NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department will host the Fourth Annual Safety of Our Cities convention on Aug. 26-28, bringing collectively legislation enforcement executives and public security consultants from throughout the United States and Canada to share methods for addressing rising threats and bettering group security.
The convention will characteristic discussions on violent crime investigations, officer wellness, management growth, digital forensics and the rising affect of the darkish internet and extremist teams. Organizers mentioned leaders from 22 legislation enforcement companies have already dedicated to attending.
“This year’s conference will bring together police leaders and experts from the United States and Canada to explore cutting-edge strategies in crime reduction, officer wellness and community engagement,” Nashville Police Chief John Drake mentioned in a video invitation. “We’ll also talk about increasing awareness and reducing the online exposure to hate that is targeting our youth.”
The convention begins with a registration reception on Aug. 26, adopted by two days of displays and panel discussions on the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
Among the featured periods are:
- “Hate in North America,” inspecting extremist actions and on-line radicalization with Dr. Amy Cooter of the Accelerationism Research Consortium and MNPD Capt. Chris Dickerson.
- A panel on countering gang affect that includes representatives from the Los Angeles Police Department, the FBI, the Department of Justice and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
- A chiefs roundtable with police leaders representing organizations together with the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the Police Executive Research Forum.
- A dialog with CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller.
- A presentation on officer wellness and resilience by Dr. Jeff Thompson.
- A technology-focused session on fixing crimes by means of digital proof that includes Magnet Forensics’ Chad Gish, Nashville Assistant District Attorney Jan Norman and MNPD Capt. Chris Dickerson.
The convention will conclude with a city corridor dialogue led by PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler.
Drake additionally inspired attendees to expertise Nashville throughout their go to.
“We are America’s Music City, and opportunities abound for you to enjoy our musical heritage just steps from the downtown Renaissance, the host hotel,” Drake mentioned. “The Nashville Police Department looks forward to welcoming you here for some very important and meaningful discussions.”
Additional info, the convention agenda and registration particulars can be found by means of the convention web site.
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