years. LEOs need to be constantly vigilant. Danger lurks everywhere. But not all danger is physical or even mental. There’s a spiritual danger. Only now is this danger beginning to be addressed in policing—it’s called Moral Injury (MI). But who are the experts in this area? Who should take the lead? Physical health professionals tend to the physical. Mental health professionals tend to the mental. Who are the spiritual health professionals? Chaplains are. Chaplains need to be the MI experts and be equipped to help officers to be spiritually vigilant to protect themselves from and to heal from MI. Although Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) may result from MI, they are different and as such need to be treated differently. This class will discuss the history, definition, causes, preventive measures, and healing from MI.---
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Tim Rupp enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and served 24 years before retiring in 2007. During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor. From 2009-2020, Tim served as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In July 2020, Tim focused on ministry to law enforcement officers and chaplains.
Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as an ICPC Chaplain. He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Tim has authored several books, including Winning a Gunfight, Suicide is Not an Option, and Moral Injury in Policing. He is married to Sherry, and they have three children, Christina, Aaron (Kayla), and Emily (Dylan) and several grandchildren.
7/22/2026 9:45 AM
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While recognizing that each employee is an individual, broad traits have been observed about the youngest individuals to enter law enforcement. Instead of looking ahead to a world of opportunities, Gen Z often sees an uncertain future. It is encouraging to note that members of Gen Z are open-minded, curious, compassionate, excited to learn, and eager to make a difference in the world. Regrettably, they are also more anxious and depressed, and exhibit a lower ability to cope with adversity than previous generations at the same age. Generation Z (born 1996–2015) is unlike any generation before them. While they value authenticity and purpose, they also face unprecedented levels of anxiety, uncertainty, and disconnection—from institutions, community, and faith. Many have little or no religious background, yet they are actively searching for truth, meaning, and peace. For police chaplains, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: you may be the only person of faith a member of Gen Z ever encounters. This session is designed to equip chaplains with insight into Gen Z’s worldview, and provide practical, research-based strategies for effective connection with your youngest officers. Participants will learn how to align communication and interaction in ways that resonate and build trust. Grounded in real-world application, this presentation will help chaplains effectively engage with and mentor Gen Z officers as they experience the unique challenges facing law enforcement.---
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Dr. Allison J. McFarland currently serves as the Walter C. and Helen E. Claassen Chair of Business Administration at Bethel College (North Newton, KS). Over the past ten years, Dr. McFarland has presented over 65 workshops on the topic of Millennials to military, hospital, and fire chaplains, human resource professionals, employment services, school districts, Emergency Management Services, fire chiefs, tourism coordinators, retirement communities, hospital leadership, not-for-profit organizations, corporations, churches, and the Kansas Highway Patrol. Dr. McFarland has presented at regional and national academic conferences on intergenerational leadership including the Business & Leadership Symposium at Fort Hays State University in Hays (KS), the National Chairperson’s Conference in Orlando, the Women in Educational Leadership Conference hosted by the University of Nebraska, and the International Conference on Tourism and Events in Belfast Northern Ireland. In addition to her responsibilities at Bethel College, McFarland serves as a professional consultant on intergenerational leadership with Human Performance Advisors (Tulsa, OK). Dr. McFarland has sustained an active life of scholarship, having published over 30 peer-reviewed and invited journal articles, and delivered over 70 peer-review and invited professional presentations on this topic. Additional community involvement has included multiple presentations to service organizations within the Mennonite Church USA, serving as a judge for Business Professionals of America state and regional competitions, playing the bagpipes for local and regional events, and serving as a field judge for the Kansas State High School Athletic Association state track meet. In February 2014 McFarland served as a volunteer at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
7/22/2026 9:45 AM
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This course focuses on critical elements of communication in crisis type interactions. It also focuses on making sure we are creating an environment that allows for information to be received and understood.
Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Strassenberg
7/22/2026 9:45 AM
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90-min session on 4/29/24 Charlotte shootout: 4 officers killed, 4 wounded in ambush. Covers timeline, rescues. Lt. Meyers on chaos; Rev. Campbell on chaplaincy, grief support, aftermath of well-meant over-support. Gain trauma preparation strategies.---
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Chaplain James Campbell - CMPD South Div. & Spec. Ops. Chaplain, Pastoral Counselor, and Union Co. CISM Team. Lt. Meyers - CMPD Investigative Services Support Unit: Executive Ofc., Employee Spiritual Wellness & Development / Chaplaincy Program Leader, and ICPC Liaison Ofc.
7/22/2026 9:45 AM
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This course is designed for chaplains who serve in a leadership capacity over a chaplain program — whether carrying the title of Chaplain Coordinator, Lead Chaplain, Liaison, or another supervisory role. Regardless of title, those in these positions share a common set of responsibilities and face unique challenges that come with leading a team of volunteers in a law enforcement environment. This course takes a collaborative approach. Topics will be introduced and frameworks offered, but the richest learning will come from the experience and insight each participant brings to the room. The goal is candid dialogue. Topics will include maintaining professional standards within a volunteer team, recruiting and onboarding new chaplains, coaching for growth and effectiveness, addressing performance and conduct issues, communicating clearly with your chaplain team, and representing your chaplains effectively up the chain of command, among others. If you lead a chaplain program or aspire to, this course will equip and encourage you for the work ahead.--- Instructor Bio Chaplain Andrew Ivey is the full-time Chaplain Unit Sergeant for the Metro Nashville Police Department's Chaplain Unit. He leads a team of over 30 Chaplains that consists of both staff and volunteer chaplains.
