Short Courses, Workshops and Seminars

Addressing the Threat of Child Sex Trafficking: A Joint Meeting of IACP's Child Sex Trafficking Advisory Working Group and Fusion Center Stakeholders

Alexandria VA, 22-23 July 2013. The overarching goal of IACP’s Child Sex Trafficking initiative is to improve the ability of law enforcement to recognize and respond to child victims of prostitution (also known as Child Sex Trafficking and Domestic Sex Trafficking of Minors).  By invitation only.

CHDS/UAPI Faculty Development Workshop

Monterey CA, June 10-14, 2013. A five-day workshop for UAPI educational partners that will include presentations from CHDS faculty on their approaches to teaching core Homeland Security topics (including Introduction to HS, Intelligence, Technology, and Comparative HS). We also will have presentations from partner institutions on Border Security and Transnational issues. If you are a homeland security educator, contact sprecca@nps.edu for more information.  By invitation.

FCLP Curriculum Review

Monterey CA, April 3-5, 2013.  The objective of the FCLP Curriculum Review is to assess the program syllabus, agendas and target audience. A small group of subject matter experts and FCLP graduates will review the syllabus and learning objectives in detail, collaborate and recommend any changes or amendments necessary. FCLP is now entering its fourth year and this curriculum review will allow it to remain a high-performance executive program for fusion center leaders.  By invitation.   If you are participating, please login to the participant resources.

Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Executive Education

Monterey CA, February 11-15, 2013. The 5-day program fills a gap in the discipline’s training and education program that will strengthen the advancement of the radiological emergency preparedness program as well as its senior and emerging leaders. It is intended to provide for an educational opportunity and radiological emergency preparedness program enhancement that meets the immediate and long-term needs of leaders responsible for radiological emergency preparedness. By invitation.

Alumni Professional Exchange (APEX) Workshop

Monterey CA, 20-21 February 2013.The APEX workshop provides CHDS alumni with the opportunity to learn about and reflect on critical homeland security issues from different perspectives while re-engaging with classmates, professionals from other cohorts, and faculty. 

CHDS/UAPI Faculty Development Workshop

Monterey CA, 27-31 August 2012.  A five-day workshop for UAPI educational partners that will include presentations from CHDS faculty on their approaches to teaching core Homeland Security topics (including Introduction to HS, Intelligence, Technology, and Comparative HS). We also will have presentations on Risk and Business Continuity, as well as issues in Border Security and Arctic Security from Mexican and Canadian partners. If you are a homeland security educator, contact sprecca@nps.edu for more information.

Center of Analytical Excellence (CoAE) Meeting

Monterey CA, 13-14 March 2012. This meeting will delineate a governance structure and associated processes that are needed to identify, assess, support, and evaluate a CoAE, as it applies to fusion centers. By invitation.

National Fusion Liaison Officer Program Workshop  

Monterey CA, 15-16 March 2012. This workshop is being convened to facilitate the sharing of best practices and lessons learned between fusion centers with mature FLO Programs. By invitation.

2012 CHDS APEX Continuing Education Conference  

Monterey CA, 21-23 February 2012. The 2012 theme is Terrorism, Budgets and Disasters.

Faculty Development Workshop  

Monterey CA, 15-19 August 2011. This workshop addresses the recognized shortfall of faculty that are qualified to address the variety of issues that should be covered in a homeland security educational program.