CPAM Conference #3rd Day " Meet your CPAM Board President & Secretary"

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The 2019 CPAM conference was a huge success and we want to send a special thank you to the Training Committee,  Chair Sandi Jones, Jeremy Huffman, Brian Look,  Rick Smiedendorf and all of the board members who assisted in making this year's conference a success.

Our banquet and award night had 106 in attendance and the average attendance for the three-day conference sessions was around 65.

We have two interviews with our CPAM personnel extending an invitation to crime prevention officers from around the state of Michigan to join this important networking group, it's like no other!

CPAM President Andy Kozel, Kent County Sheriff's Department;

CPAM Secretary Julie Niemchick, Grand Rapids Police Department

Please reach out to any of our CPAM board members with requests about the organization and how we may be able to assist your agency, remember "Crime Prevention" is not for sale it's Free! Come and join to learn and grow to assist your agency and community, reduce crimes of opportunity.

A reminder from our stay in Traverse City on Thursday evening going out to dinner that we've added to our Crime Prevention Toolboxes!

CPAM Conference Day # 3, Gangs Identification & Current Trends

Detective Pat Busch,  Saginaw Police Department provided an overview of the history of gangs and their affiliations.  He described the specific groups such as the Bloods, Crips, People Nation, and Hispanic gangs that have been identified in the state of Michigan with national connections.

* Details of the presentation will not be shared in this post, information on resources and research on gangs will follow.

Michigan Law:

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.411u Associate or member of gang; commission or attempt to commit felony; membership in gang as motive, means, or opportunity; penalty; definitions; consecutive sentence. Sec. 411u. (1) If a person who is an associate or a member of a gang commits a felony or attempts to commit a felony and the person's association or membership in the gang provides the motive, means, or opportunity to commit the felony, the person is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 20 years. As used in this section: (a) "Gang" means an ongoing organization, association, or group of 5 or more people, other than a nonprofit organization, that identifies itself by all of the following: (i) A unifying mark, manner, protocol, or method of expressing membership, including a common name, sign or symbol, means of recognition, geographical or territorial sites, or boundary or location. (ii) An established leadership or command structure. (iii) Defined membership criteria. (b) "Gang member" or "member of a gang" means a person who belongs to a gang. (2) A sentence imposed under this section is in addition to the sentence imposed for the conviction of the underlying felony or the attempt to commit the underlying felony and may be served consecutively with and preceding any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction of the felony or attempt to commit the felony. History: Add. 2008, Act 564, Eff. Apr. 1, 2009.

Every community has to help address the growing problem of tagging; spray painting of walls, or any structure to mark their territory. If you have seen it reported to the local enforcement to address getting it removed.

Social media has become a primary platform for communications within the various groups. This is an important change in how gangs communicate and share information about protecting their groups, violations of their tagging, and expressing their emotions with the loss of a member and more.

Below are links to additional resources for Officers, Social Workers, School personnel , and the community to learn more about the impact of gangs in your respective communities.

 National Gang Center

Standford News: How Gangs Use Social Media

Columbia Univ. "What Social Media tells us about gang violence"

Univ. of Montreal 2011, "Gangs presence in Social Media Sites"

Rap Genius: Rappers and their gang affiliation

Youtube: Evolution of Gangster Rap 2015-2019

G.R.E.A.T.

CPAM Conference ~ 10/17/19, General Membership meeting

The meeting was called to order at 12:25 pm by President Andy Kozal

The following reports were given:

A.)  Presidents report: Andy Kozal
- CPTED upcoming training session Dec. 3rd -5th, '19, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grand Rapids
- Recognition of Charles Roetman donation
- Election of Officers per the bylaws, for 2-year terms.

 B.) Vice Presidents Report: Adam Nothelfer
- Additional Regional Rep. Welcomed a new representative from the East Region
- Request for training ideas from the body

C.) Secretaries Report: Julie Niemchick
- Past meeting minutes are posted on the website.

 D.) Treasurer Report: *Financials will be published in the official minutes.

E.) Training Committee: Sandi Jones / Andrew Kozal
- 2020 Conference planning * seeking recommendations from the body
- Planning for 2021

F.) General Membership Quarterly Trainings:
-December  2019, CPTED
-March 2020, Host site and Topic being planned

Awards Committee Update: Information posted on the website

Mini-Grant / membership- Rick Smiednendorf
-Members were encouraged to apply for the CPAM mini-grants the application is posted on the website.

G.) - Legislative Update: Ritchie Coleman * a blog post on MI legislation of Senate / House of Reps bills that are supported/opposed by the MI Chiefs of Police. Information was provided on the use of the "Ring App - Neighbors", DHS " See Something Say Something", MI Attorney Generals, town hall meetings on "Elder Abuse". 

H.) -New Business:

2020-2022 Board Elections, Elections Chair Rich Smiedendorf

 Members polled for nominations from the floor.

* There was one nomination for the office of Treasurer which was declined.

