8:30 UPDATE: The Latest Developments on the Fight Against Domestic Terrorism
While law enforcement is much more prepared today than ever, homeland security threats are constantly changing. In this session, you will be briefed on the latest developments and news in the war against terrorism at home. Hear what new threats that federal agencies are analyzing and what your community can do to improve preparedness. Learn where federal mandates, advisories and technical assistance can complement your local preparedness efforts.

9:30 Break & Refreshments

9:45 NIMS - INCIDENT COMMAND STRATEGIES: Implementing an Incident Command System for Large Scale Events
In order to maximize domestic preparedness capabilities, law enforcement agencies need to have a consistent and effective incident command structure in place. NIMS requires all jurisdictions to adopt a standardized Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure that they are adequately prepared for any event. In this session, you will acquire tools to address the five essential functional areas of ICS: command, operations, planning, logistics, and finance/administration.
• Integrate NIMS requirements into your ICS
• Draft Incident Action Plans and practice the use of incident command when managing large scale events
• Develop an ICS with manageable spans of control and unified command

11:00
NIMS – TRAINING PERSONNEL: Training and Certification Strategies for Incident Command and Emergency Response Staff Incident management training and certification is becoming an essential component in federal assistance and funding. The NIMS establishes national standards for certification and qualification of emergency response and incident management personnel. If your agency is not yet up to speed, this session is paramount in the creation of a fully integrated response plan.
• Devise training strategies to execute incident management and emergency response activities safely and effectively
• Build all-hazards incident management capabilities
• Acquire strategies to garner national personnel certification

12:15 Networking Luncheon

1:15 NIMS - COMMUNICATIONS AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT: Enhancing Crisis-Time Communications with IT Interoperability
Effective incident command systems require reliable and accessible communications equipment and information technology. This session will help you develop a communications plan to establish and maintain a common operating picture and ensure accessibility and interoperability.
• Create equipment “wish lists” and collaborate when purchasing specialized equipment
• Ensure that your communications equipment will work with other systems in your response areas
• Make the most of IT resources by testing and training for interoperability and compatibility

2:15 NIMS - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Effective resource management is a key component of a domestic preparedness plan. Law enforcement must be able to track, activate, inventory, and dispatch critical resources including personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies. This session will provide strategies to ensure that these resources move quickly and efficiently to support incident managers and emergency personnel.
• Establish systems for inventorying, requesting, and tracking resources
• Quickly and effectively dispatch resources to respond to emergencies and secure locations
• Utilize resource typing to identify and organize resources that incident managers commonly request, deploy, and employ

3:15 Break & Refreshments

3:30 SEARCH, SEIZURE AND SURVEILLANCE STRATEGIES: Adapting Counterterrorism Practices to Comply with the Patriot Act
• Assess legal changes that affect the admissibility of evidence in suspected terror cases
• Comply with Civil Rights requirements when operating homeland security, immigration, and domestic intelligence investigations
• Learn what new legal strategies have developed as a result of the Patriot Act and its effect on search and seizure rules

4:30 Adjourn