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Women Leaders in Law Enforcement

Training SymposiumO C T O B E R 2 1 - 2 3 , 2 0 1 2 | I R V I N E

HOSTED BY THE

Irvine Police Department

CO-SPONSORED BY:

Seventh Annual

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3October 21-23, 2012 | Irvine

Conference Agenda

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2012

3:00 – 8:00 PM

RegistrationGrand Foyer

3:00 – 7:00 PM

Sponsor DisplaysGrand Foyer

5:30 – 6:30 PM

Hosted Welcome SocialGarden Pavilion

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2012

6:30 – 7:30 AM

Cross Fit WorkoutGarden Pavilion

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM


7:00 AM – 5:00 PM


7:00 – 8:00 AM

Continental BreakfastGrand Foyer

8:00 – 5:00 PM

Health Screening TruckValet parking area

8:00 – 8:45 AM

Opening SessionSalon A-C

Honor Guard and Pipe and DrumProvided by the California Regional Women’s Honor Guard and the Irvine Police Department Pipe & Drum

Pledge of AllegianceChief David L. Maggard, Jr., Irvine PD

National AnthemSupervisor Kimberly Cherney, Irvine PD

Welcome and Introductions

Masters of CeremoniesChief Scott R. Seaman, Los Gatos/Monte Sereno PDCommander Lacey Burt, Menlo Park PDCaptain Clarise Lew, Fremont PD

Host WelcomeMayor Sukhee Kang, City of Irvine

Co-Sponsor WelcomeChief Scott R. Seaman, Los Gatos/Monte Sereno PD & President, California Police Chiefs AssociationSheriff Sandra Hutchens, Orange County SheriffChief David L. Maggard, Jr., Irvine PDSheriff Keith Royal, Nevada County & President, California State Sheriffs’ AssociationCommissioner Joe Farrow, California Highway PatrolChief Sandra Spagnoli, San Leandro PD & Immediate Past President, California Peace Officers’ Association

8:45 – 10:00 AM

Opening Plenary:“Law Enforcement Emotional Survival: Staying Bitter or Getting Better”Dr. James T. ReeseSalon A-C

CPOA Trailblazer AwardPresented by Chief Sandra Sagnoli, San Leandro PD and Immediate Past President, California Peace Officers’ Association

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Networking BreakGrand Foyer

10:30 – 12:00 NOON

Breakout Sessions

A) Police Promotional Processes: Don’t Just Do the Test, Use the Test

Salon D-E

B) The Leadership Challenge PrimerGarden Pavilion

12:15 – 1:30 PM

Networking LuncheonGuest Speaker: Michele Leonhart, DEA Administrator, U.S. Dept. of JusticeSalon A-C

1:30 – 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

A) Critical Incident PanelSalon D-E

B) Mentoring: Instilling Responsibility & Accountability

Garden Pavilion

4 Seventh Annual Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium

Conference Agenda CONTINUED

3:00 – 3:30 PM


3:30 – 5:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

A) Interactive Panel Discussion: Building the Value of the Organization

Salon D-E

B) Crucial Conversations: How to Succeed in Those Tough Conversations

Garden Pavilion

5:30 – 11:00 PM

Optional Night Event Irvine Spectrum CenterBus pickup outside Hyatt Regency Irvine

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2012

6:30 – 7:30 AM

5K Fun Run/Walk along San Diego Creek TrailStarting Line adjacent to Hyatt Regency Irvine

6:30 – 7:30 AM

Cross Fit WorkoutGarden Pavilion

7:00 AM – 12 NOON


7:00 AM – 12 NOON


7:00 – 8:30 AM

Continental BreakfastGrand Foyer

8:30 – 9:00 AM

Opening Program, Sponsor RecognitionSalon A-C

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Opening Plenary:“Health & Fitness Panel”Salon A-C

