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2015 Keynote Speaker: Captain Richard Phillips

For five days in April 2009, the world was glued to their TV screens as Captain Richard Phillips became the center of an extraordinary international drama when he was captured by Somali pirates who hijacked his ship, the first hijacking of a U.S. ship in more than 200 years.

Captain Richard Phillips is the author of A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates , Navy SEALs, and Dangerous Days at Sea, about his experience and his remarkable rescue. This dramatic story was also transformed into an Academy-Award and Golden-Globe nominated film, Captain Phillips, which hit the big screens in fall of 2013.

We are pleased to announce that Captain Richard Phillips will be joining us as our Keynote Speaker for our “Tribute to Heroes” opening night reception dinner, sponsored by WL Gore & Associates and Forum Direct.

Captain Richard Phillips

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The 5th Annual Mid-Atlantic INLETS:Violent Crimes & Terrorism Trends

Annapolis, Maryland

June 22 – 26, 2015

The Mid-Atlantic INLETS (INtelligence and Law Enforcement Training Seminar) is a training program connecting those charged with protecting our communities with the instruction to help them do so. A collaborative effort between the FBI, the Maryland State Fusion Center, and InfraGard, the singular focus is to further develop and support the analytical and investigative capability of law enforcement and private sector stakeholders… and to do so at the most affordable registration price possible.

Special Guests this year include subject matter experts, including:

Fabrice Cuvillier, Commandant, French National Police will present on the terror attacks of January 2015 at Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris and the March 2012 Siege of Toulouse, where an Islamic extremist went on an eight-day shooting spree in the French towns of Toulouse and Montauban that ended with seven victims killed — including three children at a Jewish day school.

Kristina Anderson, founder, the Koshka Foundation, is a survivor of the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech. Her foundation is a non-profit that works toward improving school safety and creating student awareness. Her story is one of inspiration through tragedy.

Dr. Gene Deisinger, PhD., Sigma Threat Management Associates and author of The Handbook for Campus Threat Assessment & Management Teams, is internationally known for his vast experience in Campus and Work Place Threat Assessments and Violence Prevention.

…and many more.

This weeklong seminar is for all Law Enforcement investigators and analysts, campus police and safety, Department of Defense personnel, and private sector InfraGard members who are Risk/Investigative/Safety/Threat Practitioners.

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General Sessions

General Sessions are our main stage presentations applicable for all attendees which cover a particular topic or case study. These topics are subject to change.

Virginia Tech: the Aftermath

Gene Deisinger, PhD (Sigma Threat Associates) returns to INLETS this year to discuss the impact of the 2007 mass shooting attack and it permeating impact on local law enforcement and the community.

Surviving an Active Shooting

Kristina Anderson (Kosha Foundation) will share her personal story of survival in the 2007 VA Tech shooting, a story of inspiration during trajedy.

Charlie Hebdo attack and the Toulouse siege

How the RAID responds to terrorist attacks. Fabrice Cuvillier, French National Police, is a commander with RAID (Research, Assistance Intervention, Dissuasion). The quote of the RAID is “Servir sans faillir”, which means “serving without failure”. For nearly four decades RAID has been addressing the threats facing citizens of France.

Cartels Reaching Beyond the Southern Border

Matthew Zucker (Las Vegas Metropolitan PD) is a subject matter expert on the illegal activities of cartels along the southern border and how they are permeating all regions of the United States.

A Case Study: Christopher Dorner

Investigators from the Los Angeles, Riverside, Corona, and Irvine (all California) police departments will present a case study on Christopher Dorner, responsible for multiple shooting attacks from February 3–12, 2013. The attacks killed four, including three police officers, and left three other police officers wounded. Dorner was the subject of the largest manhunt in LAPD history.

Through the Eyes of Police: the Sandy Hook Aftermath

James Perez, Lieutenant, Fairfield (CT) Police Department, was an initial responder to the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. His presentation is gripping and raw while providing insight to the realities of the initial response and aftermath of this tragic event.

Terrorism on the Homefront: the Last 5 Years

Gerald Roberts, Section Chief, FBI Headquarters Counterterrorism Division, will present an overview of recent terror plots identified and thwarted in the US and the trends pointing to the future.

