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The Preliminary Schedule of Session Day, Time, and Room Locations for the 2025 NGCRC 28th International Gang Specialist Training Conference (August 4 - August 6, 2025):
Version 1.00
Includes all schedule information for all courses.
LEGEND of Symbols: “Ts” = Tracks = the session credits = the training tracks that particular session gives credit for attending (the training track number is provided after the “Ts” symbol appears). Room location names are in all caps.
Schedule Entry Example: Sunday 5:00pm - 7:00pm: (89) “Within a Decade (1990-2000): An Overview of the Community Affairs Division’s Efforts in Reducing Illegal Activities Associated with Prolific Graffiti Writers, Graffiti Crews, and Street Gangs”, by Retired Detective Ken Davis, Yonkers Police Department, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
Translation of the Who, What, When, Where, and Why:
The course is session #89 (if it were 89R = #89 is one of the few that is repeating later in the schedule), it is being taught on Sunday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm (when), it is session #89 (what), session title is “Within a Decade (1990-2000): An Overview of the Community Affairs Division’s Efforts in Reducing Illegal Activities Associated with Prolific Graffiti Writers, Graffiti Crews, and Street Gangs”and who here is Ken Davis. Where here is the Millenium Park room. This session gives credit for tracks 1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28 (why you want to take it)
There are 30 different tracks.
You need to know your track name and your track number. The “criss-cross” studyguide appears on page six and is located at https://ngcrc.crisscross.html
You can see the listing of tracks also at the main conference website: https://ngcrc.com/conference.html
You can also see the list of tracks on any registration form such as:
https://ngcrc.com/register.html
This is the schedule of events for the 2025 NGCRC Gang Training Conference. It can also be called an itinerary.
Last updated: July 30, 2025
Includes course or session numbers #1 through and including #109
Sunday, August 3, 2025:
12:00pm Noon Exactly: NGCRC staff and volunteers assemble in the Operations Center (GARFIELD PARK ROOM), on the third floor, to unload the truck and prepare the Goody Bags.
3pm-8pm: Registration - pick up your ID, your registration file folder, and your goody bag at the Operations Center (GARFIELD PARK ROOM), on the third floor.
Sunday afternoon “early bird” Sessions:
3:00pm - 5:00pm:
(102) “Modern Gang Problems in Schools: Assessing Threats and Strengthening Prevention”, by Dr. Martha Whitfield, Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 17; 22; 27.
5:00pm - 7:00pm:
(43) “Within a Decade (1990-2000): An Overview of the Community Affairs Division’s Efforts in Reducing Illegal Activities Associated with Prolific Graffiti Writers, Graffiti Crews, and Street Gangs”, by Retired Detective Ken Davis, Yonkers Police Department, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
Monday, August 4, 2025:
6:00am:
Registration - pick up your ID, your registration file folder, and your goody bag at the Operations Center (GARFIELD PARK ROOM), on the third floor.
7:00am - 7:45am
Opening Ceremony: CHICAGO BALLROOM. Welcoming and Opening Ceremony; Awards Ceremony; General Announcements. You need to use the West Bank of elevators to get to the Chicago Ballroom on the 16th floor.
8:00am - 9:00am:
(8) “Brazilian Organized Crime”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter Sr., Ed.D., Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 6; 23.
(66) “An Introduction to the Dark Web for Gang Internet Investigation”, by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 9; 20; 23.
8:00am - 10:00am:
(1) “Chicago Asian Gangs: Criminal Networks and Their Nexus to Transnational Organized Crime and Public Corruption”, by Aaron Cunningham, Retired, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL; Luis Alonso Montalvo Flores, Policia Nacional Civil, El Salvador; and Lt. Lawrence Lujan, El Paso Police Department, El Paso, TX. Note: This session is restricted to Law Enforcement.
CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 14; 23; 26.
(47) “Care Theory and Gangs: Implications for Prevention/Intervention Programming in K-12 Schools”, by Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 11; 16; 17; 18; 22; 29.
(62) “Procedural Justice: Can it Help Solve Violent Crime?”, by Christopher M.; Felton, Ph.D., Detective, Fort Wayne Police Department, Fort Wayne, IN. GRANT PARK. Ts: 5; 12; 22; 30.