7/22/2026 12:45 PM
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Policing in America is dangerous—especially in recent years. LEOs need to be constantly vigilant. Danger lurks everywhere. But not all danger is physical or even mental. There’s a spiritual danger. Only now is this danger beginning to be addressed in policing—it’s called Moral Injury (MI). But who are the experts in this area? Who should take the lead? Physical health professionals tend to the physical. Mental health professionals tend to the mental. Who are the spiritual health professionals? Chaplains are. Chaplains need to be the MI experts and be equipped to help officers to be spiritually vigilant to protect themselves from and to heal from MI. Although Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) may result from MI, they are different and as such need to be treated differently. This class will discuss the history, definition, causes, preventive measures, and healing from MI.---
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Tim Rupp enlisted in the Air Force after graduating high school. After his enlistment, Tim joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) and served 24 years before retiring in 2007. During his SAPD career he worked as a patrol officer, homicide detective, patrol sergeant, sex crimes sergeant, police academy supervisor. From 2009-2020, Tim served as a reserve deputy with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho.
Following his retirement in 2007, he was called to pastor in Idaho Falls, where he pastored until 2020. In July 2020, Tim focused on ministry to law enforcement officers and chaplains.
Tim is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and serves as an ICPC Chaplain. He graduated from Texas State University (Master of Science in Criminal Justice), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Education), and Western Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). Tim has authored several books, including Winning a Gunfight, Suicide is Not an Option, and Moral Injury in Policing. He is married to Sherry, and they have three children, Christina, Aaron (Kayla), and Emily (Dylan) and several grandchildren.
7/22/2026 12:45 PM
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Following police shootings and other critical incidents, what happens immediately and long term? How should chaplains support officers, departments, and themselves, including PTSD care and legal testimony? Using critical-incident ride along case studies, I present procedures, outcomes, and proactive strategies for riots and high-risk scenes.---
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Master ICPC Chaplain Eliot J Baskin, DMin, DD is a Rabbi at Shalom Park Elder Community. He served for two decades as Denver's Jewish Community Chaplain. He volunteers for the Denver Police Chaplains' Unit & United States Secret Service and serves as a chaplain for the Colorado State Senate. He did a residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at the Mayo Clinic and earned ordination and the Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling at Hebrew Union College.
7/22/2026 12:45 PM
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Very Important: Before accepting position, be sure your family is completely on board with your profession and it's challenges impacting the family's way of life. To be a successful Police chaplain, a strong bond has to be established within the Department. One's personality, professional attire, sense of humor, solid knowledge of global culture, history, local demography, sociology, and psychology, are important components to achieve success. Visibility and availability to MOS are vital, especially when a MOS faces challenging Issues, affecting his/her ability to perform one's duty if busy, respond by message that you will respond in a timely fashion. If urgent, call again. In times of multi personnel crisis, be ready to coordinate with department to provide sufficient and immediate support. Be sure you understand the chain of command. If other agencies involved with your agency, coordinate with your supervisor. Multi tasking in time of crisis, a calm demeanor is essential for effectiveness.---
Instructor Bio
Rabbi Berkowitz was born in 1947 in a Detention Camp in Cyprus to survivors of the Holocaust. He is married with three children and ten grandchildren and resides in Cedarhurst, NY. Graduated Yeshiva University, NY, NY in 1969: BA History. BA Hebrew Literature
Rabbinical Ordination from Yeshivat Eretz Yisrael in 1972, Brooklyn, NY
Columbia University Teachers College: Teachers Certificate for Neurologically Impaired Children in 1973.
Pulpit Rabb: 1988-2017 Rockwood Park Jewish Center, Queens, NY
Police Liaison: Rabbinical Alliance of America, Brooklyn, NY
7/22/2026 12:45 PM
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This course explores the unique responsibilities and challenges of serving as both sworn officer and chaplain while maintaining professionalism, ethical integrity, resilience, and agency trust. Focusing on balancing compassionate care, critical incident/traumatic event response, peer support, wellness initiatives and spiritual leadership in a high-stress occupation. The topics covered are based on firsthand knowledge and experience as an officer and chaplain. The goal is to provide a program that serves, supports, and sustains the agency employees and their families. Dr. Vernon Phillips currently holds the position of Lead Chaplain and serves as the Director of Chaplain Services and Peer Support Unit with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. He has a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, EdS in Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology from Liberty University, and has worked in law enforcement for several years. He is a Clinical Pastoral Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Board Certified Christian Counselor with the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC). Vernon is a Certified Crisis Chaplain (CCC) with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP), and certified in EQ- i + EQ 360 with Multi-Health Systems, Inc (MHS, Inc.). In addition, he is trained in PAIR (Prevention Assessment Intervention and Recovery) Suicide with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Individual and Group Crisis Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Peer Support and Resiliency with Crisis System Management (CSM) and Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support (LEAPS) amongst other training. Vernon desires to bring awareness to the growing concern of mental health and wellness in the law enforcement community and, as such, founded the nonprofit Critical Aspects. Critical Aspects, Inc. addresses various topics, such as the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts of the law enforcement profession. As the President/Founder of Critical Aspects, Inc. and the host of the Critical Aspects of Law Enforcement Podcast, Vernon seeks to help change the stigma of mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community.
