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August 2026 Back to Top
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Midwest Security and Police Conference/Expo! It's set to take place August 13th and 14th, 2026.
Visit ISPA at Booth 222, next to the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police booth. Find more information on the conference and register at http://mspce.com/. There is no charge to attend this event. Registration should open on or around June 1, 2026.
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September 2026 Back to Top
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Charlie Kirk Assassination: After Action Report
On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a rally on the campus of Utah Valley University (UVU). Following that tragedy, UVU hired The Lake Forest Group (TLFG) to conduct a comprehensive, independent review and after-action report of the events at UVU leading up to and immediately following September 10th. The purpose of this project was to:
· Establish a clear and factual account of what occurred.
· Analyze the incident, including contributing factors.
· Evaluate the university’s security and emergency preparation and response actions and protocols.
· Recommend enhancements to current practices informed by the incident.
Learning Objectives
After attending this session, the attendees will know:
· Learn about the timeline of events surrounding the TPUSA program at UVU. This timeline will document all relevant dates and times and provide concise descriptions of the individuals and agencies involved, the actions they took and key decisions they made, and the resulting outcomes. This chronology clearly identifies the critical decision points and contributing factors that influenced event planning, coordination, and operational execution.
· Review and evaluation of the evaluation of the emergency preparedness posture and the response to the September 10, 2025, incident. Our assessment integrates stakeholder interviews, policy and protocol reviews, operational analysis, and benchmarking against national best practices for higher education, large-scale events, and active assailant response.
· Summary of Final Comprehensive After-Action Report:
· Executive Summary: A concise overview focused on lessons learned. Where performance was effective, where improvements are warranted, and how the institution can strengthen a security environment grounded in collaboration, transparency, and coordinated action.
· Detailed Findings and Observations: A comprehensive analysis of prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts before, during, and after the incident.
· Actionable Recommendations: Prioritized, measurable recommendations directly tied to the issues identified in the findings. Each recommendation is specific, practical, and designed to support implementable improvements rather than theoretical guidance.
October 2026 Back to Top
Installation of Suzanne Monreal CPP as
ISPA's 2026 - 2027 President.
NOTE LOCATION:
Maggiano's |111 W. Grand | Chicago, IL
Description:
This presentation explores the unique and evolving security challenges facing public transportation systems in major urban environments. Unlike traditional facilities, transit systems operate as open-access environments with high passenger volume, constant movement, and limited control over who enters the system. These conditions create complex operational and security challenges that require a balanced approach focused on prevention, visibility, behavioral awareness, and rapid response.
Key issues impacting transit safety, including fare evasion, graffiti and vandalism, unhoused populations utilizing transit systems for shelter, and circle riding will be shared with the audience. The presentation also incorporates real-world cases to illustrate how incidents develop, how security vulnerabilities are exploited, and how agencies can strengthen response strategies through intelligence-led operations, technology integration, and coordinated partnerships.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the unique security risks and vulnerabilities associated with open public transportation systems.
- Analyze how issues such as fare evasion, graffiti, unhoused populations, and circle riding impact transit safety and public perception.
- Evaluate real-world cases to understand incident escalation, behavioral indicators, and operational response challenges.
- Apply layered security strategies, including prevention, detection, intervention, and recovery, within a transit environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of intelligence-led and behavior-based approaches to improving safety, reducing disorder, and increasing rider confidence.
