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About this Event
Welcome to the 18th Annual NJ CUPSA Northeast Region Campus Public Safety Conference! Join us in person at the Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J April 8-10, 2025 for informative sessions, networking opportunities, and engaging discussions. This premier event brings together public safety professionals from across the region for two plus days of in-depth training sessions, hands-on vendor demonstrations, insightful exhibits, expert instruction, professional development, complementary receptions and hospitality suites courtesy of corporate sponsors dedicated to ensuring the highest caliber materials and services available for our Campus partners. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and actionable strategies on cutting-edge issues of utmost importance to the profession and constituents we serve. Don't miss out! Register now to secure your spot!
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COSTS:
Full Conference (Tuesday April 8, 2025-Thursday April 10, 2025):
NJ CUPSA/IACLEA Members: $425
Non NJ CUPSA/IACLEA Members: $475
(Includes Meals: Lunch: Tue & Wed, Breakfast: Wed & Thu, Evening Reception: Tue & Wed)
One Day Options:
NJ CUPSA/IACLEA Members only
One Day Conference with Lunch
(Tuesday April 8, 2025): $100 (includes lunch & coffee breaks)
(Wednesday, April 9, 2025) includes evening Vendor
Reception): $125 (includes lunch, coffee breaks & reception)
Non NJ CUPSA.IACLEA Members
One Day Conference with Lunch
(Tuesday April 8, 2025): $150 (Includes lunch & coffee breaks)
(Wednesday, April 9, 2025 includes evening Vendor Reception): $200 (includes lunch, coffee breaks & reception)
Please Note that times and presenters on the agenda are subject to change.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
π: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Conference Registration & Check In
Info: Located outside the Atlantic Ballroom on the Resorts Conference Level
π: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Remarks
Info: Atlantic Ballroom
π: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote: Building a Winning Organization
Host: Scott Goodale
Info: Rutgers University Head Wrestling Coach
π: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Resiliency & Wellness
Host: Chief Jenner Griffin
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch- Provided with conference fee
Info: Lunch will be in the Horizon Ballroom
π: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Understanding Autism
Host: Ryand and Andy Sinkleris
Info: Ryan Sinkleris, a 22-year old with autism, and his father Andy share their stories about navigating the world from an autistic point of view. Through their real-life experiences and anecdotes, the father and son duo give participants a look at the world through the eyes of someone with autism, and offer advice on the best ways to deal with children and adults on the autism spectrum in various situations.
π: 03:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Implementing & Using Comfort/Therapy Dogs in Public Safety
Info: A panel of trainers and public safety departments will discuss what is involved in implementing a Comfort/Therapy Dog program. From administrative hurdles to costs to community reception, our panel, along with their four legged partners will provide an overview of this useful resource in response to crisis situations.
π: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
President's Reception
Info: Horizon Ballroom. Join us as we recognize our past NJ CUPSA Presidents
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
π: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast- Included with Paid Full Conference Admission
Info: Breakfast will be served in the Capriccio Restaurant on the Conference Level
π: 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration & Check In
Info: Located outside the Atlantic Ballroom on the Resorts Conference Level
π: 08:15 AM - 08:30 AM
Opening Remarks
π: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Host: Director Laurie Doran
π: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Overcoming Adversity
Host: Lloyd Eisler
π: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
The Importance of Multidisciplianry Threat Assessment and Management Teams
Host: Catherine Cocks
Info: Threat assessment teams have become commonplace on college campuses; however, there is still confusion about threat assessment and management procedures and a teamβs composition and role. This session will provide historical context for the teams, their roles and responsibilities, research and trends, and the importance of collaboration between key departments.
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch-Included with Paid Admission
Info: Lunch will be served in the Atlantic Ballroom
π: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Behavioral Threat Assessment- Early Identification of Threats on Campus
Host: Blaze Pecenak
π: 02:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene: Planning, Response and Resiliency
Host: Chief Daran Dodd
Info: Chief Daran Dodd from the University of North Carolina Asheville Campus will provide an impactful presentation on the campus and community response and recovery to Hurricane Helene that devastated the area in September of 2024.
π: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Vendor Exhibit and Reception
Info: Come see the latest and greatest in public safety products and services. From the latest in security technology to physical security countermeasures, the vendor reception is an event not to be missed.
Thursday. April 10, 2025
π: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast-Inlcuded with Paid Full Conference Admission
Info: Breakfast will be served in the Capriccio Restaurant on the Conference Level
π: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Stop Campus Hazing Act
Host: Presenter TBA
Event Venue
Resorts Hotel Atlantic City,N.J, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, United States
USD 108.55 to USD 508.71