7/22/2026 12:45 PM
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This class introduces the possibilities of response ministry. The instructor will include a brief history of response work before integrating current trends in response related ministry. Discussion of ICPC’s Crisis Response goals and theories surrounding this ministry to LE communities, lay a foundation of Blue Line Response concepts. In addition to ideologies surrounding LE response ministry, students will learn contrasting dynamics between community and LE response needs. This class provides an introduction of BLR protocols, target groups, individual skills, definitions, and ICPC management structure. Critical Incidents and Crisis Events in LE communities require the use of an effective database system. In this class, the BLR Database system will be briefly described and explained. * ICPC Blue Line Response Part 1, is a prerequisite to Blue Line Response Part 2. Students must complete Part 1 to take BLR Part 2.-----
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Dr. Michael L. Reighard serves the Assemblies of God as the Director of 461 Response and First Responder Chaplaincy Representative, including chaplains of police, firefighters, responders, and emergency services. Upon law enforcement graduation, he began working at his Sheriff’s department and continued some involvement in law enforcement for his 46-year career. In his chaplaincy career, he has served over 20 years as Supervisory Chaplain for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and has experience in Hospital, Mental Health, Hospice, and Emergency Response Chaplaincy. In conjunction with correctional chaplaincy, he developed “Jericho Commission”, a Christ-based reentry ministry for the formally incarcerated, www.jerichocommission.org. He also served as the founding president of the Correctional Ministries and Chaplains Association(CMCA) www.cmcainternational.org. Michael also founded and directs 461 Response, a response ministry, specializing in education, training, and data response initiatives, http://461response.org . Chaplain Reighard has been in pastoral ministry for 40 years and has received a B.A. in Bible, an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, a M. Div., and a D. Min. in Leadership. Michael has served as an adjunct professor for Wheaton College, Global University, and Caribbean School of Theology. He is an approved instructor for ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation), and ICPC (International Conference of Police Chaplains).
7/22/2026 4:30 PM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways, but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College. Phillip “Tony” Sullivan is a staff instructor for the Southwest Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy and a Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach fellow. He has 31 years of law enforcement experience in Virginia, with a diverse range of assignments from patrol to Chief of Police. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Old Dominion University, a graduate certificate from Virginia Tech in Local Government Management, and is a graduate of the University of Richmond’s Professional Executive Leadership School. He also holds the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Trilogy Award. Tony is a general instructor with specializations in defensive tactics, driver training, OC spray, and more, including collaboration with Hillsdale College to develop the Law Enforcement Constitution Course.
7/23/2026 8:00 AM
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This course introduces participants to the key components of SEI and offers practical tools for applying these skills. Learners will explore how to manage emotions, read social cues and navigate interpersonal dynamics with great empathy.---
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Dr. Christine Beech is a 20-year military veteran, entrepreneur, community board leader, and former university professor. Christine is the co-founder and Board Chair of Salt & Light Partners, a chaplaincy serving multiple first responder agencies.
7/23/2026 8:00 AM
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Participants will gain a clear understanding of both peer advising and counseling roles, recognize when each should be used, and learn how to work collaboratively with culturally competent clinicians. The result: stronger wellness pathways, safer peer support interactions, and a healthier agency culture.---- Instructor Bio Chaplain Fran Graham has over 30 years of extensive crisis management experience in her home country of England, the United States, and internationally, with boots on the ground crisis deployments, response leadership management, and crisis management instruction. With an extensive background in Law Enforcement, Community Emergency Response Training, International Disaster Relief, Fire and Police Chaplaincy, Peer Support, Critical Incident Stress Management, and the medical field, she provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she uses to support those in crisis and psychological trauma. Fran has worked globally as an interventionist, educator, and consultant for both governmental and nongovernment agencies, to establish emotional health intervention support systems in times of war, refugee crises and following natural disasters. She serves individuals, groups, crisis response teams and communities, and has trained and deployed with multi-jurisdictional Critical Incident Stress management (CISM) and Peer Support teams with public fire & law enforcement agencies and faith-based chaplaincy programs, for whom she was a key author for written policies and operations guidelines which have been used nationally. She also works with multiple fire and police agencies, hospitals, and corporations in the United States as a consultant, instructor, and team member, to implement strategies of resilience to trauma for first responders actively working in the field. As a published author and well-respected instructor in her field, she trains others to provide critical incident stress management support, emotional and spiritual care, to anyone in need. She has led emotional trauma specialist and disaster response teams through large and small-scale crisis deployments such as the Oso & Montecito mudslides, Hurricane Sandy, and the Marysville Pilchuck High School shooting, and more recently, the war crisis in Ukraine. She also served key government leaders in Europe who actively sought ways to rebuild the mental and emotional health following the huge influx of refugees. Her unyielding faith and passion has and will continue to guide our fellow human beings to acknowledge, manage, and process the serious and unforeseen impacts of crisis and trauma. Fran’s command presence is eloquent, and profoundly personal that resembles a soulful conversation with a wise friend, even when she is speaking to communities, governments or teaching international courses. Her unending strength and faith to guide those in crisis is nothing short of inspiring. Fran's passion is to bring comfort amid deep pain, and to equip others with the necessary skills to recognize the signs and symptoms of their own acute stress or trauma. She empowers them to take responsibility for themselves, by implementing excellent, holistic, and proven, personal, self-care habits, to aid healing. Her extensive experience provides a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she uses to support those in crisis and psychological trauma on a path of resilience to ensure living and thriving, not just existing.
