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Leadership in the Aftermath of Mass Tragedy | VOICES 2022 Symposium

 
Leadership is critical in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this session panelists share lessons learned in the aftermath of the shootings in Newtown, Las Vegas and other tragedies. The discussion provides today’s leaders with important considerations to help prepare them to face new challenges.
 
Heather Cartwright (Moderator) – Director, DOJ/OVT (Ret.)
Colonel Dan Stebbins – Colonel Connecticut State Police (Ret.)
Dean Haydon – Senior Coordinator, UK Counter Terrorism Policing (Ret.)
Kevin McMahill – Incoming Clark County Sheriff, LVMPD Undersheriff
 
 

Incorporating a Victim-Centered Approach | VOICES 2022 Symposium

 
Victims’ advocates share their personal and professional experience in responding to the needs of those impacted by tragedy, in the US and abroad. Panelists highlight lessons learned in supporting victims’ families, survivors, responders and the community-at-large.
 
Sue O’Sullivan (Moderator) – INVICTM, Chair
An Verelst – Psychosocial Manager, Belgian Public Health
Pauline Okroglic – Legal Officer, VSE Affairs, France Victimes
Mary Fetchet – Founding Director, Voices Center for Resilience
 
 

Operation Kenova: A Framework for Legacy Investigations | VOICES 2022 Symposium

 
Panelists discuss Operation Kenova, an investigation into alleged states' agents in Northern Ireland. From the onset, the leadership established a framework that integrated a victim centered approach in all aspects of the investigation, setting best practices for legacy investigations.
 
John Parkinson (Moderator) – Former UK Chief of Police
Jon Boutcher – Operation Kenova, Lead
Maria McDonald – INVICTM, Founding Member
 
 

Understanding the Current Threat Environment | VOICES 2022 Symposium

 
Key experts provide an overview of the current threat environment. Panelists highlight the importance of establishing public-private partnerships to ensure collaboration and an effective response and more.
 
Rich Esposito (Moderator) – New York Police Department ex NBC
Rebecca Weiner – Assistant Commissioner for Intelligence Bureau, NYPD
Dr. Sajjan Gohel – International Security Director, Asia-Pacific Foundation
Rich Stanek – Co-Founder, Public Safety Strategies Group, LLC.
 
 

Building Trust in Turbulent Times | VOICES 2022 Symposium

 
John Miller (Keynote) – NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence & CT (Ret.)
 
John Miller, Former Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence for the New York Police Department, provides keynote remarks on Building Trust During Turbulent Times. John’s decades of experience with investigations into potential terrorist activity, the collection of detailed intelligence, and the development of complex and effective strategies prior to potential terrorist attacks, lays the groundwork for the September 9 program.
 
Special Remarks
 
Vincent Talucci – Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, International Association of Chiefs of Police