Safer Together Command-Level Forum Waukesha, Wisconsin · Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Event Information

Because funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), there is no cost to attend this event.

Sponsored by

• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)

Overview

Hosting Agency: Waukesha Police Department

Cohosting Agencies: 

• United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Wisconsin
• Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center® (MOCIC), a RISS Center

Overview:

As a leader, you have a critical role in supporting officer safety and wellness in your agency and community. The VALOR Safer Together Command-Level Forum provides actionable skills and strategies your officers can use to enhance their overall safety and wellness and develop positive, healthy community relationships, one interaction at a time.

Morning Session Topics:

• Be a role model for your people. 
• Remember why you serve.
• Address challenging perceptions.
• Recognize the impacts of community climate on your people.

Afternoon Session Topics:

• Change community perceptions using value-added and plus-one interactions.
• Implement Safer Together strategies into your agency’s culture and measure their success.
• Be part of the solution and take the Safer Together Challenge.

Training will be held October 30, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT, with a one-hour break for lunch (on your own).

Certificate of completion for 8 hours available

This continuing education activity is approved by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) and deemed valid for the purpose of In-Service training credits with all participating states within the United States.

Accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact the web event coordinators for further information.