2022 NLSSA ATC Preliminary Agenda

Registration
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NLSSA Executive Board Meeting
Revere Hotel

Presiding: Richard Webb, chief deputy Sergeant at Arms, South Carolina Senate and NLSSA President

General Session—Opening Roundtable Discussion/Attendee Icebreaker
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Facilitator: Michelle O'Brien, Special Projects Coordinator, Idaho Legislative Services Office and NLSSA Vice President

Dinner on Your Own

Registration/Information Desk
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General Session—Welcome to Massachusetts
Massachusetts State House

General Session—ADA Accommodations in Historic Capitols
Massachusetts State House

During this session, you will learn about ADA access at the Massachusetts State House, including dealing with architectural and service requirements. The speaker also will discuss creating a positive and inclusive culture to support citizens with disabilities who visit the capitol.

Speaker: Carl Richardson, Massachusetts State House ADA Coordinator

Tour of the Massachusetts State House
Massachusetts State House

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch
Massachusetts State House

Concurrent Session
Security Services—Presentation on Security Technology   
Massachusetts State House

Panelists:
Paul Daigneault, Channel Account Manager, Avigilon
Mark Lombardi, Sales Executive, Evolv Technology

Concurrent Session
Tour and Support Services—Tourism in Boston
Massachusetts State House
This will be a roundtable discussion about issues of interest, such as history of the Freedom Trail, relationships and cooperation with partners, retention and training of staff, economic development, etc. Bring your questions and some answers, too!

Panelists: 
Suzanne Taylor, Director, The Freedom Trail, Boston, Mass.
Mary Rinehart, Director, State House Tours Division, Massachusetts Office of Secretary of the Commonwealth

Depart Massachusetts State House for Offsite Tours
Two optional tours are being offered. Space on each tour is limited, so pre-registration is required if you wish to join either tour.

• Fenway Park
• Old State House

Dinner on Your Own

General Session—Stakes are High: Why and How to Support Employee Mental Wellness
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This session will explore the ever-changing landscape of public service in the government sector, and the ensuing stress experienced by personnel in these fields.  The impact of stress on the mind and body will be discussed from both a personal and managerial perspective.  Strategies for mental wellness will be provided (specific to high stress environments), as well as best practices for leaders to create and foster a culture of openness and support for their employees.

Speaker: Michelle Palladini, Police Sergeant, Norfolk, Mass.

General Session—Integrated Emergency Management and Security
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Security and emergency management have often been considered two related yet separate disciplines.  However, the unprecedented challenges facing government officials today have demonstrated that traditional security methods are often not enough.  By integrating emergency management principles into their security programs, leaders are able to promote an effective, forward-thinking program that supports the unique missions and functions of State Capitols.

This session will explore how the Massachusetts State House is working to turn its conventional security program into a comprehensive approach to public safety, promoting a framework of cooperation, incident planning, and continuous improvement

Speakers: 
Adam Elias, Director of State House Security, Bureau of the State House 
Taylor Frizzell, Emergency Preparedness Manager, Bureau of the State House

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

General Session—Effectively Managing Multi-Generational Teams
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Today's workforce includes members of at least four (possibly five) generations. Managers can learn to recognize the benefits of the differences as well as effectively addressing the challenges. Unique preferences, habits and behaviors means that managers need to develop skill around adaptability and flexibility. Adjusting leadership approach rather than stereotyping or blaming the generational difference, allows managers to respect, value and leverage the talents of each team member regardless of age. 

We will explore tactics and techniques to recognize when generational difference can present problems and how to turn the differences into an advantage for the individual and the team.

Speaker: Dan Collier, Head of Learning and Development, Suffolk Construction

12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch and General Session—Mass Notification Systems
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You never know when a critical event may occur, placing lives at risk. Learn about new ways to monitor situations, notify people to keep them safe and mobilize those that can help while maintaining continuity of operations.

Speakers: Francis Willett, Principal Product Manager, Everbridge

General Session—Interagency Coordination in Boston
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This session will focus on inter-agency coordination among Boston’s law enforcement agencies and will focus on a variety of events, such as championship parades, 4^th of July, etc.

