Chapter Meeting Presentation:
Concealment or Cover – An Active Shooter Awareness/Workplace Violence Training Program for Businesses
REALITY: Workplace violence incidents occur everyday. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2006 to 2010, an average of 551 workers per year were killed as a result of work-related homicides. In 2010, BLS reported a total of 518 workplace homicides, or 11 percent of all fatal work injuries that occurred that year. A total of 77 of those were multiple-fatality homicide incidents in which two or more workers were killed, including 69 homicides and 8 assailant suicides, all of whom were in work status at the time of the incident.
Keeping employees safe at work is a major concern for organizations today. Nothing can guarantee that an incident won’t occur, but having an emergency action plan in place can significantly decrease the likelihood. Is your workplace prepared?
On April 11th, join us for an eye-opening presentation from experts in HR, Law Enforcement, Physical Security Consulting and Employment Law, as they share their experiences and provide insights on steps you can take to better prepare and protect your organization.
Attendees will:
- Learn about trends/incidents in workplace violence/active shootings
- Understand an employer’s obligations for workplace safety
- Learn to identify the warning signs of potential workplace violence
- Learn interviewing and intervention techniques
- Gain an understanding on how you should respond to an active shooter incident
- Understand HR’s role in each intersection/interaction with employees
- Understand the importance of conducting a physical assessment of your organization
- Know the components of a Workplace Violence Prevention/Reaction Strategy Program
(Approved for 1.5 hours General HRCI and 1.5 hours General SHRM-CP/SCP Credit)
WORKSHOP:
Concealment or Cover - An Active Shooter Response Training Workshop for HR
Workplace violence and active shooter incidences are on the rise. If an active shooter came into your workplace, what would you do? Where would you go? What about your employees? Is there a plan in place? Keeping employees safe at work is a major concern for organizations today. This workshop/panel discussion will provide you with tips to recognize the warning signs, tools on how to respond in the event of an active shooter and steps to take in the aftermath of an incident.
On April 11th, participate in this workshop and obtain valuable tips from experts in HR, Law Enforcement, Physical Security Consulting and Employment Law, as they share their experiences and provide insights on steps you can take to better prepare and protect your organization.
This workshop will include information on:
- Identifying the warning signs – through HR’s interactions with employees
- Responding to an active shooter – techniques for protecting yourself and other employees
- Responding after an incident has occurred
- Assessing the physical security of your workplace
- Identifying the Components of a Workplace Violence Prevention/Reaction Strategy
- Panel Discussion with HR, law enforcement, physical security experts and employment law experts
Speaker Bio:
Jennifer Wheatley, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, President/Owner, CenterPointHR, LLC.
Jennifer has expertise across all human resources disciplines, proving her to be a true, seasoned generalist. Jennifer works with organizations in simplifying the complex world of human resources by providing practical solutions that connect people to organizational success. Prior to starting her consulting firm, Jennifer spent over three years as a Senior HR Consultant with a consulting firm where she supported multiple clients, providing strategic and day-to-day HR consulting. As a Vice President, Employee Relations Manager for JPMorgan Chase, she handled sensitive employee relations issues, partnering with internal security, legal and employee assistance personnel to resolve difficult employee situations. Jennifer also conducted multiple training programs to equip managers to appropriately handle sensitive employee relations challenges. With a strong edge towards employee relations, training and development and HR compliance, Jennifer is a results-oriented, HR leader.
Anthony Cobaugh
Anthony J. (Tony) Cobaugh is in his 40th year of service in the criminal justice system. He currently serves as the Training Director and Special Response Team (SRT) Commander for the St. Matthews (Kentucky) Police Department. He retired on January 1, 2011, from the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he served as Lieutenant / Commander of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team. Tony has over 31 years of SWAT experience and 37 years of police instructor experience. Tony has developed and presented numerous training programs for law enforcement and the private sector. He is the past president of the Kentucky Tactical Officers Association (KTOA). Tony is also a police medal of honor recipient.
Mark Bratcher
Mark is a retired Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police Forensics Detective and contractually works as a polygraph examiner for the department. He served twenty-three years in Law Enforcement and has an extensive background in criminal investigations, forensics, and applicant screening. He currently holds a Kentucky Justice Cabinet Detection of Deception License. Mark has conducted hundreds of interviews with police and civilian applicants and utilizes kinesiology, scientific content analysis, and psychophysiology as investigative tools.
Steve Hamm and Mitchell Hamm
Senior Partners with S.I.F.T. Consultations, a physical security consulting organization specializing in physical security analysis, investigations, and risk management. Between them, they have over 37 years of experience in business management, operations, and security serving from operations management all the way to executive security leadership. They are the industry experts for supply chain security, healthcare security, and physical security analysis with an emphasis on business operations.
While a United Parcel Service Corporate Security Director responsible for North America, Steve worked with the legislatures in multiple states and testified before the sub-committee’s and was successful in creating new Cargo Theft legislation in Kentucky and Georgia. He developed security protocols and standards globally for the storage and shipment of all levels of controlled substances.
Stuart Alexander
Stuart is a member of Highlands Law in Louisville, Kentucky and is an experienced employment attorney, trusted counselor and seasoned litigator. Stuart focuses on risk prevention and HR best practices to reduce employment claims and the costs of legal advice and representation of businesses small, medium and large. Stuart has received the Martindale Hubbell AV rating by his peers. This rating is the highest possible review rating given, encompassing ethical standards and legal ability and it represents the highest level of professional excellence. Stuart’s latest publication, Employment and Worker’s Compensation in Kentucky: A Handbook, is an informative resource for human resources professionals, managers and business professionals. Stuart obtained his law degree from the University of Louisville. Stuart is also a Certified Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm - Registration, lunch & sponsor networking |
| 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm - Business Meeting & Lunch |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm - Keynote – An Active Shooter Awareness/Workplace Violence Training Program for Businesses |
| 1:30 pm – 1:45 pm - Break |
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| 1:45 pm – 3:30 pm - An Active Shooter Response Training Workshop for HR |
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