Dr. David Black is the Founder and CEO of CORDICO, serving hundreds of law enforcement agencies nationally. He is the Chief Psychologist of the California Police Chiefs Association Wellness Committee, and a Founding Board Member of the National Sheriffs Association Psychological Services Group. Dr. Black is also an Advisory Board Member for the National Police Foundation’s Center for Mass Violence Response Studies, serves on the IACP Police Psychological Services Ethics Committee, serves on the National Fraternal Order of Police Officer Wellness Committee and Provider Evaluation Subcomittee, and is an Officer Wellness subject matter expert for the California Commission on POST. Dr. Black has been serving law enforcement since 2002.

Police Chief John Carli has 32 years of experience and is recognized as a progressive and innovative leader in law enforcement. As an outspoken advocate and thought leader for the law enforcement profession, Carli?s most relevant work focuses on national best practices in policing, technology, public policy, and officer safety and wellness. In the summer of 2016, Chief Carli was summoned to the White House to meet with President Obama In the wake of national high profile policing events and civil unrest. Since then he has dedicated his time and efforts to improve the profession and implement change. Recognizing the gap between officers in crisis and the need for early prevention strategies, Carli embarked on implementing a radical culture shift to create psychological resiliency within first responders. John?s preventive approach to promoting this culture of wellness led to his development of a unique ?Law Enforcement Wellness App? that was highlighted at the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) national town-hall meeting focusing on police officer suicides. Under Carli?s leadership, the Vacaville Police Department was recognized as the 2020 top agency in the nation by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Foundation, receiving the ?Destination Zero? Officer Safety and Wellness award. Chief Carli is an Executive Fellow with the National Police Foundation, focusing on the continuous improvement within the policing profession throughout his career. Carli represents the California Police Chief?s Association as the chair of the California Data Sharing Task Force, focusing on best practice strategies for law enforcement technology and information system sharing, and is a member of the California Attorney General?s Advisory Committee.

In 2016, Roxana Kennedy was appointed as the City of Chula Vista?s 24th Chief of Police. Chief Kennedy began her law enforcement career after graduating from the Southwestern College Police Academy. She rose to become the first female Chief of Police for the City of Chula Vista. Under Chief Kennedy?s leadership, CVPD has adopted an innovation initiative focused on using technology to enhance community safety, increase situational awareness and officer safety, and reduce response times. CVPD is proud to be the first and only police department to work under the Federal Aviation Administration?s UAS Integrated Pilot Program ?Drone as a First Responder (DFR)? concept which provides real-time data to officers and supervisors allowing officers to make better tactical decisions in the field providing safer outcomes for all parties involved. Chief Kennedy?s goal is sharing our story with our law enforcement partners nationally and internationally to help standardize and expand to any agency interested in the benefits. CVPD is also leading another pilot project called Live911. Live911 allows the officers in the field to hear incoming 911 calls and respond before critical calls are processed and dispatched. Programs of importance include: ? Body Worn Cameras - Issued to patrol ? Cell phone deployment to all officers ? DeX-pilot program replacing MDC's with officers' hand-held smart phones docked in the vehicle ? Opticom - preemptive traffic light CAD integration for responding officers ? Open Data Initiative - To provide transparency, build trust, and enhance community engagement, CVPD is proud to be one of the first law enforcement agencies in the United States to participate in the White House Open Data Initiative. ? State of the Art Communication Center Chief Kennedy has a bachelor?s degree in Business Management from California Coast University. She is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class #243.

Captain Don Redmond began his law enforcement career in 1996 as a CVPD sponsored recruit in the San Diego Regional Academy. After graduation, Captain Redmond worked various assignments including patrol officer, School Resource Officer, Motor Officer, field agent, Special Events Coordinator, and Hit and Run Investigator. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2008 and served as patrol supervisor, SWAT Team Leader, and Professional Standards Sergeant. In 2013, Captain Redmond was promoted to Lieutenant and served as Patrol Watch Commander, Community Policing Commander, Professional Standards Lieutenant, Jail Commander, Dispatch Manager, Adjutant/Special Projects Lieutenant, and UAS Manager until his promotion to captain. Currently, Capt. Redmond oversees Support Operations consisting of the 9-1-1 Police Communications Center, Technology, the City Jail, the Professional Standards Unit, and UAS/DFR Operations. Captain Redmond holds a Master of Arts Degree in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma, a Master Certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from San Diego State University. He is a graduate of California P.O.S.T. Command College (Class 64) and the prestigious FBI National Academy (Class 263). He is a published author in Police1 Magazine, FBINAA Magazine and was a contributing writer for the California P.O.S.T. De-Escalation Strategies and Techniques publication. He is an adjunct community college instructor and California P.O.S.T. Master Instructor.