8:00am - 11:00am:
(91) “Outcast Attack in Savannah: A Case Study in Investigating and Prosecuting an OMG”, by Michael Tabarrok, Regional Prosecutor, Statewide Gang Prosecution Unit, Office of the Attorney General, Atlanta, GA. Restricted session: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Official Criminal Justice only. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 6; 15; 21; 25; 30.
9:00am - 10:00am:
(44) “Prison Gangs: A Global Overview”, by Mitchel P. Roth, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Houston, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 13; 16; 20; 23; 24.
(23) “Gang Ethics 101 - Don’t Shoot the Messenger", by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. ONTARIO. Ts: 10; 12; 17; 27.
10:00am - 11:00am:
(76) “Data Matters: Scales of Data, for Youth Interventions and Systemic Change”, by Santos Flores, Ph.D., Department of Community Intervention and Support Services, Durham County, NC. ONTARIO. Ts: 10; 11; 12; 22.
10:00am - 11:30am:
(26) “Gangs in Central America”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Stockton University, Pomona, New Jersey. GRANT PARK. Ts: 1; 6; 14; 20; 23.
10:00am - 12:00pm:
(56) “The Targeted Killing of Police Officers by Gangs in El Salvador: A Current Trend in Criminal Tactics”, by Aaron Cunningham, Retired, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL; Luis Alonso Montalvo Flores, Policia Nacional Civil, El Salvador; and Lt. Lawrence Lujan, El Paso Police Department, El Paso, TX. Note: This session is restricted to Law Enforcement.
MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 14; 23.
(20) “Gang Feud Fallout”, by Jakob Blackman, ATF/TFO, Kansas City, MO; and Belinda Perez, BATF, Kansas City, MO. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 6; 8; 25; 30.
(84) “Project Imagine: Community Violence Intervention and the Impact of Outreach Workers as Credible Messengers”, by Robert T. David Sr., Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator, Danville, VA.LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 2; 10; 11; 22.
11:00am - 12:00pm:
(11) “Comparison of Prison Gangs in the U.S. with Other Prison Gangs Around the Globe”, by Mitchel P. Roth, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Houston, TX. ONTARIO. Ts: 13; 16; 20; 23; 24.
(94) “He Did “The Race” But He Did Not Beat the Case: Collecting Evidence of Gang Rivalries and Compiling it in an Expert Presentation for the Court in Commonwealth v. Angelo Ford”, by Vincent Port, Detective, Delaware County (PA) CID Homicide Unit; Jim MacIntosh, Detective (Ret.) Collingdale Borough PD; and Laurie Moore, Deputy District Attorney, Delaware County, PA. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 3; 5; 16; 21.
12:00pm - 1:00pm:
(51) “The Probation Officers/Court Staff Reception” by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA; and Irene C. Paredes, Lake County Superior Court - Juvenile Division, Crown Point, IN. Note: requires ticket to attend because of the door prizes/amenities. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 2.
12:00pm - 3:00pm:
(87) “Tour of the Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention Center”, A Field Training Event for August 4, 2025 (Monday) and August 5, 2026 (Tuesday). 12pm Front of Hotel Across the Street Bus; you need to be signed up for this in advance. Ts: 16.
1:00pm - 2:00pm:
(106) “Crushers Club — Crushing Youth Crime & Gang Involvement”, by Sally Hazelgrove, President & Executive Director, Crushers Club (Restoring the Path), Chicago, IL. HURON A&B. Ts: 2; 7; 11; 22; 30.
1:00pm - 3:00pm:
(34) “Chicago Gangs: Criminal Networks and Nexus to Cartel, Organized Crime, and Terror”, by Aaron Cunningham, Chicago Police Department (retired), Chicago, IL. Note: This session is restricted to Law Enforcement.
MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 6; 14; 23.
(24) “Leveraging Social Media in Gang Investigations: Methods, Tools, and Challenges”, by
by Rebeckah Lawson, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, McLennan County, TX; and Todd Rajkowski, Waco Police Department, Waco, TX. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 8; 9; 21.