7/23/2026 8:00 AM
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This course provides comprehensive, scenario-based instruction on the initial response, understanding the incident command system for scene management, and investigative protocols following an officer-involved shooting or other deadly force incident. The curriculum is designed to equip law enforcement chaplains with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure scene safety and integrity, provide spiritual support, and facilitate a professional and unbiased ministry following agency policies and understanding community expectations. Topics covered address the investigative process, and psychological issues that arise during an OIS, emphasizing industry best practices to support the law enforcement officers on the scene effectively while prioritizing the well-being of all involved parties.----
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Chaplain Charlie Scoma began serving as the lead Chaplain with the Seattle Police Department in 2013. He is an ordained minister in the PCUSA church and has served in various ministry capacities. He is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and has been part of the SPD peer support team for over 10 years. He has served as a subject matter expert for International Association of Police Chiefs Mass Violence response initiative. Charlie is a founding member of West Coast Post Trauma retreats in Washington State and serves as the lead chaplain for the retreats. Most recently Charlie has been appointed as ICPC Regional Director for Region 2. Charlie also brings 13 years of experience as a volunteer and career firefighter achieving the rank of captain. He’s married to Leah, and they enjoy traveling, and spending time with their four adult children.
7/23/2026 8:00 AM
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This course provides an overview of the role of law enforcement chaplains in critical incident training, response, and recovery. Participants will explore how chaplains support officers, agencies, families, and communities before, during, and after traumatic events. The course emphasizes resilience, emotional and spiritual care, organizational integration, and practical response strategies within a law enforcement environment. Chaplain Kevin Piatt started with the Spokane Police Chaplaincy as a volunteer in 2018; promoted to full-time chaplain in 2021. Kevin manages the administrative functions of the SPD Chaplaincy in addition to serving as a peer support chaplain.
7/23/2026 8:00 AM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College.
7/23/2026 9:45 AM
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This enrichment seminar is for anyone who is supporting a Law Enforcement officer who may be dying of a terminal illness and their family while going through the process and after the person dies.---
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Claudio Consuegra, DMin, has been a law enforcement chaplain for 40 years across 14 LE agencies in the US, and a hospice chaplain for 10 years. Claudio holds Diplomate Certification with the ICPC, is a marriage and family as well as grief and bereavement counselor and is an FBI and Highway Patrol Chaplain in Missouri.
7/23/2026 9:45 AM
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In this course you will be equipped with specific ways you can reach the families behind your officers and how to support them. We will explore how each phase of the career has unique challenges and where you fit in. Your role as a chaplain is paramount to the success, strength and stability in this law enforcement journey. As law enforcement families, we need you and the security of someone watching over us. Jenny and Corina are seasoned spouses who will share from their heart and expertise to give you the tools you need to help families thrive and not just survive. Chaplain Jenny Lanzen & Corina Shipp
7/23/2026 9:45 AM
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This course focuses on critical elements of communication in crisis type interactions. It also focuses on making sure we are creating an environment that allows for information to be received and understood.
Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Strassenberg
7/23/2026 9:45 AM
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This course equips participants with strategies to effectively handle interactions with challenging individuals in professional and personal settings. Students will learn practical techniques to de-escalate conflicts, establish boundaries, and foster voluntary compliance. ----
Instructor Bio
RET. Police Officer Keld Hove brings a broad and uniquely interdisciplinary background to his work as an instructor serving first responder communities. Born and raised in Denmark, he immigrated to the United States in 1984 and has lived in Santa Barbara since 1989. In 2024, Keld retired after a distinguished 25-year career as a Police Officer with the Santa Barbara Police Department. During his law enforcement career, Keld served in key roles emphasizing crisis response, leadership, and compassion. He spent 15 years on the Hostage Negotiation Team, working to achieve peaceful resolutions in high-risk, trauma-intense incidents. He also served as a Police Academy Instructor and Field Training Officer, mentoring new officers in both technical skills and emotional resilience. For over 12 years, Keld developed and managed an innovative Court Diversion Program for individuals experiencing mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and complex behavioral challenges. This nationally recognized program led to frequent presentations for other law enforcement agencies, universities including Stanford, and national conferences. Since 2018, Keld has been featured on an ongoing Discovery Channel series in Denmark documenting policing in the United States. Following retirement, Keld began teaching Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Psychological First Aid, with a focus on supporting first responders exposed to cumulative trauma. His work emphasizes peer support team development to protect responder mental health, families, careers, and public safety. In addition to his public safety work, Keld is the founder of a nonprofit disaster relief organization using sourdough bread baking as a tool for comfort, skill-building, and recovery in disaster-affected communities domestically and internationally.