Dale Stockton is the managing partner of Public Safety Insight, a consulting firm that advises public safety agencies and vendors. He is a 32-year veteran of law enforcement, having worked in all areas of police operations and investigations and retiring as a police captain from Carlsbad, California. Dale is a graduate of the 201st FBI National Academy and holds a master?s degree in Criminology from the University of California, Irvine. He has presented best practice classes in the use of technology on behalf of both the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Institute of Justice. Stockton has served on advisory committees for both organizations, including the IACP Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Committee for more than five years. Dale is the founder of the award-winning national training program, Below 100 and is a past executive director for the organization. He is the current chairman of the Spirit of Blue Foundation's board of directors.

Lt. Colonel James J. Emerson, USMC (Ret.), is Vice President at the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).  Jim has more than 42 years of law enforcement and security experience, encompassing a wide spectrum of national security and public safety disciplines with a 17 year focus on cybercrime investigation, computer forensics, and related criminal intelligence. In addition to holding numerous certifications in cybersecurity and digital forensics, Jim has presented both evidence and expert testimony related to digital evidence in US Federal Court and trained law enforcement executives, criminal investigators, and prosecutors regarding digital evidence and forensics. Jim has been the Chairman of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee for over ten years and currently serves on a NCMEC task force to their Advisory Council.

Mr. Ruocco is Chief of the Criminal Investigations Division at the Texas Department of Public Safety. He oversees 832 employees statewide that conduct criminal enterprise investigations targeting those organized criminal groups that constitute the greatest threat to Texas. This includes programs focused on drug trafficking, human trafficking, gang activity and other specialized investigations such as fraud, cargo theft, human smuggling, vehicle theft and illegal gambling. CID works closely with local, state, and federal agencies to identify and arrest high threat criminals such as sex offenders and other violent fugitives. CID also provides technical investigative support both within the Department and to other law enforcement agencies. Mr. Ruocco is a member of the International Association of the Chiefs of Police, where he serves as the chairperson of the Police Investigative Operations Committee; Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies, where he served as chairperson of the Human Trafficking Committee; Criminal Intelligence Coordination Council, where he serves as the vice chairperson. He was also a member of the National Domestic Communications Assistance Center, where he served on the executive advisory board; the National Association of Missing and Exploited Children, where he served on the advisory board; and the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice, where he served as the Co-Chairman of the Technology Working Group. Mr. Ruocco is the former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the San Antonio Division, Austin Resident Agency. In this capacity, his duties included management and oversight of the Austin Resident Agency, Waco Resident Agency, and the Counterterrorism Program. In July 2008 Mr. Ruocco retired from the FBI.In February 2009 Mr. Ruocco began his employment with the Texas Department of Public Safety, when he was appointed chief of the Criminal Law Enforcement Division.

Zhivago H. Dames enlisted in the Royal Bahamas Police Force on August 13th, 1990. His exemplary service, dedication, loyalty, and commitment to his organization propelled him through the ranks, leading up to his current rank, Chief Superintendent of Police. He is the Officer-In-Charge of the Cable Beach Division and Covid-19 Enforcement Unit. Further, his responsibilities include a supervisory and oversight role in negotiations and implementation of major governmental initiatives. Examples are RBPF contract with Motorola for an upgrade and maintenance of Astron Digital Trunking and 919 Systems; ShotSpotter Technology; implementation of RBPF Real-Time Crime Center. Chief Superintendent Dames is an active member of the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) and a member of IACP's Communication and Technology Committee. He is the proud recipient of the Police Force Medals for Meritorious Service, Long Service and Good Conduct. He has an Associate's and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Information Technology from Atlantic College and an MBA from Barry University in Miami. He is married and is the father of four children. Along with his family, he worships at Five Porches of Deliverance Centre Apostolic Tabernacle Church, where he holds the office of Pastor of Special Projects.

Ciro Cetrangolo, CISSP is an information security consultant, published author, instructor, and speaker with over 30 years of experience consulting in IT and security. He has been providing both strategic and technical guidance to both businesses and units of government. In addition, Ciro also has over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, having served in multiple specialties and assignments while working up through the ranks and proudly currently serves his jurisdiction as the Chief of Police.When he?s not serving his community or his clients, he enjoys spending time with his family and his two German Shepherd dogs.