(58) “Gang/Criminal Culture and Social Norms”, by Captain Philip J. Swift, Ph.D., Municipal Courts, City Marshall Division, Fort Worth, TX. ONTARIO. Ts: 2; 7; 10; 11; 12; 13.
(21) “Understanding the Criminal Mind in Gang Cases”, by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View A&M University. Restricted to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. Note: Restricted to criminal justice personnel.
GRANT PARK. Ts: 1; 2; 6; 8; 12; 13; 16; 21; 25.
(9) “A Case Study Into the Pagan Motorcycle Club: Criminal Investigative Techniques, Overcoming Challenges and the Power of Teamwork & Title III Wiretaps”, by Catherine Fields, BATF, Raleigh, NC; Kelly Sandling, AUSA, Raleigh, NC; and Stephen Babits, BATF, Raleigh, NC. Note Restricted Attendance Policy: Only sworn Law Enforcement Officers are allowed to attend this session. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 1; 6; 15; 21; 25.
1:00pm - 5:00pm:
(99) “The Illicit Fentanyl Crisis and Drug Poisonings”, by Brian Townsend, MOCIC, Springfield, MO, WASHINGTON PARK 1, Ts: 1; 4; 6.
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2:00pm - 3:00pm:
(88) “Using RICO to Attack Hybrid Gangs”, by Michael Tabarrok, Regional Prosecutor, Statewide Gang Prosecution Unit, Office of the Attorney General, Atlanta, GA. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 4; 6; 21.
3:00pm - 4:00pm:
(6) “Gang Life is No Life Media Campaign”, by Inspector Elton Hall, Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. GRANT PARK. Ts: 4; 11; 17; 22; 27.
3:00pm - 5:00pm:
(63) “An Introduction to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs”,by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 15; 23.
(3) “Tactical Interviewing in Gang Crime Investigations”, by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View A&M University.
Restricted to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. Restricted to criminal justice personnel. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 2; 6; 8; 12; 13; 16; 21; 25.
(86) “Coast-to-Coast: Dismantling a Violent Criminal Enterprise Through Wire Intercepts and Multi-Agency Coordination”, by Jacob K Wescoe, Raleigh Police Dept., Stephen Babits, Agent in Charge, ATF, Raleigh, NC; and Kelly Sandling, AUSA, Raleigh, NC. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 4; 6; 21. Restricted attendance: LEO/Prosecutors/Analysts.
(97) “The Importance of Gang Intelligence Within a Correctional Facility to Increase Intelligence Information / Sharing”, by Franco Domma, Inspector, Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Chicago, IL. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 6; 13; 19.
(19) “Graffiti - Understanding the Game”, by Retired Detective Ken Davis, Yonkers Police Department, Yonkers, NY. LINCOLN PARK. Ts:1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
4:00pm - 5:00pm:
(29) “Getting Published in Gang Research 2025", by Dr. Gregg W. Etter Sr., Ed.D., Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO. GRANT PARK. Ts: 10; 12.
5:00pm - 6:00pm:
(52) “Gang Prevention - Intervention - Counseling Networking Reception”. by Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR and NGCRC Staff. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 12; 18; 22.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025:
6:00am - 8:00am Early Riser Sessions:
(76R) “Data Matters: Scales of Data, for Youth Interventions and Systemic Change”, by Santos Flores, Ph.D., Department of Community Intervention and Support Services, Durham County, NC. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 10; 11; 12; 22.
(86R) “Coast-to-Coast: Dismantling a Violent Criminal Enterprise Through Wire Intercepts and Multi-Agency Coordination”, by Jacob K Wescoe, Raleigh Police Dept., Stephen Babits, Agent in Charge, ATF, Raleigh, NC; and Kelly Sandling, AUSA, Raleigh, NC. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 4; 6; 21. Restricted attendance: LEO/Prosecutors/Analysts.
7:00am - 8:00am Early Riser Session:
(11R) “Comparison of Prison Gangs in the U.S. with Other Prison Gangs Around the Globe”, by Mitchel P. Roth, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, Sam Houston State University, Houston, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 13; 16; 20; 23; 24.
8:00am - 9:00am:
(82) “Defining and Understanding Organized Retail Crime”, by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 6.
