Active Threat & Mental Wellness 2025 Conference

November 5-7, 2025

Joliet Renaissance Center
214 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432

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The Active Threat & Mental Wellness Conference is dedicated to helping communities prepare integrated responses for active threat situations and their aftermath.

PREVENT • Identifying and preventing threat situations before they happen
DEFEND • Best practices for responding to active threat situations
RECOVER • Victim impact and community recovery

As an attendee, you will hear from those involved in some of our nation’s most noted active shooter events. Presenters will share their firsthand accounts from the event as well as the subsequent trauma and effects. The conference will help you plan strategically for preventing and responding to events, as well as prepare for the long and difficult journey of community recovery in the aftermath.

Conference Sponsors

“It’s not a matter of if it’s going to happen to you, it’s a matter of when it’s going to happen to you.”

Sheriff Michael Neal
Monroe County Sheriff’s Department

“If we don’t train together, we will fail together.”

“Small towns, make big targets”

“It is okay, not to be okay.”

Terry D’Arcy
Mayor of Joliet

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

Benjamin Franklin

“There's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you’re prepared for the worst”

Stephen King

Who should attend:

Law Enforcement
Fire Fighters
Emergency Medical Services Personnel
911 Communications Specialists‍
Mental Health Counselors for Public Safety‍
School Administrators‍
Military‍
Emergency Management‍
Hospital Security Directors & Teams‍
Corporate Security Directors & Teams

Agenda Overview

Wednesday, November 5
7:00 am - Registration, Vendor Fair & Breakfast (provided)
8:00 am - Opening Ceremonies
8:30 am–10:30 am - Molly Bradley Hudgens
11:20 am–12:30 pm - Lunch (lunch is provided)
12:30 pm–4:30 pm - Understanding the Importance of Preparation for Operational Efficiency & Officer Wellness
4:00 pm–5:00 pm - Vendor Fair
7:00 pm–7:00 pm - Hospitality

Thursday, November 6
7:00 am - Registration, Vendor Fair & Breakfast (provided)
8:00 am–9:00 am - Joliet Fire Department and Office of Emergency & Disaster Management
9:00 am–10:00 am - Post Traumatic Stress and the Culture We Create
10:00 am–11:00 am - First H.E.L.P.
11:00 am–12:00 pm - Lunch (lunch is provided)
12:00–4:00 pm - Route 91 Survivors' Panel
4:00–5:00 pm - Vendor Fair
7:00–9:40 pm - Blooze Brothers Concert at the Forge
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Friday, November 7
7:00 am - Registration, Vendor Fair & Breakfast (provided)
8:00 am–11:00 am - Police Resiliency and Critical Incident Mindset
11:00 am–12:00 pm - Lunch (lunch is provided)
12:00–3:45 pm - American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity
3:45–4:00 pm - Raffle Winners and Closing

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REGISTRATION

What’s Included

Three days of amazing presentations

Welcome bags for all attendees, light breakfast and lunch provided on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Vendor appreciation evening on Wednesday with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Thursday night, free admission for attendees at The Forge for the Blooze Brothers Concert

The opportunity to network with fellow public safety professionals from across the country

Registration Fees

$300 - 3 Days Attendance

$125 - 1 Day Attendance

Registration closes November 4.

Early Bird Pricing Ends In:

HOST HOTEL

Harrah’s Hotel & Casino

151 North Joliet Street
Joliet, Illinois 60432
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Harrah's Casino and Hotel located in beautiful Joliet is offering a special rate for conference attendees. Please click below to view rates and reserve your rooms.

Cut-off date: October 6, 2025

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