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# Law Enforcement Action Partnership

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## Blog

- [Thomas Schoolcraft](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2025/09/Thomas-Schoolcraft-bio-1.pdf#new_tab) - Thomas Schoolcraft started his law enforcement career in 2011 as a Corrections Officer at the Cheshire County Department of Corrections in New Hampshire. He is currently a Transitions Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Stillwater Prison and Oak Park Heights maximum security prison in Minnesota.
- [Sheriff Alyshia Dyer](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Alyshia-Dyer.pdf#new_tab) - Sheriff Alyshia Dyer began her law enforcement career in 2012 with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department in Michigan. She served as a youth resource officer and was responsible for managing community policing and family engagement strategies to deter youth crime.
- [Major Neill Franklin (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Neill-Franklin.pdf#new_tab) - Major Neill Franklin is a 34-year law enforcement veteran of the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department. During his time on the force, he held the position of commander for the Education and Training Division and the Bureau of Drug and Criminal Enforcement.
- [Major Dylan Hager (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dylan-Hager-Bio-.pdf#new_tab) - Major Dylan Hager (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 2013 as a Correctional Officer for the Colorado Department of Corrections. In 2018 he began working as a Shift Supervisor at both Trinidad and San Carlos Correctional Facilities.
- [Chief Vera Bumpers (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Vera-Bumpers.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Vera Bumpers(Ret.) has served with the Harris County Metro Transit Authority Police Department in Houston, Texas, for more than 30 years. She was the first woman to work for the agency as well as the first African-American to rise to every rank including sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and assistant chief.
- [Chief Rob Reyes (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Rob-Reyes-1.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Rob Reyes (Fmr.) began his law enforcement career in 1996 as an officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. For four years, he worked patrol assignments and served on the Warrant Serving Team, Cigarette and Alcohol to Minor Task Force, and the Random Speeding Deterring team.
- [Commissioner Trevor Velinor](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Trevor-Velinor-2.pdf#new_tab) - Commissioner Trevor Velinor began his law enforcement career in 1990 as a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). He initially served in Orlando, Florida, and worked alongside agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Agency. After seven years, he transferred to the St. Thomas office in the
- [Detective Captain Lisa Butner](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lisa-Butner-Bio-.pdf#new_tab) - Detective Captain Lisa Butner began her Law Enforcement Career in 1983 as a Patrolman and Sensitive Crime Investigator for Harvard University Police Department. In 1987, Butner joined the Metropolitan Police Department where she worked as a Patrolman, Drug Unit Investigator, Undercover Officer, and Academy Instructor. Her department consolidated with the Massachusetts State Police in 1992,
- [Sgt. Shane Blalock](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shane-Blalock.pdf#new_tab) - Sgt. Shane Blalock started his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Hamilton Police Department in Alabama. He later transferred to the Florence Police Department where his duties have included supervising dive team operations and the Crisis Negotiation Unit.
- [Corrections Officer Sheri Ray (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Sheri-Ray-1.pdf#new_tab) - Corrections Officer Sheri Ray began her law enforcement career in 2000 with the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Raleigh. She supervised the Maximum Security Unit and served as a field training officer, the Lead Investigator of Security Threat Groups, and the Negotiations Lead for the Prison Emergency Response Team.
- [Preston Shipp, Assistant Attorney General (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Preston-Shipp.pdf#new_tab) - Preston Shipp served as an appellate prosecutor for the Tennessee Attorney General's office. As an Assistant Attorney General, Shipp represented the State in hundreds of cases in state and federal courts against defendants convicted of crimes such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, robbery, burglary and theft.
- [Chief Brendan Cox](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brendan-Cox-1-1.pdf#new_tab) - Brendan Cox began his 23-year career in law enforcement as a patrol officer with the Albany Police Department. Early on, he was promoted up through detective sergeant in the Children and Family Services Unit.
- [Deputy Chief Wayne Harris (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Wayne-Harris-1.pdf#new_tab) - Deputy Chief Wayne Harris (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1987 as a patrol officer with the Rochester Police Department in New York. He patrolled the Lake, Clinton, Highland, and Downtown sections for 12 years before he was promoted to sergeant.
- [Assistant Chief John Bennett (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/John-Bennett-5-1.pdf#new_tab) - John Bennett began his law enforcement career as an officer with the Tampa Police Department in Florida. Over the course of 30 years, he served as a street cop, field training officer, supervisor for the S.W.A.T. team, major overseeing District Two, and as the chief’s executive officer before being appointed assistant chief.
- [Officer Peter Moskos (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Peter-Moskos.pdf#new_tab) - Peter Moskos was a Baltimore City Police Officer assigned to patrol on the midnight shift in the high-crime Eastern District, an area known to many from the HBO series The Wire. Moskos left the police force to return to his graduate studies in sociology. He received his BA from Princeton University (1994) and his Ph.D.
- [Deputy Superintendent Cheryl Morris (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cheryl-Morris-1.pdf#new_tab) - Cheryl Morris, Deputy Superintendent (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1992 with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. In 2010, she was promoted to Director of Ministerial, Family, & Volunteer Services. In this role she managed daily operations, drafted agency policy, and advised on religious accommodations, volunteer services, and family
- [Officer Ernest Stevens (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ernest-Stevens.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Stevens began his career as a police officer with Terrell Hills Police Department in 1992. His duties included traffic enforcement, evidence collection, and crime investigation.
- [Master Officer Dimitrios "Jim" Mastoras (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dimitrios-_Jim_-Mastoras.pdf#new_tab) - Jim Mastoras began his law enforcement career with Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) in 1997. Soon after, he was assigned to a plain clothes unit and became an active member of the Civil Disturbance Team.
- [Assistant State's Attorney Ramon de la Cabada (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ramon-de-la-Cabada-2.pdf#new_tab) - Ramon de la Cabada began his career as an Assistant State Attorney with the 20th Judicial District of Florida in 1991. During his two years as an ASA, he prosecuted a variety of crimes ranging from DUI to white collar and violent crime.
- [Judge Ronald Reinstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ron-Reinstein.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Ronald Reinstein began his legal career in 1974 as the Deputy Attorney for Maricopa County. In 1985, he was appointed to the bench of the Arizona Superior Court.
- [Patrol Officer Jason Jakubowski (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jason-Jakubowski-.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Jason Jakubowski (Fmr.) began his law enforcement career in 2000 as a patrol officer with the Big Rapids Police Department in Michigan. He worked as an undercover detective on the Drug Task Force Team across four counties in the Big Rapids area and served on the Dive, Rescue, and Recovery team
- [Officer Floyd Peterson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Floyd-Peterson-.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Floyd Peterson began his law enforcement career in 2007 as a school police officer for the Indianapolis Public School system. For nine years, he kept students and school staff safe by developing crisis plans and implementing strategies to prevent criminal activities.
- [Captain Corey Pass](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Floyd-Peterson-.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Corey Pass began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a patrol officer with the University of Northern Colorado Police. In 1991, He joined the Estes Park Police and held positions including field training supervisor, investigations corporal, patrol sergeant, and professional standards sergeant.
- [Officer Corey Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Corey-Williams.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Corey Williams began his law enforcement career in 2006 with the Lubbock Police Department in Texas. He initially worked in the Patrol Division, rode with the Bike Patrol Unit, and trained as a member of the Mobile Field Force.
- [Dr. Christi M. Smith (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Christi-Smith.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. Christi Smith began her career in law enforcement as an adult probation and parole officer in 2002. Since then, she has worked with several counties in Pennsylvania as a drug court specialist and a forensic mental health specialist, doing extensive investigatory work into the domestic violence of repeat offenders.
- [Officer Bryan Rose (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bryan-Rose-1.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Bryan Rose began his law enforcement career with the Irving Police Department in 2000. As a patrol officer, he handled every type of call imaginable for the next several years.
- [Ranger Tanya R. Smith](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Tanya-Smith-Bio-v1-mt.pdf#new_tab) - Ranger Tanya Smith began her law enforcement career in 2011 as an intern at the Erie International Airport Police Department. In 2017, she became a ranger in the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
- [Sheriff Eliezer “Eli” Rivera](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Eli-Rivera-Bio.pdf#new_tab) - Sheriff Eliezer “Eli” Rivera began his extensive law enforcement career in 1989 as a corrections officer with the Cheshire County Department of Corrections. In 1991, he joined the Keene Police Department as a police officer.
- [Former Magistrate/Acting Judge Michele Worobiec](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Michele-Worobiec.pdf#new_tab) - Michele Worobiec is a former municipal judge for the city of Marion, Ohio, where she served for more than six years.Worobiec began her legal career in 1997 with Selig & Hrabcak & Co., L.P.A., as Attorney, Co-Founder and Vice President. In 2000, she joined Kegler Brown Hill & Ritter as Associate Attorney.Worobiec became Magistrate/Acting Judge
- [Sgt. Robert Rico (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Robert-Rico-Speaker-Bio.pdf#new_tab) - Robert Rico is the Director for Restorative Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) for the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Professor of Practice in the College for Health, Community, and Policy, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
- [Judge John Leonardo (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/John-Leonardo.pdf#new_tab) - Judge John Leonardo began his career as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland in 1972. He also served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana and the District of Arizona from 1973 until 1992.
- [Deputy Inspector Corey Pegues (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Corey-Pegues-2.pdf#new_tab) - In 1987, Corey Pegues began his career as a Combat Medic for the U.S. Army. In 1991, he enlisted in the New York National Guard where he also served as a combat medic.
- [Dr. John Watts (Ret. Chief Probation Officer)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/John-Watts-1.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. John Watts began his law enforcement career in 2004 as an Adult Probation Officer for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division (CSSD). In 2012, Watts served on the Immigrations Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Task Force Roundup in Southeastern Connecticut.
- [Chief Antoine M. Ensley Sr. (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Antoine-Ensley-Bio-2023-2.pdf#new_tab) - Antoine Ensley began his law enforcement career in 1992 with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in the City of Charlotte, NC. He served for 12 years as a senior police officer, police field training officer, SWAT team crisis negotiator, background investigator, police sergeant, and supervisor-shift commander.
- [Inge Fryklund, Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Inge-Fryklund-1.pdf#new_tab) - Inge Fryklund was a prosecutor in Chicago where she served as Supervisor of the Criminal Appeals Division in the Office of the Cook County State‘s Attorney. In this capacity, she was in charge of all criminal appeals. More recently, she spent almost five years in Afghanistan, working with the legal system and advising national, provincial,
- [Captain Leigh Maddox (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Leigh-Maddox-1.pdf#new_tab) - Leigh Maddox retired as a Captain from the Maryland State Police in 2007. In the 1990s, she worked as a patrol trooper and supervisor; serving in the Intelligence Division. Maddox worked long-term undercover assignments and infiltrated organizations such as the Klu Klux Klan.
- [Chief Mark Spawn (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mark-Spawn-1.pdf#new_tab) - Mark Spawn served 24 years in the Fulton, NY Police Department, first as a detective and then for twelve years as Chief of Police. Spawn’s tenure as Chief was marked by an enhanced sex offense investigations, new community policing initiatives, and increased transparency.
- [Chief Tom Thompson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Tom-Thompson.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Tom Thompson began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a patrol officer with the Miamisburg Police Department in Ohio. In 2002, he became a sergeant, and his responsibilities expanded to include managing patrol operations.
- [Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sarko-Gergerian.pdf#new_tab) - Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian began his career in 2010 as a patrol officer with Winthrop Police Department. In 2016, he received the Outstanding Service and Contribution award; in 2019, Lieutenant Gergerian was subsequently awarded the Department of Mental Health & Law Enforcement Award.
- [Det. Sergeant Neil Woods (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Neil-Woods.pdf#new_tab) - Neil Woods served with the Derbyshire Constabulary for 23 years as a Detective and Detective Sergeant. For thirteen of those years, he worked as an undercover police officer on drug cases, purchasing heroin and crack cocaine and infiltrating organized crime. He trained social workers and youth social workers on the effects of drugs and taught
- [Judge Arthur L. Hunter, Jr. (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Arthur-Hunter-Bio-.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Arthur Hunter began his law enforcement career in 1981 as a police officer with the New Orleans Police Department. He worked on patrol in the Urban Squad and Fifth District serving the public housing developments and 7th, 8th, and 9th Wards of the city of New Orleans.
- [Captain Michael Harvey (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike-Harvey.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Michael Harvey (Fmr.) began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a patrol officer with the Town of Vinton, Virginia Police Department. In 1999, he transferred to the Spotsylvania County Virginia Sheriff's Office where he served as a patrol deputy, canine handler, emergency response team member, crisis negotiator, crisis intervention team instructor, patrol supervisor,
- [Chief Mike Butler (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Mike-Butler.pdf#new_tab) - Mike Butler began his 35 year law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Boulder Police Department in Colorado. He later transferred to the Longmont Public Safety Department, where he eventually became Public Safety Chief.
- [Sergeant Terry Blevins (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Terry-Blevins.pdf#new_tab) - Terry Blevins is a security consultant with decades of experience in local and federal law enforcement and international police training.
- [Sergeant James Scott (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/James-Scott-.pdf#new_tab) - Sergeant James Scott began his law enforcement career in 1996 as a New York City Corrections Officer. In 1998, he transitioned to the Connecticut State Police as a Patrol Trooper. In 2014, he was promoted to Sergeant, where he also served as Shift Commander, supervising criminal and accident investigations in an area encompassing six towns
- [Sheriff Joe Disalvo (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Joe-Disalvo-Bio.pdf#new_tab) - Joe Disalvo began his law enforcement career in 1985 as a patrol officer for the Aspen Police Department. Disalvo later joined the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office and moved through the ranks from Investigator, Director of Investigations, and Deputy Sheriff.
- [Judge Leonard Frieling (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Leonard-Frieling.pdf#new_tab) - Denver, COLeonard Frieling is a former municipal court judge for the city of Lafayette, Colorado, and previously sat on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Municipal Judges Association. He is a practicing attorney and served as Chair of the Boulder Criminal Defense Bar for eight years.
- [Senior Corporal Joe Morris (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joe-Morris.pdf#new_tab) - Joe Morris spent 10 years with the Dallas Police Department, working both undercover and in uniform. As a specialist in crime scene investigation, he trained new officers and worked in the Research and Planning Division as a Research Analyst.
- [Petty Officer Larry Talley (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Larry-Talley.pdf#new_tab) - Larry Talley served in the United States Navy from 1987-2007 as an intelligence specialist and was stationed at Naval Special Warfare Unit Eight in the Republic of Panama from 1991-1998. Under the Joint lnteragency Task Force, the organization in charge of counterdrug missions, his command was tasked with many different interdiction operations; some included training
- [Captain Eric Van der Zanden (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Eric-Van-der-Zanden.pdf#new_tab) - EricVan der Zanden began his law enforcement career in 2009 with the Dutch National Police Force in The Netherlands. As a senior constable, he patrolled the streets, monitored protests, and provided protection for political figures.
- [Officer Rusty White (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rusty-White.pdf#new_tab) - Rusty White was a top K—9 narcotics dog trainer, Track and Attack K-9 trainer and handler and served as the sniperfor the Department of Corrections. White also worked for 7 years as a corrections officer in an maximum security prison in Arizona.
- [Officer Jack Wilborn (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jack-Wilborn.pdf#new_tab) - Jack Wilborn joined the Glendale Police Department as a reserve officer in the mid 1980s because he wanted to serve his friends, family, and neighbors through volunteer work. In his department, reserve officers performed nearly the same role as active duty police.
- [Inspector Conor King](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Conor-King.pdf#new_tab) - Inspector Conor King began his law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the British Columbia Sheriff’s Service. In 1997, he joined the West Vancouver Police Department where he worked patrol assignments.
- [Officer Wes E. Johnson (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Wes-E.-Johnson.pdf#new_tab) - Wes Johnson served four years in the Air Force before going on to a diverse career in law enforcement, juvenile offender casework, alcohol and drug counseling, emergency medicine, and investigative work. At the same time, Johnson continued his education, earning a doctorate in law.
- [Federal Corrections Officer Regina Hufnagel (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Regina-Hufnagel.pdf#new_tab) - Regina Hufnagel joined the Army Military Police Corps as a reservist in 1996 when she was a senior in high school. She was assigned to the 94th Military Police Co, currently out of Londonderry, New Hampshire. She deployed with the 94th to Bosnia in 2000 and honorably discharged in 2004. She then began working for
- [Officer Karen Hawkes (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Karen-Hawkes.pdf#new_tab) - Karen Hawkes served as a Massachusetts state trooper for 13 years. Over the course of her career she made several drug arrests. She served as a contraband officer, processing narcotics evidence and preparing it to be analyzed. Karen earned a B.S.B.A in Finance from Northeastern University and a Master's in Criminal Justice Administration from Western New England
- [Dr. John "Jay" Hall](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jay-Hall.pdf#new_tab) - As a police officer in the Houston Police Department for 24 years, Jay Hall focused on making arrests. As a juvenile probation officer in Indiana, he focused on prevention, and as an adult parole officer, he focused on rehabilitation.
- [Lt. Colonel Anita Fraser](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Anita-Fraser.pdf#new_tab) - Lt. Colonel Anita Fraser began her law enforcement career in 1989 as a corrections sergeant for the city of Atlanta, Georgia. In 2004, she joined the DeKalb County Police Department as a patrol and field training officer.
- [Deputy Sheriff Jay Fleming (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jay-Fleming.pdf#new_tab) - For 15 years, Jay Fleming fought against the burgeoning drug trade as a police officer in Spokane, Washington. He trained undercover narcotics officers and hired out to other departments across the Northwest, conducting long-term undercover investigations for murder, drugs, and money laundering cases.
- [Judge Jerry Epstein (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jerry-Epstein.pdf#new_tab) - Jerry Epstein is a former U.S. Marine Corps officer and served as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Jerry has closely studied the problem of drug abuse and addiction and is a co- founder of the Drug Policy Forum of Texas.
- [Officer Brian Chapman (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brian-Chapman.pdf#new_tab) - Brian Chapman is a former probation officer with the Dallas County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. Chapman began to doubt the efficacy of the War on Drugs almost immediately after beginning his career.
- [John Amabile, Assistant Attorney General (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-Amabile.pdf#new_tab) - John Amabile has years of experience as a prosecutor, a public defender, and now a private attorney. He was an Assistant Attorney General from 1982-1986 in the Criminal Bureau of the Massachusetts Attorney General's office.
- [Kenneth Abraham, Deputy Attorney General (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ken-Abraham.pdf#new_tab) - From 1974 to 1979, Ken Abraham was a deputy attorney general for Delaware with statewide authority and jurisdiction to prosecute all criminal cases. He is a veteran of more than 400 jury and 200 non—jury trials and has handled thousands of cases in every State Court in Delaware. Later on, as a defense attorney, he represented
- [Detective Kenneth Williams (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ken-Williams.pdf#new_tab) - Ken's law enforcement career began in 1995, as one of the first officers hired under the DOJ/COPS Program. He worked the next 15 years in the Brockton Police Department.
- [Special Agent Finn Selander (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Finn-Selander.pdf#new_tab) - The son of a Holocaust survivor, Finn Selander grew up knowing he wanted a career in law enforcement, fighting for truth and justice. The TV shows of his youth inspired him to help society.
- [Patrol Supervisor Stephen Bradley (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stephen-Bradley.pdf#new_tab) - Stephen Bradley is a former police officer and patrol sergeant for a sheriff's office in the Atlanta metro area. Stephen worked as a general patrol officer and a field training officer where he was tasked with patrolling higher crime areas. He would eventually go on to be awarded the Sheriff's Medal of Valor.
- [Sergeant John Padgett (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-Padgett.pdf#new_tab) - John Padgett began his policing career as a patrol officer with the City of Augusta, which later became the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department, in 1984. He served until 1997 and left the force as a sergeant.
- [Officer Kyle Kazan (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kyle-Kazan.pdf#new_tab) - Kyle Kazan is a retired police officer of the Torrance Police Department in Los Angeles County, California. During his service, Kazan gained recognition as an expert in gang and drug identification and eradication.
- [Detective Nick Morrow (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nick-Morrow.pdf#new_tab) - Nick Morrow served as a deputy sheriff and detective for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where he worked custody, patrol, narcotics and training assignments. He was certified as a Drug Recognition Expert Instructor and provided training to hundreds of law enforcement officers.
- [Officer Michael Bollentin (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Bollentin.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Michael Bollentin (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 2000 as a dispatcher for the West Windsor Township Police Department in New Jersey. In 2004, he graduated from the Somerset County Police Academy and was subsequently assigned to the Patrol Division.
- [Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Paul (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nicholas-Paul.pdf#new_tab) - Nicholas Paul served in the U.S. Marines for four years before he started his civilian law enforcement career in 2008 as an officer for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in Florida. He spent three years as an agent with the Gang Enforcement Unit, where he gathered intelligence, participated in long-term Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations
- [Officer Christopher Broome](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chris-Broome.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Christopher Broome began his law enforcement career in 2007 with the Pascagoula Police Department in Mississippi. He was assigned as a special response team officer, field training officer, and served on a multi-agency task force focused on drug interdiction.
