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Final Agenda 2005.Vp S T A T E O F F L O R I D A CHARLIE CRIST ATTORNEY GENERAL Dear Friends and Colleagues: Welcome to the 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community. Our co-sponsors, along with the many local host agencies and organizations in the Tampa area, have teamed up with my staff for what I think you will find to be both an educational and enjoyable week. We are encouraged that each year we join with new allies and partners in our fight against crime and violence in our communities. In 2005 the conference will mark a milestone, the celebration of its 20th consecutive year. As those of you who have joined us on this journey well know, it has taken hard work, though it has been a labor of love, in order for this conference to become a unique and respected national crime prevention annual event. Thank you for your continued commitment, support, and resources to these vital prevention efforts. As Florida’s Attorney General, I am both pleased and honored to sponsor this important initiative. Sincerely, Charlie Crist 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community 1 Departjment of Law State of Georgia THURBERT E. BAKER 40 CAPITOL SQUARE SW ATTORNEY GENERAL ATLANTA, GA 30334-1300 Dear Friends: Allow me to extend my greetings and personal best wishes to you as we kick off the National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community. As we gather this summer in Tampa, it is my fervent hope that we will continue the tremendous work of previous conferences, and I truly believe that this, our 20th conference, will be our most productive conference yet. Your attendance here reflects the commitment that you bring to the issue of eradicating crime from the daily reality of far too many of our children. Our focus in this conference has been and must continue to be on finding new and innovative ways to better protect our children. Whether this marks the twentieth time that you have attended this conference or this is your initial attendance, I encourage each of you to lend your expertise to our discussions as we work towards solutions for the vexing problems facing us in communities across the nation. By working together, we will make each of our communities better and safer places to grow up and to raise a family. Thank you for all that you do. I look forward to a brighter future, thanks to the work we start here in Tampa. Sincerely, Thurbert E. Baker Attorney General of Georgia 2 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community This Conference is Sponsored by: Attorney General Charlie Crist, State of Florida Attorney General Thurbert E. Baker, State of Georgia Representative Ed Jennings, Jr., District 23, Chairman Florida Conference of Black State Legislators President and CEO Herman L. Lessard Pinellas County Urban League Florida Consortium of Urban League Affiliates Secretary James V. Crosby Jr. Florida Department of Corrections Commissioner John Winn Florida Department of Education Executive Director Fred O. Dickinson Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Secretary Anthony J. Schembri Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Adjutant General Douglas Burnett Florida National Guard Florida Department of Military Affairs Commissioner Guy M. Tunnell Florida Department of Law Enforcement Executive Director Mary D. Richter Florida Network of Youth and Family Services President Alfonzo E. Lenhardt National Crime Prevention Council, in Partnership with Bureau of Justice Assistance Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice President Garry Lowe Central Florida Chapter National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Director John W. Gillis, Office for Victims of Crime Office of Justice Programs United States Department of Justice Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw Palm Beach County, Florida 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community 3 Hosted by: Bartow Police Department City of St. Petersburg City of Tampa City of Tampa, Clerk's Office City of Tampa, Department of Community Affairs Clearwater Police Department Florida Army National Guard, 53rd Infantry Brigade Florida Department of Corrections, 13th Circuit Florida Department of Corrections, Region III Florida Regional Community Policing Institute at St. Petersburg College Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #43 Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Lakeland Police Department Largo Police Department Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Minority Law Enforcement Personnel of Pinellas County Ocala Police Department Pinellas County Schools Campus Police Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Pinellas County Urban League, Inc. Plant City Police Department Polk County Sheriff’s Office Southeastern Public Safety Institute at St. Petersburg College State Attorney’s Office, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida State Attorney’s Office, 13th Judicial Circuit of Florida St. Petersburg Police Department Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau Tampa-Hillsborough Urban League, Inc. Tampa International Airport Police 4 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community Tampa Police Department Temple Terrace Police Department United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida University of South Florida Police Department In Partnership with: Brockington Group and New Directions Coalition for a Safe and Drug-Free St. Petersburg, Florida Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Police Department Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Florida National Guard, Drug Demand and Reduction Program Miami-Dade County Police Department Minority Law Enforcement Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. Rouson and Dudley Associates University of North Florida, Florida Institute of Education Youth Crime Watch of Florida 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community 5 General Information Registration Hours Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida (Meeting Rooms 18, 19, 20) Wednesday, June 1, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 3, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Marriott Waterside Hotel, Tampa, Florida (Meeting Rooms 5, 6) Saturday, June 4, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Conference Seating Due to limited seating, official conference name badges are required for admission to each session. Luncheon Tickets A limited number of luncheon tickets may be available for participants’ families and friends. If available, purchases may be made at the on-site registration counter. Teen Activities This conference will provide a full schedule for junior/middle and high school participants. An official conference badge is required for admission to all sessions. Teens are encouraged to attend all plenary sessions, teens luncheons, teens summit, and the special track of break-out sessions that has been developed for them. A Certificate of Participation will be issued to all teens who attend the four break-out sessions. Attendance applications must be verified by the session attendant at the conclusion of each session. Certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the 3:45 p.m. session on Friday, June 3, 2005. Evening teen activities for all registered teens will include a “Game Night” on Wednesday June 1; a “Host Special Event” on Thursday June 2; and an “Anti-Crime Rally and Dance” on Friday night June 3. Sessions and activities will be at both the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel. Consult the program schedule to find the location for each activity. The Teens Listening Summit on Saturday June 4 is designed to be a thought-provoking exploration of issues associated with community-based violence and prevention initiatives. Teens and adults will participate in an open discussion to share their experiences and insight on factors that contribute to crime and violence. 6 20th National Conference on Preventing Crime in the Black Community Certificates of Attendance To receive a Certificate of Attendance, adult participants must attend three of the four break-out sessions. Attendance applications must be verified by session attendants at the conclusion of each session. These applications are included in each registration packet. Attendance applications must be returned to the adult pre-registered counter in the Tampa Convention Center or Meeting Room #1 at the Marriott Waterside Hotel, between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., on Friday, June 3, 2005, for approval prior to printing certificates. Certificates must be personally claimed by participants between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., on Saturday June 4, 2005. Unless good cause is shown, certificates will not be mailed. Attendance applications submitted by mail will not be accepted. Continuing Education Credit Up to 17 hours of mandatory retraining credits can be obtained by law enforcement officers, corrections and juvenile justice employees by attending this conference, subject to approval by their agencies. Many other national, state and local licensing boards and certifying organizations will grant continuing education credit for attendance at this conference when provided a copy of the agenda and certificate of attendance. Contact your board or organization to determine the specific requirements. It is the responsibility of the conference participant to obtain verification of all sessions in order to document credit hours. Americans with Disabilities Act Individuals who need special accommodations or auxiliary aids for effective communication for conference participation are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the Florida Attorney General's conference staff at the on-site registration counter. Job Fair The conference will feature a two-day job fair at the Marriott Waterside Hotel, Grand Ballroom Foyer on June 2-3, 2005. Participants (legal, law enforcement and others) will be able to explore and discuss alternative career paths and employment opportunities with federal, state and local governmental entities and private organizations. The job fair will open at 7:30 a.m., on Thursday June 2, 2005 and will remain open until 5:00 p.m.
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