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We have rooms reserved at the Country Inn & Suites 1357 East College Avenue, State College, PA 16801 Our rate is $100.00+ taxes and fees per night with code PCPOA for info. by calling Country Inn & Suites at 814-234-6000 to speak with a reservation agent, guests will need to mention the Group Name “PCPOA”. Guests can also book online via www.countryinnsc.com and applying the Promo Code “PCPOA” to receive the discount. ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY 8/21/2023 to guarantee rate and availability.
Free Parking
Parking is free at both the hotel and the conference center.
Meals
Breakfast included and is served hot each morning at the Country Inn & Suites Hotel for all attendees if you have booked a room. Lunch is also included and will be served directly at the conference center each day to all attendees as well. Dinner is on your own at your choice of location at your expense.
Dress Code
Casual yet presentable attire is requested at all PCPOA sponsored events and trainings. Please refrain from tank tops, shorts, flip-flops, and we recommend a collared style shirt to be worn.
Registration Fees
PCPOA members $60 and general attendees $100. Special AARP one day ticket for Crimes Against Seniors on 9/19 for $20.
Presenters and Programs
Cryptocurrency Scams
Learn to identify bitcoin and other cryptocurrency scams and how to avoid a digital cash out scheme. This course also includes a “Go and Show” PowerPoint. Presenter: Caroline Burnell, MS, CFE Director, Institute on Protective Services, past Consultant: Fraud Investigation and Training ServicesConsultant: Fraud Investigation and Training Services
Auditor General of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, served as a special investigator for Pennsylvania Auditor General.
Intro to cryptocurrency Investigatigons
This presentation will be an introduction to crypto currency investigations. Discussion will include understanding terminology as well as intake of crypto calls/complaints and how to get started tracing and trying to locate assets using open source tools.
Kristie is an Investigative Analyst in the U.S. SECRET SERSERVICE Philadelphia Field Office.
Police and the Media
Presentation: Police and the Media
This course is designed to describe the role the media plays in forming community opinions regarding your agency. It covers how to address the media, how to foster stronger media relationships, what media expectations are for police departments and what agencies can do to improve their media relationships.
Presenter: Retd. Capt. Jeff Rinaldo, Buffalo Police, NY
Introduction to Dynamic Interview and Interrogation
This dynamic course on Interview and Interrogation will be packed with simple
techniques of “literally” paying attention to all words spoken and actions taken. This
course details and explains the entire process; from set up and phone calls, to basic body
language, eye movements and proxemics. Discussed will be the subtle differences
between an elderly person’s deception, and factor that may contribute to those lies, along
with possible motivation for lying.
Further covered will be the ever-forgotten importance of using your “right brain” and
approaching the interview as an art form rather than a stagnant exchange or collection of
information. You will see firsthand through student/instructor exchange how these clues
and signs literally leap out to us as enforcement officers in daily LEO/Staff interactions.
This course will define what you are “actually observing” and the interpretation of that
observation. My style of teaching is far from boring, and interaction will be dynamic,
entertaining and will give you the upper hand in gaining valuable information; or winning
the grand prize of a “stand in court” confession. Sheriff of Warren Co. Brian Zeybel (Pa trooper Ret.)
Cybersecurity Presentation
Description coming soon.
Presenter: Robert Renzulli
(He/Him) 3rd degree connection3rdSecurity Advisor and Strategist (Innovation, Research & Development) | CISO Board Member | Speaker | Student of Life |
CyberGeist Security, LLC.- US Army
Managing issues in a digital world
DAMON ANDERSON CIO at PA Public Utility Commission. Damon Anderson is a transformational change agent. A business-driven, performance-focused leader with over 25 years executive and on-the-ground experience in the public, military, and private sectors. As Chief Information Officer, he has created, managed and overseen key statewide projects; served on transition teams leading to successful organizational design and development; mentored and developed key talent; and implemented best-practice IT and cybersecurity standards to identify, secure, and risk manage issues and opportunities to drive continuous improvement
As a management consultant and business owner, he has been credited with successful consultative engagements resulting in organizational, group and business startups focused on business value creation and strategic alliances. As a minister, presenter, advocate, counselor, and musician his focus is on helping those he encounters reach their fullest potential.
Officer Wellness
Presenter: Chief Adam Salyards, MSOL
Chief Of Police | Executive Coach | Consultant | Public Speaker.
Adam is a performant leader with over 15 years of proven leadership, supervision, and management experience in public safety, business, and non-profit organizations. Adam has thrived on finding solutions to real-world problems for over 26 years. Expertise includes leading high-caliber teams towards organizational goals and objectives, leading through high-stakes situations, making difficult decisions at the moment, and focusing on organizational and cultural change.