- [Chief Darrel Stephens](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Darrel-Stephens-3.pdf#new_tab) - Darrel Stephens began his law enforcement career in 1968 as an officer with the Kansas City Police Department in Missouri, where he served for 8 years as a commander and unit sergeant. In 1976, he joined the Kansas City Police Department as Assistant Police Chief and served for three years before moving on to become
- [Sgt. Michael P. Weatherly](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-P.-Weatherly-.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Mike Weatherly has served with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation since 2007. He served on the Special Operation Response Team (SORT) and Special Assistance Unit for two years respectively.
- [Captain Joseph Perez (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joe-Perez.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Joe Perez began his law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Takoma Park Police Department in Maryland. He initially served as a patrol officer and was later assigned to recruiting and background investigations.
- [Captain Donnie James](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Donnie-James.pdf#new_tab) - Donnie James began his law enforcement career in 1996 as an officer for the North Chicago Police Department. In 2002, he transferred to the DeKalb County Police Department in Georgia where he initially served as a patrol officer before becoming a detective in the Narcotics and South Property Crime units.
- [Officer Jeff Kaufman (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeff-Kaufman-.pdf#new_tab) - Jeff Kaufman began his criminal-justice career in 1980 as a beat cop for the N.Y.P.D. He was assigned to the 75th Precinct in Brooklyn - one of the busiest in New York City.
- [James Anthony, Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Anthony.pdf#new_tab) - James Anthony spent three years as an award-winning Neighborhood Law Corps attorney and zoning prosecutor in Oakland, California. He is a long-time leading lawyer and political strategist in the medical and adult-use marijuana movements. He currently runs a private legal practice in Oakland.
- [Officer James Spadola (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Spadola-1.pdf#new_tab) - James Spadola was a Crime Prevention Analysis Officer for a police department in Delaware. During his freshman year of college, he enlisted in the Army Reserve in response to the 9/11 attacks.
- [David Brown, Assistant City Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Brown.pdf#new_tab) - David Brown served as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Baton Rouge from 2009 to 2013. David is an alumnus of Vermont Law School. He also received an advanced degree in plant biology and environmental studies at Louisiana State University.
- [Deputy Sheriff Carlis McDerment (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Carlis-McDerment.pdf#new_tab) - Carlis McDerment served for ten years as a Deputy Sheriff in the Fairfield County, Ohio Sheriff's Office. He worked in Jail Division for four years and the Patrol Division for 7 years.
- [Commander Marc Buslik (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Marc-Buslik-1.pdf#new_tab) - Commander Marc Buslik (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1980 as an investigator for the Chicago Police Department in Illinois. He conducted criminal, civil, and administrative investigations alongside the U.S. Attorney's Office, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, and the City of Chicago Law Department
- [Detective David Doddridge (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Doddridge.pdf#new_tab) - Detective David Doddridge (Ret.)began his law enforcement career in 1973 as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department in California. He attained the position of detective and is an expert in police procedure, crisis intervention, narcotics investigations, no-knock raids, juvenile crimes, and sex crimes.
- [Officer Patrick Heintz (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Patrick-Heintz.pdf#new_tab) - Patrick Heintz has worked with incarcerated populations for over 20 years. Beginning as a child care worker in a maximum security Department of Youth Services facility, he spent the majority of his career at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department as a counselor and corrections officer.
- [Deputy Sheriff Dwayne Sessom (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dwayne-Sessom.pdf#new_tab) - Dwayne Sessom was hired as a Corrections Officer for the Comanche Countyjail in Lawton, Oklahoma when he was 23. He later took the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) course and became a reserve Deputy Sheriff.
- [Officer Matthew McCally (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Matthew-McCally.pdf#new_tab) - Matt McCally served seven years as a probation officer for misdemeanant offenders at the District Court level in the suburbs south of Seattle. During his time as a probation officer, Matt became acutely aware of how probationers could be sent back to prison for something as trivial as smoking a joint of marijuana.
- [Patrol Officer Beth Comery (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Beth-Comery.pdf#new_tab) - In 1976, Beth Comery and four other women became the first in their hometown of Providence, Rhode Island to graduate from police academy and join the local police force of 400 men. Beth was assigned to foot patrol, then to a steady car post. During her six years in law enforcement, Beth enjoyed police work,
- [Jamie Haase, Special Agent (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jamie-Haase.pdf#new_tab) - Jamie Haase is a former special agent for U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, where he investigated and prosecuted crimes including human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, and money laundering. Before that, he served as a U.S. Customs Inspector where his responsibilities included reviewing manifests, targeting shipments, and inspecting foreign vessels and cargo for suspected contraband.
- [Sheriff's Deputy Carrie Roberts (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Carrie-Roberts.pdf#new_tab) - Carrie Roberts formerly worked with the Colorado Department of Corrections at an all—male, high security penitentiary. Roberts later became an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy and worked corrections. Roberts is currently practicing Private Investigator in her native state of Colorado, Carrie’s most recent business endeavor, the 420 Intel Agency, supports business owners in the newly legalized cannabis
- [Officer Joseph Lachance (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joe-Lachance.pdf#new_tab) - Joe Lachance served for ten years as a part-time police officer in Bedford, NH, and as a military police officer for the US. Army Reserves in Manchester, NH. He has also served as a Republican Representative for Hillsborough District 8 in the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
- [Lieutenant Fred Martens (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Fred-Martens.pdf#new_tab) - Frederick T. Martens is a retired Detective/Lieutenant of the New Jersey State Police, who spent several years in an undercover capacity as well as supervising narcotics investigations. He retired as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Crime Commission, where he conducted investigations into organized crime and public corruption.
- [Lt. Greg Mason (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Greg-Mason.pdf#new_tab) - Lt. Greg Mason (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1979 as an officer with the Missouri Highway Patrol. For the first 19 years of his career, he served as a sergeant, corporal, and trooper. During this time, he investigated homicides as a member of the Metropolitan Major Case Squad.
- [Sgt. Paul Steigleder (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paul-Steigleder.pdf#new_tab) - Sgt. Paul Steigleder’s law enforcement career spanned three decades, including 2 years as a police officer in Sitka, Alaska, and 28 years at the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, holding the rank of sergeant and lieutenant. He worked on anti-drug education in schools and oversaw hundreds of drug—related search warrants and small-time drug arrests.
- [Officer Brian Gaughan (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brian-Gaughan.pdf#new_tab) - Brian Gaughan was in law enforcement for 17 years, first in Davenport, Iowa, and then in his native Chicago area where his responsibilities included patrol assignments and narcotics investigations. He then served as a firefighter/paramedic until 2011, when he was injured on a call and forced to take medical retirement. He returned to law enforcement
- [Jay Fisher, Assistant Attorney General (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jay-Fisher.pdf#new_tab) - Jay Fisher is currently a criminal defense attorney in Denver, Colorado. He formerly worked as an appellate prosecutor and as an assistant attorney general for the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Fisher also formerly served as an assistant attorney general for the State of Georgia in the Criminal Division, handling post-conviction matters on behalf of the
- [Deputy District Attorney Lisel Petis (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lisel-Petis.pdf#new_tab) - Lisel Petis began her career as a Deputy District Attorney in theWeld County’s District Attorney’s Office in 2012. During her time as a Deputy District Attorney, she participated in and litigated intimate partner violence and unlawful sexual contact cases.
- [Officer James Nicholson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jamie-Nicholson-1.pdf#new_tab) - Officer James Nicholson began his law enforcement career with the Chesapeake Police Department in Virginia. He is an instructor for classes on several subjects including Control/Defensive tactics, Fair and Impartial Policing, and Disability Awareness for Law Enforcement.
- [Officer Mark Buckwalter (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mark-Buckwalter-1.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Mark Buckwalter (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1998 with the United States Probation Office. Through the course of his 22 year career with the agency, he primarily worked within the US District Court system.
- [Officer Corey Lowe (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Corey-Lowe.pdf#new_tab) - Corey Lowe began her law enforcement career in 2008 as a patrol officer with the DeKalb County Police Department. Her duties involved responding to calls concerning shootings, domestic violence, child abuse, and prostitution.
- [Director Elliot T. Boyce, Sr. (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Elliot-Boyce-3.pdf#new_tab) - Director Elliot Boyce (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1987 as a trooper with the New York State Police. In 1996, he was assigned to the Community Narcotics Enforcement Team, managing multi-level undercover narcotics investigations across the state.
- [Officer Jillian Snider (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jillian-Snider.pdf#new_tab) - Jillian Snider began her career as a patrol officer with the NewYork Police Department in 2006. Throughout her career, Officer Snider served in various units including street narcotics enforcement, anti-crime, field intelligence, vice operations, and special operations.
- [Chief Betty Frizzell (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Betty-Frizzell.pdf#new_tab) - Betty Jane Frizzell is a retired Chief of Police for the Winfield Police Department in Missouri. She was honored as the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2001.
- [Chief James Small (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Small.pdf#new_tab) - Chief James Small began his law enforcement career as a corrections officer with Waushara County Sheriff's Office. Prior to becoming chief, he served in several roles including detective and corporal.
- [Chief Deputy Matthew Fogg (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Matthew-Fogg.pdf#new_tab) - Matthew Fogg is a former Federal Agent in the United States Marshals Service. Fogg was a Supervisory Special Agent in charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration joint drug and gun interdiction Metropolitan Area Task Force. He is a recipient of the District of Columbia, U.S. Attorney, and Federal Bar Association's highest law enforcement awards.
- [Dr. Nina Graves](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nina-Graves.pdf#new_tab) - Nina Graves is a former Military Police Officer, Army Reservist, Federal Police Officer, Police Chief, and Federal Agency Division Chief. She resides in Washington D.C.
- [James Doherty, Chief Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Doherty.pdf#new_tab) - Jim Doherty has worked as a prosecutor, corrections officer, and public defender. In total, he has been practicing law for over 30 years, including as a felony public defender in Oregon, a municipal prosecutor for several cities in Washington, and as the Chief Prosecutor in the Attorney General’s office in American Samoa.
- [J.H. Barr, Municipal Prosecutor](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/J.H.-Barr.pdf#new_tab) - Jon-Henry ‘’J.H.’’ Barr is a municipal prosecutor and former councilman for the Township of Clark, New Jersey. His areas of practice include personal injury, workers’ compensation, civil litigation, landlord-tenant, criminal law, and municipal court.
- [Chief Peter Paulding (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Peter-Paulding.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Paulding began his career in law enforcement in 1972 in Plymouth, MA. He later became the Chief of Police for Grafton, MA in 1998 before continuing his career in Florida, where he joined the Gulf Breeze Police Department as their Chief in 2001.
- [Joseph Iniguez, Chief of Staff](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joseph-Iniguez-Bio.pdf#new_tab) - Joseph Iniguez has served as the Chief of Staff for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office since 2021. As Chief of Staff for George Gascón’s Office, Mr. Iniguez assists in directing and planning operational, policy, and strategic aspects of the District Attorney’s Office.
- [Captain Mike Garavelli](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Garavelli.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Mike Garavelli began his law enforcement career in 1997 as a corrections officer with the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Later during the same year, he transferred to the Greenwich Police Department where he worked in the Patrol Division.
- [Officer Gnatee Doe](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gnatee-Doe.pdf#new_tab) - Gnatee Doe began his law enforcement career in 2009 as an officer with the Daytona Beach Police Department in Florida. He served as a S.W.A.T. operator for seven years and his duties included responding to hostage situations and training officers in subjects such as hostage incident resolution, dignitary protection, firearms, and search warrants.
- [Officer Nate Schwiethale](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nathan-Schwiethale.pdf#new_tab) - Nate Schwiethale began his law enforcement career in 2001 as a patrol officer with the Wichita Police Department in Kansas. As a member of the Advanced Crisis Intervention Team, he was one of the first officers in his department to receive specialized training to help mentally ill individuals.
- [First Sergeant Jessica Murphy](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jessica-Murphy.pdf#new_tab) - Jessica Murphy is a First Sergeant and Division Commander in the Special Operations Bureau of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office in Maryland. For 22 years, she has served as a school resource officer supervisor and academy instructor.
- [Captain William Halvosa (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/William-Halvosa.pdf#new_tab) - Captain William Halvosa (Ret.) began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer in 1985 with the Gainesville Police Department. He subsequently rose through the ranks and became a detective.
- [Chief Dean Isabella](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dean-Isabella.pdf#new_tab) - Dean Isabella began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the Providence Police Department in Rhode Island. He served as Commander of the Special Projects Unit, Acting Director of the Providence Emergency Management Agency, and Grant Coordinator.
- [Sgt. Steven Shank (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Steven-Shank.pdf#new_tab) - A native of Detroit, Sgt. Steven Shank was drawn to policing through a desire to have a positive impact in his community. Shank serves as one of twenty Neighborhood Police Officers in the Detroit Police Department who are tasked with targeting specific issues within each of the twelve precincts of Detroit.
- [Chief Inspector Altovise Love-Craighead](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Altovise-Love-Craighead.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Inspector Altovise Love-Craighead began her law enforcement career in 1994 as an officer with the Philadelphia Police Department in Pennsylvania. In 1998, she was promoted to a detective and assigned to the Northeast Detective Division where she received a Merit Commendation for her role in capturing a serial bank robber.
- [Dr. John “Jay” Lawrie (Ret. Unit Manager)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jay-Lawrie-.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. Lawrie began his law enforcement career in 1993 as a Correctional Officer at the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institute in Suffield, Connecticut. In this role he conducted daily security inspections and enforced and explained institutional rules to the inmate population.
- [Special Agent Kristofor Healey (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kristofor-Healey-1.pdf#new_tab) - Special Agent Kristofor Healey (Fmr.) began his career in law enforcement in 2007 as an Immigration Enforcement Agent in Raymondville, Texas. He served as the flight operations officer and primary U.S. Government envoy on ICE reparations missions, returning thousands of MS-13 gang members to Central America. In 2009, Healey was selected by ICE to serve
- [Commander Dave Mather (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dave-Mather.pdf#new_tab) - Commander Dave Mather (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as an officer with the Cheney Police Department in Washington. He served for 22 years, eventually rising to the position of commander.
- [Chief David Honda (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Honda-1.pdf#new_tab) - Chief David Honda began his law enforcement career in 1990 as an officer with the San Jose Police Department in California. His assignments initially focused on patrol and youth services before working his way up to violent crimes and special operations.
- [Major Anthony April](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Anthony-April.pdf#new_tab) - Major Anthony April began his career in the armed forces, serving in the Virginia Army National Guard, California Army National Guard, Alaska Army National Guard, and the Alaska Air National Guard. In 1997, he joined the Alaska State Troopers in Anchorage and rose through the ranks from lieutenant to captain.
- [Special Agent Jeffery Artis (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeffrey-Artis.pdf#new_tab) - Special Agent Jeffery Artis (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (F.B.I.). He initially served in the Birmingham and Memphis Divisions of the F.B.I. before he transferred to the Jackson Division.
- [Chief Lawrence Battiste](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lawrence-Battiste.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Lawrence Battiste began his law enforcement career as a narcotics investigator with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Department in Alabama. He was subsequently assigned to the Child Advocacy Center and simultaneously served as an investigator and department head of the Major Crimes Unit.
- [Judge Judith Matarazzo](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Judith-Matarazzo.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Judith Matarazzo began her legal career in 1985 and worked in private practice where she specialized in personal injury law for 21 years. In 2006, she was elected to the Multnomah County Circuit Court and later re-elected in 2018.
- [Chief Daniel Meloy (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daniel-Meloy.pdf#new_tab) - Daniel Meloy began his law enforcement career in 1989 as an officer with the Colerain Township Police Department in Ohio. In 2007, he was appointed Chief of Police.
- [Chief Kevin Martin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kevin-Martin.pdf#new_tab) - Kevin Martin began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a corrections officer with the Lima Police Department in Ohio. He rose through the ranks and became a patrolman, sergeant, lieutenant, and major before he was appointed Chief in 2011.
- [Officer Silvestre Tanenbaum (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Silvestre-Tanenbaum.pdf#new_tab) - Silvestre Tanenbaum is a former Patrol Officer for city of Carrollton, Texas and Logistics Manager for the United States Army.
- [David Long, Special Agent (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Long.pdf#new_tab) - David M. Long served for nearly nine years as a special agent with the US. Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General, Division of Labor Racketeering, working union corruption and related organized crime cases in Florida. Later, he was transferred to Los Angeles where he began investigating identitytheft cases tied to the Mexican Mafia.
- [Dr. Michael Gilbert](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Gilbert.pdf#new_tab) - Dr. Michael Gilbert has over 20 years of experience working in corrections and criminal justice as a manager, trainer, consultant, and researcher. Dr. Gilbert is a retired professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas, San Antonio. He is currently the Executive Director of National Association of Community and Restorative Justice.
- [Ray Strack, Special Agent (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ray-Strack.pdf#new_tab) - Raymond Strack retired in January 2010 from the Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator/ Supervisory Special Agent. He began his Federal Law Enforcement career as a Customs Patrol Officer in 1983 in New York City, and spent a majority of his early career as a Customs
- [Brian Leininger, Assistant District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brian-Leininger-1.pdf#new_tab) - Brian Leininger started as an Assistant District Attorney in inner-city Kansas City, Kansas. He later became General Legal Counsel to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Brian Leininger is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the NORML Legal Committee.
- [Michael Cindrich, Deputy District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Michael-Cindrich.pdf#new_tab) - Michael Cindrich is a former Deputy District Attorney with the County of San Diego District Attorney’s Office. During his time as a DDA, he was lead counsel on both misdemeanor and felony cases. Cindrich prosecuted a wide range of cases including: D.U.I., assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, child endangerment, drug sales, and
- [Chief Robert Hoffman (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Robert-Hoffman.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Robert Hoffman began his three-decade law enforcement career in 1987 as a patrolman in the Plainsfield, CT Police Department. Hoffman rose through the ranks of the department, becoming sergeant in 1990, deputy chief in 1999, and chief in 2007.
- [Dr. Jim Nolan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jim-Nolan.pdf#new_tab) - James (Jim) Nolan served in the Wilmington, Delaware police department for 13 years, seven of those years in the drug unit investigating drug conspiracy cases. He was involved in the execution of hundreds of search warrants, often storming through the doors of unsuspecting people on no-knock warrants. During the 19803, he was assigned to
- [Patrick Nightingale, Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Patrick-Nightingale.pdf#new_tab) - Patrick Nightingale is a former prosecutor and practicing criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Patrick spent six years with the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office and was one of the founding members of the Domestic Violence Unit.
- [Officer Shannon Wintruba (Ret.), Ph.D.](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shannon-Wintruba.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Shannon Wintruba (Ret.) began her career in 1996 as a paramedic with Homestead Emergency Medical Services in Pennsylvania. In 1997, she began concurrent service with the Swissvale Borough Police Department.
- [Chief John I. Dixon III (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-Dixon.pdf#new_tab) - John I. Dixon, III joined law enforcement in the 1980s. He first served in the US Marine Corps and then for 25 years as a police officer in Richmond, Virginia, rising from patrol officer to the rank of major. He became Chief of Police in 2007.
- [Deputy Chief Stephen Downing (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stephen-Downing.pdf#new_tab) - Stephen Downing began his 20-year police career in a squad car and finished as a deputy chief of police. As Commander of the Bureau of Special Investigations at one point, the Administrative Narcotics Division was one of the divisions within his scope of authority. Downing is an expert on issues related to police militarization, civil
- [Judge John Delaney (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/John-Delaney.pdf#new_tab) - Judge John Delaney is a retired state district court judge who continues to hold court in Texas by special assignment. Even though he's retired, he currently presides over all child abuse and neglect cases in his county. In over 33 years as a trial judge, he presided over 570 jury trials, mostly felony cases.
- [Officer Nick Bucci (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nick-Bucci.pdf#new_tab) - Dominick "Nick" Bucci is a retired New Jersey State Trooper who spent 25 years confronting street level drug dealers and international drug smugglers. His work involved over 1,000 arrests and convictions.
- [Adam Zickerman](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Adam-Zickerman.pdf#new_tab) - Adam Zickerman began his legal career in 2001 at the Office of the Attorney General in Lansing, Michigan. In 2002, he became Deputy Attorney with the Apache County Attorney’s Office in Arizona.
- [Judge Mary Helen Maynard (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mary-Helen-Maynard.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Marry Helen Maynard (Ret.) began her legal career in 1979 as an attorney in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1989, she became the City Attorney and Prosecutor for Nogales, Arizona.
- [Johnn Osborn, Chief Deputy District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Johnn-Osborn.pdf#new_tab) - Johnn Osborn began his legal career in 2010 as an assistant district attorney for the Second Judicial District of New Mexico. Over four years, he prosecuted misdemeanor, non-violent, and violent crimes within the Metropolitan, Community Crimes, and Violent Crimes divisions respectively.