10:00 – 10:30 AM


10:30 AM – 12 NOON

Breakout Sessions

A) Life Passion FatigueSalon D-E

B) What Did You Just Say?Garden Pavilion

12 NOON – 12:45 PM

LunchSalon A-C

12:45 – 2:30 PM

Closing Plenary Keynote“First, Be Strong On Your Own (So We Can Be Stronger Together)”Tina Lewis-Rowe, Retired Law Enforcement/LecturerSalon A-C

Optional Night – Come experience one of Southern California’s most popular shopping and dining destinations, visited by more than 15 million people each year, the Irvine Spectrum Center. Courtyards and fountains under sunny skies connect more than 130 retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues. A handcrafted 108-foot Italian Ferris wheel, classic carousel and 21-screen theater deliver fun for everyone! The Host Committee has secured discounts for many of the restaurants, bars and shops just for WLLE participants. Transportation is provided from the Hyatt to the Center from 5:30-11:00 p.m.

5K Fun Run/Walk – Join us for the 6th annual 5K Fun Run/Walk. This out-and-back course will take you along the San Diego Creek Trail. The entire run will be on a paved bike path. Flat, fast and completely supported by wonderful volunteers! Water and snacks will be provided at the end of the run.

CrossFit Workout— You may ask yourself, what is physical and mental toughness? Do I have it? How can I get it? In this class you will learn the most proficient way to get functionally fit whether you’re an average Jane or a warrior. It’s fun, functional and more like a sport you just can’t get enough of. CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operation teams, military special operation units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. Conference attendees can experience a casual introduction to CrossFit both Monday and Tuesday mornings led by Officer Lee Ann Alfonzo, San Jose PD in the Garden Pavilion.


Presentation & Workshop Descriptions

MONDAY / OCTOBER 22, 2012

OPENING PLENARY—“LAW ENFORCEMENT EMOTIONAL SURVIVAL: STAYING BITTER OR GETTING BETTER”

8:45 am to 10:00 am | Salon A-C

This is a motivational “life-balancing” presentation based on real-life concepts. It offers practical solutions for increased and continued motivation and stress management. It will provide the audience with the knowledge and personal skills necessary to continue to perform productively, effectively, and ethically. State-of-the-art, up-to-date information concerning trauma, ethical leadership, coping with change and adversity, and positive motivation in today’s law enforcement workplace is presented. Included is information regarding the (1) nature and uniqueness of stress in the law enforcement profession; (2) the importance of attitude; (3) concepts regarding integrity and ethical behavior; (4) dealing with demands and deadlines; and (5) the eight keys to stress-free living, motivation, and success in your profession. Simple concepts and reminders will turn your job from a pension into a passion. It is time to get better, not bitter.

Speaker: Dr. James T. Reese, FAAETS, D.P.C.P.

POLICE PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES: DON’T JUST DO THE TEST, USE THE TEST

10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Salon D-E

Your assessment center or promotional interview is your chance to demonstrate that you are ready for the rank and role you seek. You can’t do that by being a generic candidate who responds only with the basics. This session will help you fully use each testing component to show your best professional self. You’ll get an easy structure for demonstrating how your career, training and experiences have prepared you for a new leadership position.

Speaker: Tina Lewis-Rowe, Retired Law Enforcement/Lecturer

THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE PRIMER

10:30 am to 12:00 pm | Garden Pavilion

Where are you in your leadership expedition? Exploring how you lead is the part of your leadership journey whether you are taking the first step, or you want to carry on with greater clarity and purpose. In this 90 minute workshop, participants will examine the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership® and emerge with a greater understanding of the path they want to travel and how to create the roadmap that will help them arrive. Based on the seminal book The Leadership Challenge™, participants will leave encouraged to take the initiative to continue learning long after this workshop ends.