Adam is a strategic problem-solver who envisions intelligent solutions to organizational challenges and executes them with urgency across all levels of the organization.
Adam is an influential leader, engaging communicator, and highly adept at engaging, mentoring, and motivating teams to improve productivity and promoting quality work with a focus on client needs and satisfaction.
Adam has experience implementing organization-wide solutions to complex challenges, strengthening internal communication, employee motivation, and drive, and elevating employee culture through creativity, innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic transformational leadership.
Adam is a strategic problem-solver who envisions intelligent solutions to cultural, employee, and organizational challenges and executes them with urgency across all levels of the organization.
Crimes against seniors
PAUL GREENWOOD, ADA San Diego District Attorney(Ret.) Experienced lawyer with over 40 years practice - dually qualified as UK solicitor and California attorney- with a demonstrated history of working in the law enforcement environment. Skilled in elder abuse felony criminal prosecution for over 22 years, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, jury trials, assisting with drafting legislation and community advocacy. Strong consulting professional with a diverse legal education from Gray’s Inn London, College of Law at Guildford, Leeds University and from the California Bar. In 1999 California Lawyer magazine named Paul as one of their top 20 lawyers of the year. Currently Paul is a criminal justice at large board member of National Adult Protective Services Association and has testified before the US Senate committee on Aging. He has presented many keynotes for national and international organizations in USA,Canada, Singapore, & UK and is available for consultation with other lawyers who are engaged in elder abuse litigation. He has been designated as an expert witness regarding red flags of undue influence by which a perpetrator has exploited an older or dependent adult. In October 2018 Paul was presented with the Edwin Miller Jr. Lifetime achievement award by the San Diego Deputy District Attorneys Association.
Current member of Aging Today Editorial Advisory Committee and of the National Center on Elder Abuse Advisory Board.
Successful Fraud Investigations
Steven Geckle, CFCI. Financial Crimes Investigator - Fraud Group, Financial Intelligence & Security at TruMark Financial Credit Union. Steven E. Geckle, CFCI is a Certified Financial Crime Investigator with over 30 years of investigative experience – both in Law Enforcement and the Financial Sector. Specialized expertise in Financial Crimes, Card Fraud, and Cyber Crimes. Current on emerging trends with extensive knowledge of electronic payment fraud, to include credit cards (counterfeit & altered), mag stripe manipulation, EMV chip technology, numbering conventions, access device making equipment, skimmers, POS terminal manipulation, & wireless payment devices (RFID & NFC). Qualified as an Electronic Payment Fraud Expert Witness, and testified in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
He had been previously cross sworn as a Special Deputy United States Marshal due to participation with the U.S. Secret Service Philadelphia Financial Crimes Task Force. From 2016 until the end of 2021, he has served as the President of the Delaware Valley Chapter - International Association of Financial Crime Investigators (IAFCI). As of January 2022, He now serves on the IAFCI International Advisory Council.
He has been a member of the IAFCI for over 25 years, and participates with the U.S. Secret Service Philadelphia Area Electronic Crimes Task Force, FBI Infragard - Philadelphia Alliance, and the Montgomery County Elder Access to Justice Roundtable.
Home Security in a Digital World
This presentation is a “Go and Show” PowerPoint. Advanced technology over the years has not only shaped the way we communicate, but also how we protect our homes. Technology allows us to link different devices and connect beyond just computers and smartphones. Nowadays, it is pretty common for people to also connect many of their home elements like garage doors, doorbells, door locks, speakers, lights, clocks, and other electronic devices for optimal security. Keeping an eye on your home away from home has never been easier!
Home automation involves your devices communicating with each other to send you information and follow your commands. It is convenient to use once you get everything set up properly because you can control the different elements in your home with it! Saving electricity and having improved security are just two of many perks of home automation. In this guide, we will go over the different ways automation & smart home technology can provide home security. Presenter David Shallcross PCPOA President with 40 years experience in public safety, law enforcement and training.
MORE PROGRAMS TO BE ANNOUNCED
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PRESENTERS
Paul Greenwood
Paul Greenwood Biography
Newly retired Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood was a lawyer in England for 13 years. After relocating to San Diego in 1991 he passed the California Bar and joined the DA's office in 1993. For twenty two years Paul headed up the Elder Abuse Prosecution Unit at the San Diego DA’s Office. In 1999 California Lawyer magazine named Paul as one of their top 20 lawyers of the year in recognition of his pioneering efforts to pursue justice on behalf of senior citizens.
