Joliet, Illinois
ACTIVE SHOOTER & MENTAL WELLNESS CONFERENCE
November 12-15, 2023
Hosted by Joliet Fire Department, Joliet Police Department & Joliet 911
In partnership with: Joliet Township & Thriveworks
In partnership with: Joliet Township & Thriveworks
About
N&F Training Solutions prepares first responders for the unknown, for when the unthinkable happens. N&F Training Solutions has traveled the Midwest since 2021 and now the Active Shooter & Mental Wellness Conference is coming to Joliet, Illinois!
The Active Shooter & Mental Wellness Conference is designed to unite ALL entities in and around public safety for combined training focused on preparing everyone for their day and its aftermath.
Attendees will hear stories from some of the nation's most prolific active shooter incidents from those directly involved. Presenters will share firsthand accounts from their day as well as the subsequent trauma and effects.
While the conference will prepare you strategically, the wellness portion is not to be overlooked. The toughest fight you will ever face is when you turn the lights off each night.
The Active Shooter & Mental Wellness Conference is designed to unite ALL entities in and around public safety for combined training focused on preparing everyone for their day and its aftermath.
Attendees will hear stories from some of the nation's most prolific active shooter incidents from those directly involved. Presenters will share firsthand accounts from their day as well as the subsequent trauma and effects.
While the conference will prepare you strategically, the wellness portion is not to be overlooked. The toughest fight you will ever face is when you turn the lights off each night.
who can attend
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*All registrants will be properly vetted by N&F Training Solutions staff.
speakers
The line-up of presenters is second to none. Speakers include, but are not limited to, a 2011 International Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and two Congressional Medal of Valor Recipients. Combined, the speakers are adorned with hundreds of awards and accolades.
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SHERIFF MICHAEL NEAL has been in law enforcement for 24 years. However, Neal was first a fire fighter for 11 years, retiring at the rank of Captain. He began his law enforcement career with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office where he currently acts as Sheriff. Prior to returning to Monroe County, Sheriff Neal was an Arkansas Fish and Game Warden starting in 2007. On March 20, 2010, Sheriff Neal was instrumental in stopping a mobile active shooter that resulted in a 17 second gun battle eliminating a father and son that killed two West Memphis police officers and wounded the Sheriff and Chief Deputy of Crittenden County. Sheriff Neal is the most decorated law enforcement officer in the state of Arkansas's history. He has received 43 awards for his heroic actions from that day alone. Sheriff Neal was the 2011 International Law Enforcement Officer of the year, as well as the Congressional Medal of Valor recipient. In 2019, Sheriff Neal and the truck he was driving the day of the incident were inducted into the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington D.C. Sheriff Neal has been traveling North America since to share his story in a debrief called "Critical Mindset." He is an ambassador for United States law enforcement engagements in and around a vehicle.
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LIEUTENANT JASON FITZWATER has been in law enforcement for 21 years. Jason has worked as a Patrol Deputy/Officer, Field Training Officer, Detective and Homicide Detective, he has been a Team Leader member of a Special Weapons and Tactics Team, a patrol supervisor and Chief of Police. Fitzwater became a firearms instructor in 2006 and an adjunct professor at Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy in 2013. He has traveled across the U.S. and Canada since 2018 training over 700 law enforcement officers in Counter Ambush Tactics. Jason has written 11 law enforcement courses including “PTSD the Silent Sniper” for N&F Training Solutions LLC that are POST accredited in the state of Missouri and other states. Jason is currently a Lieutenant with the Mineral Area College Law Enforcement Academy.
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DEPUTY CHIEF AJ DeANDREA is a 30-year law enforcement veteran now employed with the Arvada Police Department in Colorado. AJ presents two life/career changing debriefs with his firsthand experience at Columbine and Platte Canyon. AJ is one of the most influential leaders in the nation when it comes to active shooter incidents. He has trained all over the world with a of range courses including the preparation of law enforcement for the next attack.
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SENIOR CORPORAL DANIEL CANETE is a 17-year law enforcement veteran with the Dallas Police Department. Daniel presents the 7/7 debrief from the 2016 incident. He tells the real story of what happened that fateful night in downtown Dallas. Canete and his brothers and sisters in blue stared evil in the eyes causing so many people's lives to be changed forever.
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RET. LIEUTENANT BRIAN MURPHY is a 22-year veteran of law enforcement with the Oak Creek Police Department in Wisconsin. Brian was shot 15-times responding to an active shooter at a Sikh Temple in 2012. He was instrumental in saving lives that day and simplifies the "Warrior Mindset." Murph' is the recipient of the Congressional Medal of Valor for his actions.
