Welcome to Public Safety Cadets

CADET SEMINARS

1. LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Public Safety Cadets are influential by being leaders. Everyday there is a potential to impact others through the power of leadership. This presentation will help the cadet understand leadership concepts and

harness leadership skills to be an influential person in their daily life and in their Public Safety Cadet duties.

Presented by: Keith D. Bushey

Keith Bushey retired from the Los Angeles Police Department as a commander, from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy chief, and the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a colonel.

Other law enforcement experience includes having served as a Los Angeles County deputy sheriff, a State of California deputy game warden, and as the Marshal of San Bernardino County. He is an instructor emeritus

for the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and has lectured and written extensively in the areas of leadership, management, and ethics. His entire eight booklet Leadership Series is in the public

domain and may be downloaded without cost from KeithBushey.com.

2. ELECTRONIC STORAGE DETECTION K-9

The IACP states that every crime has a digital nexus. Every crime scene, search warrant, and investigation has a requirement to locate electronic evidence that may contain incriminating or exculpatory information. What happens when electronic evidence is overlooked because the suspect hides, obscures, or discards evidence? This answer...utilize Electronic Detection K9s. Every law enforcement agency requires modern and emerging technologies and techniques to overcome electronic evidence challenges. Electronic Detection K9s can be used to locate electronic

evidence that is hiding in plain sight. During the seminar we will discuss and answer these questions: What are ESD K9s? How do ESD K9s assist law enforcement? What successes have law enforcement experienced with the assistance of ESD K9s? The seminar will include a demo and question and answer session.

Presented by:

Spence Cowand, Veteran Lab Services and certified Electronic Storage Detection K-9 Layla.

3. PROTECT YOURSELF: POLICE DEFENSIVE MEASURES - ASP, INC

Armament Systems and Procedures’ 90 minute Public Safety Cadets Course offers aspiring police officers a glimpse at cutting edge use of force training as applied through the use of baton, restraints, and flashlights. Taught in over 100 countries worldwide, Armament Systems and Procedures, known throughout the globe as ASP, has been the industry

standard for decades. Though largely a lecture and demonstration-based class, ASP promises to deliver in an informative and engaging format, where select students on a volunteer basis will have the opportunity to try their hand at techniques taught during the class.

Presented By:

Daryell Harmon, Vice President of Sales with Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc. (ASP, Inc.) located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and his team of law enforcement professionals.

4. TACTICAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE (TEMS)

Dr. Rosing will provide an overview of Tactical Emergency Medicine. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in practical demonstrations of the application of Tactical Emergency Medicine.

Presented by:

Mark Rosing, M.D., Tactical Physician, North Metro SWAT., Atlanta Georgia

Dr. Rosing serves as an Attending Physician at Emory University Hospital and Assistant Professor Emergency Medicine, Emory University School Of Medicine.

5. HUMAN TRAFFICKING

An overview of combating Human Trafficking and investigative strategies that are effective by an experienced investigator that specializes in that field.

Presented by:

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Investigation Division-Human Trafficking Unit

6. CONNECTING TO YOUR FUTURE

What's Next? Connecting to Your Future - This breakout session is designed for Cadets and advisors to talk about today's law and public safety careers. Should you go to college? Is the military a good path? Where are the best jobs? What do jobs pay? These questions and so much more will be covered. There is also time for personal advice and guidance.

Presented by:

Dr. Thomas Washburn

Dr. Washburn is the Executive Director of LAPSEN (Law and Public Safety

Network). He is a master teacher with extensive experience in leadership,

educational innovation, program development and curriculum design. He

has held leadership positions in education, ministry and non-profit

organizations. He has previously served as a School Resource Offier,

Educational Consultant and College Professor.

7. SAMPLE WRITTEN EXAM

The first step in almost every Law Enforcement application process is a written examination. Cadets will gain the experience of taking a sample Law Enforcement written exam developed in conjunction with the IACP. The exam is administered in a manner consistent with actual practices. The exam is timed and scored. The top three scores will be awarded trophies.

