Leadership APB

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To successfully fight human trafficking, law enforcement needs a thorough understanding of its components, from traffickers’ tactics to the populations most vulnerable to them, the indicators law enforcement may encounter while on duty and the importance of using a victim-centered approach. 

Tune in to hear TAT speak about human trafficking, including how human trafficking intersects with the transportation industry, and news about “FREE” law enforcement training modules. In these modules, LEOs can learn more about human trafficking from law enforcement command staff, trafficking survivors, victims’ advocates, and TAT trainers.

Kylla Lanier is the Deputy Director and Senior Director of Public Sector Engagement for Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a 501(c)3 organization that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking, bus and energy industries to combat domestic sex trafficking. She is responsible for implementation of vision, public sector engagement, training and national promotion of the organization. She speaks on human trafficking at conferences, in the media, universities, industry meetings and makes operational decisions for TAT. She is responsible for TAT’s global expansion, implementation of TAT’s programming, including the Iowa Motor Vehicle Enforcement (MVE) model and pertinent legislation in all 50 states and also conducts in-depth law enforcement trainings around the nation. She consults with international agencies that seek to replicate TAT’s model and instructs audiences on best practices for engaging with trafficking victims.

Ms. Lanier has been involved in the fight against human trafficking since 2007 when she helped initiate the state coalition against trafficking in Oklahoma. In addition to her human trafficking work, she has authored a book called My Life Crazy about her experiences working with gangs in El Salvador in the mid-1990s. She was also named Broken Arrow Public Schools District Teacher of the Year in 2011.  

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Attending the FBI National Academy is regarded as one of the highest honors in the law enforcement profession. Aside from the world-renowned training, attendees get to experience lessons learned from colleagues from around the world. The NA Experience creates a bond and brotherhood/sisterhood that is like no other and you become a member of a network of exclusive law enforcement executives from around the world. As if the NA experience wasn’t enough, your exclusive membership has so much more to offer. In this podcast we will meet our new Director of Member Services and learn what being an active member has to offer.

Guest: Jennifer Watson

As Director of Membership for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), I leverage my 25 years of non-profit experience and Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials to cultivate a thriving and engaged member community. My passion lies in fostering connections and empowering our esteemed members to stay informed, connected, and engaged.

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What started out being an incredible opportunity to build a much-needed public safety training facility/facilities has turned into a national topic of discussion and ongoing battle. I, like many of our listeners, truly only know what we see on the news and in social media. We are excited to hear from the front lines by Atlanta’s very own, Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum.

A native of southern Illinois, Chief Schierbaum joined the Atlanta Police Department in 2002 after serving 10 years with the Johnson County Illinois Sheriff’s Department. Chief Schierbaum has held numerous roles throughout his tenure within APD, working his way through the ranks in which he was appointed to be the 26th Chief of the Atlanta Police Department by Mayor Andre Dickens in October of 2022. Chief Schierbaum holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Herzing University and a master’s degree in public administration from Columbus State University. He is a graduate of the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute-Tier 5, and a graduate from PERF- Senior Management Institute for Police (session 76).

Chief Schierbaum is a resident of the Midtown community and enjoys spending his off time at bookstores and exploring historically significant sites in and around the city.

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As we transition from the holidays and kick off this new year, I wanted to take a little time to remind ourselves (especially myself) that it’s okay if I spent a little too much this Christmas, and it’s okay if I took on a little more debt than usual. Part of that being okay is that we can make a plan to recover.

This episode features Judy Pollard. Judy has worked in the finance industry for over 35 years, mainly in the areas of Collections, Underwriting, Bankruptcy, and Training and Development, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Western Governors’ University in 2011 and is a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor.

As Business Development Manager for Justice Federal Credit Union, Judy has had the pleasure of cultivating new members and strong partner relationships within the Justice and Law Enforcement community.

Judy embodies the Credit Union philosophy of “People helping People.” As a certified Financial Counselor, she is passionate about helping Members align the financial products and services they need to establish a degree of financial stability to lead a more enjoyable life, and work towards achieving their future goals.

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E.J. O’Malley is in his 18th year as a Health and Fitness Instructor at the FBI Academy, Physical Training Unit.  He earned his B.S. from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and M.S. from Virginia Commonwealth University.   He holds certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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David T. Snively is a Program Manager at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) where he coordinates the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC).  

David has worked in public safety for 16 years at every rank from Officer to Interim Chief of Police. He is a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command and PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police. David is also a Master Instructor, Master PIO, and Use of Force Analyst, and he holds specialty instructor certificates in Use of Force, Firearms, TASER, ICAT, and Field Sobriety.

In addition to his professional experience and training, David is an affiliate instructor and PhD candidate at Georgia State University, where his research focuses on the impact of police agency education and training. He is a National Institute of Justice LEADS Scholar and a Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.

Today, we will be featuring our newly appointed Executive Director, Jeff McCormick of the FBI National Academy Associates. 