He has prosecuted over 750 felony cases of both physical, sexual, emotional and financial elder abuse. He has also prosecuted ten murder cases, including one death penalty case.
In March 2018 Paul retired from the San Diego DA’s office to concentrate on sharing lessons learned from his elder abuse prosecutions with a wider audience. In October 2018 he was given a lifetime achievement award by his former office.
Paul now spends much of his post retirement time consulting on elder abuse cases and providing trainings to law enforcement and Adult Protective Services agencies across the country and internationally. He is also involved as the criminal justice board member of National Adult Protective Services Association.
Kate Kleinert
Kate Kleinert
After falling victim to a romance scam, Kate has told her story across the U.S. in hopes of helping others recognize and avoid similar scams. Kate has spoken before the U.S. Senate subcommittee on aging at the request of Senator Bob Casey, been interviewed by the N.Y. Times, and been seen on numerous news shows throughout the country, including Good Morning America.
The dynamic that Paul and Kate bring to their joint presentation is riveting and highly informative. You will leave the program with a new understanding of what really happens to the victim and how to provide help to them and their loved ones.
Steve Geckle
Steven Geckle, CFCI. Financial Crimes Investigator - Fraud Group, Financial Intelligence & Security at TruMark Financial Credit Union. Steven E. Geckle, CFCI is a Certified Financial Crime Investigator with over 30 years of investigative experience – both in Law Enforcement and the Financial Sector. Specialized expertise in Financial Crimes, Card Fraud, and Cyber Crimes. Current on emerging trends with extensive knowledge of electronic payment fraud, to include credit cards (counterfeit & altered), mag stripe manipulation, EMV chip technology, numbering conventions, access device making equipment, skimmers, POS terminal manipulation, & wireless payment devices (RFID & NFC). Qualified as an Electronic Payment Fraud Expert Witness, and testified in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
He had been previously cross sworn as a Special Deputy United States Marshal due to participation with the U.S. Secret Service Philadelphia Financial Crimes Task Force. From 2016 until the end of 2021, he has served as the President of the Delaware Valley Chapter - International Association of Financial Crime Investigators (IAFCI). As of January 2022, He now serves on the IAFCI International Advisory Council.
He has been a member of the IAFCI for over 25 years, and participates with the U.S. Secret Service Philadelphia Area Electronic Crimes Task Force, FBI Infragard - Philadelphia Alliance, and the Montgomery County Elder Access to Justice Roundtable.
Kristie Sandefur
Kristie Sandefur
Kristie is an Investigative Analyst in the Philadelphia Field Office. In addition to the Philadelphia Field Office, Kristie provides support to 4 resident offices throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, South New Jersey, and Delaware. She supports the Philadelphia region Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTF), where she assists local, state, and federal partners with investigating various cybercrimes, such as crypto currency theft. Beginning a career with the US Secret Service in 2006, Kristie has held many positions within the agency including Counterfeit Technician, Lead Evidence Control Technician, Program Analyst (Evidence), and Investigative Analyst.
In additional to serving as the Investigative Analyst for the Philadelphia District, Kristie also serves on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Money Laundering Task Force spearheaded by the US Attorney's Office. Over the past several years, Kristie has completed numerous cyber related trainings to include courses in virtual currency, dark web investigations, open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering, and business email compromise (BEC) and applied those learned investigative skills to complex cyber enabled investigations.
Jeff Rinaldo
Capt. (ret.) Jeff Rinaldo
During my 25+ years law enforcement career, I developed a strong skill set in taking leadership positions within the department. As such, I was tasked with heading up all new projects, policies and handling all media interviews in my role as the Chief of Staff. This dynamic experience has helped me to grow both professionally and personally. Being a leader in a 1000 person organization, I was able to learn how to delegate and develop subordinates so they were properly equipped to handle their assignments. Multitasking and process development became part of my team’s daily routine in order to meet extremely tight legal deadlines with a limited group of people and resources. As a strong communicator, the role of public information officer was assigned to me and required around the clock media contact. In the PIO role, I had to learn to balance the goals of the City, the Police Department and the expectations of the diverse community of Buffalo. Open and transparent communications and interviews was my mission and allowed me to develop relationships and respect within the local media outlets.
Brian Zeybel
Brian Zeybel
I have spent the lion’s share of my twenty-five years as a State Trooper assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit. I received Federal training as a professional interrogator and honed the fine skills of a polygraph examiner during that four and half month off site commitment. I worked many years in the capacity of a polygraph examiner, gaining confessions in many serious criminal investigations; and being a member of the major case squad. After twenty-five years of service with PSP, I was hired as the Chief County Detective of the Warren County District Attorney’s Office. I was responsible for setting up interviews with witnesses and suspects involved in upcoming court proceedings and continued to utilize my interview skills in solidifying cases for the prosecutors. I worked in that capacity for over three years, before proudly being elected the Sheriff of Warren County.