Speakers: Chief Peter Dunbar, Pleasant Hill PD (ret.) and Chief Sylvia Moir, El Cerrito PD

CRITICAL INCIDENT PANEL

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Salon D-E

The Critical Incident Survivor panel will be facilitated by Dr. Ellen Kirschman, Ph.D., author of the book, “I Love A Cop.” On the panel will be LAPD Sergeant Beth Jenkins, whose husband was shot in the face and survived. She is also the mother of triplets and a cancer survivor. And Sergeant Barb Upham of the CHP, who is involved in peer support and associated with the West Coast Trauma Retreat (WCTR) for first responders. The focus of the panel will be on peer support and other support mechanisms to fit into our theme of “Strong Together.”

Speakers: Sergeant Beth Jenkins, Los Angeles PD

Sergeant Barb Upham, California Highway Patrol

Moderator: Dr. Ellen Kirschman, Author of “I Love A Cop”/Lecturer


Presentation & Workshop Descriptions CONTINUED

MENTORING: INSTILLING RESPONSIBILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm | Garden Pavilion

Mentor refers to one who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced colleague. It is not a new phenomenon. The concept originated in ancient Greece when Homer’s Mentor advised Odysseus and thus lent his name to this very human activity. Mentor-ing is a method of capitalizing on the vast knowledge and experience that veterans can pass down. Organiza-tions are only as good as their employees, and good employees can greatly influence others. Mentoring is essential in that much of the information necessary to do the job well is experiential, and therefore not sub-ject to classroom learning. Many organizations have not established a mentoring system to develop their most promising talent. Understand “formal” versus “informal” mentoring; learn 15 characteristics of successful men-tors; and know 10 tips for improving mentoring. This presentation is easy to understand and brimming with practical advice.

Speaker: Dr. James T. Reese, FAAETS, D.P.C.P.

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION: BUILDING THE VALUE OF THE ORGANIZATION

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Salon D-E

Police employees are a fundamental part to building the value of the organization. Typically the structure of law enforcement is a vertical organizational structure which designates a formal reporting relationship (chain of command). The chain of command can sometimes hinder police employees’ abilities to add value to an organization by dissuading employees’ innovative ideas and suggestions.

How do law enforcement agencies overcome the bureau-cratic limitations of a formal chain of command to help their employees build the value of the organization? At-tend this panel presentation and find out!

Speakers: Chief Eve Irvine, Manhattan Beach PD

Chief Ken James, Emeryville PD

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Orange County Sheriff’s Department

Moderator: Chief Jackie Gomez-Whitely, Cypress PD

CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: HOW TO SUCCEED IN THOSE TOUGH CONVERSATIONS

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | Garden Pavilion

Have you ever lost your temper and wish you hadn’t? Ever kept your mouth shut when you knew you should have spoken out? Here is a workshop that will help you gain control, confidence and credibility when the stakes are high, opinions vary and emotions run strong. The workshop will inform you why we get stuck and give you an opportunity to try some guaranteed new skills that will keep you in dialogue in your professional and personal relationships. The workshop will cover the fol-lowing topics:

• Why men and women respond differently

• Why our emotions get hijacked and what to do about it

• How to begin a dialogue with the right motivations

• How to stay in dialogue and maintain trust

• The dialogue skill set

Speakers: Dr. Sue Oliviera, Law Enforcement Trainer/Educator

Chief Lucy Carlton, Los Altos PD (ret.)


Presentation & Workshop Descriptions CONTINUED

TUESDAY / OCTOBER 23, 2012

OPENING PLENARY—HEALTH & FITNESS PANEL

9:00 am to 10:00 am | Salon A-C

This panel will cover overall women’s health focusing on heart health, nutrition, fitness and a story from a heart attack survivor. We are going to discuss the stresses of law enforcement occupations and how this affects women’s nutrition and fitness, followed by a question and answer session. Dr. Liza Eshilian-Oates is a board certified family physician and the Regional Director of the Family Violence Prevention Program with Kaiser Hospital. Lea Anne Marderossian is a Registered Dieti-cian from Hoag Hospital. Dr. Oliviera is the heart attack survivor. Lee Ann Alfonzo is speaking about fitness as a law enforcement officer.