7/23/2026 9:45 AM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College.
7/23/2026 12:45 PM
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Spiritual & emotional resilience for LEO through spiritual practices, emotional health, and community to mitigate stress and improve mental well-being for resiliency on the job.----
Instructor Bio
Rev. Matt Jordan is the Pastor at First Methodist Church of Enterprise, AL, Chaplain with Coffee County Sheriff's Office, and a member of ALLEAPS Peer Support. My Master of Divinity is from Asbury Theological Seminary, and I'm working on my doctorate now at Asbury.
7/23/2026 12:45 PM
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Equip police chaplains to recognize moral injury, provide trauma-informed spiritual care, and integrate confidently into wellness teams—giving officers trusted, practical support that improves resilience, retention, and agency trust.----
Instructor Bio
Lt. Randall L. Combs is a 20-year law enforcement veteran with an MA from Liberty University School of Divinity and ICISF training in pastoral care. He teaches trauma, resilience, and moral injury for police chaplains and wellness teams.
7/23/2026 12:45 PM
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This course focuses on critical elements of communication in crisis type interactions. It also focuses on making sure we are creating an environment that allows for information to be received and understood.
Senior Patrol Officer Daniel Strassenberg
7/23/2026 12:45 PM
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Participants will be provided a brief overview of the SPD Chaplaincy; it’s 45-year history; exploring the program’s structure, governance and how it successfully embedded itself in the SPD culture – and how it remains relevant.----
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Kevin Piatt started with the Spokane Police Chaplaincy as a volunteer in 2018; promoted to full-time chaplain in 2021. Kevin manages the administrative functions of the SPD Chaplaincy in addition to serving as a peer support chaplain.
Chaplain Mickey Tuter leads a dedicated team of more than twenty volunteer chaplains whose shared mission is simple and unwavering: in all things, officers first. Through compassion, presence, and steady support, Mickey and his team walk alongside Spokane’s law enforcement community in their most difficult moments. A lifelong resident of Spokane, Mickey began serving with the Spokane Police Chaplaincy in 2006 as a volunteer. His commitment, skill, and heart for the work led to his full-time appointment in August 2017. Over the years, he has responded to hundreds of deaths, supported officers through multiple officer-involved shootings, and participated in countless debriefings throughout the department and the community. His experience in crisis care, grief support, and officer wellness has made him a trusted presence within the Spokane Police Department. Mickey earned his degree in Leadership and Ministry from Life Pacific College in 2009 and holds the rank of Master Chaplain with the International Conference of Police Chaplains. He is known for his steady leadership, his deep compassion, and his ability to make others feel seen, valued, and supported. Outside of chaplaincy, Mickey is a devoted father to two wonderful school-age daughters.
7/23/2026 12:45 PM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College.
7/23/2026 3:15 PM
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A case study including body cam footage of an officer dealing with a suicidal subject with a gun to his head. It shows the intervention skills by the officer as well as a detailed interview between the police chaplain and subject post treatment.----
Instructor Bio
Rev. Dr. Sam Frye is a 40-plus year police chaplain and officer, mental health counselor, church planter, and U.S. Marine. He is an ICPC Master Chaplain, BGEA Deployment Chaplain, and General Instructor for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice.
7/23/2026 3:15 PM
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Critical Aspects of Law Enforcement-Emotional Intelligence covers the vital topics that impact the law enforcement profession in various ways. Focusing on occupational and personal stress, attendees will get an in-depth look at how their emotional intelligence plays a role in how they respond to critical incidents and personal life. Learning the ability to understand and manage emotions provides law enforcement professionals with the tools needed to not just survive, but also thrive.----
Instructor Bio
Vernon currently holds the position of Lead Chaplain and serves as the Director of Chaplain Services and Peer Support Unit with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. He has a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, EdS in Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology from Liberty University, and has worked in law enforcement for several years. He is a Clinical Pastoral Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Board Certified Christian Counselor with the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC). Vernon is a Certified Crisis Chaplain (CCC) with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP), and certified in EQ- i + EQ 360 with Multi-Health Systems, Inc (MHS, Inc.). In addition, he is trained in PAIR (Prevention Assessment Intervention and Recovery) Suicide with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Individual and Group Crisis Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Peer Support and Resiliency with Crisis System Management (CSM) and Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support (LEAPS) amongst other training. Vernon desires to bring awareness to the growing concern of mental health and wellness in the law enforcement community and, as such, founded the nonprofit Critical Aspects. Critical Aspects, Inc. addresses various topics, such as the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts of the law enforcement profession. As the President/Founder of Critical Aspects, Inc. and the host of the Critical Aspects of Law Enforcement Podcast, Vernon seeks to help change the stigma of mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community.