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RET. DETECTIVE RAUL RIVAS is a 27-year veteran in law enforcement with the Orlando Police Department in Florida. Raul presents a firsthand account of the Club Pulse incident that occurred in 2016. Raul was at the back of the club and was on the line when gunfire erupted.
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COMMANDER JAD LANIGAN is a 28-year veteran of law enforcement with the Aurora Police Department in Colorado. Jad was the patrol commander the night of the Aurora Century 16 Theatre incident in 2012. Jad was the second officer to arrive on scene and does an amazing minute by minute presentation of the incident.
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RET. LIEUTENANT MIKE DAILEY is a 40-year veteran of law enforcement with the Aurora Police Department in Colorado. Mike was the SWAT commander for the Aurora Police Department the morning of the Century 16 Theatre incident. Mike and Jad present the Theatre debrief together as Mike talks about the tactical side of the incident.
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SERGEANT NICK KOAHOU is a 14-year veteran of law enforcement with the Redlands Police Department in California. Nick has served as Military Police in the Marine Corp. Nick was a narcotics officer during the San Bernardino incident in 2015. While in a gunfight with the suspects, Koahou was shot but continued to engage the threat and stopped the evil. Nick was subsequently awarded the Congressional Medal of Valor.
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ITINERARY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12:
11:00am-4:00pm, Conference Registration and Vendor Expo begins at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Conference Center
4:15-5:00 pm, Opening Ceremonies at The Renaissance Center
5:00-7:00pm, “PTSD the Silent Sniper,” Ret. Chief Jason Fitzwater
7:00pm-9:00pm, “Critical Mindset: The West Memphis Shooting,” Sheriff Michael Neal
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00-10:00am, CLUB Pulse, Ret. Det. Raul Rivas
10:00am-12:00pm, San Bernardino, Sgt Nick Koahou
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Aurora Theatre, Deputy Chief Jad Lanigan & Lt. Mike Dailey
5:00pm, Training finished for the day
6:00pm, Vendor Hospitality Opens with Finger Foods and Beverages at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
7:00pm, Meet & Greet with UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Randy Couture at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00am-12:00pm, Dallas 7/7, Senior Corporal, Daniel Canete
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Sikh Temple, Lieutenant Brian Murphy
5:00pm, Training finished for the day
6:00pm, Vendor Hospitality Opens with Finger Foods and Beverages at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
7:00pm, N&F Cornhole Tournament begins
7:30pm, Nashville Recording Artist and Grand Ole Opry Performer Shannon Cox and Eric Thompson perform
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00am-12:00pm, Columbine, Deputy Chief AJ DeAndrea
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Platte Canyon, Deputy Chief AJ DeAndrea
5:00pm, Conference concludes
11:00am-4:00pm, Conference Registration and Vendor Expo begins at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Conference Center
4:15-5:00 pm, Opening Ceremonies at The Renaissance Center
5:00-7:00pm, “PTSD the Silent Sniper,” Ret. Chief Jason Fitzwater
7:00pm-9:00pm, “Critical Mindset: The West Memphis Shooting,” Sheriff Michael Neal
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00-10:00am, CLUB Pulse, Ret. Det. Raul Rivas
10:00am-12:00pm, San Bernardino, Sgt Nick Koahou
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Aurora Theatre, Deputy Chief Jad Lanigan & Lt. Mike Dailey
5:00pm, Training finished for the day
6:00pm, Vendor Hospitality Opens with Finger Foods and Beverages at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
7:00pm, Meet & Greet with UFC Hall of Fame Inductee Randy Couture at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00am-12:00pm, Dallas 7/7, Senior Corporal, Daniel Canete
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Sikh Temple, Lieutenant Brian Murphy
5:00pm, Training finished for the day
6:00pm, Vendor Hospitality Opens with Finger Foods and Beverages at Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom
7:00pm, N&F Cornhole Tournament begins
7:30pm, Nashville Recording Artist and Grand Ole Opry Performer Shannon Cox and Eric Thompson perform
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15:
7:00am, Doors open to attendees at The Renaissance Center
8:00am-12:00pm, Columbine, Deputy Chief AJ DeAndrea
12:00-1:30pm, Lunch (*Lunch is provided)
1:30-5:00pm, Platte Canyon, Deputy Chief AJ DeAndrea
5:00pm, Conference concludes
special guest appearance: randy couture
RANDY COUTURE is a UFC Legend and Hall of Fame inductee. Randy will be meeting with attendees, signing autographs and taking pictures in Harrah's Hotel & Casino Ballroom on Monday evening.