(35) “Combating Gang/Community Violence through Evidence-Based Strategies: Part`1 of a 2 Point Presentation”, by Alvis Williams, Chief Training Officer; Cody Shepherd; and Larry Williams Jr.; Pathfinders Resources, Inc, Danville, VA. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 17; 18; 22.
8:00am - 10:00am:
(4) “Drug-Induced Homicide Investigations and Prosecutions: A Case Study and Step-By-Step Guide to Handling Fatal Overdose Cases and Prosecuting the Gang Members and Drug Dealers Who Dealt the Drugs”, by Stuart T. Welch, Senior Contact Attorney, Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Bel Air, MD; and Detective Tyler Dailey, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Bel Air, MD. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 6; 21.
(50) “Operant Conditioning: A Path to Gang Violence and Redemption”, by Philip J. Swift, Ph.D., Municipal Courts, City Marshall Division, Fort Worth, TX. GRANT PARK. Ts: 2; 7; 10; 12; 13; 18; 22.
(74) “Following the Money and Digital Footprint for Successful Gang Investigations - A Case Study into the Grape Street Crips Trans-National Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering”, by Michael Horn, Resident Agent in Charge, ATF, Greenville Field Office, Greenville, SC; Nellie Waterman, ATF, Supervisory Special Agent, Kansas City, KS; Alex Saine, Special Agent, ATF; Jonathan Esworthy, Senior Forensic Auditor, ATF; and Timothy Severo, Assistant District Attorney, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 4; 6; 9; 20; 21; 23.
(3R) “Tactical Interviewing in Gang Crime Investigations”, by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View A&M University. Restricted to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. ERIE. Ts: 1; 2; 6; 8; 12; 13; 16; 21; 25.
8:00am - 11:00am:
This Session Was Cancelled on 7-30-2025. (5) “Gang Expert Testimony: Bringing Your Gang Investigation into Court”, by Tyler Sutherland, Gang Suppression Unit, Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek, MI; and Jim Bailey, Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek, MI. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 3; 21.
8:00am - 12:00pm:
(13) “New Trends on Asian Gangs and Transnational Organized Crime: Part 1”, by Dr. John Z. Wang, Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 1; 6; 20; 23; 26.
9:00am - 10:00am:
(2) “Prolific Graffiti Writers & Crews", by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. GRANT PARK. Ts: 1; 7; 9; 19; 27; 28.
10:00am - 11:00am:
(54) “Gangs in Haiti”, by Dr. Janice Joseph, professor, Criminal Justice Program, Stockton University, Pomona, New Jersey. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 20; 23.
(93) “The Best RICO and Gang Statutes in the Country: A Look at Georgia’s RICO and Gang Statutes”, by Michael Tabarrok, Regional Prosecutor, Statewide Gang Prosecution Unit, Office of the Attorney General, Atlanta, GA. Restricted session: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Official Criminal Justice only. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 6; 15; 21; 25; 30
10:00am - 11:30am:
(83) “Stand Up and Breathe: 4 Steps to Recover From Failure”, by Robert T. David Sr., Youth Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator, Danville, VA. ERIE. Ts: 10; 11; 22.
10:00am - 12:00pm:
(30) “The Impact of Historical/Generational Trauma on Gang and Law Enforcement Interactions”, by Philip J. Swift, Ph.D., Municipal Courts, City Marshall Division, Fort Worth, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 2; 7; 10; 11; 12; 13; 22; 25.
(37) “Expert Testimony in Gang-Related Criminal Trials: A Mock Direct and Cross-Examination”, by Josh Tetens, McLennan County District Attorney; and Christi Hunting Horse, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, McLennan County, TX. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 8; 21.
11:00am - 12:00pm:
(68) “Reducing Gang-Related Violence in Correctional Institutions”, by Elvis Slaughter, MSCJ, Retired Sheriff’s Superintendent, former fire and police commissioner, criminologist, and author of ten books, including Safer Jail and Prison Matters: Effective Ways to Manage and Reduce Violence in Correctional Facilities. ONTARIO. Ts: 13; 16; 17.