- [Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cheryl-Dorsey.pdf#new_tab) - Cheryl Dorsey began her law enforcement career in 1980 with the Los Angeles Police Department as a patrol officer. During the course of her 20 year career, she served in the South, Central, West, and Valley Bureaus within the City of Los Angeles and became a sergeant.
- [Assistant Chief Juan Cloy (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Juan-Cloy.pdf#new_tab) - Assistant Chief Juan Cloy (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with Jackson Police Department in Mississippi. He initially served in the Patrol Division where his duties focused on strengthening relationships with the local community and training officers as a certified field training officer.
- [Senior Investigator Vance Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Vance-Williams.pdf#new_tab) - Senior Investigator Vance Williams began his law enforcement in 2004 as an officer with the Hapeville Police Department in Georgia. He served as an internal affairs investigator, detective, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (S.W.A.T.) negotiator, and detective for five years.
- [Superintendent Christine Elow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Christine-Elow.pdf#new_tab) - Superintendent Christine Elow served in the U.S. Navy for four years before beginning her law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Cambridge Police Department. She served in the Patrol Division and oversaw the Professional Standards Unit, where she was responsible for receiving, processing, and investigating complaints made against members of the department.
- [Chief Judge Kevin Sharp (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kevin-Sharp.pdf#new_tab) - Kevin Sharp began his career as a Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy in 1982. He served for four years before attending university, and later, law school. Sharp was an attorney in the Office of Compliance of the U.S. Congress from 1996 to 1997.
- [Captain Howard Rahtz (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Howard-Rahtz.pdf#new_tab) - Howard Rahtz has a dual background in drug treatment and drug interdiction. Howard spent 18—years with the Cincinnati Police Department and retired as a Captain.He served as a SWAT Negotiations Team Coordinator, obtaining successful resolutions of hostage and barricade situations.
- [Lieutenant Joanne Naughton (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joanne-Naughton.pdf#new_tab) - Joanne Naughton was a member of the New York Police Department for over 20 years. She starting as a beat officer and retired a lieutenant in 1987. She worked in the narcotics bureau making undercover street-level buys for three years. Later, as an attorney, she witnessed the drug war from the defendant side, representing
- [Detective Chad Bruckner (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chad-Bruckner.pdf#new_tab) - Chad Bruckner began his career in the US Army in 1998. In his 8 years in the Army, he rose to the rank of staff sergeant in the Infantry branch and served overseas.
- [Corporal Tim Hitt (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tim-Hitt.pdf#new_tab) - Tim Hitt started his law enforcement career in 1996 as a patrol officer with the Grambling, LA Police Department. His duties included patrolling Interstate 20, where he apprehended drug mules smuggling narcotics disguised as everyday objects.
- [Judge Gordon McAllister (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gordon-McAllister.pdf#new_tab) - Gordon McAllister spent eight years as a criminal defense lawyer and public defender before beginning a 28-year career as a district court trial judge in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- [Officer Mike Balioni](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Balioni.pdf#new_tab) - Mike Balioni started his law enforcement career with the New York Police Department as a foot patrol officer in 2007. Over the course of his career, Officer Balioni has received five medals for “Outstanding PoliceWork,” and received recognition as the “Cop of the Month” several times.
- [Lt. Richard Goerling (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Richard-Goerling.pdf#new_tab) - Lieutenant Richard Goerling (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a criminal investigator with the US Department of Transportation. In 1997, he became a patrol officer with the Hillsboro Police Department in Oregon.
- [Officer Janell Murphey (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Janell-Murphey.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Janell Murphey (Fmr.) began her law enforcement career in 2001 as an officer with the Salina Police Department in Kansas. She worked in patrol until 2003, when she became a Drug Task Force investigator and worked undercover in Saline and Dickinson Counties.
- [Joseph Surman, Assistant Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joseph-Surman.pdf#new_tab) - Joseph Surman began his legal career in 2007 as a judicial clerk with the Middlesex Vicinage Court in New Jersey. In 2008, he became an assistant prosecutor with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
- [Det. Sgt. J. Gary Nelson (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Gary-Nelson.pdf#new_tab) - Det. Sgt. J. Gary Nelson (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1975 as an officer with the Scottsdale Police Department in Arizona. He initially worked as a patrol officer for three years before serving as a burglary and theft detective.
- [Officer David Franco (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Franco.pdf#new_tab) - Officer David Franco (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1989 with Chicago Police Department in Illinois. He initially served within the Community Policing Unit where he helped develop and implement policy changes, city ordinances, and legal initiatives that improved the prosecution rate for domestic violence.
- [Detective Debbie Ramsey (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Debbie-Ramsey-1.pdf#new_tab) - Detective Debbie Ramsey (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1982 with the Baltimore Police Department in Maryland, where she served for 12 years. She rose through the ranks and became a community policing officer, patrol officer, and detective.
- [Yvette McDowell, Assistant City Prosecutor (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Yvette-McDowell.pdf#new_tab) - Yvette McDowell served as a firefighter and paramedic for 14 years before she became an assistant city prosecutor in Pasadena, California. Her work as a prosecutor spanned 14 years and involved all aspects of pre-trial, trial preparation and appellate work.
- [Lt. Tim McMillan (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tim-McMillan.pdf#new_tab) - Tim McMillan began his law enforcement career in 2003 with the Garden City Police Department in Georgia following the tragic deaths of two close friends. Over the course of his career, McMillan served as an investigator, crime scene technician, K9-handler, and sergeant.
- [Chief Brandon del Pozo](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Brandon-del-Pozo.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Brandon del Pozo (Fmr.) began his law enforcement career in 1997 as a patrol officer with the New York Police Department. In 2005, he joined the Intelligence Division with the rank of lieutenant and was the agency’s liaison in Amman, Jordan, where he worked within the Jordanian Public Security Directorate.
- [Major Mike Hilliard (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Hilliard.pdf#new_tab) - Michael Hilliard began his 27-year policing career in 1975 as a patrolman in an economically depressed neighborhood in East Baltimore. He later served as an internal affairs Detective. As a Sergeant, he supervised an undercover squad that investigated violent crimes and low-to mid-level drug crimes. As a Lieutenant, he coordinated the department's youth programs.
- [Sergeant Carl Tennenbaum (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Carl-Tennenbaum.pdf#new_tab) - Carl Tennenbaum became a Field Training Officer (FTO) in 1984, a position that he held during the entire course of his career. As a FTO, he was responsible for teaching police recruits the strategies of safe and successful patrol duties.
- [Former Police Officer Melissa Rittenhouse](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Melissa-Rittenhouse.2021.pdf#new_tab) - In 2001, Rittenhouse began her law enforcement career as a member of the Crime Scene Identification Unit with the Huntington Police Department in Huntington, WV. In 2003, she joined the Collier County Sheriff’s Department in Naples, FL as a Crime Scene Investigator.
- [Detective Justin Boardman (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Justin-Boardman.pdf#new_tab) - Justin Boardman served in the West Valley City Police Department for 15 years, rising from patrol officer to detective with the Special Victims Unit. In his eight years as a patrol officer, he was awarded the Police Star, as well as multiple Life Saving, Distinguished Service, and Meritorious Service Awards.
- [Detective Jacob Tilton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jacob-Tilton.pdf#new_tab) - Detective Jacob Tilton began his career in 2013 as a patrol officer with the Memphis Police Department in Tennessee. In 2019, Jacob Tilton was awarded the Lifesaving Medal for saving a man who had a gunshot wound.
- [Annie Ramniceanu, Special Assistant to the Commissioner](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annie-Ramniceanu.pdf#new_tab) - Director Annie Ramniceanu began her career in the criminal justice system in 2000 as a clinical supervisor with Spectrum Family and Youth Services, an organization dedicated to helping young people turn their lives around. She worked in the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Program for three years before transitioning to the role of Clinical Director.
- [Officer Daniel McDonald](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Daniel-McDonald.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Dan McDonald began his law enforcement career in 1998 as a patrol officer with the Tampa Police Department in Florida. For the first four years, he was a field training officer and spokesperson for the department’s Public Information Office.
- [Captain Lawrence Hunter (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Lawrence-Hunter.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Lawrence Hunter (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer for the Waterbury Police Department in Connecticut. He served a patrol officer, communications dispatcher, and field training officer before he was promoted to sergeant.
- [Deputy Chief Marlene Radzik](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Marlene-Radzik.pdf#new_tab) - Deputy Chief Marlene Radzik began her career in 1989 as a corrections officer with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office. As Radzik continued her career, she made her way up the chain of command to commander in 2014.
- [Officer Evan Douglas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Evan-Douglas.pdf#new_tab) - Officer Evan Douglas began his law enforcement career in 2016 as a patrol officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. In 2018, he joined the DC Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Detail and was responsible for ensuring supervisees had access to programs that would help reduce re-offending.
- [Julie Garcia, District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Julie-Garcia.pdf#new_tab) - Julie Garcia began her legal career in 1999 as an assistant district attorney within the Domestic Violence Unit of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office in New York, where she successfully prosecuted hundreds of domestic violence cases. In 2000, she moved to upstate New York to work in the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office and
- [Major Ray Porter](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ray-Porter.pdf#new_tab) - Major Ray Porter began his law enforcement career in 1993 as a corrections officer with the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office in Maine. In 1996, he became a corporal and served in the position for three years before being promoted to sergeant.
- [Sheriff Jason Trundy](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jason-Trundy-1.pdf#new_tab) - Sheriff Jason Trundy began his law enforcement career in 1994 as a correctional officer with the Waldo County Correctional Center in Maine. In 1997, he became a Deputy Sheriff within the patrol division of the Sheriff’s Office.
- [Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Quovella-Spruill-.pdf#new_tab) - Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill began her law enforcement career in 1998 as an officer with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in Newark, New Jersey. She spent the first 10 years working in the Homicide, Special Victims, Juvenile, and Internal Affairs Units.
- [Captain Sonia Pruitt (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sonia-Pruitt.pdf#new_tab) - Captain Sonia Pruitt (Ret.) began her law enforcement career as an officer with the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland. She served as the Deputy Director of The Internal Affairs Division and was later promoted to Administrative Lieutenant for the Office of the Chief of Police, where she helped to oversee the department’s budget and
- [Chief Deirdre Jones](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Deirdre-Jones.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Deirdre Jones began her law enforcement career in 2001 as an officer in the Domestic Violence Unit within the Cleveland Division of Police in Ohio. She served in the unit for 8 years, rising to detective and becoming a domestic violence instructor.
- [Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bobby-Kimbrough.pdf#new_tab) - Bobby Kimbrough began his law enforcement career in 1984 as a public safety officer for the for the Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina. In 1987, he became an arson investigator with the Winston-Salem Fire Department and quickly rose to the position of assistant fire marshal.
- [Kenyen Brown, U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kenyen-Brown.pdf#new_tab) - Kenyen Brown began his career as a Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery, Alabama, and transitioned shortly thereafter to the Southern District of Alabama as an Assistant United States Attorney.
- [Chief Chris Magnus](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chris-Magnus.pdf#new_tab) - Chris Magnus began his career in 1979 as a dispatcher with the City of Lansing, Michigan. He later became a deputy sheriff with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department before transitioning to the Lansing Police Department, where he eventually rose to Captain of Administrative Services.
- [Chief Mike Botieri](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Botieri.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Michael Botieri began his law enforcement career in 1985 as an officer with the Plymouth Police Department in Massachusetts. In 1989, he was elevated to the rank of sergeant and was assigned to the Patrol Division.
- [Chief Eric Guenther (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Eric-Guenther.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Eric Guenther (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Village of Mundelein Police Department in Illinois. Over 14 years, he served as an investigator, sergeant, and commander.
- [Sheriff Craig Apple](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Craig-Apple.pdf#new_tab) - Sheriff Craig Apple began his law enforcement career in 1989 as a corrections officer for the Albany Sheriff’s Department in New York. In 1991, he became a deputy sheriff and subsequently served in the Investigations Unit.
- [Chief Ernest Finley](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ernest-Finley.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Ernest Finley began his law enforcement career in 1986 as an officer with the Atlanta Police Department in Georgia. His initial duties included neighborhood policing, investigating sex crimes, and working with the Red Dog Drug Unit.
- [Chief Mike Ward (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Ward.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Mike Ward (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1985 as an officer with the Crescent Springs Police Department in Kentucky. He served as a patrol officer, sergeant, and lieutenant before becoming chief and leading the department for 6 years.
- [Chief Tony Jones](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tony-Jones.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Tony Jones began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a police officer for the Gainesville Police Department in Florida. In 1986, he was promoted to Corporal and began working as a crime prevention supervisor.
- [Sheriff Joe Pelle](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joe-Pelle.pdf#new_tab) - Joe Pelle began his law enforcement career in 1980 as an officer in the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department in Colorado. In 1984, he transferred to the Boulder Police Department and spent 19 years serving as a patrol officer, detective sergeant, field training officer, and Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) commander.
- [Chief Mike Tupper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Mike-Tupper.pdf#new_tab) - Mike Tupper began his law enforcement career in 1993 as a patrol officer with the Ottumwa Police Department in Iowa. He served in the department for 11 years, becoming a detective and eventually a sergeant.
- [Assistant Commissioner Booker T. Hodges](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Booker-T-Hodges.pdf#new_tab) - Assistant Commissioner Booker T. Hodges began his law enforcement career in 2005 as an officer for the Dakota County Sheriff’s Department in Minnesota. During his 12 years with the department, his roles included school resource officer, patrol deputy, narcotics detective, Special Weapons and Tactics team (SWAT) operator, patrol overnight watch commander, and inspector.
- [Chief Jeff Smythe (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeffrey-Smythe.pdf#new_tab) - Jeff Smythe began his law enforcement career in 1986 as an officer for the Arizona State University Police Department. He worked patrol and then in undercover narcotics along with the Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.).
- [Chief Sylvia Moir (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sylvia-Moir-1.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Moir began her law enforcement career in 1990 as an officer for the Sacramento Police Department. Over the course of 18 years, Moir served in every division of the department including Metro Operations, Special Investigations, and the Office of the Chief.
- [Chief Joe Grecol](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Joe-Grecol.pdf#new_tab) - Joe Grecol began his law enforcement career in 1993 as an officer with Berea Police Department in Ohio. He served in positions including sergeant for eight years and SWAT Team Crisis Negotiator for 18 years.
- [Chief Jeff LeDuff](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jeff-LeDuff-1.pdf#new_tab) - Jeff LeDuff began his law enforcement career in 1982 as an officer for the Baton Rouge Police Department in Louisiana. He worked his way up the ranks of the department and was named Chief in 2004 after 22 years of service.
- [Chief Bryan Zeringue](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bryan-Zeringue.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Bryan Zeringue is the current police chief of Thibodaux, Louisiana. In 1980, he began his law enforcement career with this department.
- [Justice Rebeca Martinez](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Rebeca-Martinez.pdf#new_tab) - In 2013, Justice Martinez was elected to the Fourth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas, where she currently serves. She is a member of the State Bar Pro Bono College and the College of the State Bar.
- [Chief Tim Lentz (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tim-Lentz.pdf#new_tab) - Tim Lentz began his law enforcement career as an officer with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. For 30 years, he served as a patrol officer, warrants and fugitive officer, detective, Asset Forfeiture Unit Director, Narcotics Division Commander, Crime Lab Director, Patrol Division Commander, Fleet Manager, Chief of Detectives, and Chief Deputy.
- [Judge Beckie Palomo](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Beckie-Palomo.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Beckie Palomo began her legal career as a prosecutor in the Webb County District Attorney’s Office, where she served for eight years and advocated on behalf of crime victims. In 2007, Judge Palomo was unanimously appointed as the Webb County Community Supervision and Corrections Department Director where she oversaw the rehabilitation of over 2800
- [Judge Larry Vandersnick (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Larry-Vandersnick.pdf#new_tab) - Larry Vandersnick is a retired judge and attorney with over 30 years of legal experience in drug trafficking, possession, and D.U.I. cases. In 1977, he became the Assistant Henry County State’s Attorney in Illinois where his work focused on juvenile cases.
- [Chief Art Howell (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Art-Howell.pdf#new_tab) - Art Howell began his career in the Racine WI Police Department in 1984. He served in a number of roles including gang unit officer, traffic investigator, detective, and public information officer.
- [Braden Boucek, Assistant U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Braden-Boucek.pdf#new_tab) - Braden Boucek started his career as an Assistant Attorney General working in the Criminal Justice Division of the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office. His responsibilities included representing the state before the Court of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Supreme Court, all Federal District Courts in Tennessee, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- [Chief Todd Radford](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Todd-Radford.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Todd Radford began his 30-year law enforcement career with the Travis County Sheriff's Office in 1987, where he worked patrol, investigations, and field training assignments. He also served as a SWAT team member and training academy instructor.
- [Lt. Colonel Arthur Rizer (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Arthur-Rizer-1.pdf#new_tab) - Lt. Col. Arthur Rizer (Ret.) began his career in 1994 as a private in the U.S. Army. He subsequently served as an armor officer and later became a commander in the military police.
- [Commissioner Martin F. Horn (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Martin-Horn.pdf#new_tab) - Martin F. Horn is a Distinguished Lecturer in Corrections at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Executive Director of the New York State Sentencing Commission. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg appointed Martin to serve simultaneously as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Probation and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Corrections.
- [Special Sheriff David Lanoie (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Lanoie.pdf#new_tab) - David Lanoie enjoyed a distinguished three-decade career in Massachusetts corrections. He served as a Corrections Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Internal Legal Counsel, Chief of Staff, Superintendent, and Special Sheriff under six elected Sheriffs in three counties.
- [Judge George Eskin (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/George-Eskin.pdf#new_tab) - Judge George Eskin (Ret.) spent the early part of his career as a prosecutor for Ventura County, California. He was later the Chief Assistant City Attorney for Los Angeles from 1976 until 1981 and a Superior Court Judge for the County of Santa Barbara from 2003 to 2013.
- [Special Agent Erroll G. Southers (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Erroll-Southers-2.pdf#new_tab) - Special Agent Erroll Southers (Fmr.) began his law enforcement career as an officer with the Santa Monica Police Department in California. He served as a gang investigator, field training officer, and Crime Impact Team member.
- [Chief Isaiah McKinnon (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Isaiah-McKinnon.pdf#new_tab) - Isaiah McKinnon began his public service career as an officer with the Detroit Police Department in 1965. He held various positions including patrol operations and various supervisory, administrative, command, and executive roles, before retiring as an Inspector to start his own security firm.
- [Kurt Altman, Assistant U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Kurt-Altman.pdf) - Kurt Altman worked for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for close to 6 years where he was responsible for prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases ranging from homicide and capital cases to complex white collar matters. In 2001, he became the Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona.
- [Tom Parker, Assistant Special Agent (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tom-Parker.pdf#new_tab) - Tom Parker served with the FBI for 24 years, rising to Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles FBI Field Office. At the FBI, Parker established the FBI's largest field drug enforcement program in Los Angeles, led the FBI's investigation of the 1990 Rodney King beating at the hands of the LAPD officers,
- [Tim Heaphy, U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tim-Heaphy.pdf#new_tab) - Tim Heaphy served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia from 2009 to 2015. As U.S. Attorney, Heaphy was responsible for prosecuting federal crime in areas such as national security, financial and health care fraud, international and national organized crime, public corruption, and money laundering.
- [Commissioner Jiles H. Ship](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jiles-Ship.pdf#new_tab) - Jiles Ship is a commissioner on the New Jersey Police Training Commission, Principal and CEO of Homeland Global Strategies, and adjunct professor at Rutgers University's School of Criminal Justice.
- [J. Tom Morgan, District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/J.-Tom-Morgan.pdf#new_tab) - J. Tom Morgan spent more than 20 years as a prosecutor in DeKalb County, Georgia, including twelve years as District Attorney. He began as an assistant District Attorney, focusing on crimes against children, and prosecuted more than 500 cases involving children who had been abused or murdered.
- [District Attorney Diana Becton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Diana-Becton.pdf#new_tab) - District Attorney Diana Becton began her legal career in 1987 as an attorney in private practice. In 1995, she was appointed as a judge to the Superior Court of Contra Costa County by former California Governor Pete Wilson.
- [Chief Paul Pazen (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Paul-Pazen.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Paul Pazen (Ret.) began his law enforcement career in 1995 with the Denver Police Department in Colorado. He rose through the ranks over 23 years, serving as a patrol officer, investigator, lieutenant, and commander.
- [Judge Stephen Wallace](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stephen-Wallace.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Stephen Wallace began his legal career in private practice where he specialized in criminal, civil, and employment law. In 2010, he was elected to serve as a judge with the Jefferson County Circuit Court in Birmingham, Alabama.
- [Judge Steve Leifman](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Steve-Leifman.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Steve Leifman was first elected to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in 1995. His tenure has been notable for his commitment to improving mental health treatment in Miami-Dade County.
