Mississippi Crime Stoppers Annual Training Conference– October 18-20, 2023 –

Purpose

To provide Mississippi State Crime Stoppers agencies, boards and law enforcement officers the opportunities to engage in Crime Stoppers professional development sessions facilitated by the State Director for Crime Stoppers and other professionals.

Dates

October 18-20, 2023

New Location

IP Casino, Resort, Spa, 850 Bayview Avenue, Biloxi, MS

Continuing Education Hours

The Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training has approved 11 hours of law enforcement continuing education hours for attendance of this conference.

Registration

Register Online Downloadable .pdf

Registration Deadline

Please submit your registration online or via regular mail no  later than Friday, October 6, 2023.

PAYMENTS can be made with Visa or MasterCard or check for $200 payable to the University of Mississippi. 

All check payments should be payable to:

The University of Mississippi
Attn: Office of Professional Development, Event Services
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS 38677-1848

Conference Coordination and Registration Contacts:

Mary W. Leach, Director of the Office of Professional Development, Events and Services
Direct Line: (662) 915-7847
Email: pdlljac@olemiss.edu

Beth Beard, Coordinator, Office of Professional Development, Events and Services
Direct Line: (662) 915-7158
Email: pdlljac@olemiss.edu

Conference Agenda

Agenda

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 12:00	REGISTRATION
12:30 p.m.	WELCOME
1:00 - 1:30 p.m.	DARLENE CUSANZA, GREATER NEW ORLEANS CS
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	AMANDA HINTON – FBI, Utilizing Behavioral Assessments in communities to aid in reducing violent attacks.
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.	BREAK
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.	CRIME STOPPERS BOARD PANEL – questions from audience
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.	WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday, October 19, 2023
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.	CHARLES HAYNES, MBI
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.	SHANE STAFFORD – TN HIGHWAY PATROL, Nashville school shooting
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.	BREAK
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	JASON DUCRE- SGT, GULFPORT PD, Social Media
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	JIM BRINSON-MS OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Training the whole community to counter violence, and the school guardian act
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.	ANNA WARD – Human Trafficking
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	DR. DAMON DARCY – Mental Health in law enforcement
3:00 - 3:15 p.m.	BREAK
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.	EDDIE THIBODEAUX, ST LANDRY PARISH CS, CSUSA
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.	GROUP PROJECT – led by Crime Stoppers Board
Friday, October 20, 2023
9:00 a.m.	AWARDS BREAKFAST (Buffet)

Lodging

Conference participants are responsible for making their own individual room reservations. Make online reservations by going to the IP website or by calling the IP Reservations Department at 888-946-2847 and using the Group Code CSTJ23C. To get the special room rate, all registrants must use the group code stated above.

All guests are required to post a mandatory $100 deposit at check-in. Credit card or cash is the only valid form of payment accepted at check-in. Note: The hotel does not take personal or company check as method of payment at check-in. Credit card or cash is the only form of payment accepted at check-in. Hotel policy for cancellation of an individual guaranteed reservation is at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to arrival. Rooms released less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to arrival time will be subject to a cancellation penalty equivalent to the first night’s room and tax.

The last day to make reservation will be Thursday, September 21, 2023, or until rooms run out, whichever comes first.

HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-In: 4:00 p.m. Check-Out: 11:00 a.m.

HOTEL ROOM RATE: The special room rate is $89.99 single or double occupancy plus resort fees and applicable taxes per night. Credit card will be charged at the time of making reservation for the first night's room and tax. 

HOTEL RESERVATION CUT-OFF: All reservations must be received at the hotel by Thursday, September 21, 2023. Reservations made after the cut-off date will be honored on a space-and-rate availability basis.

General Information

Accommodating Special Needs

If you require special assistance relating to a disability, please contact (662) 915-7847 or (662) 915-7158 or email pdlljac@olemiss.edu prior to October 6, 2023.

Cancellations

In order to receive a full refund of registration fee, cancel registration in writing no later than Thursday, September 21, 2023.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations after Thursday, September 21, 2023. You may substitute another person from the same agency.

Conference Coordination

The University of Mississippi
Office of Professional Development, Events and Services
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
P.O. Box 1848
1111 W. Jackson Avenue, Suite L
University, MS 38677-1848
O: 1+662-915-7847 or 3121 | F: 1+662-915-5138

Mississippi Department of Public Safety