Joseph Duncan: A Case Study on Child Abduction and Serial Murder

In 2005 three members of an Idaho family were bludgeoned to death; two children from the household were abducted and taken to a remote area of western Montana, where they were held captive for several weeks. This presentation will cover various aspects of the personality of the offender, who was later determined to have murdered at least once before. While unique in many respects compared to other child abductors, Joseph Duncan serves as a reminder of how complex and multifaceted such offenders can be in their criminal backgrounds, their motivations, and their sexual preferences.

More to be announced shortly.

Workshops

Workshops are a 4.5 hours of in-depth instruction delivered in 1.5 hour sessions over three days, much like a mini-series. Attendees select and attend one of the topics below:

Social Media Exploitation for Investigations

Back by popular demand! Julie Fontaine returns this year to focus exclusively on exploiting social media and the internet revealing the information investigators can obtain from it.

Assessing Targeted Violence towards Public Figures

Mario Scalora, Ph.D. (renown expert and Chair of the Targeted Violence Research Team, University of Nebraska) and Matt Bowlin (a subject matter expert with US Capitol Police detailed to the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit) will lead this workshop by presenting case studies and discussing concepts relating to targeted threat assessments with a focus on public figures.

Cartels beyond the Southern Border

Matt Zucker (Las Vegas PD) will spend three afternoons talking exclusively about the drug activity of Mexican cartels.

IED Crime Scene Case Studies

Robert Howarth (Anne Arundel County Fire and Explosives) will discuss case studies involving IED’s in both residential and commercial settings. The studies discussed will include US Vs. Todd Wheeler where, in January 2014, fire and police personnel responding to a medical emergency recognized that the injury was a post blast injury. Their actions set in motion a 2 day search of a single family residence where multiple IED’s and explosive materials were located. This program will discuss the investigation, search, and successful federal and state prosecution of the cases, along with lessons learned from the hazards encountered.

Focused Seminars

These afternoon seminars are designed to introduce attendees to new topics and trends in law enforcement.

Prevention of a Campus Shooter – A Case Study

Robert Mueck will present a case study on how from July 2003 to September 2005, officials from the University of Maryland dealt with a student of concern who threatened to conduct a mass shooting on the campus. This case study dissects this incident and explains how the case was resolved, even after the student had moved out of the state. The University of Maryland Police was assistance by the FBI to resolve the incident and prevented an act of mass violence.

Cyber Profiling and Sextortion

Crane Hassold (FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit) will provide a background on the profiler’s fastest growing program, sharing trends and providing a case study on Miss Teen USA, a victim of sextortion.

African-American Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs

Aaron Stein (Maryland State Police) will provide power point, video, and lecture providing an overview of the nation’s African-American outlaw motorcycle gang (OMG) community. Several of the OMG’s discussed are present in Maryland and the great region. Discussion topics include: history, trends, intelligence gathering and the crossover and connection to the traditional “white” OMG’s. If you have an interest in the OMG culture then this class will benefit the attendee.

Islamic Extremism in the Home Front

Hillary Sprigler (FBIHQ Counterterrorism Division) and Brig Barker (FBI San Diego) share the pathway to radicalization facing college-aged Americans today.

Human Trafficking

James Deater (American Military University) discusses the pandemic spread of trafficking in mainstream USA.

More to be announced shortly.

Additional Events for Attendees

Monday, June 22nd

5:00

The “Tribute to Heroes” Reception Dinner

Our “Tribute to Heroes Reception” has quickly become an annual favorite. This year Captain Richard Phillips, our featured presenter, will share his story of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, an incident during which he was taken hostage by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean led by Abduwali Muse. Dinner included with registration. Attendee’s guests can purchase tickets at the door. Autograph signing prior. DVD’s and books available for purchase.

Tuesday, June 23rd

5:00

It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere.

The annual informal, after-hours, unofficial liaison gathering at one of Annapolis’ best known dockside bar and grills. Live music, food and spirits. Transportation available through the hotel. Food & beverages on your own.

Wednesday, June 24th

3:00

Focused Seminar: Ft. McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine

The afternoon session will be a visit to Ft. McHenry, the birthplace of our National Anthem where brave citizen soldiers handed the British their first defeat and protected Baltimore during the War of 1812. Transportation provided. Dinner is on your own in the popular Inner Harbor area.

“Not only is this training some of the best I have ever received in my 37 years in law enforcement, it is an excellent venue to network and make contact with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement as well as other professions throughout the nation. I look forward to once again being part of this conference.”

Bruce Lohr

1st Vice President, MCPA

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