- [Sheriff Steve Tompkins](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Steve-Tompkins.pdf#new_tab) - Sheriff Steve Tompkins began his law enforcement career in 2002 with the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department in Massachusetts. He served previously as the Chief of External Affairs, where he was responsible for the day–to–day management of the department’s operations.
- [Chief Justice Tina Nadeau](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tina-Nadeau.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Justice Tina Nadeau began her legal career in 1989 as an assistant attorney general for the state of New Hampshire. She worked in the Homicide Division for three years before transitioning to Legal Counsel for former Governor Steve Merrill from 1992 through 1996.
- [Commissioner Branville Bard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Branville-Bard-1.pdf#new_tab) - Branville Bard began his law enforcement career as an officer in the Philadelphia Police Department. Over the course of 25 years, Bard served as the Commanding Officer of the Education and Training Division, Captain of the 22nd District, and Police Inspector.
- [David Muhammad, Chief Probation Officer (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Muhammad.pdf#new_tab) - David Muhammad is the former Chief Probation Officer of the Alameda County Probation Department, where he oversaw 20,000 people on probation in addition to a staff of 600. He implemented reforms emphasizing the positive youth development model of probation, which builds on the strengths of young probationers by providing opportunities, support, positive role models, and
- [Chief Tom Synan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tom-Synan.pdf#new_tab) - In 1993, Tom Synan began his law enforcement career with the Newtown Police Department in Ohio. He rose through the ranks and joined the SWAT Team in 2007 as the Tactical Team Leader and became Chief of the Newtown Police shortly thereafter.
- [Bill Nettles, U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Bill-Nettles.pdf#new_tab) - Bill Nettles began his career as a public defender in Columbia, South Carolina. In 1997, he transitioned to private practice where he worked on drug crimes, handled court-appointed capital cases, and tried two cases argued before the U. S. Supreme Court.
- [Barry Grissom, U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Barry-Grissom.pdf#new_tab) - Barry Grissom worked in private practice for 27 years before he was nominated by President Barack Obama in 2010 to serve as an U.S Attorney for the District of Kansas. Grissom focused on civil rights enforcement and community outreach during his tenure and founded the annual Kansas Civil Rights Symposium, a gathering of activists and law
- [Chief Stephen Mills (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Stephen-Mills.pdf#new_tab) - Stephen Mills started his law enforcement career in 1986 as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. In 1997, he was accepted into the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Program (C.I.D.) as a Special Agent.
- [Sergeant Ted Nelson (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ted-Nelson-1.pdf#new_tab) - Over his 25-year career with the Michigan State Police, Theodore “Ted” Nelson served as a patrol officer in Detroit, interdicted drugs at airports, and investigated large-scale narcotic conspiracy cases. Ted's seen everything from small arrests as a uniformed trooper to working with the FBI and US. Customs on a multi-year investigation of international marijuana
- [Chief Edward C. Jackson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ed-Jackson-1.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Edward C. Jackson served with the Baltimore Police Department for 21 years. He began as a foot patrolman and rose through the ranks to Colonel, finally retiring as Chief of the Administrative Division. He returned from retirement in 2018 to serve as the Inspector General of the Baltimore Police. In 2019, he became Chief
- [Sheriff James Manfre (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/James-Manfre-2.pdf#new_tab) - James Manfre served as elected Sheriff of Flagler County from 2001 to 2005 and again from 2012 to 2016. He transformed the 275-employee sheriff's office with new personnel training, computer systems, crime monitoring processes, and public safety substations.
- [Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cylenthia-LaToye-Miller.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Cylenthia LaToye Miller began her legal career in 1996 and worked in private practice where she specialized in labor and unemployment law. In 2006, she became a judge with the 36th District in Detroit, Michigan.
- [Col. David Parrish (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/David-Parrish.pdf#new_tab) - David Parrish began his law enforcement career in 1974 as a captain with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department in Florida. He rose rapidly through the ranks and became Jail Director of the Department of Detention Services. During his 27 years as Jail Director, he implemented practices such as direct supervision, which allowed deputies to oversee
- [Jake Lilly, Deputy District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Jake-Lilly.pdf#new_tab) - Jake Lilly is an Assistant District Attorney, Iraq war veteran, and trial attorney based in Jefferson County, Colorado. During his time in the U.S.Army, Lilly was a member of the Judge Advocate Generals Corp and the 3rd Infantry Division based in Baghdad, Iraq.
- [District Attorney Natasha Irving](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Natasha-Irving.pdf#new_tab) - Natasha Irving began her legal career in 2014 as a defense attorney in Waldoboro, Maine. In 2018, she became the first woman to be elected District Attorney of Maine’s Sixth Prosecutorial District, which serves the Sagadahoc, Knox, Lincoln, and Waldo counties.
- [Judge Shanta Owens](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Shanta-Owens.pdf#new_tab) - Judge Shanta Owens began her legal career as a deputy district attorney for the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office in Alabama. In 2008, she was elected to Jefferson County District Court as a judge.
- [Chief Jennifer Tejada (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Jennifer-Tejada.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Jennifer Tejada (Ret.) began her law enforcement career in 1995 as an officer with the Novato Police Department in California. In 1997, she was appointed to the California Advisory Commission on Sexual Assault Victim Services where she established a sexual-assault prevention program for young women in Novato.
- [Chiraag Bains, Senior Counsel (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Chiraag-Bains.pdf#new_tab) - Chiraag Bains is a former federal prosecutor with the Department of Justice's Office of the Assistant Attorney General. From 2014 to 2017, as Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General, Bains helped lead the work on criminal justice reform; investigating constitutional policing; solitary confinement cases; fine, fee, and bail practices; and homelessness.
- [Carter Stewart, U.S. Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Carter-Stewart.pdf#new_tab) - Carter Stewart began his career as a educator in New York City before pursuing law in both the public and private sectors. He served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California where he prosecuted drug and gun crimes, environmental crimes, and the illegal distribution of steroids to professional athletes.
- [Sheriff Sue Rahr (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sue-Rahr.pdf#new_tab) - Sue Rahr began her 42-year law enforcement career as a deputy with the King County Sheriff’s Office in 1979 and worked her way up through the ranks until she was elected Sheriff in 2005.
- [Judge James P. Gray (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/James-P.-Gray.pdf#new_tab) - Judge James P. Gray authored "Why Our Drug Laws Have Failed And What We Can Do About It: A Judicial Indictment of the War on Drugs." It was the culmination of his experience as a former federal prosecutor, defense attorney, and trial judge.
- [Chief Larry Kirk (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Larry-Kirk.pdf#new_tab) - Larry Kirk was the chief of police for a department in Illinois and, most recently, a small town in Missouri. Since 1993, he has worked in patrol, special crimes units, gang suppression, jurisdictional narcotics task forces, and in a college police department. He has been recognized for his work in drug and gang investigations
- [Chief Norm Stamper (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Norm-Stamper.pdf#new_tab) - Norm Stamper was a police officer for 34 years, the first 28 in San Diego, and the last six as Seattle's police chief. In his 28 years with SDPD Norm rose quickly through the ranks and as deputy chief sen/ed in each of the department's bureaus.
- [Eric E. Sterling, Assistant Counsel (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eric-Sterling.pdf#new_tab) - Eric Sterling, former Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, knows just about all there is to know about U.S. drug policy. Eric was Counsel to the House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary from 1979 to 1989.
- [Deputy Secretary Wendell M. France, Sr. (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Wendell-France.pdf#new_tab) - Wendell France’s career in law enforcement began in 1970 as an officer with the Baltimore Police Department. He served for 27 years and retired as a Commanding Officer of the Eastern District, where his leadership resulted in an overall 42% reduction in crime.
- [City Attorney Pete Holmes](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Pete-Holmes.pdf#new_tab) - After nearly 25 years of working as a business litigation attorney, Peter Holmes was elected to be the Seattle City Attorney, the only elected city attorney in Washington state. He serves as Seattle's misdemeanor prosecutor and has supervisory control of all of the city's litigation.
- [Lieutenant Diane Goldstein (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Diane-Goldstein.pdf#new_tab) - Diane Goldstein joined the Redondo Beach Police Department in 1983. She rose from a Patrol Officer and School Resource Officer to Sergeant in the Special Investigations Unit, served as a Division Commander, and retired as a lieutenant in 2004. She was the first female lieutenant in the department.
- [Allison Watson, Assistant District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Allison-Watson.pdf#new_tab) - Allison Watson is a former Assistant District Attorney for the 13th Judicial District of Tennessee and has over 12 years of legal experience in both government and the private sector. She has served on various non-profit boards and inter-disciplinary teams advocating for children, human rights and criminal justice reform.
- [NY State Inspector General Lucy Lang](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lucy-Lang-2024-2.pdf#new_tab) - New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang is a lifelong New Yorker, attorney, and educator. As New York State’s 11th Inspector General, she oversees the Office’s investigations into corruption, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in state government.
- [Commissioner Peter Volkmann](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Peter-Volkmann2020v1.pdf#new_tab) - Commissioner Peter Volkmann began his law enforcement career in 1986 as a patrol officer for the Ossining, N.Y. Police Department. In 1994, he became a Clinical Director with the Hudson Valley Critical Incident Stress Management Team and provided psychological support services for police officers, firefighters, and E.M.S. workers.
- [Chief Matthew Vanyo](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Matthew-Vanyo2018.pdf#new_tab) - Matthew Vanyo began his law enforcement career in 1994 as a patrol officer with the Olmstead Police Department in Ohio. In 2001, he was promoted to sergeant where his responsibilities included overseeing all narcotics investigations, supervising the field officer training program, and serving in the Southwest Enforcement Bureau Special Weapons And Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Team.
- [Chief Jim Ferraris](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Jim-Ferraris2019v1.pdf#new_tab) - Chief Jim Ferraris began his law enforcement career in 1978 as a patrol officer with the Beaverton Police Department in Oregon. After five years of service, he left Beaverton and became the Assistant Chief of the Portland Police Department.
- [Deputy Commissioner Kevin Bethel (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Kevin-Bethel2018.pdf#new_tab) - Kevin Bethel began his law enforcement career as a patrol officer with the Philadelphia Police Department in 1986. Over the course of his 39-year career, Bethel served with the Patrol Bureau, Special Investigative Bureau, Narcotics Strike Force, Narcotics Field Unit, Narcotics Intelligence Investigative Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and was the Commanding Officer of the 17th
- [Officer LeRoy Washington (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/LeRoy-Washington2017.pdf#new_tab) - Officer LeRoy Washington (Ret.) LeRoy Washington spent 34 years as a probation officer, including 25 years as a federal officer in Seattle. He began his career with the Riverside County Probation Department in 1972 and was hired as a federal probation officer six years later.
- [lnspector Arnold Byron (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Arnold-Byron2017.pdf#new_tab) - Arnold J. "Jim" Byron worked as a United States Customs Inspector at Ports of Entry in Minnesota and Washington State from 1967 until he retired. For over 30 years he searched vehicles, cargo, and people for illegal contraband. Byron is a volunteer with the King County Bar Association Drug Policy Project in Seattle, Washington.
- [Officer Anthony Ramos (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Anthony-Ramos2018.pdf#new_tab) - Anthony Ramos served for six years in the marines before beginning his law enforcement career in 1997 as a police officer in the Oakland Police Department. He worked every kind of case, from street narcotics to financial investigations, including fraud, embezzlement, and identity theft.
- [Chief Mark Prosser](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Mark-Prosser2018.pdf#new_tab) - Mark Prosser began his law enforcement career in 1980 as a detective for the city of O’Fallon, Illinois. In 1986, he became the Chief of Detectives and then later served for 5 years as an investigator and supervisor of the St. Louis Major Case Squad, a multi-jurisdictional homicide unit.
- [Sheriff John Tharp](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/John-Tharp2018.pdf#new_tab) - John Tharp spent the first 25 years of his law enforcement career with the Toledo Police Department where he was assigned to Field Operations, Narcotics Squad, Drug Task Force, and Homicide Squad. In 1997, he transitioned to the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office and served as Director of Court Services before being elevated to Commander of the
- [Senior Patrol Officer Tim Johnson (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tim-Johnson2017.pdf) - Tim Johnson has over 28 years of experience in law enforcement and education. He's a retired veteran of the US. Air Force security forces and spent 20 years in law enforcement where worked undercover on burglary, robbery, gang surveillance, and narcotics assignments. Over the course of his career, he served as the public information officer in
- [Sean McAllister, Assistant Attorney General (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sean-McAllister2017.pdf#new_tab) - Sean McAllister was an assistant attorney general for the state of Colorado, where he prosecuted environmental crimes.
- [Officer Teri Moore (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Teri-Moore2017.pdf#new_tab) - Teri Moore is a former Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert Instructor with the Los Angeles Police Department. Moore also served as a First Lieutenant with the Military Police.
- [Ann Toney, Assistant District Attorney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Ann-Toney2017.pdf#new_tab) - Ann Toney has been practicing law since 1984 and spent half her career as a prosecutor. She first served as an Assistant District Attorney in North Carolina, handling felony cases including homicide, drugs, sex offenses, and violent crimes, and then became a prosecutor in Guam, where she prosecuted felony sex crimes exclusively.
- [Titus Peterson, Lead Felony Prosecutor (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Titus-Peterson2017.pdf#new_tab) - Titus Peterson served as a prosecutor for five years in the Colorado Fifth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, under the Honorable Peter F. Michaelson. He began as a deputy district attorney and was eventually promoted to lead felony attorney for Clear Creek County, where he prosecuted all drug-related felonies as well as violent crimes.
- [Officer James "Flaming Eagle" Mooney (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/James-Mooney2017.pdf#new_tab) - James Mooney spent more than a decade in Utah State law enforcement and the State Department of Corrections, during which he established a reputation as one of the most successful undercover police officers in Utah. In 1993, he was given the Citizen’s Award of Commendation from the State of Utah, signed by Governor Mike
- [Carol Ruth Silver, Director of Prison Legal Services (Fmr.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Carol-Ruth-Silver2017.pdf#new_tab) - Carol Ruth Silver is licensed to practice law in California, before federal courts, and the United States Supreme Court. Silver was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors where she served three terms. In 2007, after a robust political career, Silver accepted an appointment as Director of Prisoner Legal Services for the San

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- [Unintended Consequences](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/banconsequences/) - Unintended Consequences Oppose the FDA's Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban Unintended Consequences is a project of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership Emerging-Illicit-Markets-Related-to-Prohibited-Tobacco-Products Policies that amount to prohibition have serious racial justice implications. Menthol Ban Consequence Multiple prison terms under three-year strikes and other repeat offender statutes Menthol Ban Consequence Immediate revocation of parole; immediate return to
- [Recommended Reading](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/recommended-reading/) - Recommended Reading: Books By Our Speakers Spotlight Pick Drug Wars: The Terrifying Inside Story of Britain's Drug Trade From the bestselling author of Good Cop Bad War, Neil Woods, comes the first inside history of Britain’s War on Drugs told by those who were there. Calling upon the gripping first-hand accounts from those on both
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- [Law Enforcement Action Partnership Selected for Safer Communities Accelerator](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/safer-communities-accelerator/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Just-Trust-Press-Release.pdf"]
- [Recommended Viewing](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/recommended-viewing/) - Recommended Viewing Beyond the Blue Wall About the Film... What really happens when the police attempt to police themselves?Beyond The Blue Wall is a short documentary film that tells the story of Ken Williams, a former homicide detective and 15 year veteran of the Brockton police force, who decided to take action to combat racist
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- [POLICE GROUP SAYS EXECUTIVE ORDER ON POLICING “LONG OVERDUE”](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/police-group-says-executive-order-on-policing-long-overdue/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/RELEASE_-Police-Group-Says-Executive-Order-on-Policing-Long-Overdue-1.pdf"]
- [Police Group Decries FDA's Menthol Ban](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/fda-ban/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Police-Group-Decries-FDAS-Menthol-Prohibition.pdf"]
- [Bipartisan Menthol Ban Advisory](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/bipartisan-menthol-advisory/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Menthol-Letter-Update-Advisory-2.pdf"]
- [Bipartisan Menthol Ban Letter](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/bipartisan-menthol-ban/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Menthol-Ban-Letter-vF-07-002.pdf"]
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- [Police Group Endorses Efforts of #DecrimPovertyDC](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/decrimpovertydc/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DecrimPovertyDC-Statement.pdf"]
- [Guide to Illinois Bail Law & Safety](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/illinois-bail-law/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEAP-Guide-to-IL-Bail-Law-Safety.pdf"]
- [LEAP's Amherst Community Responder Report](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEAP-Amherst-Community-Responder-Report-Final-1.pdf)
- [Baltimore Mediation Responder Proposal](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/baltimore-mediation-responder/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/LEAP-Baltimore-Mediation-Responder-Proposal-1.pdf"]
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- [Support for the Nomination of Chief Chris Magnus to Commissioner of Customs & Border Protection](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/magnus-cbp/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Chris-Magnus-CBP-Nomination-Support-Letter-2.pdf"]
- [Dedication](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/our-speakers/dedication/) - Dedication Dedicated to our departed colleagues who courageously spoke outabout the failed policy of drug prohibition,and its devastating impact on society and the criminal justice system. Chief Joseph McNamara (Ret.) Officer John Perry Detective Sergeant Ralph Salerno (Ret.) Judge Eleanor Schockett (Ret.) Det. Chief Superintendent Eddie Ellison (Ret.) Judge Jerry Paradis (Ret.) Chief Bob Owens
- [Form 990](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LEAP-2019-990.pdf)
- [LEAP 990](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/leap-990/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/LEAP-2019-990.pdf"]
- [National Law Enforcement Qualified Immunity Letter](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/qualified-immunity/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/National-Law-Enforcement-Qualified-Immunity-Letter-1.pdf"]
- [Strengthening Public Safety in Immigrant Communities](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/immigrant-trust/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Federal-Immigrant-Trust-LEAP-Sign-on-Letter-3.pdf"]
- [Police-Community Relations](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/police-community-relations/) - Police-Community Relations Overview The key to improving police effectiveness and public safety is to return to the fundamental principles of modern policing, which means both increasing police-community trust and preventing crime instead of reacting to crime. Law enforcement agencies need four types of solutions to accomplish these goals: improving support for officers like us, equipping
- [Community Responders Fact Sheet](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/cr-facts/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/030921_CommunityResponders-brief6.pdf"]
- [Louisville Police Calls for Service Analysis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/louisville-analysis/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LEAP-Louisville-Police-Calls-For-Service-Analysis-1.pdf"]
- [LEAP Latin America](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/latin-america/) - LEAP Latin America Quienes Somos Misión y Visión LEAP es una organización sin ánimo de lucro de profesionales de la policía, fiscales, jueces, oficiales penales, y otros miembros de organizaciones de la seguridad pública que abogan por reformas en justicia criminal y políticas de drogas para lograr mayor seguridad y justicia en nuestras comunidades. CONSIDERACIONES
- [For Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/for-law-enforcement/) - For Law Enforcement Are you a criminal justice professional who: Sometimes feels you put yourself in danger to enforce laws that don't make our neighborhoods any safer? Wants to give people the means to rehabilitate themselves instead of watching them cycle through the system again and again? Has watched colleagues self-medicate in an attempt to
- [Consideraciones](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/consideraciones/) - CONSIDERACIONES Politicas de Drogas Nuestros Principios LEAP considera que el abuso de drogas en adultos es un problema de salud pública y no un problema que pueda ser resuelto por el sistema judicial y policial. LEAP no promueve el uso de drogas, al contrario, está sumamente preocupado por el aumento de abuso de drogas y
- [Quienes Somos](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/about-us/quienes-somos/) - LEAP es una organización, 501(c)(3), sin ánimo de lucro de profesionales de la policía, fiscales, jueces, oficiales penales, y otros miembros de organizaciones de la seguridad pública que abogan por reformas en justicia criminal y políticas de drogas para lograr mayor seguridad y justicia en nuestras comunidades. Fundada en el 2002 por cinco oficiales de
- [Misión y Visión](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/about-us/mision-vision/) - Misión La misión de LEAP es unificar y movilizar las voces del sistema judicial y policial que apoyan las reformas de las políticas contra las drogas y justicia criminal logrando enfocar sus recursos contra las amenazas más grandes de la seguridad pública, promoviendo alternativas diferentes a arresto y encarcelación, confrontando de raíz las causas del
- [Milwaukee Police Calls for Service Analysis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/milwaukee-analysis/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/LEAP-Milwaukee-Police-Calls-For-Service-Analysis.pdf"]
- [Lt. Diane Goldstein (Ret.) CV 2020](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/goldstein-cv/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Goldstein-CV-2020-Website.pdf"]
- [The Community Responder Model](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/alternatives911/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Alternatives911-report.pdf"]
- [Top Call Analysis: All Cities](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EySSsC3dDJFetqCCwzmJkPrkF5eJbJVzL1fMoZmxA2M/edit#gid=393070490)
- [2019 Annual Report](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/2019-annual-report/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LEAP_Report2019_Online.pdf"]
- [National Policing Recommendations](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/national-policing-recommendations/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/LEAP-National-Policing-Recommendations-11.pdf"]
- [Press Release: National Policing Recommendations](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/press-release-policing-recs/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PRESS-RELEASE-LEAP-Policing-Recommendations-3.pdf"]
- [COVID-19 Info Center](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/covid19-info/) - LEAP's COVID-19 Info Center As COVID-19 moves through our communities, medical experts know immediate steps must be taken to address this massive threat to public health. Now is the time to act. We need to reduce incarceration levels, particularly for those in pre-trial diversion programs, rehabilitation programs, those facing imminent release, those being held on minor parole
- [COVID-19: Policing Recommendations](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/covid19-policing/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/LEAP-Policing-COVID-19-Sign-on-Letter-4.pdf" title="LEAP Policing Recommendations COVID-19 Sign-on Letter"]
- [Mission & Vision](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/about-us/mission-and-vision/) - Mission The Law Enforcement Action Partnership's mission is to unite and mobilize the voice of law enforcement in support of drug policy and criminal justice reforms that will make communities safer by focusing law enforcement resources on the greatest threats to public safety, promoting alternatives to arrest and incarceration, addressing the root causes of crime, and working
- [The Police-Community Impact of Menthol Tobacco Bans](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/register/) - Join Commissioner Jiles Ship and Major Neill Franklin (Ret.) on Thursday, September 19 at 1pm ET for an online discussion on the threats menthol tobacco bans pose to police-community relations and public safety. Join the discussion on 9/19 via Zoom Webinars.
