In Partnership with "The Wounded Blue"
the first annual
SURVIVAL SUMMIT
OCTOBER 28th - 30th, 2021 Las Vegas
TO PROTECT OURSELVES
TO PROTECT OUr COMMUNITIES
For most of us we never imagined a moment where we would not be supported by our communities, where the media would put our brothers and sisters on trial in the court of public opinion without facts and a clear understanding of the circumstances. In no way are we as a community not taking away from the responsibilities we have to our community but it is clear, for the moment our community leaders are moving to the side of popular opinion.
It is time we learn to protect ourselves!
THE EDUCATION WE PROVIDE:
Learn How to Train your Mind to Win in POLICE COMBAT!
Learn the Science of CRISIS DECISION MAKING!
Learn the Skills to Plan your Life after a Career in Law Enforcement.
Learning HOW to Build Clarity & Purpose within the pain of your Trauma.
Learning to heal your family after Loss, PTSD, and Trauma.
Legal Survival: The factors that LEGALLY impact Police Performance!
Officers Killed in the Line of Duty 2020
Officers Assaulted 2019 In the line of Duty
Injuries to Officers in the Line of Duty 2019
Law Enforcement Professionals
Law Enforcement Support Personel
Law Enforcement Supervisors
Law Enforcement Administrators
Law Enforcement Spouses & Families
Active & Retired Officers
Here's a better breakdown of what you'll be learning at the Law Enforcement Survival Summit
• Emotional Survival – Kevin Gilmartin
• Police Use of Force & Human Factors – Jamie Borden
• Peer Support – Warrior’s Rest Foundation
• Two Sides to an Incident – Charles & Kelli Lowe
• Learning Keynotes from Jason Schechterle & Silouan Green
BONUS:
Evening Entertainment – Mike Mancini – “World’s Funniest Cop”
• 5 Best Practices of Law Enforcement Marriage - Vicki & Brent Newman
• The Winning Mind – Dave & Betsy Smith
• A Candid Conversation about Addiction & Suicide - Pat Cullinan
• Post Traumatic Growth, Build Resiliency – Mike Murphy
• PTSD: The Real Signs – Dr. Trevor Wilkins
• Learning Keynotes from Ryan Weaver & Dr Andrew Dennis
BONUS:
Ryan Weaver in Concert
• Private Screening Documentary Film – “The Wounded Blue”
• Walking with the Wounded – Randy Sutton & Bob Bemis
• Learning Keynotes from Randy Sutton & Sheriff Mark Lamb
BONUS:
VIP ONLY THE WOUNDED BLUE BASH- FREE for Survival Summit ticket holders!
"Never Forgotten, Never Alone"
The Wounded Blue
Dr. Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. During his tenure he supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He is a former recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police-Parade Magazine, National Police Officer Citation Award for contributions during hostage negotiations.
He presently maintains a consulting relationship with public safety and law enforcement agencies in the U.S, Canada and Australia. The Department of Justice, FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, New South Wales Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police have published his work. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and resides in Tucson, Arizona and Bend, Oregon.
Tucson PD, Arizona Department of Public Safety
Former Police Lieutenant Dave Smith is an internationally known speaker, writer and law enforcement expert, He began his police career with the Tucson AZ Police and then joined the Arizona Department of Public Safety holding positions from Patrol, through Training and Management. He developed the popular “Buck Savage” video training series and was the lead instructor for Calibre Press’s “Street Survival” series as well as being instrumental in developing the book “Tactical Edge” officer survival book. He has authored hundreds of articles and is a frequent media analyst. He and his wife Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret) train officers throughout the country through their company “The Winning Mind”
Sergeant Robert “Bob” Bemis retired in 2017 as a Supervisor in the Operational Training Division at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Sgt. Bemis spent more than a decade as a trainer in many police disciplines, specializing in officer safety, self-defense and civil disorder tactics. He worked in previous assignments as both a Patrol Trooper and Patrol Supervisor, at several stations in western Pennsylvania. Sgt. Bemis was also assigned to the Forensic Services Unit, investigating major crime and accident scenes with emphasis on evidence collection and fingerprint analysis.
Phoenix Police Department
On March 26 2001 a taxi cab crashed into the rear of Officer Jason Schechterle’s Phoenix Police Department patrol car. Upon impact, his car burst into flames, trapping him inside with temperatures reaching over 700 degrees. Jason miraculously survived the crash but he suffered burns over 40% of his body which drastically altered his appearance. He has undergone over 50 surgeries just to have the ability to accomplish simple daily tasks that we take for granted. His story is one of life, rebirth and transformation and his story will touch you dramatically.
