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• District Four Meeting Tri-State Warbird Museum

  • When
    Friday, October 11, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Tri-State Warbird Museum 4021 Borman Dr. Batavia Ohio 45103

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  District Four Meeting:

  We will hold our District Four Meeting October 11, 2024 at The Warbird Museum.  4021  Borman Dr. Batavia, Ohio 45103.  We will meet in the small events library.   The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM.

  Upon completion of the presentation, members of the organization will be able to participate in a tour of the museum.  There is a $7 to participate in the tour, which the member will be responsible for paying themselves.  Please plan accordingly if you would like to participate in the tour.

  
  

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• Introduction to Crime Prevention & CPS Certification - Mentor, Ohio

  • Start
    Tuesday, November 05, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, November 07, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Mentor Police 8600 Munson Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060 (CIVIC CENTER)
  • Spaces left
    20
  • Registered
    5 registrants

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  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, and places great emphasis on programmatic initiatives giving the practitioners the knowledge, tools and resources to do their jobs successfully. 

  
  

  Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  
  

  History & Theory of Crime Prevention: Historical overview, theory, and practice

  
  

  Professional Resource & Development: Community programs, youth issues and

  programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identity and growing potential leaders, challenges

  
  

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Security Surveys

  
  

  Physical Security: Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention

  
  

  Personal Safety and Security: Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime

  prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber-crimes, violence prevention

  
  

  INSTRUCTORS

  Instructors are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  
  

  TRAINING INFORMATION

  $375.00 for the 3-day course. Training will be held daily from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with an open lunch. The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CPS) is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course. Training registration includes: training materials, networking opportunities, certificate of completion, with successful passing of exam; CPS certificate & uniform pin.  Lodging is the responsibility of each attendee.

  
  

  
  

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  Questions: 

  Contact VICE PRESIDENT JOHN DIPIETRO

  Email:  John.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• House of Worship Security & Risk Management Training - Western, Ohio OPOTA CPT APPROVED 5 HOURS

  • When
    Saturday, November 09, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Mt. Tabor Church 9744 US RT 127 Celina, OH 45822
  • Spaces left
    32
  • Registered
    17 registrants

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   OPOTA CPT CREDITS APPROVED 

    5 GENERAL HOURS APPROVED 

        COURSE NUMBER  24CPT484  

   HOSTED BY 

  

  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open-door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA  instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.   They are well-versed in safety and are committed to presenting the course using a professional and insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE,  NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• OCPA New York City with NYPD & ISC East

  • Start
    Wednesday, November 20, 2024
  • End
    Friday, November 22, 2024
  • Location
    New York City - One Police Plaza - Javits Center
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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  Please join the Ohio Crime Prevention Association for the 2024 Professional Development Working Group Session held in

   New York City: November 20-22, 2024.

  This is an excellent opportunity to engage in the experiential learning of modern crime prevention methods in one of the most prominent cities in the world!

    This year’s itinerary includes; Attending the Expo, product training and case study sessions at the International Security Conference (ISC-East) held at the Javits Convention Center, participating in CPTED property assessment reviews and meeting with NYPD while touring their Real Time Crime Center at One Police Plaza. There will also be OCPA led discussions, member networking opportunities, as well as free time to explore the culture of the city on your own. 

  The OCPA Registration Price is $175.00 with all expenses related to travel, hotel and meals to be paid by the attendee or agency. OCPA will assist with sharing basic logistic information such as discounted hotels negotiated through ISC East, and flights taken by other attendees through the Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati airports.

  Attending this event would satisfy the CPS certification requirements for continuing training and a certificate of attendance will be provided upon completion. 

  Questions and inquiries can be sent to the Chairperson for the OCPA Training and Certification Committee:

  The OCPA Training and Certification committee continues to provide opportunities to members that add value to their membership while enhancing their skills, knowledge and abilities 

  
  

  Wednesday November 20: It is requested that attendees book an early flight to NYC

              Leave CVG/CLE/CMH approx. 6:00 AM arrival in NYC 7:45 AM

  Morning: Arrive in NYC – travel to hotel (drop luggage), time for meal and opportunity to get familiarized with neighborhood surroundings.

  It is requested that attendees arrive at their hotel by noon.

  Afternoon: Group meeting and objectives review  

  Late Afternoon: Attend the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC East) at the Javitz Convention Center. Includes Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response and Professional Networking Reception.

  PM: CPTED at Night: Field Exercise in Crime Prevention Mitigation and Prevention in Public Spaces. Return to hotel.