- [Annual Report 2018](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/annual-report-2018/) - [pdf-embedder url="https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/LEAP-Annual-Report-2018-online.pdf" title="LEAP Annual Report 2018"]
- [LEAP Believes in Second Chances. Do You?](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/secondchance/) - Dear Friend of LEAP, So many of us have been impacted by incarceration in America – one in every two of us has had a family member incarcerated. In April, we recognize the challenges that the formerly incarcerated face and the steps we can take to ensure opportunities to contribute positively to their communities
- [Harm Reduction](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/harm-reduction/) - Harm Reduction Overview Law enforcement officers often find the bodies of drug users who overdosed before they were able to quit. Officers know that many drug users relapse because, after drug treatment, they still struggle with mental and physical health problems, homelessness, and unemployment. When drug users relapse, they usually lose access to the services
- [Drug Policy](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/drug-policy/) - Drug Policy Overview The War on Drugs is at the root of a staggering array of problems in today’s society. Captain Peter Christ (Ret.) Demolishes the War on Drugs Drug policy reform is a core focus of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership. First established as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition in 2002, LEAP was co-founded by
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- [Incarceration](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/incarceration/) - Incarceration Overview Most criminal justice professionals agree that in order to improve public safety, we must focus resources on prevention, resorting to arrest and incarceration only when they are the most effective options. Criminal justice professionals need to be equipped with a range of tools to prevent crime and to address its underlying causes. Our
- [Why Law Enforcement Join LEAP](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/why-join/) - Why Law Enforcement Join LEAP I have been in Corrections since 1987 and the Superintendent of Corrections in Cheshire County NH since 1993. Being a Chief law enforcement officer and public official who must survive the political arena and changing landscape of our constituency, I struggled to find other professionals who shared a voice on
- [LEAP Issues Overview](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/leap-issues-overview/) - Issues Overview Police-Community Relations The key to improving police effectiveness and public safety is to return to the fundamental principles of modern policing, which means both increasing police-community trust and preventing crime instead of reacting to crime. Law enforcement agencies need four types of solutions to accomplish these goals: improving support for officers like us,
- [Global Issues](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/global-issues/) - Global Issues Overview Because the Law Enforcement Action Partnership was founded (as Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) to end the War on Drugs, and because the War on Drugs has effects around the world, LEAP remains dedicated to studying the impacts of global drug policy. We call attention to both the disastrous impact of the War
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- [Tell Congress: Protect States' Rights on Marijuana Laws](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/write-your-rep/) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions just rescinded the Cole Memorandum and several other directives protecting states' rights when it comes to marijuana laws. Tell Congress the will of American voters cannot be disregarded, and federal attacks on states where marijuana has been legalized for medical use or adult use, or in states where it has been
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- [New Criminal Justice Tools](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/new-criminal-justice-tools/) - New Criminal Justice Tools In order to improve public safety, we need to abandon incarceration as a one-size-fits-all solution to crime. Criminal justice professionals need to be equipped with a range of tools to prevent crime and to address the underlying causes of crime. First, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership supports legal reform to remove
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## Events

- [Imagining Justice with the Palos Verdes Democratic Club & Steve Downing](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/imagining-justice-with-the-palos-verdes-democratic-club-steve-downing/) - Deputy Chief Steve Downing will address the Palos Verdes Democratic Club on the story of policing and the origins of the tough on crime era and what isn't working. He will also discuss studies which show the best types of reforms to implement. This event is open to the public and you can register here:
- [PTACC Community, Diversity and Equity Strategy Area Racial Equity Panel with Commissioner Branville Bard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ptacc-community-diversity-and-equity-strategy-area-racial-equity-panel-with-commissioner-branville-bard/) - Commissioner Branville Bard of the Cambridge Police Department will be speaking on a panel hosted by the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) on healing relationships between law enforcement and minority communities. This event is open to the public but requires registration. You can tune in at https://www.frontlinerespondersnetwork.com/program?uww_sessid=39b95176-453a-4092-a19a-2cbfa878df1a
- [Purdue University's Pursing Racial Justice Together Learning Series with Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/purdue-universitys-pursing-racial-justice-together-learning-series-with-sgt-cheryl-dorsey-ret/) - Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey (Ret.) will be joining a panel of experts at Purdue University to discuss the concept of defunding the police. This event is open to the public and the audience can tune in at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQk4KV7oqDY&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=PurdueUniversity
- [Virtual Presentation by John Amabile to Wellesley College](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-presentation-by-john-amabile-to-wellesley-college/) - John Amabile will present to students at Wellesley College on why all drugs should be legalized from the law enforcement perspective. This event is not open to the public.
- [Chief Isaiah McKinnon (Ret.) at Kettering University](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/chief-isaiah-mckinnon-ret-at-kettering-university/) - Chief Isaiah McKinnon will present on leadership in times of crisis and his experiences as a Black police officer and police chief in Detroit, Michigan. This event is not open to the public.
- [American Bar Association Diversity Luncheon with Chief Isaiah McKinnon (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/american-bar-association-diversity-luncheon-with-chief-isaiah-mckinnon-ret/) - LEAP Speaker Chief Isaiah McKinnon (Ret.) will be virtually presenting to the American Bar Association on his experiences as a Black police officer and chief in Detroit. This event is not open to the public.
- [Virtual Presentation to Framingham University with John Amabile](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-presentation-to-framingham-university-with-john-amabile/) - The presentation will begin at 10:30am via Zoom. John will be presenting on the history of the War on Drugs, current laws, LEAP’s mission, and the benefits of legalization. This presentation is not open to the public.
- [Question 1/ Marijuana Legalization with the NJ Democratic State Committee's Progressive Caucus.](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/question-1-marijuana-legalization-with-the-nj-democratic-state-committees-progressive-caucus/) - LEAP Speaker Lt. Nick Bucci will be speaking on the need to legalize marijuana in New Jersey alongside NJ Senator Troy Singleton, Associate Social Worker Joann Downey, Charlana McKeithen from NORML, and Dan Ulloa from the Latino Action Network. This event is hosted by the NJ Democratic State Committee's Progressive Caucus and is open to
- [Law Enforcement, Mental Illness, and These Difficult Times (Virtual Zoom Panel)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/law-enforcement-mental-illness-and-these-difficult-times-virtual-zoom-panel/) - LEAP's Executive Director Major Neill Franklin (Ret.), Deputy Secretary Pete France (Ret.), and Commissioner Branville Bard will be discussing law enforcement response to mental health calls during the time of COVID-19 at the National Alliance on Mental Illness's (NAMI-MD) 2020 Virtual Conference. This event is open to registered guests. Registration can be found at https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh6hpjbba9920e22&oseq=&c=&ch=
- [Virtual Town Hall with Joshua Luttrell](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-town-hall-with-joshua-luttrell/) - This event is a virtual town hall discussion on drug policy featuring Jay Fisher. The event is hosted by Joshua Luttrell, candidate for District Attorney of Shawnee County. This event is open to the public and you can view it at https://www.facebook.com/Luttrell4DA. Note: LEAP's and Jay Fisher's appearance is not an endorsement of Joshua Luttrell
- [Virtual: Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce Prop 25 Debate with Judge Jim Gray (Ret.)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-greater-riverside-chamber-of-commerce-prop-25-debate-with-judge-jim-gray-ret/) - Prop 25 debate hosted by the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce Judge Gray and a representative from the "No on 25" campaign will each be given 5 minutes to argue their respective sides. There will be a couple of minutes Q & A after each section. This event is not open to the public.
- [Civil Asset Forfeiture Webinar with Ted Nelson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/civil-asset-forfeiture-webinar-with-ted-nelson/) - Hosted by Americans for Prosperity South Carolina. This event is open to the public - Zoom Link: https://standtogether.zoom.us/s/97823880183 Passcode: CAFSeries! Ted Nelson will join Americans for Prosperity and panelists for a 1 hour discussion on civil asset forfeiture. Ted will discuss the Law Enforcement point of view on why Civil Asset Forfeiture is misguided.
- ["Protests, Police, and Policy: Be Part of the Change" Webinar with Betty Frizzell](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/protests-police-and-policy-be-part-of-the-change-webinar-with-betty-frizzell/) - This panel is designed to build support for CJ reforms, which will be a major focus of the next MO general session of the legislature. Betty will join three other panelists. Each speaker will have 15 minutes to present followed by 5-10 minutes of Q & A. Betty will focus on policing reforms recommended by
- [Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce/ Economic Club of Grand Rapids Virtual Town Hall with Chief Isaiah McKinnon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/grand-rapids-chamber-of-commerce-economic-club-of-grand-rapids-virtual-town-hall-with-chief-isaiah-mckinnon/) - This meeting is not open to the public. The Chief's presentation will begin at 2pm, he'll have 15 minutes minutes to deliver remarks on his USA Today Op-Ed and the current climate/unrest. The remarks will be followed by 30 minutes of Q & A.
- [Virtual Presentation to Americans for Prosperity with Chief John Dixon and Captain Mike Harvey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-presentation-to-americans-for-prosperity-with-chief-john-dixon-and-captain-mike-harvey/) - "What's the Deal with Criminal Justice Reform?" hosted by Americans for Prosperity - Virginia This virtual panel discussion is open to the public. The Zoom room will open up at 5pm EST. Captain Mike Harvey and Chief John Dixon will each have 20 minutes to present on the importance of community policing and building relationships
- [Virtual Presentation on LEAP's Policing Recommendations and Civil Unrest with Terry Blevins](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-presentation-on-leaps-policing-recommendations-and-civil-unrest-with-terry-blevins/) - This event is hosted by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara who will open the Zoom room at 2:45pm. Terry's presentation on LEAP's policing recommendations and the current civil unrest will begin at 3pm. Terry will have 45-60 minutes present followed by 15-30 minutes of Q & A. This event is private and not open
- [Virtual Walk 4 Change Social Justice Panel with Debbie Ramsey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/virtual-walk-4-change-social-justice-panel-with-debbie-ramsey/) - This virtual panel is open to the public. Zoom Call-In Info: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98886514246?pwd=RjVOaHBiU2JmVkZFcjRFaS9lZTlKUT09 Meeting ID: 988 8651 4246 Password: 792498 The panel will begin at 3:30pm. The moderator, Nita Watson, will take 5 minutes to introduce the panel/topic. Each panelist will then have 2 minutes to speak about themselves. The rest of the
- [James Manfre interview with NBC Jonathan Schuppe](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/james-manfre-interview-with-nbc-jonathan-schuppe/) - Topic of discussion will focus on - Coronavirus recommendations to reduce prison population
- [POSTPONED - The National Coalition for Drug Legalization Roundtable with Pete France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-national-coalition-for-drug-legalization-roundtable-with-pete-france/) - * Please note this event has been postponed due to the Covid virus. It may become a teleconference, more details are to come. The roundtable begins at 6:30pm and won't exceed more than 2 hours in length. Pete and participants will address meaningful solutions that will protect individuals who suffer from drug abuse and create
- [The Guilty Plea Problem, a Discussion with David Grise](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-guilty-plea-problem-a-discussion-with-david-grise/) - The Guilty Plea Problem is a panel discussion hosted by the KY Innocence Project. This event is open the public. The discussion will focus on the ways in which the KY criminal justice system's reliance on plea deals perpetuates wrongful convictions. The discussion will be subdivided into four portions: 1) how KY's low trial rate/heavy
- [Presentation to Criminal Justice students at Klein Oak High School with Jay Hall](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-criminal-justice-students-at-klein-oak-high-school-with-jay-hall/) - This event is not open to the public. Jay will be presenting for 35 minutes during 7 class periods about what it's like to be a criminal justice professional.
- [ASU Controlled Substances Act Symposium Round Table with Rick Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/asu-controlled-substances-act-symposium-round-table-with-rick-van-wickler/) - This event is open to the public. Rick Van Wickler's Round Table, "Strategies for Addressing Substance Use in Prisons & Reentry" will run from 1:45pm - 3pm
- [ASU Controlled Substances Act Symposium Round Table with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/asu-controlled-substances-act-symposium-with-neill-franklin/) - This event is open to the public. Neill Franklin's Round Table discussion, "Public Health Responses Adopted by Police and Prosecutors Round Table" will run from 10:30am - 11:45am
- [Harford County Sheriff's Office CIT training with Sgt. Jessica Murphy](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/harford-county-sheriffs-office-cit-training-with-sgt-jessica-murphy/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Emerald Cup: Cannabis Legalization and the Right to Bear Arms with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/emerald-cup-cannabis-legalization-and-the-right-to-bear-arms-with-neill-franklin/) - The panel will be held at 3pm in Garrett Hall and will be approximately 45 minutes long. The panel discussion will be moderated by John Hudak of the Brookings Institute. Neill's co-panelist will be Elizabeth Shepherd, Operations and Compliance Manager for Pacific Outfitters. This event is open to the public.
- [16 Bars Screening and Panel with David Long](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/16-bars-screening-and-panel-with-david-long/) - The film screening will begin at 7:35pm and will last for 94 minutes. The panel will follow the screening and will run about 30 minutes. This event is open to the public.
- [Presentation to Great Bay College with Rick Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-great-bay-college-with-rick-van-wickler/) - This event is open to media and the public. Rick will have 30 minutes for the presentation and 30 minutes for the Q & A on why the War on Drugs has been a failure from the perspective of law enforcement.
- [Presentation to the Palos Verdes Democrats with Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-palos-verdes-democrats-with-nick-morrow/) - This event is open to the public. The meeting will begin at 2:30pm. Nick will have 20 minutes to present on DNA collection and rape kits followed by 20-30 minutes of Q & A.
- [Texas A & M International University Marijuana Legalization Discussion with Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/texas-a-m-international-university-marijuana-legalization-discussion-with-nick-morrow/) - This event is open to the public. The event will be broken down into two 15 minute presentations by Nick and Alex Berenson respectively. There will be a panel discussion following the presentations with Q & A from the audience.
- [Community Conversation on Cannabis Legalization, Regulation, and Taxation with Captain Lawrence Hunter](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/community-conversation-on-cannabis-legalization-regulation-and-taxation-with-captain-lawrence-hunter/) - This event is open to the public. The event will begin at 5:30pm. CT state Rep Raghib Allie-Brennan and CT state Sen. Julie Kushner will speak first. Immediately after, Lawrence will participate in a panel discussion on marijuana legalization, regulation, and taxation. Co-panelists include Rev. Tommie Jackson of the Faith Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Kebra
- [Americans For Prosperity Dinner Meeting with David Grise](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/americans-for-prosperity-dinner-meeting-with-david-grise/) - Dinner is set to begin at 6pm. David will have 20 minutes to present on civil asset forfeiture and general criminal justice reform. There will be additional Q & A after the presentation. This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Presentation to Georgia State University Criminal Justice Student Association with Lt. Anita Fraser](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-georgia-state-university-criminal-justice-student-association-with-lt-anita-fraser/) - This event is NOT open to the public.
- [Iowa Harm Reduction Conference with Brian Gaughan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/iowa-harm-reduction-conference-with-brian-gaughan/) - Brian will be moderating two panels. These events are open to the public. The first panel is titled "Drug Use and the Criminal Justice System: The State of the State" and takes place at 10:00am in the Grand Ballroom. Co-moderators include Sheriff Jason Sandholdt of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Dale Woolery, Director of
- [OSF Decriminalization Strategy Session with Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/osf-decriminalization-strategy-session-with-nick-bucci/) - This event is closed to the public.
- [WoD Presentation to Framingham University with John Amabile](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wod-presentation-to-framingham-university-with-john-amabile/) - The presentation will begin at 2:30pm and will revolve around the history of the War on Drugs, current laws, LEAP’s mission, and why legalization is supported. This is a private event and is NOT open to the public.
- [REFORM Alliance Smart Probation Act Panel with Shannon Wintruba](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/reform-alliance-smart-probation-act-panel-with-shannon-wintruba/) - The panel will discuss the Smart Probation Act and should last around 30 minutes. This event is NOT open to the public.
- [Americans for Prosperity KY Luncheon with Tulio Tourinho](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/americans-for-prosperity-ky-luncheon-with-tulio-tourinho/) - This event is NOT open to the public. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am. Tulio will speak for about 20 minutes (with Q &A) about civil asset forfeiture and other criminal justice issues.
- [Massachusetts Expungement Day Panel with John Amabile](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/massachusetts-expungement-day-panel-with-john-amabile/) - This event is open to the public. The event begins at 6pm and will open with remarks from Ermont Inc followed by the keynote speaker Michael Maloney from Maloney Law. Following the keynote speech, John Amabile will join a panel discussion alongside Cannabis Control Commissioner Shaleen Title, Cannabis Attorney Blake Mensing, and Norfolk County Assistant
- [Maryland Alliance for Justice Reform, Reentry Workshop with Debbie Ramsey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/maryland-alliance-for-justice-reform-reentry-workshop-with-debbie-ramsey/) - Event is open to the public. The event begins at 9:30am with registration and networking. Between 10am and 11am will be the call to order and the keynote by Secretary Rob Green. Debbie will speak during Breakout Session 3A, Nuts & Bolts: Designing an Individual Reentry Plan. David Quinn of Street Reentry of Maryland will
- [Seeking Safety in a War Zone with Wendell France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/seeking-safety-in-a-war-zone-with-wendell-france/) - This panel will feature co-panelists Wendell France & Raichelle Johnson from Charm City Care Connection. Moderators include Rajani Gudlavalleti and Sam Kerr. The panel will discuss the philosophy of harm reduction and will be from 6pm-8pm.
- [Roundtable on Reforming the DEA with Ray Strack](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/roundtable-on-reforming-the-dea-with-ray-strack/) - This event is NOT open to the public. 9:00am- 9:30am - Breakfast 9:30am-10am - Introductions and housekeeping. Facilitators include Michael Collins, Director of National Affairs at Drug Policy Alliance, and Derek Hodel, an independent consultant specializing in management, communications, and public policy in the nonprofit and public sectors. 10:00-10:45am – Session 1 –The History of
- [National Association of Community and Restorative Justice with Chief Mike Butler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-association-of-community-and-restorative-justice-with-chief-mike-butler/) - This event is not open to the public. Mike Butler, Chief of Public Safety for Longmont, CO, will present "Building a Robust Restorative Justice Program in Your Community" at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice on June 16th from 2:15pm-3:30pm in Directors Row H.
- [National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Day 1 w/ Lt. Chris Dennison & Judge Raymond Kramer](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-association-of-community-and-restorative-justice-day-1-w-lt-chris-dennison-judge-raymond-kramer/) - This event is not open to the public. The panel titled "Restorative Justice in Governmental Agencies" will be held from 10:15am-11:45am in Governor's Square 16. The panel will be moderated by Sethu Nair and will follow the structure below: Structure 1. Opening and Panel Overview (led by Sethu) 2. Tucson PD program presentation (Lt. Dennison)
- [PTACC Lobby Day with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ptacc-lobby-day-with-neill-franklin/) - Neill will speak for 2 minutes on a racial/ ethnic disparities panel, during the expert panels session from 10:15am-11:45am
- [National Forum on the Human Right to Housing: Debbie Ramsey & Cylenthia LaToye Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-forum-on-the-human-right-to-housing-debbie-ramsey-cylenthia-latoye-miller/) - Forum is hosted by The National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty (NLCHP)
- [Jim Nolan interview w/ End it For Good](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/jim-nolan-interview-w-end-it-for-good/) - Discussion topic will be about, "Confidential informants - drug war context". This interview is live, find the podcast here - https://www.enditforgood.com/podcast
- [Community Forum on Marijuana Regulation in New York State: Peter Volkmann](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/community-forum-on-marijuana-regulation-in-new-york-state-peter-volkmann/) - The Forum will begin at 6:30pm. Steven Rabinowitz will moderate. Each panelist will be allotted 5 to 7 minutes for opening remarks before moving into the moderated panel discussion and audience Q & A. The event will conclude at 8:30pm. This event is open to the public.