Speakers: Dr. Sue Oliviera, Law Enforcement Trainer/Educator

Dr. Liza Eshilian-Oates, Kaiser Permanente

Lea Anne Marderossian, Registered Dietician, Hoag Hospital

Moderator: Lee Ann Alfonzo, San Jose PD

LIFE PASSION FATIGUE

10:30 am to 12 Noon | Salon D-E

This class explores the dynamics that occur when of-ficers are involved in shootings. This course will address topics such as survival, isolation, depression, danger signs, and myth vs. reality of stress, perceptual distor-tions and moment of resolve.

Speaker: Dr. Nancy Bohl-Penrod, Psychotherapist, The Counseling Team International

WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?

10:30 am to 12 Noon | Garden Pavilion

“What Did You Just Say? A Real World Guide to Organi-zational Communication” is the one of the most popular conference workshops offered by “Winning Mind Semi-nars.” Taught by Betsy Brantner Smith, this presenta-tion offers a unique mix of motivation, leadership, body language awareness and real world communication skills, designed to enhance your organization’s ability to “accomplish the mission,” both on the street and in the station.

The fast-paced, multimedia format immediately gets students’ attention and keeps them engaged while providing tips, tactics and information that anyone can easily adapt for their own use long after the seminar has concluded. The principles explored in this workshop are a realistic and dynamic look at incorporating effective communication skills into all aspects of law enforce-ment, from dispatch to supervision, from patrol work to investigations. This presentation will go far beyond the usual in-service training and teach everyone to really communicate!

Speaker: Betsy Brantner-Smith, Retired Sergeant/Lecturer

CLOSING PLENARY—FIRST, BE STRONG ON YOUR OWN (SO WE CAN BE STRONG TOGETHER)

12:45 pm to 2:30 pm | Salon A-C

It’s much easier to talk leadership than it is to live it. That’s why we’ve all known some people who read about, study about and talk about leadership, but who practice lazyship, losership and loonyship. If we want to be strong together, we need to be individually strong. This session will give you some easily applied ideas for strengthening your influence, your reputation and your leadership role. Some of them you can begin right in the meeting room!

Speaker: Tina Lewis-Rowe, Retired Law Enforcement/Lecturer


Keynote/Plenary Speakers

DR. JAMES T. REESE

Dr. James T. Reese is an internationally known, award-winning author, motivational speaker, and trainer. His expertise in leadership and stress management has been recognized by his expert testimony before the United States Congress and presenta-tions before two Presidents’ of the United States Councils on Integrity. He is a faculty member of the Command Course, Bramshill, England; was selected to attend the Brookings Institute for Department of Justice Executives; is on the Faculty of the FBI National Academy; and adjunct faculty member of the University of Virginia; Diplomate, Society for Police and Criminal Psychology; and he also addresses private corporations worldwide.

He is no stranger to leadership or stress, having served as a combat platoon leader in Vietnam logging dozens of combat helicopter assaults and ambushes. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (U.S.) and the Distinguished Service Cross (RVN). Upon his return from Vietnam, he became an FBI Agent under J. Edgar Hoover. He worked in New York and Massachusetts on fugitive squads while earning his master’s and doctorate degrees at night and weekends. He retired as assistant unit chief of the FBI’s prestigious Behavioral Science Unit at Quantico, VA after 25 years of service.

DR. SUE OLIVIERA, LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINER/EDUCATOR

Sue Oliviera, Ph. D has spent 36 years as a law enforcement trainer/educator and crisis manager, specializing in crisis and stress management, violent crimes, and instructional development. She currently co-facilitates supervisory and leadership training courses and works for POST Training Program Service Instructional Devel-opment Institute. She is a national representative of Womenheart, the national coalition of women with heart disease and speaks nationwide helping women to prevent and become aware of the factors in heart disease in women.

