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May 2025 Back to Top
Title: TOOLS FOR A SAFER SCHOOL
DESCRIPTION:
In today’s program, our presenter will explore the technological advancements shaping the security profession. Additionally, he will provide an inside look at emerging technologies from Motorola.
- Learn how modern technology enhances school safety through effective communication and crisis management.
- Discover practical ways to improve emergency preparedness with integrated technology solutions.
- Understand how body cameras, radios, and sensors work together to improve emergency response times.
- Explore effective security practices that are both practical and sustainable.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand how robust technology solutions support security preparations for schools and major events, including athletic games, dances, graduations, and public forums.
- Learn about emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and their role in enhancing security. This session will cover how AI gathers and documents critical information for security, law enforcement, and prosecutors—helping to identify individuals at incident scenes, develop timelines, and create data logs.
- Explore the benefits of smart wearables. The wearable technology market is expected to grow significantly between 2025 and 2030. Security applications for wearables, such as smartwatches, earbuds, and noise-canceling headphones, enhance operations in sensitive environments.
- Recognize the value of a high-tech ecosystem in reducing operational costs and strengthening surveillance architecture. This session will provide insights into best practices for security operations and threat mitigation.
Please direct any program related questions to ISPA at (224) 333-1622.
LOCATION:
Maggiano's Little Italy
240 Oak Brook Center
Oak Brook, IL
Schedule:
11:00 am - Registration/Networking
11:15 am - Meeting commences, Pledge, Innvocation, Agenda items/appetizers
11:30 Lunch served
12:00 pm - Presentation
1:00 pm - Photos / Networking
Luncheon sponsored by:
June 2025 Back to Top
2025 Anniversary Golf Classic Promo: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1074670559
Sponsorships are now available. Click here to review available sponsorships: SPONSORSHIPS
Tickets are now available for the Classic. Click here to purchase: TICKET PURCHASES
Contact the ISPA office with any questions, 224-333-1622.
July 2025 Back to Top
Description: Join us for a first-of-its-kind presentation as Camile Lindsay, Director of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), shares critical updates on the Department’s all-new online licensing platform.
This long-overdue change—the first in 20 years—will significantly impact how every security professional is processed, from hiring and training to license renewal. Nearly all existing procedures are being redefined, and with many new faces at IDFPR and in the security division, this session is your chance to get ahead of the curve.
Director Lindsay will also introduce key personnel and explain the new structure within the Department.
This is the first time an IDFPR Director has addressed the ISPA directly in more than 20 years — don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity to hear directly from the top.
Seating is limited. Secure your spot today and stay informed on the future of licensing in Illinois.
Location:
Maggiano's Little Italy
111 W. Grand
Chicago, IL
August 2025 Back to Top
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Midwest Security and Police Conference/Expo! It's set to take place August 14th and 15th, 2025.
Visit ISPA at Booth 209.
We hope to see you at the Tinley Park Convention Center in 2025!
Find more information at http://mspce.com/
September 2025 Back to Top
Description: On July 13, 2024, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a lone gunman fired multiple shots at former President Donald J. Trump, wounding him and two others, and killing a spectator. Following this tragedy, the United States Secret Service came under heavy criticism for numerous oversights in the planning and implementation of security measures for the event. These miscalculations included, but were not limited to, pre-event briefings, technological deployments, counter surveillance, tactical assets, post locations, interoperable radio communications, and a multi-agency command center.
G. Michael Verden is a former Secret Service agent whose assignments included Major Events Division, Counter Assault Team and Presidential Protective Division, among others. He has created, designed, and implemented security plans for campaign events of presidents and presidential candidates. Mike will walk us through the detailed planning for an outdoor campaign event beginning one week prior and how the lead agency coordinates with local, state, and federal authorities to develop an integrated security plan. He’ll also share security deficiencies the investigations uncovered to teach us what can be done to prevent future attacks against public officials.
Learning Objectives:
After attending this session, the attendees will be able to:
- Know the security planning and preparation required for an event involving a presidential candidate including site walk-throughs, post assignments, perimeter boundaries, contingency planning, emergency response, security technologies, communications, and coordination between multiple authorities.
- Learn about the assailant’s behavior that preceded the incident, such as social media activity, online research, and digital communications. The review includes determination of a motive, pre-attack planning, site visits, firearms training, criminal history, work experience, and personal life.
- Discover what went wrong on the day of the attack including resources allocation, law enforcement synchronization, building access control, incident response, decision-making, contingency procedures, and evacuation movements.
- Understand the importance of coordination in post-incident investigative efforts, which relies on established partnerships with law enforcement and public safety officials at the local, state and federal levels, along with private sector entities to successfully investigate this crime.
October 2025 Back to Top
Join with ISPA as we celebrate the installation of the Illinois Security Professionals Association's 2025-2026 President, Steven Vitale. Steven is President and Principal of P4 Companies.
Steven Vitale
President and Principal
P4 Companies
Sponsorships are available. To inquire about available sponsor opportunities, please contact ISPA at 224-333-1622 and ask to speak with Dennis Gano, Executive Director/CEO.
December 2025 Back to Top
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 209.
We hope to see you at the Tinley Park Convention Center in 2026!
Find more information at http://mspce.com/