- [OSI Baltimore Addiction & Health Equity Leadership Training with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/osi-baltimore-addiction-health-equity-leadership-training-with-neill-franklin/) - Hosted by Open Society Institute Baltimore. This event is not open to the public. Neill will speak on the panel titled "Changing Drug Enforcement Paradigm through Law Enforcement" from 1:15-2:30pm. The event itself will conclude at 5pm.
- [Rep. Wheatley's HB 50 Breakfast Panel Discussion with Patrick Nightingale](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/rep-wheatleys-hb-50-breakfast-panel-discussion-with-patrick-nightingale/) - Host of this panel discussion is Representative Wheatley (Pennsylvania). This event is not open to the public.
- [Tim Hitt LIVE phone interview w/ First News WWL](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tim-hitt-live-phone-interview-w-first-news-wwl/) - WWL - New Orleans Radio Discussion topic: Record-high support for legalizing marijuana. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/support-for-marijuana-legalization-hits-new-high-cbs-news-poll-finds/
- [National Cannabis Festival Healthy Cannabis Community Panel: Expungement, Equity, and Elections with Jason Thomas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-cannabis-festival-healthy-cannabis-community-panel-expungement-equity-and-elections-with-jason-thomas/) - This panel will be held at the Grow School tent. The panel will begin at 4:15pm and cover the intricacies of expungement and equity program law, and how the cannabis community can work to achieve justice by engaging in the electoral process. Featured panelists include Sam D'Arcangelo, Nelson Guerrero, Jason Ortiz. This event is open
- [J Tom Morgan interview w/ WWNN Justice Hour Radio](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/j-tom-morgan-interview-w-wwnn-justice-hour-radio/) - WWNN Radio - www.lisamacci.com Topic of discussion will focus on incarceration and the war on drugs.
- [Cannabis Political Economy Symposium (CPES) Panel Discussion with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-political-economy-symposium-cpes-panel-discussion-with-neill-franklin/) - The Social Impact & Equity panel will be held in Room 262 from 2:00pm-3:45 pm. Co-panelists include Dr. Soo Kang (Professor at the Colorado State University) and Jason Starr (Assistant Counsel to Governor Cuomo of New York). The panel will provide a multi-disciplinary discussion on how cannabis legislation and how practices impact individuals from the
- [Justice Matters Restorative Justice Summit with Chief Mike Butler and Dr. Mike Gilbert](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/justice-matters-restorative-justice-summit-with-chief-mike-butler-and-dr-mike-gilbert/) - Dr. Gilbert will speak from 5: 55 - 6:05 pm to 120 educators, clergy, school administrators, and criminal justice leaders from Lawrence. He will then speak to 25 criminal justice leaders from the local community (e.g., 3 police chiefs, 3 district and municipal court judges, district attorney and court appointed defense attorneys, sheriff candidates, etc.)
- [Northern Illinois University Young Americans for Liberty with Lori Chassee](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/northern-illinois-university-young-americans-for-liberty-with-lori-chassee/) - The Failed War on Drugs from the perspective of Law enforcement. Event is open to the public.
- [Mike Hilliard interview with The Justice Hour on WWNN radio](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/mike-hilliard-interview-with-the-justice-hour-on-wwnn-radio/) - WWNN 1740 AM Radio - www.lisamacci.com Topic of discussion will focus on incarceration and the war on drugs.
- [NY Race and Community Policing Discussion with Chief Volkmann and Deputy Inspector Pegues](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ny-race-and-community-policing-discussion-with-chief-volkmann-and-deputy-inspector-pegues/) - This even is hosted by When People Work and is open to the public. The event begins at 6:30 pm, each speaker will have 15 minutes to deliver opening remarks. The remainder of the program will consist of questions/interaction with the audience. The discussion is expected to end at 8:30 pm but may go on to
- [Café Con Libre: Criminal Justice Reform in AZ with Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cafe-con-libre-criminal-justice-reform-in-az-with-jack-wilborn/) - Jack will speak for 10 minutes on law enforcement supporting Criminal Justice reform. This event is open to the public. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafe-con-libre-criminal-justice-reform-in-az-tickets-57554952412
- [University of Pennsylvania Journal of Law & Public Affairs 2019 Symposium: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/university-of-pennsylvania-journal-of-law-public-affairs-2019-symposium-neill-franklin/) - Neill will be speaking on a discussion panel, The Policy & Politics Panel will begin at 3:00pm. This event is open to the public. Agenda 9:30am: Registration Opens 10:20am: Opening Remarks 10:40am: Keynote Address 11:10am: Criminal Justice & Enforcement Panel 2:20pm: Lunch 1:10pm: Health & Addiction Panel 2:20pm: Break 2:30pm: Second Address 3:00pm: Politics & Policy
- [Dan Meloy interview w/ Elvia Limon, Dallas News 2.21](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/dan-meloy-interview-w-elvia-limon-dallas-news-2-21/) - This is a recorded interview, it is not live. Discussion will focus on Tasers and body cams.
- [Presentation at UMBC with Debbie Ramsey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-at-umbc-with-debbie-ramsey/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Justice That Restores in Colorado: Film Screening & Panel Event with Jake Lilly](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/justice-that-restores-in-colorado-film-screening-panel-event-with-jake-lilly/) - The event begins with a film screening of the Oscar-nominated Knife Skills at 6:30pm and will be immeadiately followed by a panel discussion. The panel will be moderated by Heather Rice-Minus, and will be geared towards how faith impacts our view of second chances for people with a criminal record. This event is open to
- [On the Record WYPR Baltimore with Debbie Ramsey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/on-the-record-wypr-baltimore-with-debbie-ramsey/) - Discussion Topic: Marylin Mosby announces directive to stop prosecuting marijuana possession cases. This interview is not live and will air at a alter date.
- [M4MM Houston Community Cannabis Conversation with Jay Hall](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/m4mm-houston-community-cannabis-conversation-with-jay-hall/) - This event is open to the public. Doors will open at 6:00pm. The panel will begin at 6:30pm, each panelist will have a total of 20 minutes to present (10 minutes for the presentation and 10 minutes for discussion). This event is hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM), LRO, Freedom to Grow, Meca LLC
- [Nick Bucci taped video interview w/ WCBS NY](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/nick-bucci-taped-video-interview-w-wcbs-ny/) - This interview will focus on Marijuana legalization and is set to air at a later date.
- [Neill Franklin LIVE interview w/ WBAL](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/neill-franklin-live-interview-w-wbal/) - Discussion topic - https://www.wbaltv.com/article/cummings-pugh-plan-summit-for-baltimore-youth-to-combat-violence/25402128
- [Tulio Tourinho LIVE radio interview w/ WESA (NPR Pittsburgh)](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tulio-tourinho-live-radio-interview-w-wesa-npr-pittsburgh/) - The Confluence airs on 90.5 WESA - http://www.wesa.fm/programs/confluence
- [Statewide Convening for Law Enforcement: Tools and Strategies for Police Supporting Public Health with Ed Jackson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/statewide-convening-for-law-enforcement-tools-and-strategies-for-police-supporting-public-health-with-ed-jackson/) - Hosted by the Maryland Department of Health. Ed will speak at 1:30pm on the Culture Change Panel. This event is not open to the public.
- [NACDL Rural Justice Summit Day 2 with Chief Mark Spawn and Chief Stephen Mills](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/nacdl-rural-justice-summit-day-2-with-chief-mark-spawn-and-chief-stephen-mills/) - The conference will be held at SMU Dedman School of Law between November 29th and 30th. Chief Spawn and Chief Mills will speak on the panel titled "Challenges in Policing, Investigation and Pre-Trial Release?" from 9:00am-10:15am on November 30th. The panel will discuss rural community challenges in policing with limited resources, accessing modern forensic tools,
- [NACDL Rural Justice Summit with Chief Betty Taylor](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/nacdl-rural-justice-summit-with-chief-betty-taylor/) - The conference will be held at SMU Dedman School of Law between November 29th and 30th. Chief Taylor will speak on the panel titled Treatment and Counseling Resource Challenges from 2:30-3:15 PM on November 29th. The panel will discuss treatment, response, and support challenges for victims, offenders and family members in rural communities, including mental health,
- [Presentation to Wellesley College Politics of Crime Class: John Amabile](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-wellesley-college-politics-of-crime-class-john-amabile/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association Keynote Speech with Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/pennsylvania-newsmedia-association-keynote-speech-with-eric-sterling/) - Eric will be delivering a keynote concerning the legalization of marijuana to a gathering of journalists from all over Pennslyvania. The keynote will take place from 12:45pm-1:30pm. This event is not open to the public.
- [Should New Hampshire Legalize the Use of Recreational Marijuana Debate with Rick Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/should-new-hampshire-legalize-the-use-of-recreational-marijuana-debate-with-rick-van-wickler/) - This debate is open to the public.
- [Restorative Justice Presentation with Chief Mike Butler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/restorative-justice-presentation-with-chief-mike-butler/) - Restorative Justice Presentation hosted by Justice Matters.
- [Interfaith Action for Human Rights Fundraising Dinner with Major Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/interfaith-action-for-human-rights-fundraising-dinner-with-major-neill-franklin/) - The meeting will begin at 5:00pm. Neill will speak for 20 minutes about solitary confinement and there will be time for Q & A after. The dinner will conclude at 7:00pm. This event is not open to the public.
- [First News on WWL: Corey Lowe](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/first-news-on-wwl-corey-lowe/) - First News on WWL - New Orleans Radio Topic of discussion - Should marijuana be legalized? http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/10/08/americans-support-marijuana-legalization/
- [Cannabis: A university class at Florida Gulf Coast University with Ray Strack](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-a-university-class-at-florida-gulf-coast-university-with-ray-strack/) - This presentation is not open to the public.
- [Solitary Confinement Town Hall meeting with Wendell France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/solitary-confinement-town-hall-meeting-with-wendell-france/) - Hosted by the Interfaith Action for Human Rights & and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. Open to the public.
- [Sex, Drugs, and Civil Liberties Podcast with Terry Blevins](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sex-drugs-and-civil-liberties-podcast-with-terry-blevins/) - Sex, Drugs, and Civil Liberties Podcast airs on KOPN Missouri Discussion topic will focus on Trump strong-arming UN states into doubling drug war efforts
- [Breaking Stigmas and Uncovering the Benefits of Cannabis with Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/breaking-stigmas-and-uncovering-the-benefits-of-cannabis-with-nick-bucci/) - This panel discussion is hosted by Minorities for Medical Marijuana. The event is open to the public, free parking available. The panel begins at 6:00pm and will conclude at 8:30pm. Ken Wolski from NJ Coalition for Medical Marijuana will be a co-panellist.
- [Harm Reduction Conference: Neill Franklin, Chief Tom Synan, and Carter Stewart](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/harm-reduction-conference-neill-franklin-chief-tom-synan-and-carter-stewart/) - This conference is open to the public. Carter Stewart will be speaking on the 1:00pm-2:15pm panel titled "Doubling Down on Punishment: A Knee Jerk Response to Increasing Deaths" Chief Tom Synan and Neill Franklin will be speaking on the 4:00pm-5:15pm panel titled "Law Enforcement to the Rescue?: The Role of Police and Prosecutors in Addressing
- [Portland's Morning News: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/portlands-morning-news-norm-stamper/) - Portland's morning news with host Jacob Dean on KXL Portland Radio. This is a recorded interview and may not air at this exact time. Topic of discussion will focus on Oregon's top two college football teams changing their rules concerning alcohol at the stadiums - Would marijuana be better than alcohol? Would pot make the football fans less
- [Civil Asset Forfeiture Panel with Chief John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/civil-asset-forfeiture-panel-with-chief-john-dixon/) - Criminal Justice Reform Panel hosted by the Americans for Prosperity (Virginia). The event takes place in the Grace Street Theater within the main auditorium. The first 5 minutes of the panel will be opening remarks followed by Q & A with questions submitted prior to the event. Find more info on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/509890856105007/ This event
- [Discussing Drug Decriminalization: Cannabis to Opioids with Wendell France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/discussing-drug-decriminalization-cannabis-to-opioids-with-wendell-france/) - Bioscience Education conference room 151 The event begins at 10:00am with welcome remarks by Veronica Wright and Kirk Knight. There will be a short video screening followed by remarks from Ben Jealous. After Ben Jealous finishes speaking, Kaitlyn Boecker and Anthony White will introduce the panel speakers and each will give a short introduction. Immediately
- [Framingham State University: Ken Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/framingham-university-ken-williams/) - Hemenway Hall, Room 325 Presentation will run for about 20 minutes followed by a Q & A session for approximately 30 minutes. This event is not open to the public.
- [The Undernews: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-undernews-norm-stamper/) - The Undernews airs on KVMR 89.5 - http://www.kvmr.org/
- [America from Scratch on PBS: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/america-from-scratch-on-pbs-norm-stamper/) - Topic of discussion will focus on, use of lethal force.
- [Neill Franklin moderating panel at Ohio overdose conference](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/neill-franklin-moderating-panel-at-ohio-overdose-conference/) - From Punishment to Public Health: Embracing Evidence-Based Solutions to End the Overdose Crisis. Conference is hosted by The Drug Policy Alliance, Harm Reduction Ohio, Harm Reduction Coalition, ACLU-Ohio and the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Drug Enforcement and Policy Center and College of Public Health
- [Michigan Radio interview w/ Stephen Carmody: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/michigan-radio-interview-w-stephen-carmody-diane-goldstein/) - Topic of discussion to focus on national perspectives on marijuana legalization. This interview is NOT live. Michigan Radio on 91.7 FM, 104.1 FM, and 91.1 FM - http://www.michiganradio.org/
- [WBAL 1090AM Radio: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wbal-1090am-radio-neill-franklin/) - The topic of discussion will focus on MD Marijuana Legalization, Taxes and Finances. WBAL - http://www.wbal.com/
- [Drug Truth Network: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/drug-truth-network-inge-fryklund/) - Drug Truth Network hosted by Dean Becker - http://www.drugtruth.net/
- [Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Lunch with Chief John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/civil-asset-forfeiture-reform-lunch-with-chief-john-dixon/) - Lunch will begin at 11am. Attendees will include Jacob Fish (Director of Americans for Prosperity VA), representatives from York and James City county Sheriff's Departments, and potentially a few legislators. The topic of discussion will be civil asset forfeiture reform. This is a private lunch not open to the public.
- [Public Safety Symposium with Stephen Downing](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/public-safety-symposium-with-stephen-downing/) - Panel discussion hosted by the Greater Long Beach Interfaith Community Organization.
- [National Conference of State Legislatures with Inge Fryklund and Jason Thomas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-conference-of-state-legislatures-with-inge-fryklund-and-jason-thomas/)
- [IAHR Solitary Confinement Panel with Wendell France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/iahr-solitary-confinement-panel-with-wendell-france/) - Solitary Confinement Forum hosted by Interfaith Action for Human Rights. The panel will be moderated by Rabbi Feinberg and will begin at 7:00pm. Each panelist will have 5-10 minutes to talk about the issue and their organizations. The issue and its impact will then be discussed among the panelists with questions from the moderator. The
- [Global Exchange Fresno Town Hall with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/global-exchange-fresno-town-hall-with-neill-franklin/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Your Call on Radio KALW with Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/your-call-on-radio-kalw-with-diane-goldstein/) - KALW 91.7 FM Local Public Radio - http://kalw.org/#stream/0 Progress report on criminal justice reforms in the state of California.
- [Reality Check on WURD Radio with Cheryl Dorsey](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/reality-check-on-wurd-radio-with-cheryl-dorsey/) - WURD Radio 900AM/96.1 FM - Philadelphia. Listen here - http://www.mainstreamnetwork.com/listen/player.asp?station=wurd-am
- [Your Call on KALW Public Radio: David Muhammad](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/your-call-on-kalw-public-radio-david-muhammad/) - Progress report on criminal justice reforms in the state of California. KALW 91.7 FM
- [CNN Tonight with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cnn-tonight-with-neill-franklin/) - CNN Tonight hosted by Don Lemon. Topic of discussion, the Shooting at Capital Gazette.
- [Radio WWL interview with Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/radio-wwl-interview-with-inge-fryklund/) - This is a live interview. WWL 105.3FM & 870AM - https://wwl.radio.com/
- [Partnering with Law Enforcement to Help End Homelessness in Your Community Panel with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/partnering-with-law-enforcement-to-help-end-homelessness-in-your-community-panel-with-neill-franklin/) - This conference is hosted by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. This event in not open to the public.
- [Justice Action Network panel "Women Unshackled, The Next Step" with Rebeca Martinez & Sally Hernandez](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/justice-action-network-panel-women-unshackled-the-next-step-with-rebeca-martinez-sally-hernandez/) - This event is open to the public.
- [National Forum on Homelessness panel: Deputy Secretary France](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-forum-on-homelessness-panel-deputy-secretary-france/) - This panel is being hosted by the NLCHP Conference and is open to the public.
- [Jim Gray on KNX All New Radio](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/jim-gray-on-knx-all-new-radio/) - KNX 1070 Los Angeles - https://knx1070.radio.com/
- [Newell Normand Show:  Mike Butler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/newell-normand-show-mike-butler/) - The Newell Normand Show airs on WWL New Orleans Listen here - http://www.wwl.com/shows/newell-normand
- [NJ Assembly Judiciary Committee - Panel on Expungement with Jiles Ship](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/nj-assembly-judiciary-committee-panel-on-expungement-with-jiles-ship/)
- [Presentation to the Intergovernmental Management Training Program with Terry Blevins](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-intergovernmental-management-training-program-with-terry-blevins/) - Terry will be participating in two presentations. The first is at 11am titled, "The Real Impact of the War on Drugs" and the other at 3pm titled, "Alternatives to the War on Drugs" This event is not open to the public.
- [Exodus Foundation presentation with John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/exodus-foundation-presentation-with-john-dixon/) - Event title, "Mass Incarceration 101"
- [Live interview w/ Morning Edition: Preston Shipp](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/live-interview-w-morning-edition-preston-shipp/) - Morning Edition on WUOT 91.9 FM Topic of discussion will focus on Sentencing Reform, Mandatory Minimums, and the SC Prison Riot.
- [Civics 101 on NH Public Radio: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/civics-101-on-nh-public-radio-norm-stamper/) - Topic of discussion will focus on - Policing, how it's evolved and the challenges. NH Public Radio - http://nhpr.org/#stream/0
- [Marijuana Legalization Press Conference with Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/mj-legalization-press-conference-with-joanne-naughton/)
- [Drug Use in Upstate New York: Strategies for Change and Reducing the Harms Chief Peter Volkmann](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/drug-use-in-upstate-new-york-strategies-for-change-and-reducing-the-harms-chief-peter-volkmann/) - The one day conference will be held in the Mandela room of the University Union building at Binghamton University. Registration and breakfast begins at 9:00am. Chief Volkmann will speak on the panel titled "Changing Local Policy: How to Navigate Upstate Politics" from 1:30pm-2:30pm. The first 10 minutes is reserved for introductions. The panel discussion will
- [Uptown Radio: Amos Irwin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/uptown-radio-amos-irwin/) - Uptown Radio - http://uptownradio.org/
- [NJUMR Meeting about Legalization with Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/njumr-meeting-about-legalization-with-nick-bucci/) - This is a private meeting, not open to the public.
- [Silver Spring Town Center, Inc Civic Cafe: Addressing America's Opioid Crisis with Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/silver-spring-town-center-inc-civic-cafe-addressing-americas-opioid-crisis-with-eric-sterling/) - Sign-up in advance is required. To sign up and receive the pre-Café reading: E-mail SSTCi's Executive Director Lisa Martin at lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com. For more info, contact: Dr. Francine Jamin, discussion facilitator, at fjamin@comcast.net. The Civic Café is a series of facilitated discussions held periodically at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The conversation focuses on topics that are current
- [Presentation to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-university-of-maryland-baltimore-county-with-neill-franklin/) - Introduction to Criminal Justice for Social Workers Class. This event is not open to the public.
- [Real Talk on CBS Radio: Kenyen Brown](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/real-talk-on-cbs-radio-kenyen-brown/) - Topic of discussion will focus on shootings (in general) and a proposal to arm GA teachers. Real Talk - http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/show/real-talk-with-rashad-richey/
- [University of Texas at Austin Pop Up Institute on Youth and Substance Misuse with Judge John Delaney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/university-of-texas-at-austin-pop-up-institute-on-youth-and-substance-misuse-with-judge-john-delaney/) - Drug Policies as they impact Youth.