7/23/2026 3:15 PM
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* ICPC Blue Line Response Training part 1, is a prerequisite to Blue Line Response Training part 2. Students must complete class 1 to take BLR Training 2. Students in BLR Training II will begin the class learning how to gather, enter, organize, and search data in BLR Database. Students will participate in activities related to response ministry related to deployment, collaboration, and skill identification. Topics of class discussion will include types of crisis deployments, limitations, and ICPC’s role in LE crisis response. Class participants can expect to be in group discussions concerning deployment assignments related to scenarios of LE response needs. Much attention will be given to ICPC’s geographical and regional structure related to crisis response crisis management. Students will be required to read a brief overview of the BLR Guidelines. ICPC qualified members wishing to participate in BLR may register after this class.---
Instructor Bio
Dr. Michael L. Reighard serves the Assemblies of God as the Director of 461 Response and First Responder Chaplaincy Representative, including chaplains of police, firefighters, responders, and emergency services. Upon law enforcement graduation, he began working at his Sheriff’s department and continued some involvement in law enforcement for his 46-year career. In his chaplaincy career, he has served over 20 years as Supervisory Chaplain for the Federal Bureau of Prisons and has experience in Hospital, Mental Health, Hospice, and Emergency Response Chaplaincy. In conjunction with correctional chaplaincy, he developed “Jericho Commission”, a Christ-based reentry ministry for the formally incarcerated, www.jerichocommission.org. He also served as the founding president of the Correctional Ministries and Chaplains Association(CMCA) www.cmcainternational.org. Michael also founded and directs 461 Response, a response ministry, specializing in education, training, and data response initiatives, http://461response.org . Chaplain Reighard has been in pastoral ministry for 40 years and has received a B.A. in Bible, an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, a M. Div., and a D. Min. in Leadership. Michael has served as an adjunct professor for Wheaton College, Global University, and Caribbean School of Theology. He is an approved instructor for ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation), and ICPC (International Conference of Police Chaplains).
7/23/2026 4:30 PM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College.
7/24/2026 8:00 AM
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Learn the relational skills to improve EVERY relationship in your life. Exploring Relational Wisdom teaches an enhanced form of Emotional Intelligence, infusing self and other awareness and engagement with values awareness and engagement.----
Instructor Bio
Ryan Ward loves God and people and has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He served as a pastor for eight years before joining Montana Bible College, where he spent eighteen years as faculty member, Director of Church Relations, and President. In 2025, he joined the Relational Wisdom team. As a pastor, Ryan was trained in peacemaking and certified as a mediator. At Montana Bible College, he developed and taught the Biblical Peacemaking course, required for all bachelor’s graduates. In both pastoral and academic leadership roles, he applied relational wisdom and peacemaking skills to real-life challenges, helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict with grace and truth. His years of executive leadership gave him valuable experience working with diverse and complex constituencies. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (Pastoral Emphasis) from Montana Bible College and a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. His teaching portfolio included Biblical Peacemaking, Family Development, Youth Ministry, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various biblical studies courses. He is frequently invited to speak at churches, camps, retreats, and conferences. A fifth-generation Montanan, Ryan has a deep love for the Intermountain West. He and his wife, Andrea, share a rich heritage of ranching and outdoor life, and enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and river adventures. They have two adult children and delight in serving side by side in ministry.
7/24/2026 8:00 AM
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Like Law Enforcement, Chaplaincy is an incredible way to experience the world. Yet, like officers, we have to take care of ourselves. In this training we will consider how we can care for ourselves so that we can enjoy the best life has to offer.----
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Charlie Wharton is the minister for the Church of Christ in St. Mary’s County (Maryland) and a Chaplain for the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office. Since 1995, Charlie has worked in various capacities as a Chaplain and a sworn Peace Officer.
7/24/2026 8:00 AM
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Challenges and Strategies in Law Enforcement Couple Relationships Unique Challenges in Law Enforcement Relationships • There are unique challenges with law enforcement relationships including shift work, work and safety risks, work/life balance, missing of family events, spouses carrying more home responsibilities and the nature of first responder personality and training that can contribute to relationship tensions. Strategies for Increasing Relationship Satisfaction • Understanding these stressors and developing more opportunities in the relationship toolbox can help law enforcement couples increase satisfaction and decrease tensions. We will also explore connection, communication and conflict management in relationships.---
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Greg Moore is an 11- year Lead Chaplain with the Washington State Patrol. He holds a Master Level Accreditation with ICPC. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has participated in a dozen deployments as a Disaster Mental Health Counselor with Red Cross and Foursquare Disaster Relief in the last ten years. He is an Ordained Pastor with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Greg and his wife Kathy just celebrated 50 years of marriage, have two daughters and five grandchildren.