  Thursday November 21: 

              AM: Group meeting and review 

              AM Late: ISC East Critical Infrastructure: Protecting Utilities: Luncheon

  Afternoon: Meeting at police facility as mentioned (specifics redacted). Brooklyn Bridge observations: Pedestrian and vehicle interference considerations and design

  PM: Attendee independent time 

  Friday November 22:

              AM: Group meeting and review 

              AM Late: CPTED Day: Cultural center field exercise

              Afternoon: OCPA review and critique 

              Afternoon Late: Return to Columbus

              

  HARD STOP: Understanding.

  As with any travel experience changes, substitutions and cancellations can and do occur. The Ohio Crime Prevention Association, “OCPA” makes a genuine and good faith effort to execute this Working Group Session as close as to what has been described.

  Any number of issues could be presented that may cause a change(s) in the itinerary and program, including but not limited to: delays and or cancellations due to weather, travel and transportation, venue restrictions, protest / civil unrest, illness and a change in policy or by representatives from NYPD or SIA-ISC East. While OCPA does not anticipate any issues, anything that may cause a change is possible. By completing the registration, you and your organization/agency agree to hold harmless, the OCPA and its representatives for problems and or acts outside of their control.

  Attendees should maintain a mindset that promotes professional growth, understanding and flexibility while travelling to NYC. While travel arrangements are made by the attendee, it is recommended that any reservations for transportation and lodging be made with a refund option.

  Special Consideration: NYPD

  Being invited into the NYPD is a special opportunity built on the relationships developed by OCPA membership and law enforcement camaraderie. NYPD leadership staff has advised that an attendee bio. be presented before entering their facility. This is not a background investigation but a basic professional description of who is coming into their facility. 

  FAQ

  Will the OCPA handle my travel arrangements?

  No. Your registration covers the costs related to the program that you will be participating in. The ISC East and related events at the convention center, OCPA led CPTED assessments and discussions and police facility presentation are covered under the registration fee. Travel, lodging, meals and related expenses are the responsibility of the attendee. 

  How will I get around while in New York?

  There will be a lot of walking in New York. It’s what they do. It is anticipated that public transportation i.e., the subway will be used. If you have never experienced the subway, no fear… we will be there with you!

  Will we always be in a group?

  Most of the time yes. This working group session is training and an extension of the workday for many attendees. The city is the classroom. You will have time on your own to explore after the planned events. 

  Will there be an OCPA Point of Contact?

  Yes. Members of the OCPA training and Certification committee will assist in managing the itinerary. 

  Will we all be staying at the same hotel?

  Unknown. Lodging locations are secured by the attendees. It is highly recommended that hotel reservations be made through the ISC East hotel website. Prices will probably be the best and the group will be close together. Whether you room with another attendee or get your own room, that is up to you.

  I have never been to New York, what should I expect?

  Taking part in something out of the ordinary can be a very rewarding experience. This program stresses that we learn by doing and that we do it together. Notably, you will see a lot of people – a lot. You will notice that things are more expensive, and that the lifestyle is at a faster pace. 

  Will we be seeing all of New York? 

  No. New York is comprised of five boroughs (a type of government district). The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. All OCPA planned activities will be taking place in Manhattan. 

  Should I wait to sign-up?

  No. Travel costs usually get more expensive closer to the event date and the program is limited to a small number due to the type of program that has been arranged. Once registered you will be included in a group communication and receive program updates leading up to the event. Once the program is full there will be no additions or waitlist.

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• Introduction to Crime Prevention & CPS Certification - Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Start
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Thursday, December 12, 2024
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Cincinnati Police Academy 800 Evans St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45204
  • Spaces left
    25
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    Be the first

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  HOSTED BY

  
  

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be hosting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, and places great emphasis on programmatic initiatives giving the practitioners the knowledge, tools and resources to do their jobs successfully. 

  
  

  Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  
  

  History & Theory of Crime Prevention: Historical overview, theory, and practice

  
  

  Professional Resource & Development: Community programs, youth issues and

  programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identity and growing potential leaders, challenges

  
  

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Security Surveys

  
  

  Physical Security: Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention

  
  

  Personal Safety and Security: Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime

  prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber-crimes, violence prevention

  
  

  INSTRUCTORS

  Instructors are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  
  

  TRAINING INFORMATION

  $375.00 for the 3-day course. Training will be held daily from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with an open lunch. The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CPS) is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course. Training registration includes: training materials, networking opportunities, certificate of completion, with successful passing of exam; CPS certificate & uniform pin.  And, Ohio BMV produced CPS license plate. Lodging is the responsibility of each attendee.

  
  

  
  

  Click Here to Download Training Announcement

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Questions: 

  Contact  PRESIDENT JOHN DIPIETRO

  Email:  John.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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