Unanimous consent for the following members to serve another 2-year term:
Andy Kozal, President
Adam Nothelfer, Vice President
Julie Niemcchick, Secretary
Dave Robinson, Treasurer

Meeting adjourned

* This is a summary of the meeting, not the official minutes.

CPAM website

CPAM 2019, Conference Day #3, "Stop the Bleed"

"Stop the Bleed" a hands-on program offered to CPAM members by the Wyoming Department of Public Safety's Fire Fighter Brad Dornbos and U of M Metro Trauma Team nurse Ms. Jenna Heraghty.

This presentation focused on why emergency responders, community members, teachers, faith communities need to have knowledge of how to stop bleeding

These locations are considered "soft targets" and the increased incidents of medical emergencies are on the rise and being prepared and train to respond to work-related injuries, home injuries, and mass shooting events are now more important than ever.

The ABC's of Bleeding was explained: Alert Bleeding, Compression. CPAM members were provided with hands-on use of tourniquets and how to apply them. We were also provided with an opportunity to practice using the tourniquets, stuffing a wound and to build a stop the bleed kit. The buckets were donated by Lowes and medical supplies by the Metro U of M Trauma Center. The medical supply buckets are in schools, churches, businesses, and now with CPAM members. Thanks!

For more information on the "Stop the Bleed" programs contact your local Police / Fire Department or your local hospital.

Interview with Wyoming MI D.P.S. Fire Fighter Brad Dornbos

CPAM Conference 2019 , Day# 3, Averted School Violence Project

Mr. Frank Straub, Ph.D, is the director of Strategic Studies and the Center for Mass Violence Response Studies at the National Police Foundation a non-profit organization that studies ways to improve policing through science and innovation. Mr. Straub has conducted in-depth studies of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, the Kalamazoo mass shooting, and the Orlando Pluse nightclub shooting, and is currently leading the Marjory Stoneman Douglass HS shooting review.

Mr. Straub shared his personal experience of what happened on Sept. 11th, 2001, while working for the NYPD. He and many others responded to the World Trade Center towers to assist with evacuation and saving lives. The personal details shared as an eye witness and loss of close friends were moving and clearly had the audience riveted, because we watched the coverage in horror but to hear a first-hand account was moving.

Mr. Straub shared the findings of a series of high profile shootings, participants were provided with a copy of " A Comparison of Averted and Completed School Attacks from the Police Foundations Averted School Violence Database. This detailed report gives details on the age range of attackers, locations (high schools #1), and lessons learned.

Mr. Straub stressed the importance of "Averting Near Misses" when someone "Sees something, Says something and adding "do something". In our school's students who hear something, see something on social media has helped stop an attack before it happens. 58.8% of attacks are planned by one person if more are involved its a high probability that someone will tell.

In the report, there is information on how social media has played a significant role in providing a safe place for those planning attacks.

Mr. Straub provided insight into the challenges of our school administrators and teachers. Will, there be more opportunities to learn the warning signs of troubled students, developing more of a relationship with law enforcement and to create a "threat assessment team"?  Another recommendation is to create a "mental health incident command" to respond to these incidents for long term care of all involved, students, parents, teachers, 1st responders, and all disciplines providing care.

Schools districts are being encouraged to expand the active shooter drills to included all health releated disciplines and also to have more table top drills.

To access the report and more click the link below:

Averted School Violence, Police Foundation

CPAM Conference Day #2, Session - Marijuana in Michigan

 Mr. Andrew Brisbo, was appointed by Governor Whitmer to lead the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) the successor to the Bureau of Marijuana Regulation.  The agency oversees the Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act and Marijuana Tracking Act as well as the medical marijuana register card program.

Programs: Adult Use, MI Medical Marijuana Patient Care Givers, Medical Marijuana Facilities, and Social Equity Programs.

Mr. Adrews stated that there are currently 276,970 patients (453) minors and 37,878 caregivers in the state of Michigan. There is an online application for all involved which has helped to streamline the process.

The applications and fees that are paid once approved range from $6,000.00 to $67, 000.00.

Municipalities have the option to "Opt-In" or vote not to allow the facilities in their communities

For more information, on the application process click on the link to the LARA:
MI Medical Marijuana Facility Licensing

Mr. Steve Rau, Senior Regulation agent of the Marijuana Regulatory Agency's Enforcement section provided an overview of inspection of the facilities and code enforcement.  Locations that apply and granted a license must follow the guidelines and use of a "Metric" tracking system to track from seed-to-plant to sale.

Mr. Bill Couosins, an experienced security consultant and founder of WJ Cousins and Associates provided an overview of his business that provides Security Consulting, Medical Marihuana Consulting, and Investigations.  His company has worked with licensed operators to make sure that their facilities meet the strict state standards on security the building, crime analysis, vaults/safes, secure windows, and alarms.

Click the link for company information:  WJ Cousins & Associates

CPAM Conference,Day #2 John Bostain, "Delivering Effective Presentations

Today CPAM members were provided with an overview of how to deliver effective presentations. The most important aspect of presenting: 

Learn the Golden Rule - "It's not about You" 

Mr. Bostain, who trains law enforcement personnel in the most effective methods of assuring that the audience will learn, embrace and use the information being presented.  