- [Democratic Women's Club of Polk County: Jerry Cameron](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/democratic-womens-club-of-polk-county-jerry-cameron/)
- [Judge Kevin Sharp Live Interview with WUOT Morning Edition](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/judge-kevin-sharp-live-interview-with-wuot-morning-edition/) - Topics of discussion include Sentencing Reform, Mandatory Minimums, SC Prison Riot. WUOT 91.9FM - http://wuot.org/
- [Tim Hitt LIVE radio interview w/ First News](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tim-hitt-live-radio-interview-w-first-news/) - Topic of discussion will focus on Should marijuana be legalized? WWL Radio 105.3FM & 870AM - http://www.wwl.com/
- [Presentation to the University of Baltimore class with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-university-of-baltimore-class-with-neill-franklin/) - Introduction to Criminal Justice for Social Workers Class. This presentation is not open to the public.
- [Press Conference - NY Marijuana Legalization with Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-ny-marijuana-legalization-with-joanne-naughton/) - Press conference hosted by Public Advocate Letitia James.
- [Presentation to Fullerton College with Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-fullerton-college-with-diane-goldstein/)
- [Corey Pegues taped interview w/ BRIC TV](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/corey-pegues-taped-interview-w-bric-tv/) - Topic of discussion will focus on the war on drugs and marijuana arrests in undeserved locales of Brooklyn.
- [Coffee Break on KMEM-FM with Barry Grissom](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/coffee-break-on-kmem-fm-with-barry-grissom/) - Listen here - http://www.kmemfm.com/ (on the right, scroll to PROGRAMS ON DEMAND and look for Coffee Break for April 17th, 2018) Topics for discussion include marijuana legalization, bail reform, private prisons, opioids and problems with our incarceration system.
- [LIVE phone interview with Your Call on KALW Sacramento: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/live-phone-interview-with-your-call-on-kalw-sacramento-neill-franklin/) - This live interview will focus on the Stephon Clark shooting. Listen here - http://kalw.org/programs/your-call#stream/0
- [Young Americans for Liberty at the University of South Alabama with Kenyen Brown](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/young-americans-for-liberty-at-the-university-of-south-alabama-with-kenyen-brown/) - The conference begins at 9am, Kenyen's speaking slot will be from 1pm-2pm. Panel discussion on Safe Interaction with Law Enforcement will run from 1-2pm, with 20-25 minutes allotted for Kenyen to speak and the remainder for Q & A. This event is open to the public, but registration is required via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afp-foundation-al-insight-to-action-mandatory-minimums-mobile-tickets-44340410361
- [Stoop Storytelling Series: On Drugs: Stories about dependence, destruction, and salvation with Leigh Maddox](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/stoop-storytelling-series-on-drugs-stories-about-dependence-destruction-and-salvation-with-leigh-maddox/) - Live music will begin at 7:30pm and the program will begin at 8:00pm. This event is open to the public.
- [Policing The War on Drugs with Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/policing-the-war-on-drugs-with-joanne-naughton/) - This event is not open to the public. Hosted by the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
- [Corey Pegues presentation at MCBA Opportunity Summit](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/corey-pegues-presentation-at-mcba-opportunity-summit/) - First Annual Opportunity Summit is hosted by the Minority Cannabis Business Association and is open to the public. 12:45-2:00p - Session #3, Track B - Community Impact Dr. Chanda Macias, National Holistic Healing Center Kelly Perez, kindColorado Betty Aldworth, Students for Sensible Drug Policy Matt Molinaro, Law Office of David Lichtenstein Corey Pegues, Law Enforcement Action
- [Policing The War on Drugs at the NYU Silver School of Social Work with Speaker TBD](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/policing-the-war-on-drugs-at-the-nyu-silver-school-of-social-work-with-corey-pegues/) - This is a private presentation, not open to the public.
- [Ulster People for Justice & Democracy with Chief Peter Volkmann](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ulster-people-for-justice-democracy-with-chief-peter-volkmann/) - Chief Peter Volkmann's presentation will begin between 2:30-3:00pm, 20 minutes are allotted for the presentation followed by 10 minutes of Q & A. This is a General Meeting featuring Ulster County, NY Sheriff Candidate Juan Figueroa and is open to the public.
- [Libertarian Party of Kansas State Convention: Brian Leininger](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/libertarian-party-of-kansas-state-convention-brian-leininger/) - Brian's presentation will be held at 5:45pm with 20 minutes allotted to cover why the War on Drugs has failed and why it needs to be ended. This event is open to the public. More info - http://www.lpks-salina.org/new-page/
- [Diane Goldstein skype interview w/ Viceland](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/diane-goldstein-skype-interview-w-viceland/) - Viceland - https://www.viceland.com/en_us
- [WFYL Fox News Philadelphia: David Lanoie](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wfyl-fox-news-philadelphia-david-lanoie/) - WFYL Fox News Philadelphia Radio 1180 AM Citizens Bulletin - http://www.1180wfyl.com/programs.html This is a live interview focusing on Safe Injection.
- [Longwood University: Tim Heaphy](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/longwood-university-tim-heaphy/) - The presentation begins at 7:00pm in Wygal Hall. Tim will have an hour to present about prisoner reentry programs as part of a broader theme of the collateral consequences of criminal convictions and challenges for returning citizens. Immediately following the presentation, a short reception with light refreshments will be hosted by the Criminal Justice Department/
- [ACLU Law Enforcement Round-table with Brian Leininger](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/aclu-law-enforcement-round-table-with-brian-leininger/) - The event will revolve around felony diversion, sentencing reform, civil asset forfeiture, and re-entry programs. The presentation will cover felony diversion, why it's not being used more widely in Kansas, and how to encourage it's use. Brian and each presenter on the panel will have 10 minutes to speak before a 20 minute Q &
- [Presentation to the Libertarian Party of Lee County with Christine Italiano](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-libertarian-party-of-lee-county-with-christine-italiano/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Presentation to the Abilene Downtown Rotary Club with Rusty White](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-abilene-downtown-rotary-club-with-rusty-white/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [2018 Annual Social Work Month Conference with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/2018-annual-social-work-month-conference-with-neill-franklin/) - Neill will speak at the presentation, titled " Advancing Justice and Public Safety Solutions" from 10:15am-12:15pm. This event is not open to the public.
- [Panel at the SSDP 2018 International Conference: Neill Franklin & Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/panel-at-the-ssdp-2018-international-conference-neill-franklin-eric-sterling/) - Panel - "What Should We Vote On Next? Potential Ballot Initiative Campaigns Once Marijuana is Legal" This panel will take place in the Tuscan Room. The panel begins at 2:45pm and will end at 3:45pm. The moderator is Sam Tracy and panelists will include Neill Franklin, Eric Sterling, Ismail Ali (MAPS), and Queen Adesuyi (DPA). This
- [Assessing Drug Misuse across California: Focusing on Statewide Trends and the Impact of Legislation Panel with Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/assessing-drug-misuse-across-california-focusing-on-statewide-trends-and-the-impact-of-legislation-panel-with-nick-morrow/) - This panel is hosted by Public Policy Exchange. The panel, titled "Assessing Drug Misuse across California: Focusing on Statewide Trends and the Impact of Legislation" begins at 10:30 am and will center on: Evaluating the impact of CURES database legislation in reducing the misuse of prescription drugs; Reviewing the impact of passing Proposition 64; examining
- [Lasell College, CJ 206 Drugs and Society (Undergraduate Course) with Regina Hufnagel](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/lasell-college-cj-206-drugs-and-society-undergraduate-course-with-regina-hufnagel/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Public Forum on Community Empowerment and Police Accountability with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/public-forum-on-community-empowerment-and-police-accountability-with-neill-franklin/) - This event is hosted by the People's Coalition and Greenbelt People Power and is open to the public. The event will begin at 3:00 pm and will follow this outline: Desired outcomes: Education; awareness; forming alliances for possible next steps. 1. Introductions of speakers and representatives of community groups, 10 minutes 2. Jonathan Hutto, 30
- [Cumberland County Marijuana Round Table with Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cumberland-county-marijuana-round-table-with-nick-bucci/)
- [CalNorml CHP DUI Panel: Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/calnorml-chp-dui-panel-nick-morrow/)
- [#LegalizeMD Lobby Day Reception with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/legalizemd-lobby-day-reception-with-neill-franklin/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Democratic Women's Club of Florida with Jerry Cameron](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/democratic-womens-club-of-florida-with-jerry-cameron/) - This is a private event.
- [The Ghost Monologue Agency  podcast: Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-ghost-monologue-agency-podcast-raeford-davis/) - Listen here - http://www.theghostmonologue.agency/
- [Towsontowne Rotary Club: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/towsontowne-rotary-club-mike-hilliard/) - This meeting is open to the public. A total of 25 minutes is allotted for this presentation including Q & A.
- [PBS Arizona: Jay Fleming](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/pbs-arizona-jay-fleming/) - Discussion topic: Arizona considers Good Samaritan laws
- [3 Minute Fast Pitch MJ Event with Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/3-minute-fast-pitch-mj-event-with-jack-wilborn/) - Dinner and cocktails begin at 6:00pm. 3 minute presentations will begin at 8:00pm. For further info and to purchase tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-minute-fast-pitch-tickets-37509744656
- [Criminal Justice Legal Foundation Luncheon & Debate with Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/criminal-justice-legal-foundation-luncheon-debate-with-nick-morrow/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform presents Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/new-jersey-united-for-marijuana-reform-presents-nick-bucci/)
- [Errl Cup: Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/errl-cup-jack-wilborn/)
- [Psychedelic Club of Boulder: Jay Fisher](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/psychedelic-club-of-boulder-jay-fisher-2/) - This event is open to the public. The presentation will take place in Room 211 in the Hellems Arts & Sciences Building at 6:00 PM. Jay Fisher will have an hour for presentation and Q & A.
- [Law Enforcement Action Partnership: A MISFIRE Educational Event with Larry Kirk](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/law-enforcement-action-partnership-a-misfire-educational-event-with-larry-kirk/) - Hosted by the MISFIRE Commission. The presentation will be held in Meeting Room #1, parking is free and available on site. The presentation will begin at 6:30pm with 45 minutes being allotted (including Q & A). This presentation is open to the public.
- [Presentation at the Marin County Community School with Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-at-the-marin-county-community-school-with-carl-tennenbaum/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Off-Kilter Podcast: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/off-kilter-podcast-inge-fryklund/) - Topic of discussion will focus on Jeff Sessions' attempt to roll back progress on prohibition issues.
- [Brian Leininger LIVE radio interview w/ WJBC](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/brian-leininger-live-radio-interview-w-wjbc/) - This interview is live. Listen here - http://www.wjbc.com/
- [Seniors and the Opioid Dilemma- Is Cannabis the Answer?: Judge John Delaney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/seniors-and-the-opioid-dilemma-is-cannabis-the-answer-judge-john-delaney/) - Hosted by the Texas NORML Senior Alliance.
- [The Right Mind Podcast: David Brown](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-right-mind-podcast-david-brown/) - Listen here - http://www.rightmindmedia.org/listen.html Topic of discussion will focus on the Jeff Sessions/Cole Memo.
- [Sex, Drugs, and Civil Liberties Podcast: Michael Cindrich](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sex-drugs-and-civil-liberties-podcast-michael-cindrich/) - Listen here - http://kopn.org/a/showrss4x.php?p=cl This interview is live. Topic of discussion is on, Sessions/Cole Memo rescinded.
- [NORML Phoenix with Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/norml-phoenix-with-jack-wilborn/) - This presentation will focus on marijuana.
- [Search for Meaning Festival with Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/search-for-meaning-festival-with-norm-stamper/) - This event is hosted by Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry. The presentation begins at 9:00 AM with time allotted for a total of 1 hour (including Q & A) for the presentation and 30 minutes for book signing. The presentation and book signing will take place in Room #200 of the Pigott Building.
- [It is Time to End the Drug War with Christine Italiano](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/it-is-time-to-end-the-drug-war-with-christine-italiano/) - This event is hosted by Eagles For Liberty / Students For Liberty. The presentation will be held in Sugden Hall Room 114 and begins at 10:25 AM. This event is open to the public.
- [Public Form on the Importance of Ending the War on Drugs:](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/public-form-on-the-importance-of-ending-the-war-on-drugs/) - Hosted by a NY State Assemblyman Frank Skartados. Open to all public.
- [Kiwanis Club of Greater Sacramento: James Anthony](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kiwanis-club-of-greater-sacramento-james-anthony/) - This event is open to the public.
- [The Cannabis Reporter : Jim Gray](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-cannabis-reporter-jim-gray/) - This is a pre-recorded podcast. Will update when available. Listen here - https://www.thecannabisreporter.com/podcasts/
- [Livingston County Libertarian Party with Steve Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/livingston-county-libertarian-party-with-steve-miller/)
- [NBCSL 41st Annual Legislative Conference: Consequences of Government Restrictions on Controlled Substances and Tobacco Panel with Chief John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/nbcsl-41st-annual-legislative-conference-consequences-of-government-restrictions-on-controlled-substances-and-tobacco-panel-with-chief-john-dixon/) - The panel titled "Consequences of Government Restrictions on Controlled Substances and Tobacco" will take place in the White River B room from 2:30pm-4:00pm. The moderator will be Representative Reginald Meeks (KY) and co-panelists will include: State Senator Ronald Rice, Monique French, and Kendrick Meek. This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Problems & Solutions: A Community Resource Event In Response To The Opioid and Addiction Epidemic In Orange County with Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/problems-solutions-a-community-resource-event-in-response-to-the-opioid-and-addiction-epidemic-in-orange-county-with-diane-goldstein/) - This event is free and open to all.
- [Psychedelic Club of Boulder: Jay Fisher](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/psychedelic-club-of-boulder-jay-fisher/)
- [Dimensions of Political Ecology (DOPE) Conference: Jim Nolan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/dimensions-of-political-ecology-dope-conference-jim-nolan/)
- [Live interview on Coalition Radio: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/live-interview-on-coalition-radio-mike-hilliard/) - Listen here - http://www.coalitionradio.us/
- [Wyoming Campaign for Liberty monthly meeting: Jay Fisher](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wyoming-campaign-for-liberty-monthly-meeting-jay-fisher/) - This meeting is open to the public.
- [Live interview with WATR 1320AM: Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/live-interview-with-watr-1320am-nick-bucci/) - Discussion will focus on the DEA announcing they'll emergency schedule fentanyl analogue. Listen here - http://watr.com/
- [Student Symposium on Drugs and Drug Policy at CU-Boulder: Leonard Frieling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/student-symposium-on-drugs-and-drug-policy-at-cu-boulder-leonard-frieling/) - The Global Studies Academic Program at CU-Boulder presents a Student Symposium on Drugs and Drug Policy. This event is open to the public.
- [Webinar - Marijuana and Communities: Criminalization, Impact, and Moving Forward with Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/webinar-marijuana-and-communities-criminalization-impact-and-moving-forward-with-diane-goldstein/) - This webinar is hosted by CA4Health via the WebEx platform. There will be 3 presenters including Diane, each will have 15 minutes to present along with a Q & A session from each presenter.
- [Presentation to the Wyoming Campaign for Liberty: Speaker TBD](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-wyoming-campaign-for-liberty-with-jason-thomas/) - This is a monthly meeting, Jason will have 90 minutes for his presentation and Q & A. This event is open to the public.
- [Symposium on Addiction and Overdose: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/symposium-on-addiction-and-overdose-neill-franklin/) - This event is hosted by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The symposium will bring together leaders in practice and research from across the country to develop a new vision for a public health response to the opioid epidemic. A hallmark of this event will be an integrated focus on prevention, harm reduction,
- [1 in 3: Mass Incarceration in the Land of the Free with John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/1-in-3-mass-incarceration-in-the-land-of-the-free-with-john-dixon/) - This event is hosted by the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service at North Carolina State University. The event will begin at 7:00 PM with the first 10 minutes being reserved for opening remarks. Panel introductions will take place from 7:10-7:15pm. From 7:15pm-8:15 pm, panelists will answer questions and from 8:15pm to 8:45pm,
- [Emerald Cup: Prison to Profit with Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/emerald-cup-prison-to-profit-with-diane-goldstein/) - More info available here - https://theemeraldcup.com/
- [Know Your Rights: David Lanoie](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/know-your-rights-david-lanoie/) - Hosted by Northeastern SSDP. This event is NOT open to the public.
- [SCS in Mass, "Old Addictions, New Hope" - Screening & Panel Discussion: Patrick Heintz](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/scs-in-mass-old-addictions-new-hope-screening-panel-discussion-patrick-heintz/) - Learn more about Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF), a form of harm reduction that can lower opiod-related overdose deaths. SIFMA NOW, New England Users Union, and UMass Amherst College of Nursing will host a screening of "Old Addictions, New Hope" with a panel discussion and Q &A period to follow. Food will be provided. For more
- [WWL - Newell Normand: John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wwl-newell-normand-john-dixon/) - This interview is live, listen here - http://www.wwl.com/shows/newell-normand Topic of discussion will focus on body cameras worn by police officers.
- [LogiCal-LA Scientific conference: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/logical-la-scientific-conference-diane-goldstein/) - This conference is open to the public. For more info and to register please go to - http://logicalla.com/blog1/register-2/
- [Marijuana Legalization - Governance and Tax policy Panel: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/marijuana-legalization-governance-and-tax-policy-panel-diane-goldstein/) - Hosted by The Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Prop 64 Panel
- [Cornell Libertarians: Judge Jim Gray](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cornell-libertarians-judge-jim-gray/)
- [Presentation to the Libertarian Party of New York: Judge Jim Gray](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-libertarian-party-of-new-york-judge-jim-gray/)
- [Presentation to Columbia University Libertarians: Judge Jim Gray](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-columbia-university-libertarians-judge-jim-gray/)
- [Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo With Jack Wilborn and Finn Selander](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/southwest-cannabis-conference-expo-with-jack-wilborn-and-finn-selander/) - More information available here - https://swccexpo.com/phoenix2017/
- [Blue Ridge Regional Conference Presentation with Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/blue-ridge-regional-conference-presentation-with-raeford-davis/) - The speaking time is set to 10:45 AM and will last an hour including Q & A. This event is open to the public. Parking is free and available at the UNC-Charlotte Student Union.
- [Cannabis Educational Seminar with Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-educational-seminar-with-nick-morrow/) - Nick's presentation will be 20-30 minutes long and will cover public safety strategies (regulating and taxing vs. bans) and myth busting.
- [Libertarian Christian Podcast: Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/libertarian-christian-podcast-raeford-davis/) - This interview is recorded, not live. Listen here - http://libertarianchristians.com/podcast/
- [The Institutional Capital & Cannabis Conference, panel: John Delaney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-institutional-capital-cannabis-conference-panel-john-delaney/) - This conference is hosted by the Information Management Network. This event is open to the public. Panel topic is Impact Investing: Medical Efficacy and Societal Impact of Legal Cannabis
- [Young Americans for Liberty in Iowa City: Larry Kirk](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/young-americans-for-liberty-in-iowa-city-larry-kirk/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Discussion Panel on Lifers: The Movie at DPA 2017: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/discussion-panel-on-lifers-the-movie-at-dpa-2017-neill-franklin/)
- [The Marijuana Agenda: Jason Thomas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijuana-agenda-jason-thomas/) - This interview is live, listen here - https://www.patreon.com/MJAgenda Topic of discussion will focus around - the story of the pot shop kidnapping / murder in Cheney, Washington. What pot shops should do for security, how they're different/similar to other high-value robbery targets, and what someone should do if they're confronted in a similar situation.
- [HI-DC International Peace Conference, panel discussion: John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hi-dc-international-peace-conference-panel-discussion-john-dixon/) - The panel, titled "Breaking the Cycle of Mass Incarceration" will begin at 11:40 AM. The panel will be moderated by Marc Carr, Founder of Social Solutions. Co-panelists include: Selvon Waldron ( Founder of Mentor Post and Director of Student Transition at Carlos Rosario School) and Gabriel Lewis ( Writer in Residence at Free Minds Book Club).
- [Interview w/ THC Live: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/interview-w-thc-live-inge-fryklund/) - Discussion will focus on Canadian legalization & Oregon legalization. This interview is live and starts at 4:20pm Pacific.
- [TEDx Bakersfield: Jim Gray](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tedx-bakersfield-jim-gray/)
- [Boston Freedom Rally: Regina Hufnagel](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/boston-freedom-rally-regina-hufnagel/) - Regina will be speaking on Saturday, September 16 at 12:30 for 3-5 minutes on the Parkman Stage. After her speech, Regina will deliver a 30 minute presentation in Education Village. This event is open to the public.