(55) “Law Enforcement Styles, Individual Characteristics, and the Policing of Gangs”, by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View A&M University. Restricted to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. Note: Restricted to criminal justice personnel. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 1; 8; 25.
(57) “Gang Resistance and Intervention”, by Dwayne Melton, Social Work Supervisor, State Training School, Eldora, IA. HURON A&B. Ts: 7; 11; 16; 22.
12:00pm - 1:00pm:
(64) “The Christian Gang Specialist Reception”, by Dr. Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR; and George Knox, NGCRC Staff. GRANT PARK. Ts: 10; 11; 18; 22; 29.
12:00pm - 3:00pm:
(87R) “Tour of the Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention Center”, A Field Training Event for August 4, 2025 (Monday) and August 5, 2026 (Tuesday). 12pm Front of Hotel Across the Street Bus; you need to be signed up for this in advance. Ts: 16.
1:00pm - 2:00pm:
(40) “Off the Wall — A Graffiti Art Program”, by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 7; 11; 18; 19; 22; 28.
(69) “Gang Victim and Witness Protection Services: Challenges for Our Times”, by Elvis Slaughter, MSCJ, Retired Sheriff’s Superintendent, former fire and police commissioner, criminologist, and author of ten books, including Preschool to Prison: Is It Determined by the School, Environment, or Parent? GRANT PARK. Ts: 7; 12; 13; 22; 30.
(90) “The Adult Friends for Youth (AFY) Gang Intervention Program in Hawaii: Changing the Lives of Youth Gang Members”, by Deborah Spencer-Chun, MSW, President & CEO of AFY, Honolulu, HI; with Lisa Tamashiro, Siutiti Takai, and Sgt. Bryan Oato. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 10; 11;12; 18; 22.
(107) “Crafting a Comprehensive City-Wide Strategy to Reduce Gang and Group Violence”, by Misty N. Wright, Executive Director of Community Safety, Louisville, KY. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 10; 22.
1:00pm - 3:00pm:
(92) “Gangs and Human Trafficking“,by Michael Tabarrok, Regional Prosecutor, Statewide Gang Prosecution Unit, Office of the Attorney General, Atlanta, GA. Restricted session: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Official Criminal Justice only. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 6; 15; 21; 25; 30.
Session #28 was cancelled on 7-30-2025. (28) “Hybrid Gangs: How to Identify Local Gang Culture”, by Jim Bailey, Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek, MI; and Det. Tyler Sutherland, Gang Suppression Unit, Battle Creek Police Department, Battle Creek, MI. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 3; 19; 21.
1:00pm - 4:00pm:
(64) “Examples of Gang Crime Investigation/Prosecution of Hybrid Gangs”, by Christi Hunting Horse, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, McLennan County, TX; and Todd Rajkowski, Waco Police Department, Waco, TX. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 8; 21; 30.
2:00pm - 3:00pm:
(75) “Drugs, Guns, and Gangs in the English-speaking Caribbean Countries”, by Janice Joseph, Ph.D., Criminal Justice Program, Stockton University, Pomona, New Jersey. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 6; 14; 20; 23.
(17) “Strategies for Working With Gang Involved Youth in Juvenile Facilities”, by Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 11; 16; 17; 18; 22; 29.
(70) “Pioneering a Career Pathway for Credible Messengers and the Impact of Hospital Based Intervention”, by Roy Moore, Director of the Portland OIC Community Care Team, Portland, OR; and Hiag Brown, Co-Director, Portland OIC Community Care Team, Portland, OR. GRANT PARK. Ts: 10; 11; 30.
2:00pm - 4:00pm:
(59) “Nigerian Organized Crime”, by Dr. Gregg W. Etter Sr., Ed.D. and Dr. Peculiar Awa, Department of Criminal Justice, University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO; and Dayo G. Ashonibare, Lecturer at Baze University’s Faculty of Law. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 1; 6; 23.
3:00pm - 4:00pm:
(52) “The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Gang Membership: Developing Intervention Service Components”, by Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 11; 16; 17; 18; 22; 29.