Presented by:

Veid Muiznieks, Chief of Police (retired), Newport Minnesota

Chief Muiznieks was born in a displaced persons camp in Munich, West Germany, just after World War II and immigrated to the United States with his Latvian parents and two brothers 2 ½ years later. He has pursued a life of service ever since. He served as a light weapons infantry paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and was honorably discharged. He was appointed a Police Officer with the Newport, Minnesota Police Department in 1975, rising through the ranks to become Chief in 2002, and retiring in 2009. He also served on the St. Paul Park City Council for 12 years, served on the board of directors of the League of Minnesota Cities, and was the president of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. He continues to serve as an Advisory Council Member of the Minnesota Combative Sports Commission and spends many hours refereeing amateur boxing on the local, regional, and national level. Chief Muiznieks is a Life member of the American Legion, Life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and remains engaged as the organization’s former Chair of the Retired Chiefs Section, as well as a Sergeant-At-Arms member. He has served in many positions in the Northern Star Council/BSA over 31 years and has been honored with the Silver Antelope Award. He has also volunteered support to work-place based programs that mentor youth interested in pursuing careers in Public Safety for over 20 years.

MENTOR SEMINARS

1. PUBLIC SAFETY CADETS YOUTH SAFETY and ABUSE PREVENTION

TRAINING

Every Public Safety Cadet Mentor is required to complete Youth Safety and Abuse Prevention Training. This seminar provides the necessary training to comply with this requirement.

Presented by:

Kenn Roller, Sergeant LASD retired

Sergeant Roller retired in 2019 after 19 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and 13 years with the Compton, California Police Department. He started as an Explorer at 2 different agencies, then became a jailer, dispatcher, park ranger, civilian military Police Officer (USAF), and Reserve Officer at Compton P.D. for 1 year prior to being hired by Compton P.D. At Compton P.D., he served as an FTO, K9 handler and Sergeant. In 2000, Compton P.D. disbanded and was absorbed by the Los Angeles County

Sheriff’s Department. Kenneth became a Sergeant with the Sheriff’s Department working various assignments including; patrol, watch commander, special assignment team, crime impact team (gang

enforcement) and concluding with being put in charge of the county-wide Sheriff’s Explorer program for 5 years, with approximately 650 youth at 20 Patrol stations and 2 Saturday training academies. He re-wrote the

Explorer policy manual, the Academy training manual and created an 8 hour Training Course for advisors. He provided training to all advisors at the Sheriff’s Department annually and to personnel from 84 Law

Enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County, the State of California and the Los Angeles County Fire Department Advisors.

Sergeant Roller served as a consultant to the city of Los Angeles’ Inspector General’s office and the Los Angeles Police Department after their 2017 cadet program scandal that got national news coverage and resulted in several felony arrests and hundreds of thousands of dollars in civil payouts. Sergeant Roller was a part-time public high school teacher for 9 years, a summer camp counselor instructor for 5 years and foster parent.

2. PUBLIC SAFETY CADETS RIDE ALONG PROGRAMS

A ride along program is often one of the most attractive and popular activities in which cadets may partake. For this reason, it is imperative that units with a ride along program implement the program in a manner consistent with the Public Safety Cadets Standard Operating procedures.

Presented by:

Kenneth Roller, Sergeant LASD retired

Sheriff’s Department. Kenneth became a Sergeant with the Sheriff’s Department working various assignments including; patrol, watch commander, special assignment team, crime impact team (gang

Enforcement agencies throughout Los Angeles County, the State of California and the Los Angeles County Fire Department Advisors.

3. WORKING WITH YOUTH

Be the GOAT! Pro Tips on Working With Youth - This breakout session will help mentors and others working with young people understand the nature of today's youth. In his fourth decade working with youth, Dr. Thomas

Washburn has learned quite a bit that he will share in this session. Tips on how to structure training, how to make content relevant, and how to nurture leadership in youth will all be covered.

Presented by:

Dr. Thomas Washburn

Dr. Washburn is the Executive Director of LAPSEN (Law and Public Safety Network). He is a master teacher with extensive experience in leadership, educational innovation, program development and curriculum design. He has held leadership positions in education, ministry and non-profit organizations. He has previously served as a School Resource Officer, Educational Consultant and College Professor.

4. BUILDING A PUBLIC SAFETY CADET PROGRAM

Youth programs are a vital part of the future recruiting efforts for Law Enforcement agencies. Growing and building youth programs requires effective strategies to engage youth and sustain the program. Columbus P.D. has a successful Public Safety Cadet program and they will share their “secrets” to success.

Presented by:

Lindsay Ali and Jonathon Johnson, Columbus P.D.

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