Join us on March 16 - 17, 2023, in Jackson Mississippi for a conference to address one of the most pressing issues in law enforcement today - Recruiting, hiring, and retaining officers.
Interactive sessions will discuss barriers and solutions to this complex issue.
Through collaboration, this event is offered free of charge.
Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Law Enforcement Officers
March 16 – 17, 2023
8:30-9:30AM Breakfast
9:00-09:30AM Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. LouAnn Woodward, Vice Chancellor, UMMC
Chief Mary Paradis, Executive Director, UMMC Police and Public Safety Department
09:30-0945 Introduction to the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives
Kym Craven, Executive Director, NAWLEE
9:45-10:15AM Police Recruiting – Where are We Now?
Group Discussion
Moderator Chief Paradis Executive Director, UMMC Police and Public Safety Department
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:30AM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Open Dialogue About the State of Policing in MS
Goal – Discuss strategies that are working for agencies in MS and offer strategies for success for other agencies
Moderator – Dr. Taylor, Chief Director of the UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Joseph Daughtry, Chief of Police, Columbus Police Department
Joshua Bromen, Deputy Chief of Police, UMMC PD
Tony Alves, Director HR, Memorial Hospital, Auxiliary Police Officer Biloxi Police Department
Amanda Schonewitz, Stone County (Tentative)
11:30-12:15PM Research from the Field – What Works and What Matters for Recruitment and Retention
Goal – Provide leading research on policing strategies for the next generation.
Moderator: Jordan McMichael, Attorney, Mississippi Department of Public Safety
Kym Craven, Executive Director NAWLEE
Maureen McGough, 30x30 Initiative
12:15-1:00PM Lunch
1:00-1:45PM From the Field: Perspectives from Male Chiefs that Have Made Changes
Goal – Learn Best Practices, followed by group discussion
Moderator: Alison Baker, County Court Judge, Harrison County MS
Chief Jimmy Perdue, North Richland Hills Texas
John Neal, Ret. Chief of Police, Ridgeland Police, Business Development Manager Off-Duty Management
2:00-3:00PM From the Field: Wisdom of Women Leaders in Policing - Barriers and Overcoming Them
Goal – Comments from Panel Members followed by facilitated discussion
Moderator: Dr. Nikki Smith-Kea
Jenn Krump, Captain, UMMC PD
Mary Paradis, Executive Director, UMMC Police and Public Safety Department
Amanda Thomasson, Pearl PD (tentative)
Hannah Hendry-Cook, Sergeant, Gulfport PD
Jeffery John, Chief, Delta State University
3:00-4:00PM Resources to Aid in Recruit and Retainment: 30x30, NAWLEE
Goal – Provide a strategy to attendees on increasing women in law enforcement, addressing common hurdles while navigating the political waters, and how to take the 30x30 Pledge.
Kym Craven, Executive Director, NAWLEE
Maureen McGough, Chief of Strategic Initiatives, 30x30 Initiative
4:00-4:15PM Closing Remarks and Evaluation
March 17, 2023
08:30-09:00AM Breakfast and Networking
09:00-10:30 Mentoring in Law Enforcement
Goal - Provide background on mentoring, and the variety of programs that can be implemented
Natalie “Kay” Lokey, Deputy Chief (retired) Nashville Metro Police
10:30-10:45AM Break
10:45-12:15PM “Do I Need Help?” – Mental Health Training Resources
Goal – Provide insight on the importance of mental health training in law enforcement, and present available resources and training opportunities
Christiane Williams, Leading by Example MS
12:15-12:45PM Closing Remarks and Evaluation
Location
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 North State St.
Jackson, MS 39202
Hotel Information
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Jackson Fondren Medical District
2815 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
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Group Block Link: UMMC Public Safety Department
Dates: 03/15/2023 - 03/17/2023 (When booking reservations, please make sure the actual dates for arrival and departure are accurate.)
Please note that this agenda is subject to change.