(94R) “He Did “The Race” But He Did Not Beat the Case: Collecting Evidence of Gang Rivalries and Compiling it in an Expert Presentation for the Court in Commonwealth v. Angelo Ford”, by Vincent Port, Detective, Delaware County (PA) CID Homicide Unit; Jim MacIntosh, Detective (Ret.) Collingdale Borough PD; and Laurie Moore, Deputy District Attorney, Delaware County, PA. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 3; 5; 16; 21.
3:00pm - 4:30pm:
(80) “Unmasking Hybrid Gangs: The Rise and Evolution of Criminal Networks in McLennan County”, by Cassie Price, Waco Police Department, Waco, TX; and Todd Rajkowski, Waco Police Department, Waco, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 8; 9; 21; 30.
3:00pm - 5:00pm:
(41) “The Psychology of Violent Behavior and Gangs”, by Dr. Sally-Ann Ashton, Psychologist and Research Scientist, Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, Prairie View A&M University. Restricted to Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice. Note: Restricted to criminal justice personnel.
GRANT PARK. Ts: 1; 2; 6; 8; 12; 13; 16; 21; 25.
(72) “Working With Gang Involved Youth: A Family and Community Perspective”, by Tom Schneider, M.S., Director, Project Lifeline, Chicago, IL; and Kevin Kreuser, Cook County Juvenile Court, Chicago, IL. ONTARIO. Ts: 2; 5; 16; 18; 22.
4:00pm - 5:00pm:
(61) “Stress and Gang Investigators: Transitioning from Work to Home”, by Christopher M. Felton, Ph.D., Fort Wayne Police Department, Fort Wayne, IN. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 7; 12; 25.
(67) “Gangs and Their Membership”, by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 6; 20; 30.
(108) “How to Make Gang Investigations Attractive to Assistant U.S. Attorneys”, by Misty N. Wright, Executive Director of Community Safety, Louisville, KY. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 21.
5:00pm - 6:00pm:
(54) “The Law Enforcement, Prosecution, and Corrections Networking Reception”, by Kenneth Davis and Gregg W. Etter Sr., NGCRC Staff. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts:1; 2; 13; 16; 21.
8:00 pm - 8:15pm:
The NGCRC’s National Night Out (NNO) Event, by NGCRC Staff (all are welcome), directly across the street from the Westin hotel. Let’s increase respect for the law and civility.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025:
6:00am - 8:00am Early Riser Sessions:
(4R) “Drug-Induced Homicide Investigations and Prosecutions: A Case Study and Step-By-Step Guide to Handling Fatal Overdose Cases and Prosecuting the Gang Members and Drug Dealers Who Dealt the Drugs”, by Stuart T. Welch, Senior Contact Attorney, Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Bel Air, MD; and Detective Tyler Dailey, Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Bel Air, MD. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 6; 21.
(47R) “Care Theory and Gangs: Implications for Prevention/Intervention Programming in K-12 Schools”, by Martha Wall-Whitfield, Ph.D., Principal, Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center, Bryant, AR. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 5; 7; 11; 16; 17; 18; 22; 29.
7:00am - 8:00am:
(54) “Gangs in Haiti”, by Dr. Janice Joseph, professor, Criminal Justice Program, Stockton University, Pomona, New Jersey. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 4; 20; 23.
8:00am - 9:00am:
(36) “The Graffiti Identity 3: Through the Decade”, by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts:1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
(65) “The OMCG in a Global Perspective”,by Dr. Andy Bain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Criminal Justice & Sociology, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA. ONTARIO. Ts: 1; 15; 20; 23.
(22) “Correctional Intelligence and Street Crime Investigations”, by Captain Philip J. Swift, Ph.D., Municipal Courts, City Marshall Division, Fort Worth, TX. Attendance of this class is restricted to law enforcement/corrections staff, probation/parole officers, and judicial investigators.
LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 13; 21.
8:00am - 10:00am:
(9R) “A Case Study Into the Pagan Motorcycle Club: Criminal Investigative Techniques, Overcoming Challenges and the Power of Teamwork & Title III Wiretaps”, by Catherine Fields, BATF, Raleigh, NC; Kelly Sandling, AUSA, Raleigh, NC; and Stephen Babits, BATF, Raleigh, NC. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 6; 15; 21; 25.
