Educational Forum Series
September 11, 2025

Speaker: G. Michael Verden
ISPA 2nd Vice President
Owner The Lake Forest Group
Topic: The Trump Assassination Attempt: What We Learned
Description:
Description: On July 13, 2024, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman fired multiple shots at former President Donald J. Trump, wounding him and two others, and killing a spectator. Following this tragedy, the United States Secret Service came under heavy criticism for numerous oversights in the planning and implementation of security measures for the event. These miscalculations included, but were not limited to, pre-event briefings, technological deployments, counter surveillance, tactical assets, post locations, interoperable radio communications, and a multi-agency command center.
View program details and learning objectives:https://www.ilsecuritypros.org/i4a/calendar/?pageid=3274&showTitle=1
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2025 Awards Gala
Nominations Now Being Accepted

AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!
The Illinois Security Professionals Association® proudly presents their 64th Annual Awards/Honors Gala on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Gala is held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel.
Submit individual nominations:
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Individual tickets and tables of ten will become available later in the year. Please check back regularly for Gala updates.
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