Everon LLC
Silouan Green graduated from Vanderbilt University with a BS in Mathematics and then accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps. After being disability discharged from the Marines due to a jet crash, he began a 30,000 mile motorcycle journey to heal that ended when he stopped to publish what became an internationally distributed, award-winning outdoors magazine, Bearfoot Magazine- Journal of Northern California Outdoors. He then developed The Ladder UPP life skills program which has been used world wide by our military, law enforcement, veterans, first responders, and many others to process and overcome the trials and transitions of life and service. He has also published two books, “Sycamore Hill” and “Who Am I?" Silouan is an instructor and traveling lecturer on PTSD, Leadership, and Peer Support for the Public Agency Training Council, the largest public training safety agency in the world for law enforcement and first responders.
Surgeon, Medical Director
Dr. Dennis is a trauma and burn surgeon in Chicago's Cook County Hospital - one of the busiest urban trauma centers in the country - where he treats on average more than 20 critically injured patients a day. He's a sworn police officer and member/medical director of two Chicago regional SWAT teams. Dr. Dennis founded Citizen MD that teaches life saving tactics to law enforcement officers, educators and corporate leaders. Additionally, he is a surgical inventor and active clinical researcher.
Country Music Artist
Ryan’s personal story is like no other artist in country music today. He joined the Army right after high school and served for several years as a Military Intelligence Analyst until he decided to follow in the footsteps of his two brothers, Steve and Aaron by becoming a Warrant Officer and a Black Hawk Aviator. In 2003 he was deployed to Baghdad near his brother Aaron. In 2004 Aaron was killed in action and then in 2013 his Brother in Law, Randy Billings who also flew Blackhawks, was shot down and killed making the Weaver family a two Gold Star family. Ryan’s loss and grief fueled his determination to accomplish his dreams in Country music. In 2016 Ryan released his first music video ”Burn” featuring Kris “Tanto” Paranto and john “Tig” Tiegen from the movie “13 Hours: Secret Soldiers of Benghazi". “Burn” aired nationwide and launched his country music career. Since then he has performed internationally and was named “Patriotic Voice of the PBR (Professional Bull Riders”) and is featured in numerous albums and videos. He is a highly regarded Motivational Speaker and uses music to accent his presentations.
Pinal County Sheriff, NV
Sheriff Mark Lamb was elected as the 24th Sheriff of Pinal County on January 1st, 2017. Sheriff Lamb oversees a county the size of Connecticut and manages more than 650 employees within the department.
As a constitutional conservative, Sheriff Lamb is a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights and the enforcement of all of our laws, including those that pertain to fighting illegal immigration, and he is determined to protect the rights and freedoms of the people whom he serves
Retired – Pennsylvania State Police
Sergeant Robert “Bob” Bemis retired in 2017 as a Supervisor in the Operational Training Division at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy in Hershey. With over 30 years of law enforcement experience, Sgt. Bemis spent more than a decade as a trainer in many police disciplines, specializing in officer safety, self-defense and civil disorder tactics. He worked in previous assignments as both a Patrol Trooper and Patrol Supervisor, at several stations in western Pennsylvania. Sgt. Bemis was also assigned to the Forensic Services Unit, investigating major crime and accident scenes with emphasis on evidence collection and fingerprint analysis.
Retired – Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Cpt. Brad Shepherd is the Chief Executive Officer of Warriors Rest Foundation which is a national non-profit organization that serves to build peer support teams for agencies across the United States. Brad served over 25 years with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Brad has served as the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Officer Assistance program for years and is an approved instructor through Critical Incident Stress Management and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
Retired – Pennsylvania State Police
Sgt. Lowe has served with the St. Louis Police Department for more than 21 years., His is the survivor of an armed ambush and suffered gunshot wounds as a result. From his experience, he is active in educating other officers about “survival related issues”. His wife Kelli is the President of the National Police Wives Association and is a nationally known speaker on the impacts of law enforcement life on the spouse and family. They are the hosts of the popular podcast, “Blueline Lifestyle” and teach throughout America on law enforcement relationships with family and community.
Thin Line Counseling, LLC
Dr. Wilkins is a psychotherapist in private practice at “Thin Line Counseling LLC” in Lexington KY. He specializes in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma and High-Stress careers. He is also the Mental Health Director for The Wounded Blue. He served 15 years as a Law Enforcement Officer as well as firefighter and EMT. He brings his experience and education to members of public safety, the military and to members of the public who deal with trauma. He holds many advance degrees and certifications and speaks nationally.
Sgt. Jamie Borden is the founder of Critical Incident Review, LLC and the developer of the Force Investigative Strategies and Cognitive Interview Certification Course - Force Investigations; Video Review and Analysis – and the “Street Cops Perspective on Critical Force Dynamics and Human Factors. these courses available through CIR.A 22-year P.O.S.T. Certified Police veteran of the Henderson Police Department, in Nevada, Sergeant Jamie Borden was tasked with the creation and implementation of the “Use of Force Training and Analysis Unit” for the agency. The unit was created specifically to identify and analyze officer performance issues related to police use of force investigations. In addition to successfully receiving a Certification in Force Analysis from the Force Science Institute, Borden was also the first person to complete the Advanced Force Science Specialist Program created by the Institute.
