2025 AGENDA

Active Threat & Mental Wellness Conference • November 5-7, 2025
Joliet Renaissance Center• 214 N Ottawa St, Joliet, IL 60432
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Wednesday, November 5

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM

Opening Ceremonies

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Saving Sycamore - The School Shooting That Never Happened • Molly Bradley Hudgens

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

The Role of a School Safety Director • Jeff Bean - Troy CCSD 30-C

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

The Oxford Response: Understanding the Importance of Preparation for Operational Efficiency & Officer Wellness • Captain Todd Hill and K9 Deputy Cali  - Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (Michigan)

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Vendor Fair

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Hospitality Hours at Renaissance Center and Old Joliet Prison Tours

Thursday, November 6

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Joliet Fire Department and Office of Emergency & Disaster Management

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Post Traumatic Stress and the Culture We Create • Officer Matthew Harland - Oak Lawn PD (Illinois)

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Christy Lister - First H.E.L.P.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Route 91 Survivors' Panel • Natalie Grumet, Jenni Lynn Zaretki, Dean McAuley, Connie Long, and Terri Keener and Laura Higgins of The Stable Arena

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Vendor Fair

7:00 PM - 9:40 PM

Blooze Brothers Concert at the Forge

Friday, November 7

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Doors open for registration. Vendor Fair and Breakfast (breakfast is provided)

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Police Resiliency and Critical Incident Mindset • Captain Joshua Bitsko - Las Vegas Metropolitan PD

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch with Vendors (lunch is provided)

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

American Nazi: From Hate to Humanity • Jeff Schoep - Simon Wiesenthal Center

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Raffle Winners and Closing

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REGISTRATION

What’s Included

Three days of amazing presentations

Welcome bags for all attendees, light breakfast and lunch provided on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Vendor appreciation evening on Wednesday with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Thursday night, free admission for attendees at The Forge for the Blooze Brothers Concert

The opportunity to network with fellow public safety professionals from across the country

Registration Fees

$300  - 3 Days Attendance

$125 - 1 Day Attendance

Registration closes November 4.

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