Native American Law Enforcement Summit, Hinkley, MN

Start: 29 Sep 2008 - 9:00am

End: 1 Oct 2008 - 5:00pm

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Native American Law Enforcement Summit
Creating Safe Communities

Type of Event: Training
Hosted By: Fox Valley Technical College
Event Dates: 9/29/2008 - 10/1/2008
Event Location: Hinckley, MN
Website: http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1237&PID=3

Course Description:Inter-agency cooperation and collaboration are key to preventing crime and creating safer communities. Professionals participating in this training will learn practical methods of preventing crime and promoting community safety through information sharing, data exchange, and collaborative partnerships. Donâ€™t miss this critical opportunity to put your training dollars to work!

Who Should Attend?
This training conference is for individuals interested in sharing information and improving working relationships within their agency as well as with other agencies. Professionals from the following fields representing local/state/federal/tribal agencies are encouraged to attend:

law enforcement â€¢ corrections â€¢ judicial system â€¢
probation/parole â€¢ security â€¢ social services â€¢
treatment â€¢ government â€¢ service occupations â€¢
education â€¢ administration â€¢ counseling â€¢
child welfare â€¢ human services

Training and Lodging Site
Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel
777 Lady Luck Drive
Hinckley, MN 55037
Ph: 800-468-3517
Meeting Room/Exhibiting Layout

Training Topics
Sessions addressing the following potential topical areas will be presented at the 2Â½ day event:

* school & domestic violence
* alcohol and drug Issues
* investigative techniques
* collaboration strategies
* juvenile and gang issues
* courts/probation/parole

Join Us
The 4th annual Erica Blake Memorial 5K Run/2K Walk will once again be scheduled during the 2008 NALES Conference. Please check back soon for more information.

Exhibiting/Vending at NALES
We invite you to display your company or agency products/materials as a conference exhibitor. Please check back soon for additional exhibiting/vendor information.

This training is brought to you by:

* The Native American Law Enforcement Summit Planning Committee
* Minneapolis Police Department
* Minnesota Department of Public Safety
* Hennepin County Sheriff's Office
* St. Paul Police Department

Conference coordination and program materials provided by Fox Valley Technical College, Criminal Justice Center for Innovation.

How to Register: http://www.fvtc.edu/public/content.aspx?ID=1237&PID=3

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