DR. LIZA ESHILIAN-OATES, KAISER PERMANENTE

Dr. Eshilian-Oates practices Family Medicine at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County. She received her medical degree from the University of California, Irvine and completed her residency training in Family Medicine with Kaiser Permanente in Orange County. She is a faculty member of the Kaiser Permanente Orange County Family Medicine Residency Program and is board certified in Family Medicine.

She loves practicing family medicine, a field in which she can take care of entire fami-lies through the whole spectrum of life. She feels that healthy living and preventive care are the best ways to stay healthy, but she is also there to help you when you are sick. She often tells her patients, “I want to be your partner in health, and it helps me better care for you when you are actively involved in taking care of your health.”

Dr. Eshilian-Oates also has a Black Belt in Gojo-Shin-Ryu Karate and has developed a special interest in women’s self-defense training.


LEA ANNE MARDEROSSIAN, REGISTERED DIETICIAN, HOAG HOSPITAL

Lea Anne Marderossian has been a registered dietitian since 1995. She ob-tained her Bachelor’s of Science degree from CSU, Chico, and completed her Dietetic Internship at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, OR, where she served on the Board of Medicine until 2000. She then returned home to CA and began working at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian where she continues today to be part of the acute care medical team. Lea Anne has worked with a variety of patient populations, including cardiac, geriatric, diabetes, surgical, oncology, and specialized nutrition support. Her background also includes work-ing in the outpatient, homebound and low income communities. Her guiding philosophy for health includes eating whole, clean foods, and daily physical ac-

tivity. Lea Anne encourages moderation, variety, and enjoyment of the food you eat, helping individuals reach their personal nutrition goals.

LEE ANN ALFONZO, SAN JOSE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Lee Ann Alfonzo attended San Jose University and earned a degree in Public Rela-tions and a minor in Business Administration. She has been an officer with the San Jose Police Department for 15 years with assignments including Bureau of Inves-tigations, Training Unit Officer, Field Training Officer and Academy Physical Fitness Instructor. In 2008, she developed an extensive Wellness Program for SJPD. This included medicals and physicals for the entire department, development of a Law Enforcement specific health fair and a CrossFit gym. She had 13 SJPD officers certified to instruct CrossFit classes for all department members. She has lectured on behalf of CrossFit Inc. on “How to develop a CrossFit program in your Law En-forcement agency” and hosted a CrossFit level 1 certification at SJPD. She has

assisted over 17 Law Enforcement agencies in developing a CrossFit gym and programming. She has a life-long dedication to fitness and is a former figure, physique and body building competitor, and she has been featured in Muscle & Fitness and Oxygen magazines.

TINA LEWIS-ROWE

Tina Lewis Rowe had a 33 year law enforcement career—25 years with the Den-ver Police Department, where she retired as a patrol captain and eight years as the United States marshal for Colorado. As a marshall, she was responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing trials held in Denver, and she coordinated federal respons-es at Colorado airports after the events of September 11, 2001. Her book on As-sessment Centers has helped thousands of candidates be successful in their pro-motional testing and her free material on church safety and security has gone to over 20,000 churches around the world. She is one of the two counselors on the Ask the Workplace Doctors website. Her own website, www.tinalewisrowe.com, is an inspirational and informative training resource for anyone, but especially for

leaders who are also supervisors and managers.


Corporate Sponsors

Appreciation is recognized to the following corporate sponsors who made this conference possible:

GOLD Sponsors

SILVER Sponsors

BRONZE Sponsors

SUPPORTING Sponsors

CHARTER SPONSORCHARTER SPONSOR

Santa Clara CountyPolice Chiefs Association

San Mateo CountyPolice Chiefs & Sheriff Association


In-Kind Sponsors

Appreciation is recognized to the following in-kind sponsors who made this conference possible:

Surefire LLC

Home Depot

Oakley

Irvine Company

El Torito

Ruby’s Diner

Fletcher Jones Mercedes

Scilabs

Ladera Legs

Team Jane

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