Senior Chaplain Russell retired as a WSP Detective in 2001 followed by King County Metro Transit/Sound LINK Light Rail as a Transit Safety Superintendent in 2016. Darryl brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to our Chaplain Program. He and his wife Dolores have been married for 32 years. The Russell’s have five children, 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The Russell’s ministered at the Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, Wa, as marriage and family counselors for several years. Chaplain Russell received his ministerial credentials through the Bethel Christian Center, Federal Way, Wa. Darryl graduated from the Police and Fire Chaplain Training Academy in May 2012" and served as the ICPC Region 2 Director in 2023-2025.
7/24/2026 8:00 AM
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This course equips law enforcement chaplains with practical awareness and safety principles for responding to critical incidents. Emphasis is placed on situational awareness, mental preparation, pre-assault indicators, and the chaplain’s role in supporting officers while maintaining personal safety.---
Instructor Bio
Sgt. Ryan Jamieson has been a commissioned officer with the Spokane Police Department since 2008. He has held positions on the Spokane Police TAC team, as a range safety officer, and a patrol tactics instructor. He has a background with various forms of Martial Arts. Currently he is a lead Defensive Tactics instructor, Taser instructor, TASER VR instructor, Use of Force instructor, and ICAT instructor for the Spokane Police Department.
7/24/2026 8:00 AM
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“The Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Constitution Course is a course of study designed to give law enforcement officers at every level—state, local, and federal—a deeper knowledge of and appreciation for the Constitution they have sworn to support and defend. The Constitution of the United States enshrines in law a set of principles beautifully proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a form of government of the people, by the people, and for the people that preserves the natural human rights to life, liberty, and property. We have the most successful form of government in human history. It has been altered in fundamental ways but the bedrock principle remains, we have God-given rights and the proper function of government is securing them on behalf of the people they serve. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be authorized to serve as certified instructors conducting the U.S. Constitution for American L.E. Officers Courses under the auspices of Hillsdale College.”----
Instructor Bio
Dr. Jeremiah Regan received his BS in History and his MA and Ph.D. in Politics from Hillsdale College. His graduate studies focused on the American founding and early republic. He spent a decade in the mortgage industry, including serving as VP of Training for United Wholesale Mortgage. He is the Executive Director of Hillsdale College Online Learning, which includes for-credit distance learning classes and free, not for credit online courses, in which over 8.2 million students have participated. He is also the Director of the Hillsdale College Law Enforcement Outreach and a lecturer in Politics at Hillsdale College.
7/24/2026 9:45 AM
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Learn the relational skills to improve EVERY relationship in your life. Exploring Relational Wisdom teaches an enhanced form of Emotional Intelligence, infusing self and other awareness and engagement with values awareness and engagement.----
Instructor Bio
Ryan Ward loves God and people and has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He served as a pastor for eight years before joining Montana Bible College, where he spent eighteen years as faculty member, Director of Church Relations, and President. In 2025, he joined the Relational Wisdom team. As a pastor, Ryan was trained in peacemaking and certified as a mediator. At Montana Bible College, he developed and taught the Biblical Peacemaking course, required for all bachelor’s graduates. In both pastoral and academic leadership roles, he applied relational wisdom and peacemaking skills to real-life challenges, helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict with grace and truth. His years of executive leadership gave him valuable experience working with diverse and complex constituencies. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies (Pastoral Emphasis) from Montana Bible College and a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. His teaching portfolio included Biblical Peacemaking, Family Development, Youth Ministry, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various biblical studies courses. He is frequently invited to speak at churches, camps, retreats, and conferences. A fifth-generation Montanan, Ryan has a deep love for the Intermountain West. He and his wife, Andrea, share a rich heritage of ranching and outdoor life, and enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and river adventures. They have two adult children and delight in serving side by side in ministry.
7/24/2026 9:45 AM
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In this presentation, the importance of self-care and resilience is discussed from a biblical perspective. The instructor will share their personal experience of neglecting self-care and the impact it had on their well-being. The presentation emphasizes the need to prioritize self-care in all aspects of life, including the spiritual dimension. The presentation explores biblical examples of resilience, such as Abraham, Joseph, Job, King David, and Jesus, highlighting their internal focus, purpose-driven mindset, and ability to face adversity. The presentation concludes by encouraging attendees to invest in their spiritual self-care and rely on their faith to navigate life's challenges.----
Instructor Bio
Vernon currently holds the position of Lead Chaplain and serves as the Director of Chaplain Services and Peer Support Unit with the Marion County Sheriff's Office. He has a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, EdS in Community Care and Counseling: Traumatology from Liberty University, and has worked in law enforcement for several years. He is a Clinical Pastoral Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Board Certified Christian Counselor with the National Association of Christian Counselors (NACC). Vernon is a Certified Crisis Chaplain (CCC) with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP), a Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional (CMIP), and certified in EQ-i + EQ 360 with Multi-Health Systems, Inc (MHS, Inc.). In addition, he is trained in PAIR (Prevention Assessment Intervention and Recovery) Suicide with the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Individual and Group Crisis Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), Peer Support and Resiliency with Crisis System Management (CSM) and Law Enforcement Alliance for Peer Support (LEAPS) amongst other training. Vernon desires to bring awareness to the growing concern of mental health and wellness in the law enforcement community and, as such, founded the nonprofit Critical Aspects. Critical Aspects, Inc. addresses various topics, such as the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts of the law enforcement profession. As the President/Founder of Critical Aspects, Inc. and the host of the Critical Aspects of Law Enforcement Podcast, Vernon seeks to help change the stigma of mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community.
