Description:  In today’s world, security officers
play a crucial role in maintaining safety and
order in various settings, from corporate
environments to public spaces. However,
when a security officer uses force, it is
essential to ensure that the incident is
thoroughly and objectively investigated.
An independent investigation following
the use of force by a security officer is
not just a best practice; it is a critical step
in maintaining public trust, ensuring
accountability, and upholding the integrity
of security operations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After attending the program, you will be able to:

1) Understand the Role and Importance of Independent Investigations

2) Identify Key Legal and Ethical Considerations That Necessitate the Use of Independent Investigations

3) Apply Best Practices for Conducting Independent Investigations.

 

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

240 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL

Title: TBD

Description: TBD

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Title: TBD

Program 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.

G. Michael Verden is a former Secret Service agent whose assignments included the Counter Assault Team (CAT) and Presidential Protective Division (PPD), among others. He has created, designed, and implemented security plans for campaign events of presidents and presidential candidates. Mike will walk us through the detailed planning for an outdoor campaign event beginning one week prior and how the lead agency coordinates with local, state and federal authorities to develop an integrated security plan. He’ll also share security deficiencies the investigations uncovered to identify what needs to be done to prevent history from repeating itself.

Learning Objectives:

After attending this session, the attendees will be able to:

· Know the security planning and preparation required for an event involving a presidential candidate including site walk-throughs, post assignments, perimeter boundaries, contingency planning, emergency response, security technologies, communications, and coordination between multiple authorities.

· Learn about the assailant’s behavior that preceded the incident, such as social media activity, online research, and digital communications. The review includes determination of a motive, pre-attack planning, site visits, firearms training, criminal history, work experience, and personal life.

· Discover what went wrong on the day of the attack including resources allocation, law enforcement synchronization, building access control, incident response, decision-making, contingency procedures, and evacuation movements.

· Understand the importance of coordination in post-incident investigative efforts, which relies on established partnerships with law enforcement and public safety officials at the local, state and federal levels, along with private sector entities to successfully investigate this crime.

Location: MAGGIANO'S Little Italy
240 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL

Title: TBD

Description: TBD

Location: Maggiano's Little Italy

516 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL