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ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY AND POLICE LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

January 11-12, 2024 (8am – 4:30pm)
Register by December 31, 2023
Del Lago Resort & Casino, 1133 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165
$299 per attendee; $250 per attendee if registering 5 or more from the same agency
Meals on your own
Del Lago group rate of $129 is available until December 31, 2023

Don’t miss this incredible two days of networking and professional development at the Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York. We have gathered some of the most experienced and accomplished public safety and police leaders to share their enthusiasm and passion in the study and practice of leadership in law enforcement. You will also have the opportunity to visit with our many Gold Sponsor vendors who will be showcasing their services and emerging security technologies. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your seat(s) as soon as possible. The easiest method of registering is by simply calling 585-303-0533 to pay by credit card, or you can process payment by a check or purchase order.  Registration discount available to NECUSA members. 

Ronnell Higgins is Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety at Yale University. He was recently selected as one of the “Most Influential People in Security” by Security Magazine. Chief Higgins holds a master’s degree from the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense & Security, as well as a bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from the University of New Haven. He is a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy and holds a certificate in law enforcement education from the University of Virginia. He successfully completed the Crisis Leadership in Higher Education seminar at Harvard’s Kennedy Graduate School of Education.

Anthony Callisto, Jr. has over 42 years of law enforcement and security experience, having recently retired as the Senior Vice President for Safety and Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Syracuse University (NY) where he led all law enforcement, security, fire safety, environmental health, emergency management, risk management, parking and transit services functions at the University. Prior to joining Syracuse University, Tony also retired as Chief Deputy for the Onondaga Sheriff’s Office in 2006, where he served twenty-five years.

Sheriff Todd Baxter is a 35-year veteran of law enforcement. Elected to Monroe County Sheriff in November 2017, Baxter is the 49th Sheriff of Monroe County. An organization 1,100 members strong, MCSO is comprised of five bureaus to include Police, Jail, Court Security, Civil and Staff Services. Baxter served 22 years with the Rochester Police Department and served four years as Chief of Police in the Greece Police Department.

Chief Michael Lefancheck leads the Village of Baldwinsville Police Department, where he has served for over 36 years, the past 15 years as the Chief of Police. Chief Lefancheck is a Past President of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, and he presently sits on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Central New York Association of Chiefs of Police. Additionally, he serves as the Chairman of the IACP’s State Association of Chiefs of Police (SACOP) North Atlantic region. He has instructed extensively throughout his career, which included being part of the faculty of the Central New York Command Course, hosted at Syracuse University. He holds a degree in criminal justice and is a graduate of the FBI’s National Command Course and the University of Arkansas Rural Executive Management Institute.

Program /Curriculum Overview: Workbooks and course completion certificates will be provided to all attendees. The curriculum will include case studies, role plays and small group work activities. The curriculum is designed for all police and public safety administrators, command staff and supervisors. New and aspiring leaders are also welcome! Special topics to include; Applying the Law Enforcement and Public Safety LENS to Leadership, Transitional & Change Management, Crisis Leadership/Media Relations, Hiring, Training and Retaining your Personnel, Managing Workplace and Campus Liability, The Changing Workplace: Navigating the Generational, Racial and Cultural Differences in the New Workplace, and Managing Complaints

*Weapons are not permitted on the Casino floor

Please make checks payable to WSM Trainers and Consultants and mail to: WSM Trainers and Consultants, 9 Shannon Crescent, Spencerport, NY 14559 or make a credit card payment.

For more information, please contact Lee Struble at lstruble@rochester.rr.com or 585-303-0533