The US Secret Service Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division's Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG) focuses on Understanding the Threat Landscape: An Analysis of Terrorism, Trends, and Tactics. CPAG was created following the 9/11 attacks in 2002 to address a heightened need for specialized and detailed analysis of the evolving threat landscape. The presentation addresses the growth, motivation, and organization of domestic violent extremists and terrorist groups, and identifies common and emerging tactics, trends, missed opportunities, and technologies that threaten our critical infrastructure, personnel, and assets at home and abroad. The lessons learned from recent and relevant events contribute to improved planning for the Secret Service and our external audiences. The presentation highlights successful perpetrators/thwarted attacks and equips participants with better knowledge of how to prepare for and prevent against future incidents.

Session will focus on positive outcomes from keeping students in the classroom after a discipline incident. Options for alternatives to punitive discipline and ways to be proactive to reduce discipline referrals, such as PBIS and restorative practices. Session will also mention requirements of schools to provide support options when punitive discipline is necessary.

This workshop by Safer Schools Together (SST) will provide information on Current Online Behavioral Trends and complements SST’s Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA) training. The purpose is to enhance School Safety/Threat Assessment (SS/TA) teams’ understanding of the ever-changing digital landscape.

Understand the role and importance of effective media communication in educational leadership. Learn strategies for building positive relationships with media representatives. Develop skills to effectively convey key messages to the media in various situations. Gain knowledge of ethical considerations and best practices when interacting with the media. Enhance confidence in handling media interviews, press conferences, and other public appearances. Learn how to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and compelling messages to diverse audiences through the media. Collaborate with peers to practice media engagement techniques and receive constructive feedback.

Identify Life Safety Priorities, Identify and Implement Unified Command Structure, Complete an Event Action Plan utilizing ICS forms and Annexes

The US Secret Service Protective Intelligence and Assessment Division’s Critical Protective Analysis Group (CPAG) focuses on Understanding the Threat Landscape: An Analysis of Terrorism, Trends, and Tactics. CPAG was created following the 9/11 attacks in 2002 to address a heightened need for specialized and detailed analysis of the evolving threat landscape. The presentation addresses the growth, motivation, and organization of domestic violent extremists and terrorist groups, and identifies common and emerging tactics, trends, missed opportunities, and technologies that threaten our critical infrastructure, personnel, and assets at home and abroad. The lessons learned from recent and relevant events contribute to improved planning for the Secret Service and our external audiences. The presentation successful perpetrators and thwarted attacks equips participants with better knowledge of how to prepare for and prevent against future incidents.

The CPAG team travels to significant domestic and international attack locations to evaluate incidents in their entireties. CPAG develops a comprehensive understanding of terrorism events by visiting the attack location, reviewing CCTV footage, and engaging first responders, investigators, and victims in collaborative dialogue. By utilizing these procedures, our team generates a profile of the event and key concepts beyond the cursory view offered to public audiences. CPAG brings these unique perspectives to partners in the public and private arenas, effectively strengthening community preparedness and resilience, and the larger counterterrorism mission.

This session will focus on comprehensive school safety and psychological safety strategies for implementation of Ohio’s Anti-Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying policy and School Discipline practices. Participants will be aware of best practices to address and prevent bullying behavior in Ohio schools. Participants will also learn about alternatives to discipline to provide teachable opportunities, encourage expected behaviors and sustain a safe and supportive school.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable progress in recent years, with advancements in machine learning, natural language processing, voice cloning, and a variety of additional services. These innovations have enabled AI to impact various industries including school communities as well as today’s youth. The future of AI holds vast potential; however, it is important to understand that there are risks associated with the utilization of such services. To better understand the power of AI, Safety/Threat Assessment teams must stay up to date with evolving AI technology.

Threat Identification — prioritizing safety and security measures — and implementation of a response plan.