General Information
Event Title: 16th Annual School Safety Conference
Location:
Camp Dodge
7105 NW 70th Ave, Building S-70
Freedom Center
Johnston, IA 50131
Dates: June 17, 2025 – June 19, 2025
Registration Fee: $250
2025 Schedule
Tuesday,
June 17th
Wednesday,
June 18th
Thursday,
June 19th
Details
SRO & Community Leadership
Presented by DJ Schoeff
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Description:
D.J. will bring his numerous years of school-based law enforcement, and service at a national level to motivate and inspire you to a greater level of leadership in your role. Combining the role of the SRO and police administration, he will empower you to find a deeper love for the work you do and the youth you serve in your community. D.J. will share with you proven techniques on how to build strong relationships and genuinely serve those under your care in leadership and as an SRO.
TBD
Presented by The American Lung Association
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Description:
Coming soon…
Human Trafficking Prevention
Presented by Teresa Davidson from Chains Interrupted
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description:
Teresa Davidson is a Nurse Practitioner and Chaplain that fights against human trafficking as the co-founder and CEO of Chains Interrupted, a nonprofit that contends for the freedom of youth from human trafficking and exploitation.
Teresa’s passion to fight Human Trafficking began on a mission trip to Africa where she saw children being victimized by this crime. Upon returning to the United States, she has worked with over 350 survivors, and actively trains professionals including law enforcement, health and human services, attorneys, judges, legislators, and those working with high-risk youth.
Teresa has received several awards for her work, including two Governor’s Services awards and was recently honored as a Woman of Influence in the Corridor area. She is honored to speak with you today and partner together to end this evil infiltrating our communities!
DM Co SO – Enticement
Presented by Dave Murguia
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Description:
Dave Murguia is a Sergeant with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office and has 19 years of law enforcement experience. He has conducted numerous online enticement and sexual exploitation investigations at both the state and federal levels. These investigations have led to the identification and prosecution of predators across Iowa, throughout the United States, and in several other countries.
Sergeant Murguia will be speaking about online predators targeting minors, whether they are at home or at school.
He will discuss key indicators of children being exploited online and provide insights to assist school faculty and school resource officers in identifying and intervening in such cases.
Benefits of having School Resource Officers trained in catching predators online.
Additionally, Sergeant Murguia will present case studies highlighting the apprehension of predators involved in enticement cases.
First Responder OIS/Mental Health
Presented by Vern Jefferson
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 10:45 am – 11:45 am
Description:
Coming soon…
TBD
Presented by Rudy Perez
Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description:
Coming soon…
TBD
Presented by Iowa Governors School Safety Breau
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 am – 11:00 am
Description:
Coming soon…