Jeff McCormick brings more than 30 years of law enforcement experience to the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA) as its next Executive Director.

Jeff served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for more than twenty years. Serving in the FBI’s Philadelphia, Springfield, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh Field Divisions and twice at FBI Headquarters.

He has conducted and supervised Federal investigations of violent and

white-collar crimes, public corruption, counterterrorism, and cybercrime. At FBI Headquarters in Washington D.C., he served in the Counterterrorism Division as Chief of the FBI’s Counterterrorism Watch, leading the 24-hour command post for coordination of the Bureau’s response to terrorism threats and incidents around the world. He also served in several positions while assigned to the FBI Academy, including the Firearms Training Unit and Defensive Systems Unit, and as Chief of the Leadership Programs Management Unit and Chief of the FBI National Academy Unit (FBINA). Over three years at the FBINA, he was responsible for the training of more than 3,000 law enforcement professionals from around the globe.

Jeff retired at the end of 2020 as the Senior Supervisory Resident Agent (SSRA) for the 

FBI in Charleston, WV, where he supervised FBI investigations in the Southern District of West Virginia. In early 2021, he returned to the FBI as a Supervisory Analyst at the FBI’s National Threat Operations Center in Clarksburg, WV.

Prior to joining the FBI, Jeff served as a patrolman, then detective for the Perry, Georgia Police Department, and a Lieutenant for the Valdosta, Georgia Police Department. He was also the Accreditation Manager for both Departments, leading each to National Accreditation.

In 2022, Jeff was selected by West Virginia’s Fairmont State University to develop their recently approved Police Academy Program. As the Director of the Police Academy, Jeff lead the inaugural session, and served as an adjunct professor of Criminal Justice.

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Georgia and a Master of Public Administration from the American Military University. He and his wife Shirlene have four children and five grandchildren.

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Our topic for today’s episode is FBINAA Leadership Certification Program. As the President, Director, and Owner of Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute since 1987, James Alsup has been at the forefront of developing the leading training and resources for Public Safety Risk Management. With his extensive experience in Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Schools, Legal, and Insurance Pools, James has become a well-respected figure in the industry. LLRMI’s specialties include Training, Policies and Procedures, Liability Management, Loss Control, and Expert Witness services. His expertise has helped countless organizations minimize their risk and avoid costly liabilities. He is committed to providing the highest level of service to law enforcement and public safety.

President Rhoad began his career in March of 1987 where he was hired as a full-time Police Officer with the University of Central Missouri Department of Public Safety. During his employment at UCM DPS, Chief Scott Rhoad (Ret.) earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. After being promoted to sergeant in 1991, he began teaching part time in the Police Academy at UCM and did so for over 20 years. 

Scott was promoted to Assistant Director of UCM DPS in October 2012 and then Director in May 2014. After serving the UCM community as a member of Public Safety for over 34 years, he retired July 1st, 2021.

Scott has served his community as an elected official on his city’s Board of Alderman since 2005 and is currently the mayor pro-tem, he has also served on other executive boards for organizations including the Missouri Peace Officers Association and the Campus Parking and Transportation Association.

Scott attended the 217th Session of the FBI National Academy in 2004, and in 2007 attended the 17th session of the FBI Central States Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS). After graduating from the FBI National Academy, Scott became very involved with the FBI National Academy Associates serving on the Kansas/Western Missouri chapter’s Executive Board from 2008-2012 and
numerous other committees. 

In 2015 he received the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award from the Kansas/Western Missouri chapter for his many contributions to the criminal justice profession and the examples he set in his personal life. In 2020, he was honored to receive the James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance award voted on by the Student Government Association at UCM. President Rhoad has been serving on the FBINAA National Board for the past seven years as the Section II Representative and Vice President. He will serve as the Association President until August 1st, 2024.

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Nora Baston

Our topic for today’s episode is Creating Our Next Generation of Community Engagement Officers. Today, we will be featuring Superintendent Baston, of the Boston Police Department from the great State of Massachusetts.

 Superintendent Baston is a 27-year veteran of the Boston Police Department who has served as a member of the command staff for 16 years and holds the civil service rank of Lieutenant Detective. Superintendent Baston has advanced through the ranks and is currently the Chief of the Bureau of Professional Development; as well as the 4th female appointed to the rank of Superintendent in the department’s history. Among her many accomplishments, she is most proud of having been the Commander of the Safe Street Teams Initiative, where under her leadership they were recognized by the IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) in 2011 with the Community Policing Award and the Excellence in Law Enforcement Research Award along with graduating from the 242nd Session of FBI National Academy in 2010.

For over 18 years, Superintendent Baston has continued to develop deep and meaningful relationships with the community by engaging with all the neighborhoods throughout the city of Boston. Superintendent Baston is a product of the Boston Public Schools and graduated from the Boston Latin School. After receiving a basketball scholarship, she went on to complete both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. In 2019 Nora was awarded Alumna of the Year by the UMASS Lowell’s Criminal Justice Department.