Fred Harran
Frederick A. Harran, Bucks County Sheriff
Title: Using Local DNA Databases to take the “Serial” out of Crime
Using DNA everyday is not a theory any longer, it’s a reality and available to every Law Enforcement agency. Since using BodeHITS local DNA database, we have seen some incredible crime reduction numbers, like 42 % decrease in burglary.
Preventing Tomorrow’s victim is why we all took this career path. DNA databasing not only prevents crime but helps Identify people and exonerate the innocent.
Damon Anderson
Damon Anderson is a transformational change agent. A business-driven, performance-focused leader with over 25 years executive and on-the-ground experience in the public, military, and private sectors. As Chief Information Officer, he has created, managed and overseen key statewide projects; served on transition teams leading to successful organizational design and development; mentored and developed key talent; and implemented best-practice IT and cybersecurity standards to identify, secure, and risk manage issues and opportunities to drive continuous improvement
As a management consultant and business owner, he has been credited with successful consultative engagements resulting in organizational, group and business startups focused on business value creation and strategic alliances. As a minister, presenter, advocate, counselor, and musician his focus is on helping those he encounters reach their fullest potential.
Adam Salyards
Chief Adam Salyards, MSOL
Chief Of Police | Executive Coach | Consultant | Public Speaker.
Adam is a performant leader with over 15 years of proven leadership, supervision, and management experience in public safety, business, and non-profit organizations. Adam has thrived on finding solutions to real-world problems for over 26 years. Expertise includes leading high-caliber teams towards organizational goals and objectives, leading through high-stakes situations, making difficult decisions at the moment, and focusing on organizational and cultural change.
Adam is a strategic problem-solver who envisions intelligent solutions to organizational challenges and executes them with urgency across all levels of the organization.
Adam is an influential leader, engaging communicator, and highly adept at engaging, mentoring, and motivating teams to improve productivity and promoting quality work with a focus on client needs and satisfaction.
Adam has experience implementing organization-wide solutions to complex challenges, strengthening internal communication, employee motivation, and drive, and elevating employee culture through creativity, innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic transformational leadership.
Adam is a strategic problem-solver who envisions intelligent solutions to cultural, employee, and organizational challenges and executes them with urgency across all levels of the organization.
Caroline Burnell
Caroline Burnell, MS, CFE Director, Institute on Protective Services, past Consultant: Fraud Investigation and Training Services Consultant: Fraud Investigation and Training Services, Auditor General of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, served as a special investigator for Pennsylvania Auditor General.
David Shallcross
Mr. Shallcross has worked to protect our communities for over 40 years. His career in public service began in 1980 as a Firefighter, Fire Inspector and Fire Prevention Instructor in Bristol Township, he also was a member of the Bristol Borough Auxiliary Police and held the rank of Sergeant; Then in 1986 he was appointed as a Deputy Sheriff with the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, during his 20 years with the
Sheriff, David became an Investigator and created the new Warrant Service Unit within the Fugitive Division and was later promoted to Warrant Specialist in charge of the division. Mr. Shallcross next served as a Law Enforcement Liaison for a Federal Contractor and was assigned to special projects for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In 2008 David Shallcross joined the ranks of the Office of
Attorney General as a Community Liaison in the Public Protection Division’s Elder Abuse Unit, He was later promoted to Senior Community Liaison and Coordinator of the Elder Abuse Unit and in 2017 he was appointed as the Acting Director of Education and Outreach. Currently he is the Director of the Senior Protection Unit and is the Attorney Generals’ designee on the PA Supreme Court’s Elder Justice
Advisory Council.
Mr. Shallcross is a recipient of the Sheriff’s Commendation of Valor (1988), Award of Merit and the F.O.P. Outstanding Service Award (2003), PA Crime Prevention Officer of the Year (2010 & 2015) and received the PA 3rd Senatorial District ‘Community Involvement Award’ (2013).
David holds seats on the executive boards of the PA Crime Prevention Officers’ Association and the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund and past Vice President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #PA-53. And is a volunteer with the AFRG at USAF/111th ATTKWG Pa Air National Guard.
Mr. Shallcross was an Honor Graduate of the PA Deputy Sheriff’s Academy at the Dickinson School of Law; he has also attended specialized training with the U.S. Marshal’s Service and the FBI. He is a certified instructor in Community Crime Prevention by The PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency.