(96) “Dismantling the Gang Starting With Only 15 Grams”, by Andrew Foy, Special Agent, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Columbus, GA. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 6; 20; 21.
8:00am - 12:00pm:
(39) “New Trends on Asian Gangs and Transnational Organized Crime: Part 2”, by Dr. John Z. Wang, Professor, Department of Criminal Justice, California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 1; 6; 20; 23; 26.
9:00am - 10:00am:
(6R) “Gang Life is No Life Media Campaign”, by Inspector Elton Hall, Winnipeg Police Service, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. ONTARIO. Ts: 4; 11; 17; 22; 27.
(81) “Writing a Warrant for Participation in a Criminal Gang”, by Maggie Koch, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, Toledo, OH; and Nicholas Bocik, Toledo Police Department, Toledo, OH. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 21.
9:00am - 10:30am:
(85) “Gangs vs. Kingdom”, by Robert T. David Sr., Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Coordinator, Danville, VA. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 2; 10; 11; 22; 29.
9:00am - 11:00am:
(71) ”Practical Use of Phone Extractions in Criminal Trials: Methods, Tools, and Evidence Presentation”, by Rebeckah Lawson, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, McLennan County, TX; Luke McCowan, McLennan County District Attorney’s Office; and Todd Rajkowski, Waco Police Department, Waco, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 8; 21.
10:00am - 11:30am:
(73) “Project Lifeline: A Panel Discussion With Former Gang Members”, by Tom Schneider, Director, Project Lifeline, Chicago, IL. ONTARIO. Ts: 2; 5; 16; 18; 22.
(98) “Cutting the Core: Prosecuting Gangs to Lower Crime Rates”, by Joel C. Muneses, Senior Assistant State’s Attorney, Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office, Bel Air, MD. HURON A&B. Ts: 1; 4; 21.
(78) “Combating Gang/Community Violence through Evidence-Based Strategies: Part`2 of a 2 Point Presentation”, by Alvis Williams, Chief Training Officer; Cody Shepherd; and Larry Williams Jr.; Pathfinders Resources, Inc, Danville, VA. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts:17; 18; 22.
10:00am - 12:00pm:
(74R) “Following the Money and Digital Footprint for Successful Gang Investigations - A Case Study into the Grape Street Crips Trans-National Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering”, by Michael Horn, Resident Agent in Charge, ATF, Greenville Field Office, Greenville, SC; Nellie Waterman, ATF, Supervisory Special Agent, Kansas City, KS; Alex Saine, Special Agent, ATF; Jonathan Esworthy, Senior Forensic Auditor, ATF; and Timothy Severo, Assistant District Attorney, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 1; 4; 6; 9; 20; 21; 23.
11:00am - 12:00pm:
(32) “Street Gangs to Terrorism Affiliation”, by Michael P. Coghlan, Gang Specialist, DeKalb, IL. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 7; 12; 14; 20; 21; 23; 24.
(12) “Online Resources - Communication & Search Tools”, by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 19; 20; 27.
1:00pm - 2:00pm:
(7) “Notes to a Rookie: The Truth about Trauma and Growth”, by Philip J. Swift, Ph.D., Municipal Courts, City Marshall Division, Fort Worth, TX. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 2; ;7; 9; 10; 12; 13; 18; 22; 30.
(77) “Achieving Greater Efficiency in Jury Trials in Gang Cases”, by Angel Monistere, Chief Trial Prosecutor, 21st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Amite, LA. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 21.
(100) “Hip Hop and Gang Culture”, by Terrance Lamont Stone, CEO, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, San Bernadino, CA. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 9; 11; 18; 19; 22; 27.
(103) “AI-Powered Tools for Gang Investigations”, by Anthony Tassone, CEO & Co-founder, Truleo, Chicago, IL. Restricted to District Attorneys, Law Enforcement, and Corrections Officers. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 1; 13; 21.
2:00pm - 3:00pm:
(15) “A Basic Street Gangs Investigation", by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. Notice: This course is restricted to Law Enforcement Only. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts:1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
(104) “A New Game Plan for Achieving Facility Safety for Staff and Residents”, by Michael-Phillp Washington, Cook County Temporary Juvenile Detention Center, Chicago, IL. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 7; 16.