Patrick Cullinan has spent the past 28 years as a law enforcement officer in Georgia. Patrick possesses a unique understanding of substance abuse and suicide among law enforcement officers, being a recovering alcoholic with 18 years of sobriety and having dealt with suicidal thoughts and attempts in his own life. He is a Staff Representative for the Southern States Police Benevolent Association. Patrick is an active member of the Georgia Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team and is certified by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) for individual and group interventions. Patrick has provided training to agencies and organizations throughout the country.
Author
How 2 Love Our Cops
Brent is a 31 year veteran of the California Highway Patrol and now serves cops across the nation through training, peer support and mentoring. Vicki is the author of several books including “How 2 Love Our Cops” and is the founder of the organization of the same name that educates and equips law enforcement families to thrive relationally, emotionally and spiritually
Dr. Murphy brings forty plus years of law enforcement and public service experience to the stage having served in every position from Patrol Officer to Chief of Police and Clark County Nevada Coroner. Among his accolades, he is the 2018 recipient of the International Homicide Investigators Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Administrator of the Year Award and many others. He is a guest lecturer, instructor and subject matter consultant internationally.
Randy served for almost 24 years at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, retiring at the rank of Lieutenant. During his service he distinguished himself as one of the highest decorated officers in department history having earned multiple Lifesaving awards, Exemplary Service awards, Community service and a Medal for Valor. He was also awarded a Presidential Point of Light Award by President George Bush for his creation of a reading program for inner city children. A nationally known commentator on Law Enforcement issues, a speaker, an actor on the big and small screen and the bestselling author of four books on policing and The Power of Legacy. Randy candidly speaks about his experiences in law enforcement where he became one of the highest decorated officers in the history of the Metro Police. He speaks honestly of how being responsible for both giving life and taking it changed him and put him on a pathway to personal growth and how when he suffered a career ending stroke in his patrol car it altered his life forever. The stroke and his subsequent diagnosis of a life threatening illness gave him a new pathway to explore which he credits to "the gift of clarity" he received when he survived those events. That path led him to travel the United Sates in search of people whose own lives have touched others in great and small ways and speak to them about their Personal Heroes in an effort to inspire others to reach out with kindness, compassion, integrity and honor.
ACTING
• "COPS"
• "CASINO"
• "FOOLS RUSH IN"
• "MISS CONGENIALITY II"
• "THE ROAD HOME"
• "CLOVERS MOVIE"
• "AMERICA'S MOST WANTED"
• "LAS VEGAS"
BOOKS
• "TRUE BLUE: Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them"
• "A COPS LIFE"
• "TRUE BLUE, To Protect and Serve"
A series of life changing events took place at the end of Randy's police career. An Officer Involved Shooting, the terminal illness and subsequent death of his Mother and an undiagnosed serious illness combined to cause Randy to suffer a career ending Stroke while he was on patrol. As devastating as the Stroke was, Randy also believed that it gave him a great gift, "The Gift of Clarity" he terms it, "A Sense of Mission".
After his recovery, Randy devoted himself to the mission of "LEGACY". He created and is President of an amazing web based service, "CELEBRATING LEGACY" which brings families closer together through the sharing and archiving of memories and he invented an entirely new social media platform as part of it called, "THE FAMILY JOURNAL" He also created this website, thepoweroflegacy.com to promote the concepts of kindness, compassion, integrity and honor, which Randy believes are the cornerstones of personal success. Randy's vision led him on a quest to discover the secret of the success of some of America's most inspiring people. He travelled the country, interviewing men and women who have touched the lives of others in positive ways, because of those qualities. What resulted is Randy's newest book, THE POWER OF LEGACY, Personal Heroes of America's Most Inspiring People". This moving book includes stories from the creator of the "MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION" Frank Shankwitz, actor and veteran's activist Gary Sinise, political talk show host and philanthropist, Bill O'Reilly, civil rights activist Niger Innis and many others who have touched the lives of others in great and small ways. Randy discovered the key to success of these amazing people were the "Personal Heroes" who influenced their lives.THE MISSIONIt is Randy's Mission to share these powerful stories and inspire others to become "Personal Heroes" themselves and to reach out with kindness, compassion and charity. Randy's belief and philosophy is simple yet poignant…."
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE".
We know you'd still have questions, so that's why we prepared this section just for you.
Wounded Blue has a dream, it is simple. To be there for the officers who protect our cities, towns, citizens and families. Nothing about this dream is easy, nothing about this dream is inexpensive. The law enforcement communities around the country are experiencing setbacks, unmet budgets, low government support and some are even facing defunding. Yet our men in Blue still show up everyday ready to run towards the danger and conflict. We are grateful to Martin Harris Construction for helping make the dream of being there for wounded officers a reality. Their ownership and endowment has made this event possible.
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