2025 Conference on Violent Crime: Full Schedule

3:00pm EDT

The Art of Perception: Multiple Perspectives for Better Decisions

Wednesday May 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

In a rapidly changing world, situational awareness and effective communication skills are crucial to a successful critical response. In this breakout session, The Art of Perception will build on the keynote presentation by using works of art to provide law enforcement and intelligence professionals the tools to incorporate multiple perspectives into their decision-making, both in exigent circumstances and long-term challenges. Considering a range of perceptions will maximize understanding of legal and intelligence scenarios and minimize cognitive biases. Interactive exercises will highlight how to overcome persistent gaps in visual intelligence and lay the foundation for a more objective, informed, and effective response to critical incidents. 

Speakers

Amy Herman

As an attorney and art historian, Amy Herman has been conducting The Art of Perception for law enforcement and intelligence agencies at local, state, and federal levels since 2004. The program began with the New York City Police Department (Crime Scene Investigation, Hostage Negotiation... Read More →

Wednesday May 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Duck Pond

Breakout

3:00pm EDT

30 Boyz- Neighborhood Rap to Murder

Thursday May 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Duck Pond

This workshop is an in-depth case study of the 30 Boyz Gang. This neighborhood-based street gang started its own rap label, which ultimately contributed to multiple shootings and murders. Attendees will hear about the alliances of the 30 Boyz Street Gang, its use of social media, and how the activities of their rap label resulted in several homicides. Lessons learned in building a successful prosecution, utilization of jail calls, and joint jurisdiction investigations will be discussed.

Speakers

Michael Kiniry

Richmond Police Department

Detective Michael Kiniry has been with Richmond City Police Department for 18 years and has been investigating gangs for over 9 years and over 600 hours in basic and advanced gang training. He is a Board Member with the Virginia Gang Investigators Association. During this time, Detective... Read More →

Brian Kelly

Henrico County Police Department

Detective Brian Kelly has been employed by the Henrico County Police Division since 2015. He is currently a Detective with the Gang Investigative Team in the Criminal Intelligence Section, where he has received multiple trainings on gang characteristics and investigations. Currently serving... Read More →

Thursday May 29, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Duck Pond

Breakout