Panelists:
Robert Ciccolo Jr., Captain, Boston Police
Richard Noonan, Deputy Chief, Foxborough Police Department
Kelly Nee, Chief of Police/Executive Director of Public Safety, Boston University

General Session—Threat Detection Systems: The Next Generation
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Capitol security weighs heavily on the minds of anyone who works in or around a state capitol—including lawmakers, legislative staff, lobbyists, tour personnel and the security/police officers sworn to protect them. During this session, you will learn about a new way to screen visitors and detect threats.

Speakers:
Bill Frain, CEO, Liberty Defense
Mike Lanzaro, President and CTO, Liberty Defense

Reception
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Dinner on Your Own

Concurrent Session
Roundtable Discussion for Bus 1

Concurrent Session
Roundtable Discussion for Bus 2

General Session—Welcome to New Hampshire
New Hampshire State House

Welcome:
Representative Steven Smith, Deputy Speaker of the New Hampshire House

General Session—Virtual Tours: Their Possibilities and Problems
New Hampshire State House

Capitol buildings are often called "the people's place." Virtual tours became a necessity when state capitols closed due to COVID. Learn the "whys and hows" of creating a virtual capitol tour. Gain tips about avoiding security issues when doing so.

Facilitator: Virginia Drew, Director, New Hampshire State House Visitors Center

Concurrent Session
Security Services—Capitol Tour for Security Personnel
New Hampshire State House

Concurrent Session
Tour and Support Services—Capitol Tour for Tour/Support Services Personnel
New Hampshire State House

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch on Your Own

General Session—After an Election: Transitions and Orientations
New Hampshire State House

Panelists:
Ann FitzGerald, Director of Committee Services, New Hampshire House Committee Research Office
Terry Pfaff, Chief Operating Officer, New Hampshire General Court
Representative Marjorie Porter, Ranking Democratic Member of the Orientation Committee
Paul Smith, Clerk of the New Hampshire House
Representative Steven Smith, Deputy Speaker of the New Hampshire House and Chair of the Orientation Committee

General Session—Dealing with Demonstrations and Civil Unrest
New Hampshire State House

Speakers: Martin Brock, chief, North Carolina General Assembly Capitol Police

Dinner on Your Own

General Session—International Security Trends, Dignitary Visits and Foreign Influence
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Speaker: Khushal H. Safi, Director of Global Safety, Northeastern University

Panelists:
Matt Etre, Associate Director for International Safety and Security, Harvard Global Support Services
Robert W. Rohrer, Assistant Director, National Insider Threat Task Force, National Counterintelligence and Security Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

General Session—Staff Recruitment, Integration and Retention
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Baby boomers are retiring, and the COVID-19 pandemic allowed workers to rethink their careers, work conditions, and long-term goals. Many legislatures and state agencies are struggling to recruit and retain staff. This roundtable provides an opportunity for participants to discuss experiences and raise questions. For example, how do you recruit? Do you use internships? How do you integrate new staff into your work environment, especially if working remotely? Do you have a mentorship program? What mechanisms have you found effective in retaining staff?

Region Meeting—Region 1
(Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern Mariana Is., Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming)
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Presiding:  Brad Murfitt, Region 1 Chair

Region Meeting—Region 2
(Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin)
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Presiding:  TBD

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Presiding:  Adam Elias, Region 3 Chair

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Presiding:  Tim Bradley, Region 4 Chair

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

NLSSA Annual Business Meeting, Election of Officers and Lunch
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Presiding: Richard Webb, chief deputy sergeant at arms, South Carolina Senate and NLSSA President

Closing General Session—Leading Before, During and After the Crisis
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Chief Linskey will take you on a journey throughout his career, which ended as Boston's top cop. During his career, Chief Linskey strove toward becoming the best leader he could be while developing his team. He will share how he and others effectively led team members to prepare and respond to unthinkable challenges. He will provide information for everyone's "File Cabinet for Leadership."

Speaker: Chief Daniel Linskey, former superintendent -in-chief, Boston Police Department

Afternoon on Your Own

State Dinner Reception
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State Dinner and Awards Ceremony
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Presiding: Richard Webb, chief deputy sergeant at arms, South Carolina Senate and NLSSA President