2:00pm - 3:30pm:
(79) “Transforming Justice: The Use of Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) Curriculum in Gang Prevention, Reentry, and Treatment”, by David Moore, Community Engagement Director, Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, Pasadena, CA. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 7; 18; 22.
2:00pm - 4:00pm:
(56R) “The Targeted Killing of Police Officers by Gangs in El Salvador: A Current Trend in Criminal Tactics”, by Aaron Cunningham, Retired, Chicago Police Department, Chicago, IL; Luis Alonso Montalvo Flores, Policia Nacional Civil, El Salvador; and Lt. Lawrence Lujan, El Paso Police Department, El Paso, TX. Note: This session is restricted to Law Enforcement. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 3; 4; 14; 23.
3:00pm - 4:00pm:
(95) “Gang Trends and Barriers to Safely Housing Youth in Detention”, by Deovonta Moses, Resident Internal Affairs - Gang Specialist, Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Chicago, IL. ONTARIO. Ts: 16; 25.
(89) “Prosecution of a Participation in a Criminal Gang Case From Inception to Conviction”, by Maggie Koch, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office, Toledo, OH; Nicholas Bocik, Toledo Police Department, Toledo, OH. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 21.
(105) “Crossing the Rubicon: Leveraging Lived Experience to Empower At-Risk Youth”, by William Powers, CEO; and Clarence Williams, Vice-President, Crossing the Rubicon (www.rubiconcrossing.org), Quincy, MA. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 7.
4:00pm - 5:00pm:
(27) “Street Gangs Well Defined - For Criminal or Research Intelligence", by Kenneth Davis, Graffiti/Gang Specialist & Private Investigator, Yonkers, NY. MILLENIUM PARK. Ts: 1; 4; 7; 9; 19; 20; 27; 28.
(16) “What Could Go Wrong? Increasing the Life Expectancy of Your Gang Program: Addressing Legal Liability Issues in Gang Programs Today”, by Michael P. Coghlan, Gang Specialist, DeKalb, IL. CHICAGO BALLROOM. Ts: 7; 10; 12; 17; 29.
(60) “How to Implement Community Violence Intervention Strategies”, by LaRon Douglas, Sr., Executive Director, Renounce/Denounce Gang Intervention Program, Cleveland, OH. LINCOLN PARK. Ts: 10; 11; 12; 22.
(101) “The Value of Relationship Building and Community with Our Youth”, by Robert Fiorello, PEI Kids; Dan-anh Tran, LPC, LCADC, PEI Kids Clinical Therapist; and Jacqueline Faulk, Group Facilitator, Trenton, NJ. ONTARIO. Ts: 5; 7; 11; 18; 22; 30.
(109) “A Social Economic Autopsy: A Look at the Root Causes of the Gang Problem”, by Troy R. Rogers, Chattonooga, TN. WASHINGTON PARK 1. Ts: 7; 22.
5:00pm: ALL TRAINING IS OVER WITH. TRAINING ROOMS NOW BEING EVACUATED.
5:00pm-6:00pm:
PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE NGCRC OPERATIONS CENTER TO SUBMIT YOUR EVALUATION FORM TO THE NGCRC STAFF.
PICK UP YOUR CERTIFICATES IN THE OPERATIONS CENTER NOTE: HAVE YOUR EVALUATION FORM READY TO BE EXAMINED (hours counted) BY OPERATIONS CENTER SUPERVISORS (Maria & Irene) TO SEE IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE MINIMUM HOURS REQUIRED (24 overall, at least 4 of which are in your Training Track).
After 6:00pm: NGCRC staff have gone. Your Evaluation Form is still important. If you forgot, can you please mail or fax your Evaluation Form to the NGCRC ASAP?
WE WISH YOU SAFE TRAVEL ON YOUR RETURN HOME. WE HOPE WE SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.
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(101) “The Value of Relationship Building and Community with Our Youth”, by Robert Fiorello, PEI Kids; Dan-an Tran, LPC, LCADC, PEI Kids Clinical Therapist; and Jacqueline Faulk, Group Facilitator, Trenton, NJ. TBA. Ts: ???