7/24/2026 9:45 AM
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This presentation explores a collaborative approach to developing a unified chaplaincy program that serves both city and county agencies. Rooted in partnership, communication, and shared purpose, this model demonstrates how faith-based care can strengthen the emotional and spiritual resilience of first responders and community members alike. Drawing from the experience of building a joint chaplain corps in Hall County and the City of Grand Island, this session will highlight practical steps for initiating cooperation between local government entities, law enforcement, fire, and emergency services. Topics will include establishing clear protocols, aligning mission and values across departments, securing leadership and community buy-in, and creating sustainable structures for training, deployment, and support. Attendees will leave with a framework for fostering collaboration within their own regions—transforming separate and/or modest efforts into a unified, compassionate presence that actively meets the needs of those who serve and protect our communities.----
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Connie Hein has accumulated 40 years working in Behavioral Health. She has worked with first responder agencies, pastors and church leaders, hospital organizations, and non-profit leaders. Connie is currently Lead Chaplain of Hall County Chaplain Corps and Care Minister at Third City Christian Church, community-focused Mid-Nebraska Church. Connie’s passion is providing spiritual and emotional care to first responders, public safety professionals, other ministers and the community. With a background in ministry and mental health, she desires to bridge the gap between faith and service, offering a compassionate presence in some of their most critical work/life moments. As a counselor, coach, encourager, and chaplain, Connie is known for her steady leadership, relational warmth and deep commitment to the well-being of first responders. She continues to champion the message that healing, hope and faith thrive through connection and collaboration. Connie holds an MS Degree in Educational Psychology and Counseling with an emphasis on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies from The University of South Dakota and a BS Degree in Elementary and Middle School Education from St. Cloud State University. Additional certifications include International Federation of Chaplains; Trauma Informed Mental Health Coach - Light University; Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – State of Nebraska; and Certified Executive Leadership Coach. Connie served 6 years, 5 of them as president, on the Board for the Willow Rising, the local Domestic Violence and Human trafficking support agency. She has lead Peer Coaching programs at First Evangelical Free Church in La Crosse, Wisconsin, The University of South Dakota and The State of South Dakota Drug and Alcohol Division.
Chief Kevin Denney has over 33 years in law enforcement, with Grand Island being his third police chief position. He leads GIPD with a strong commitment to integrity, transparency, innovation, community partnership, and a little bit of humor. Under his leadership, the department has implemented key initiatives, such as crime and accident reduction, enhanced crisis response protocols, first responder wellness programs, and intentional outreach to youth and businesses in the Grand Island community. His efforts have helped strengthen public trust and improve safety across the city. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Texas A&M University and two masters: one in Criminal Justice, the second in Public Administration. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Criminal Justice and is currently all but dissertation (ABD). Chief Denney is also a mentor to young officers and a collaborator with local organizations, always working to build bridges between law enforcement and the community. Outside of his professional role, Chief Denney is a proud husband and father. He often credits his family as a source of strength and perspective, reminding him of the values that guide his service.
7/24/2026 9:45 AM
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Chaplains Care is a Crisis Chaplaincy 1-day certification class that offers a simple yet powerful processing model that delivers crisis intervention and care through the unique skillsets of the chaplain. Through Sacred Listening, we learn to identify first responder struggles and their associated Soul Needs. The Chaplains Care Model then offers chaplains an intuitive framework to help others process critical incidents, moral injuries, soul needs, and life struggles. The model can also be used effectively in everyday interactions to quickly and deeply connect with first responders to promote moral and resiliency. The class will offer opportunities for chaplains to practice the model through real interactions.----
Instructor Bio
Chaplain Rich Robinson is the Executive Director of Crisis Chaplaincy, where he serves with a di-verse multi-faith team of public safety crisis and community chaplains to over 50 first responder agencies in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Rich also serves as an FBI Chaplain to the Columbia Division and Secret Service Chaplain to the Charleston Resident Office. Prior to becoming a chaplain in 2008, Rich served as a Charleston City police officer and then a United Methodist Church pastor. He is the lead instructor for the Crisis Chaplaincy Chaplains Academy, teaching public safety chaplains across the US and with Chaplains Patrol of Eastern Europe in the Republic of Moldova and Poland. Rich is as a credentialed Master Chaplain and instructor through ICPC, and an ICISF approved instructor for Pastoral Crisis Intervention I&II. Rich is an ordained priest in the Lindisfarne Community, a graduate of Ashford University with a BA in Organizational Management, and lives in Summerville with his two children and lovely wife, Jo-Dee.
7/24/2026 9:45 AM
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