Every day, information is generated and made available to the public about the risks and benefits of public policies, new products, and corporate behavior. People are accessing this information in real time via traditional news, online media, and word of mouth. The public’s near-instant access to this unfiltered information presents significant new risks, including reputation damage for companies who cause health or environmental damage,...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. This event defines and showcases the global commercial UAV industry, with a special focus on solutions in the Americas region and a glimpse into the world of urban air mobility. It has shown consistent growth for 5 straight years, with 3,000+ attendees projected in 2019 and a record 188 exhibiting companies. It moves to much larger...

Join Your Peers Online at the Premier Social Media Event for Public Safety Professionals and First Responders 2 days, 15 sessions, a fresh perspective on social media- a can't miss virtual conference! We bring over 10 years of experience to social media education. That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that have the biggest impact on your agency or departme...

The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) will present the findings from the latest study on targeted violence titled Mass Attacks in Public Spaces - 2019 (MAPS-2019). The presentation will address the report's implications for the prevention of targeted violence as part of NTAC’s continuous efforts to ensure the informed development of prevention strategy through research. The study examines 34 targeted attacks th...

In this session, we'll explore the various approaches to contact and location tracing across different industries, including the Federal government, and discuss Aruba’s strategy in this space. We'll also discuss the prolific changes happening in the future "hybrid workplace" and how investments in a location-aware infrastructure will form the foundation for more touchless and autonomous workplace experiences.

The OpTac International Advanced Sniper and Instructor Program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held July 11-16, 2020 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program teaches advanced sniper tactics and operational marksmanship skills. A strong emphasis is placed on urban sniping, the construction of urban hides, engagement of moving targets and targets at unknown distances, cold bore stress shots, fieldcraft/stalking, d...

The OpTac International Police Sniper program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held July 6-10, 2020 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A stro...

As businesses work through their plans to restart operations, the top-of-mind concern is the health and safety of their workforce. In addition to creating a safe workplace and giving employees the reassurance that you’re working to protect their health, you also need resources at the ready to respond to future emergencies. At the same time, you have a business to run—and you need tools that can help you manage these unprecedented c...

The OpTac International, Inc. SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 25-26, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The program is based on the book, “SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die” written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his prize-winning Harvard University research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, ex...

The OpTac International, Inc. Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 23-25, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The programprovides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a detailed understanding of raid planning and execution, command post operations, leg...