Building on the success of the 2023 PSPR2 Seminar Series, which attracted widespread international participation, the 2024 series promises to deliver a dynamic and informative program featuring subject matter experts from industry, academia, and government sectors with lived experience on key business and industry security and resilience topics.

The initial session, an Introduction to Violence Prevention Strategies and Resources, will feature Ken Nakamura, a seasoned police detective with more than two dozen years of law enforcement experience who specializes in threat assessment; Arlene Macias, a domestic security strategist with more than 30 years’ experience in the U.S. Secret Service who specializes in targeted violence prevention; Salliejo Evers, the Department of Homeland Security Regional Prevention Coordinator for Washington, Idaho, and Alaska who leads efforts to build resilient communities; Dan Avondoglio, a decorated Navy combat veteran and portfolio manager for Active Assailant Security with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Ashley DeVlaminck, a section chief for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security leading the Behavioral Threat Assessment Integration Team.

2024 Seminar Series Schedule (each 90-minute session starts at 9 a.m. PDT)

• Session 1: May 9 – Introduction to Violence Prevention Strategies and Resources
• Session 2: June 13 – The Safety and Security Impacts of Houselessness on Businesses and Organizations
• Session 3: Sept. 12 – Safely Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
• Session 4: Oct. 10 – Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Preparing for the Malicious Use of Artificial Intelligence

Courses are not cumulative and may be taken individually. Each course counts toward continuing education with CEU credits.

Sponsored by the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM), this series is a collaborative effort with G&H International, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, CISA, and Albertsons Companies. Contact [email protected] for more information.

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