2024 AGENDA

Active Threat & Mental Wellness Conference • November 13-15, 2024
Joliet Renaissance Center• 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
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Wednesday, November 13

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Warning Signs, Identifying School Shooters Before They Strike • Dr. Peter Langman

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Break

11:45 AM - 12:00 AM

Jessica Willis Fisher

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Waukesha, WI Christmas Parade Attack • Chief Dennis Graff, Captain Dan Baumann, Sherry Berg, Nicholle Palm

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Vendor Fair

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hospitality Hours at Renaissance Center featuring Jessica Willis Fisher

Thursday, November 14

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting • Timothy Orenic

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Crisis First Aid - City of Joliet Emergency Management Coordinator John Lukancic

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

First Responder Mental Wellness • Kristy McKiness

11:15 AM - 12:15 AM

Joliet Township - Violence Prevention & Behavioral Health Team • Angel Contreras, Haydee Martinez Rosales - QMHP, Keshia Ellis - MPA

12:15 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Survivors’ Panel • Madelena DeAndrea, Lindsay Webster, Joseph Peterson

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Joliet’s Community Mental Health Program and JFD CARES • Joliet Fire Department– Fire Chief Jeff Carey

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Vendor Fair

Friday, November 15

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Highland Park 4th of July Parade Shooting • Ghida Neukirch, Chief Lou Jogmen, Chief Joe Schrage, Chief Michael Lange, Brent Reynolds, Dan Eder

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Clear-Armor • Dave Trudeau

1:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Nashville Covenant School Shooting • Commander Scott Byrd

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Raffle Winners and Closing

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Social Workers

Administered by the University of St. Francis

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 6.0 CE Hours
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 6.5 CE Hours
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 – 6.25 CE Hours

Educators

Administered by the Will County Regional Office of Education

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – 5.5 CE Hours
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 5.5 CE Hours
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 – 5.5 CE Hours

Nurses

Administered by Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 – CE Hours TBD

Doctors

Administered by Ascension St. Joseph’s Hospital

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 – CE Hours TBD

EMS

Administered by Silver Cross EMS System

  • Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Thursday, November 14, 2024 – CE Hours TBD
  • Friday, November 15, 2024 – CE Hours TBD

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REGISTRATION

What’s Included

Eight amazing presentations.

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

Vendor appreciation evening on Wednesday with food and beverages.

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 Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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