Presentation of Colors Virginia State PoliceColor Guard National Anthem Rachael Baxley Opening Remarks Director Jackson Miller, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Colonel Matthew D. Hanley,Virginia State Police Mike Costigan, Office of the Virginia Attorney General Major Tony Haga, Virginia Tech Police Department Chief Todd Brewster, Blacksburg Police Department
Wednesday May 28, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT Latham ABC
In just three years, there has been a nationwide proliferation of a violent gang from Venezuela, which has been facilitated by illegal border crossings. Tren de Aragua has been compared to MS-13, but there are distinct differences that law enforcement needs to be aware of. This presentation covers the founding, growth, structure, identification, and suppression of this public safety crisis.
The Art of Perception provides law enforcement, intelligence, and military leaders the necessary tools to enhance perception and communication in assessment, surveillance, and critical response. In this highly participatory, fast-moving, and visual presentation of works of art, participants revisit both the application of their perception skills and the ability to communicate concisely and effectively in exchanges of critical information. Specifically designed to address the role of perception and observation among team members, the training also emphasizes the importance of pattern recognition in acclimating to both short-term and extended threats, as well as honing situational awareness. Painting, sculpture, and photography are also employed to dismantle biases and long-held assumptions that impede collective decision-making and best practices. The overarching objective of The Art of Perception is to provide attendees with a renewed sense of critical inquiry and self-perception that will be instrumental in problem-solving strategies and prospective tactical initiatives.
Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT Latham ABC
Digital data as evidence in investigations is well established and set to play a progressively more significant role in the future. A lack of understanding of the types of readily available digital data and what to do with it once you have acquired it can result in value-rich information being left undiscovered—information that can inevitably make or break cases. This presentation is designed to show how to legally utilize and exploit open-source intelligence.
Scott Kilpatrick has been a police officer with the Baltimore County Police Department for over 18 years and a detective for the past 16 years. He spent the early part of his career in the Vice Narcotics Unit, which worked to dismantle drug trafficking organizations. Early on... Read More →
Wednesday May 28, 2025 1:15pm - 2:45pm EDT Latham ABC