What are two of the most common mistakes presenters make?

 

As a presenter understanding your style of presenting is important which are you (3 of 4)?

We learned the ABC's of Behavioral Change; your goal as a presenter is to have your audience learn content from your spoken words not your visual bullet points in a P.P. presentation.

What are the ABC's of Behavior change?:

A. Antecedent B. Behavior C. Consequences 

Resource: The Storytellers SECRET, Carmen Galleo (Ted Talk)

For more information on the presentation and tips click the link below for their website:

Command Presence

Jon, share additional tips w/ Rich Coleman, CPAM

CPAM 2019 , Outstanding Achievers Award Winners

The Crime Prevention Association of MI kicked off the 2019 conference with the awards ceremony and dinner. We had the Grand Traverse Honor Guard present the colors and a welcome from the Deputy Chief of Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department.

Winners:

Outstanding Crime Prevention Practioner of the year: Captain Mike Maycroft Grand Rapids Police Department.

Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Charles Roetman

Outstanding Corporate Award. Ms. LeeAnn Rodgers, Standale Pizza Hut

Outstanding Youth Award: Ms. Emily Whilden, Cedard Spring Public Schools















Special Project in the Field of Crime Prevention: Detective Jon Zabick, & Sgt. Robert Manar, Novi Police Department










Our keynote speaker Lt. Brian Murphy spoke on “Adversity comes to us all, Mindset and Will, Determined the Outcome”. Lt Murphy was the victim of a shooting at the Oak Creek Sikh Temple, Oak Creek Wisconsin. He survived being shot 15 times and lived to tell his amazing story of the will to live and survive.

Lt. Murphy provided an in-depth review of the experience of being shot multiple times and surviving. His message to law enforcement was to be prepared to protect yourself, your community, and come home to your loved ones. His message will never be forgotten by those in attendance.

A quote from Lt. Brian Murphy:

Here is an interview that Retired Lt. Brian Murphy shared on Grove 911, TV after a conference presentation:

Grove 911- Interview with Brian Murphy

2019 North American International Cyber Summit, Monday Oct. 28th, '19, TFC Center Detroit

 

2019 North American International Cyber Summit

Monday, October 28, 2019 – TCF Center, Detroit (formerly Cobo Center)

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

VIEW THE AGENDA and REGISTER TODAY AT: Michigan.gov/CyberSummit

 

The North American International Cyber Summit 2019 hosted by the state of Michigan, is once again set to take place in the heart of downtown Detroit at TCF Center (formerly Cobo Center). As in previous year’s this event will bring together experts from across the globe to address a variety of cybersecurity issues impacting the world. The theme for 2019 is – Taking the Lead: Collaborating to Solve National Cyber Security Problems – Building partnerships and balancing competition and information sharing for improved security. The theme is designed to highlight our regions innovations and accomplishments to provide thought leadership on collaborative initiatives.

 

The agenda for the event will showcase internationally recognized keynote speakers as well as experts from around the country.

 

Keynote and Featured speakers include:

·         Governor Gretchen Whitmer

·         Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist

·         Attorney General Dana Nessel

·         Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

·         Chris DeRusha, Chief Security Officer, State of Michigan

 Breakout sessions include:

·         CISO Priorities and Perspectives

·         FBI Insider Threat Case Trends

·         Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks – Real World Examples

·         State-as-a-Service: How States are Assisting with Locals and Cybersecurity

·         Lessons Learned from Operating a Collective Cybersecurity Operations Center

·         Our ThreatHive Experiment and the Challenges of IoT

·         Fraud Prevention, the Future is Cyber Threat Intelligence

·         Why Are We Still Getting In?

·         Growth of the CyberPatriot and Other Michigan Department of Education Cybersecurity and STEM Education Programs in the State

·         Cybersecurity in the Era of Connected Vehicles

·         The Artistry of Cybersecurity

·         Creating Cyber Safe Culture in Your Small Business

·         Securing Cyber-Physical Products in a Connected World

And many more – over 15 sessions to choose from!

 

Other Activities include:

·         Governors High School Cyber Challenge Finals

·         Cyber Range – Annual International Invitation Cyber Competition

 

Pricing

Cost to attend is $85. Discount price of $59 for students, members of the military and the following organizations: ISSA, InfraGard, West Michigan Cyber Security Consortium, ISACA, Detroit Chapter of SIM, Mi-GMIS, Michigan Healthcare Cybersecurity Council, Michigan Financial Industry Cybersecurity Council, Macomb Automotive Defense Cyber Assurance Team, Detroit Chapter of ISC2 and WC4.

 SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY!

 
Limited sponsorship opportunities are available. Please visit Michigan.gov/CyberSummit for more information.

 

Leslie Ann Smith, CMP

Senior Director of Programs and Budgets

On Behalf of the State of Michigan

248-353-0735, ext. 152
Email: lsmith@esd.org
www.michigan.gov/cybersummit