- [The Winners and Losers live interview with Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-winners-and-losers-live-interview-with-raeford-davis/) - More information available here - http://www.enlightenradio.org/
- [LA Talk Live: The Marijualogist with Silvestre Tanenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/la-talk-live-the-marijualogist-with-silvestre-tanenbaum/) - This interview is live. Listen here - www.latalklive.com
- [Afternoon Report on WJBC Radio: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/afternoon-report-on-wjbc-radio-neill-franklin/) - This is a live interview that will focus on the IL legalization bill. More info available here - http://www.wjbc.com/shows/sam-wood/
- [Hemp Radio: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hemp-radio-diane-goldstein/) - Listen to the podcast here - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/hempradio-2/hemp-radio-3/e/51355128?autoplay=true
- [LIVE radio interview w/ WEAA Baltimore: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/live-radio-interview-w-weaa-baltimore-neill-franklin/) - Sean Yoes "First Edition" on WEAA 88.9 FM Baltimore - http://weaa.org/programs/first-edition-sean-yoes
- [Thom Hartmann Show: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/thom-hartmann-show-inge-fryklund/) - This interview is live, listen here - https://www.thomhartmann.com/radio/listen-live
- [How Mass Criminalization Permeates the Criminal Justice System: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/how-mass-criminalization-permeates-the-criminal-justice-system-neill-franklin/) - Event hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance.
- [David Feldman Show: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/david-feldman-show-norm-stamper/) - Listen here - http://davidfeldmanshow.com/
- [College of Charleston classroom presentation: Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/college-of-charleston-classroom-presentation-raeford-davis/) - Class period: Policing, Law, and Ethics course for first year students.
- [The Coalition radio show: Jason Thomas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-coalition-radio-show-jason-thomas/) - This is a live interview, listen here - http://www.coalitionradio.us/ Topic of discussion will focus on, Colorado youth marijuana use not increased after legalization
- [BRIDGES Coalition event Seeking Safety in a War Zone: Ed Jackson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/bridges-coalition-event-seeking-safety-in-a-war-zone-ed-jackson/) - This event is open to the public.
- [International Overdose Awareness Vigil: Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/international-overdose-awareness-vigil-nick-morrow/)
- [International Overdose Awareness Vigil: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/international-overdose-awareness-vigil-diane-goldstein/)
- [Press Conference - Bail Reform in California: Diane Goldstein, Jim Gray, David Long](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-bail-reform-in-california-diane-goldstein-nick-morrow-jim-gray-david-long/) - Bail Reform Press Conference hosted by the Californians for Safety and Justice.
- [Kona Crime Prevention Committee: Leroy Washington](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kona-crime-prevention-committee-leroy-washington/)
- [Sun-Ray Cinema documentary premiere & post-film discussion about Whose Streets?: Jim Manfre](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sun-ray-cinema-documentary-premiere-post-film-discussion-about-whose-streets-jim-manfre/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Press Conference - Sen. Booker's Marijuana Justice Act launch: Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-sen-bookers-marijuana-justice-act-launch-nick-bucci/)
- [LA Talk Live, The Marijualojist: Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/la-talk-live-the-marijualojist-nick-bucci/) - Discussion will focus on Jeff Sessions' drug policies and Senator Booker's Marijuana Legislation. Listen here - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/
- [Netroots Conference Panel: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/netroots-conference-panel-neill-franklin/) - Panel topic - Prohibition, Mass Incarceration, and Racism: How we can halt the prison pipeline for cannabis use. Panel will be held in Grand Hall D
- [The Marijuana Agenda with Russ Belville: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-neill-franklin/) - Topic of discussion will focus on Baltimore PD body-cam footage possibly showing police planting evidence. You can listen here - http://mjagenda.libsyn.com/
- [LIive TV interview w/ BoldTV: Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/liive-tv-interview-w-boldtv-joanne-naughton/) - This is a live 10 minute interview about The War on Drugs with Carrie Sheffield and guest host, Amanda Marcotte from Salon, at 10:25 am. Watch here - https://www.facebook.com/pg/BoldTV/videos/?ref=page_internal
- [Netroots Panel on Prohibition, Mass Incarceration, and Racism: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/netroots-panel-on-prohibition-mass-incarceration-and-racism-neill-franklin/) - Panel is titled "PROHIBITION, MASS INCARCERATION AND RACISM: HOW WE CAN HALT THE PRISON PIPELINE FOR CANNABIS USE" The panel itself will convene at 2:30 PM and will be moderated by Sharon Ravert. Panel topic: "Millions of people in the United States are incarcerated for cannabis possession, and the majority of those are minorities and the poor.
- [Rally Support for Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill with Senator Cory Booker: Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/rally-support-for-landmark-marijuana-justice-bill-with-senator-cory-booker-nick-bucci/) - Booker, Advocates, Law Enforcement to Rally Support for Landmark Marijuana Justice Bill Marijuana Justice Act seeks to reverse decades of failed drug policy that has disproportionately impacted communities of color, low-income individuals On Friday, August 4 at 12:15PM, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will be joined by State Senator Nicholas Scutari, advocates and members of
- [Netroots Nation Conference panel: Prohibition, Mass Incarceration and Racism: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/netroots-nation-neill-franklin/) - PROHIBITION, MASS INCARCERATION AND RACISM: HOW WE CAN HALT THE PRISON PIPELINE FOR CANNABIS USE "Millions of people in the United States are incarcerated for cannabis possession, and the majority of those are minorities and the poor. Mass incarceration of minorities and the poor for cannabis possession has been the standard since it was made
- [Cannabis Policy & Licensing Educational Seminar: Michael Cindrich](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-policy-licensing-educational-seminar-michael-cindrich/)
- [Cannabis Policy & Licensing Educational Seminar: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-policy-licensing-educational-seminar-diane-goldstein/) - This seminar is hosted by Weedmaps.
- [Press Conference - American Friends Service Committee AZ drug sentencing report: Terry Blevins](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-american-friends-service-committee-az-drug-sentencing-report-terry-blevins/)
- [Phoenix Liberty Society Mixer: Jay Fleming](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/phoenix-liberty-society-mixer-jay-fleming/) - This event is open to the public.
- [NOBLE Annual Conference "Unintended Consequences of Federal, State and Local Policies, Laws and Bans": Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/noble-annual-conference-unintended-consequences-of-federal-state-and-local-policies-laws-and-bans-neill-franklin/)
- [NOBLE Conference, "Cumulative Lessons Learned: From BART, Ferguson, and Cleveland"; Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/noble-conference-cumulative-lessons-learned-from-bart-ferguson-and-cleveland-neill-franklin/) - NOBLE is running a panel discussion for the CEO symposium participants entitled: "Cumulative Lessons Learned: From BART, Ferguson, and Cleveland". This audience inclusive collaborative session will discuss lessons learned from the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant III by a Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer in 2009, the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a
- [David Feldman Show: Russ Jones](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/david-feldman-show-russ-jones/) - The David Feldman show - http://davidfeldmanshow.com/ This is a recorded podcast, will update when available.
- [Plain Township Rotary: Patrick Nightingale](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/plain-township-rotary-patrick-nightingale/) - Meeting commences at 12:00 PM with lunch. Speaker will present at 12:30 PM. 30 minutes have been allotted for this presentation. This meeting is open to the public.
- [The Marijuana Agenda: Steve Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijuana-agenda-steve-miller/) - This interview is live, listen here - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/russ-belville-show/the-marijuana-agenda-with-russ-belville
- [Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita: Wes Johnson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/unitarian-universalist-church-of-wichita-wes-johnson-2/) - The meeting begins at 6:30 PM with dinner. Presentation will commence at 7:30 PM. A total of 1 hour is allotted for this presentation. Parking is readily available. This event is open to the public.
- [College Station Morning Lions Club: John Delaney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/college-station-morning-lions-club-john-delaney/)
- [The Winners and Losers Radio Show: Howard Woolridge](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-winners-and-losers-radio-show-howard-woolridge/) - The Winners and Losers Radio Show on Enlighten Radio - http://www.enlightenradio.org/ This interview is live.
- [New Hampshire Cannabis Freedom Festival: Joe Lachance](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/new-hampshire-cannabis-freedom-festival-joe-lachance-2/) - Joe will be speaking on 8/27/17 at 12:00 PM at the Pavillion. This event is open to the public with a ticket. Parking is available onsite.
- [New Hampshire Cannabis Freedom Festival: Joe Lachance](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/new-hampshire-cannabis-freedom-festival-joe-lachance/) - Joe will be speaking on 8/26/17 at 1:00 PM at the Pavillion. This event is open to the public with a ticket. Parking is available onsite.
- [Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita: Wes Johnson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/unitarian-universalist-church-of-wichita-wes-johnson/) - The meeting begins at 6:30 PM with dinner. Presentation will commence at 7:30 PM. A total of 1 hour is allotted for this presentation. Parking is readily available. This event is open to the public.
- [House of Mystery, KKNW: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/house-of-mystery-kknw-norm-stamper/) - House of Mystery with Al Warren airs on KKNW 1150 am This interview will be aired at 4pm Pacific on September 29th, 2017
- [Diane Goldstein recorded interview w/ NowThis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/diane-goldstein-recorded-interview-w-nowthis/) - NowThis is an online, viral social media content producer - https://nowthisnews.com/ The topic of this interview is on the Women Unshackled event in D.C. Will update when the video is available.
- [Cannabis Clinicians Colorado: Leonard Frieling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-clinicians-colorado-leonard-frieling/) - Cannabis Clinicians Colorado presents: Are You Impaired? Observational Research Day. This event is open to the public. Leonard Frieling will be presenting between 12pm and 2pm.
- [The Jonathan Club: Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-jonathan-club-nick-morrow/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Bethesda Rotary: Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/bethesda-rotary-eric-sterling/)
- [Cannabis 101 hosted by Chronic Relief: John Delaney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-101-hosted-by-chronic-relief-john-delaney/) - This event is free and open to the public. More information available here - https://www.facebook.com/pg/MyChronicRelief/events/
- [Planet Green Trees: Matthew Fogg](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-matthew-fogg/) - Planet Green Trees Podcast is on Blog Talk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This interview is live.
- [Freedom Fest & Anthem Film Festival: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/freedom-fest-anthem-film-festival-neill-franklin/) - EVENT SCHEDULE (7/20/17-7/21/17): "Challenges to Medicinal Marijuana in 2017" breakout session and will take place at the Paris Resort (Versailles 2 Room) at 1:00-1:50 PM on Thursday, July 20th. A film screening of “What Happened in Vegas" will take place at the Anthem Film Festival at 3:20 PM on Thursday, July 20th at the Paris
- [Phoenix-Camelback Rotary: Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/phoenix-camelback-rotary-jack-wilborn/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [The Lars Larson Show: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-lars-larson-show-inge-fryklund/) - The Lars Larson Show on Flagship FM News 101KXL
- [Panel discussion, “Establishing a Trauma Lens in Arrest and Jail Policies”: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/panel-discussion-establishing-a-trauma-lens-in-arrest-and-jail-policies-diane-goldstein/) - The U.S. Justice Action Network, Google.org, and the Brennan Center for Justice will be hosting a forum to discuss the unique challenges facing women in the justice system and the policy solutions to improve outcomes. This day-long event will be hosted at the Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017
- [KPFA Radio: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kpfa-radio-norm-stamper/) - KPFA Radio - https://kpfa.org/
- [Coalition for Police Accountability in Oakland: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/coalition-for-police-accountability-in-oakland-norm-stamper/) - An Evening w/ Norm Stamper --- Police Accountability: Reimagining and Reengineering the Cop Culture
- [NAACP 108th Annual Convention Panel with Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/naacp-108th-annual-convention-panel-with-neill-franklin/) - This conference is open to the public. For further information & to register for the conference follow this link - http://naacpconvention.org/
- [Russ Belville show: Leonard Frieling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-leonard-frieling/) - Russ Belville show - http://www.cannabisradio.com/podcasts/russ-belville-show/
- [The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live: Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-on-la-talk-live-nick-morrow/) - The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/
- [The C4 Show special show - CRISIS: Baltimore City Violence 2017!: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-c4-show-special-show-crisis-baltimore-city-violence-2017-neill-franklin/) - The entire 4 hours of the show that day will bring stakeholders on the air in an attempt to urge the community to “make a difference” in the remainder of 2017 towards fighting this scourge of violence. It is the midway point of 2017 and Baltimore City is facing the tragic prospect of surpassing 300 Homicides
- [SSDP2018 Conference, keynote speech: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ssdp2018-conference-keynote-speech-neill-franklin/) - SSDP2018 Conference, more info: https://conference.ssdp.org/ This conference is not open to the public.
- [Black and Blue, a documentary on Investigation Discovery: Ken Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/black-and-blue-a-documentary-on-investigation-discovery-ken-williams/) - Following multiple fatal shootings of citizens and officers, tensions between minorities and police seem to be at an all-time high. Veteran journalist Tony Harris travels the nation in search of solutions. Can the escalation of violence be stopped? Watch it here - https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/black-and-blue/full-episodes/black-and-blue
- [DPA Report and Teleconference: It’s Time for the U.S. to Decriminalize Drug Use and Possession: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/dpa-report-and-teleconference-its-time-for-the-u-s-to-decriminalize-drug-use-and-possession-neill-franklin/) - DPA is launching a new report that lays out a roadmap for how the U.S. can move toward drug decriminalization. DPA will hold a national teleconference Tuesday, July 11 at 1pm ET / 10am PT (1-800-311-9402, Password: Decriminalization) featuring the following speakers: Tess Borden, Aryeh Neier Fellow, Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties
- [Spark! Networking Night: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/spark-networking-night-neill-franklin/) - Neill Franklin, Addressing Maryland's Opioid Crisis The opioid crisis is constantly in the news it seems - and of course we are all concerned. What can we do as a cannabis industry? Join Neill Franklin, Executive Director of the *NEW* LEAP (Law Enforcement Action Partnership) as he presents ideas for meeting this challenge. LEAPs mission
- [Caucus of African American Leaders: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/caucus-of-african-american-leaders-neill-franklin/) - The Caucus of African-American Leaders meeting is a consortium of black organizations, elected officials and activists that meet monthly to address issues impacting on the community.
- [Russ Belville Show: Jay Fleming](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-jay-fleming/) - Listen to the show - http://www.cannabisradio.com/podcasts/russ-belville-show/
- [Planet Green Trees: Leonard Frieling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-leonard-frieling/) - Planet Green Trees on Blog Talk radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees
- [The Winners and Loser: John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-winners-and-loser-john-dixon/) - The Winners and Loser airs onWSHC 89.7 FM, listen here - http://streema.com/radios/WSHC
- [Regional Symposium on Local Cannabis Policy Panel: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/regional-symposium-on-local-cannabis-policy-panel-diane-goldstein/)
- [KCBS San Francisco: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kcbs-san-francisco-diane-goldstein/) - KCBS 106.9 FM & 740 AM - http://player.radio.com/listen/station/kcbs-all-news-740-am-1069-fm This interview is live and runs from 1:20 - 1:25pm.
- [The David Pakman Show: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-david-pakman-show-norm-stamper/) - The David Pakman Show - https://www.davidpakman.com/
- [First Edition Show hosted by Stephen Janis: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/first-edition-show-hosted-by-stephen-janis-neill-franklin/) - First Edition Show hosted by Stephen Janis airs on Public Radio 88.9 FM WEAA
- [Capitol City Recap: Steve Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/capitol-city-recap-steve-miller/) - Capitol City Recap airs on 1320 WILS Radio - http://1320wils.com/
- [KDKA news radio 1020AM: Patrick Nightingale](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kdka-news-radio-1020am-patrick-nightingale/)
- [National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-association-of-criminal-defense-lawyers-norm-stamper/)
- [Keynote Speech for The Police Society for Problem Based Learning Annual Conference: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/keynote-speech-for-the-police-society-for-problem-based-learning-annual-conference-norm-stamper/) - For more information - http://www.pspbl.org/event/2017-pspbl-annual-conference/
- [Life After Death: Norm Stamper and Marti Jonjak on the Reverberations of Violent Crime](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/life-after-death-norm-stamper-and-marti-jonjak-on-the-reverberations-of-violent-crime/)
- [The Record: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-record-norm-stamper/) - The Record airs on KUOW/NPR - http://kuow.org/programs/record This is a live debate.
- [Russ Belville show: Matthew Fogg](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-matthew-fogg/) - This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Planet Green Trees: David Lanoie](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-david-lanoie/) - Planet Green Trees radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This interview is live.
- [Desert Foothills Jewish Community Association meeting: Finn Selander](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/desert-foothills-jewish-community-association-meeting-finn-selander/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Interview with Cato Audio: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/interview-with-cato-audio-neill-franklin/) - CatoAudio - https://store.cato.org/subscription/catoaudio CatoAudio is only available with a subscription.
- [The Marijualogist: David Lanoie](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-david-lanoie/) - The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/ This is a live interview.
- [The Capitol Hill Show with Tim Constantine: Howard Wooldridge](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-capitol-hill-show-with-tim-constantine-howard-wooldridge/) - Tim Constantine's Capitol Hill Show via The Washington Times - http://www.timconstantine.com/
- [Dover Capital City Rotary: Gordon McAllister](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/dover-capital-city-rotary-gordon-mcallister/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [Facebook Live event: Pete Holmes](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/facebook-live-event-pete-holmes/) - A Facebook Live discussion about a new police accountability ordinance in Seattle. Discussing the ordinance and taking questions will be LEAP speaker and City Attorney Pete Holmes and Assistant City Attorney Andrew Myerberg, who co-authored the ordinance. You can participate in the discussion and ask questions in the comments section by going to our Facebook page on
- [Southern California Association of Governments: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/southern-california-association-of-governments-diane-goldstein/) - Presentation on the “Pros and Cons of Legalization” to the Community, Economic & Human Development Committee, hosted by Southern California Association of Governments. This event is open to the public.
- [Peoria North Rotary Club: Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/peoria-north-rotary-club-jack-wilborn/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [KBAY radio: Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kbay-radio-carl-tennenbaum/) - KBAY San Jose 94.5 FM - http://www.945bayfm.com/ This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Law, Order, and Sensible Justice Round-table: Howard Rahtz](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/law-order-and-sensible-justice-round-table-howard-rahtz/) - Join the Coalition for Public Safety, The Buckeye Institute, and the Ohio Justice and Policy Center for a panel discussion on how smart justice reforms can save tax dollars, reduce recidivism, and strengthen public safety in Ohio. Open to the public, please register here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/law-order-and-sensible-justice-roundtable-tickets-34554757209
- [First Edition 88.9 FM: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/first-edition-88-9-fm-neill-franklin/) - First Edition on WEAA 88.9 FM - http://weaa.org/
- [Cultural Baggage radio show: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cultural-baggage-radio-show-norm-stamper/) - Cultural Baggage radio show with Host Dean Becker, listen to the interview here - http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/node/6314
- [Stoddard Democrats Spring Gathering: Rick Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/stoddard-democrats-spring-gathering-rick-van-wickler/)
- [Podcast interview w/ CNN: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/podcast-interview-w-cnn-inge-fryklund/) - CNN podcasts - http://podcast.cnn.com/ This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [WJZ Baltimore interview: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wjz-baltimore-interview-neill-franklin/) - WJZ Baltimore - http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/ This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Planet Green Trees: Jason Thomas](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-jason-thomas/) - Planet Green Trees Radio on Blog Talk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees
- [Background Briefing w/ Ian Masters: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/background-briefing-w-ian-masters-inge-fryklund/) - Background Briefing w/ Ian Masters - https://fdmedia.org/
- [The Marijuana Agenda w/ Russ Belville: Michael Cindrich](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijuana-agenda-w-russ-belville-michael-cindrich/) - The Marijuana Agenda w/ Russ Belville - http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/russ-belville-show/the-marijuana-agenda-with-russ-belville
- [Western CT University, Presentation on Marijuana Legalization: Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/western-ct-university-presentation-on-marijuana-legalization-joanne-naughton/) - The Pros and Cons of Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in CT presented by the Justice and Law Society. The event begins at 5:30 PM. Joanne will have 15 - 20 minutes to present followed by a Q&A session. This event is open to the public. Watch the presentation - https://media.wcsu.edu/media/Pros+and+Cons+of+Legalizing+Recreational+Marijuana+in+Connecticut/1_9z4u2q27
- [California Politics and Govt - KQED News: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/california-politics-and-govt-kqed-news-norm-stamper/) - KQED News - https://ww2.kqed.org/news/
- [RAI & NOBLE Region V Conference: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/rai-noble-region-v-conference-neill-franklin/) - Neill will speak on the Criminalizing The Black Community Panel on 5/26/17 from 1 to 3PM
- [The Marijualogist: Carlis McDerment](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-carlis-mcderment/) - The Marijualogist airs on LATalkLive.com
- [The Invisible Institute: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-invisible-institute-norm-stamper/) - “A Conversation with Norm Stamper” at The Invisible Institute, Chicago with host, Jamie Kalven https://invisible.institute/
- [University of Chicago School of Law: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/university-of-chicago-school-of-law-norm-stamper/)
- [University of LaVerne: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/university-of-laverne-diane-goldstein/) - Topic of this presentation is on Proposition 64. This event is open to the public.
- [PMCM TV: Nick Bucci](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/pmcm-tv-nick-bucci/) - PMCM TV hosts WJLP Channel 33.1 OTA & KJWP Channel 2.1 OTA - http://pmcmtv.com/
- [Oxford Rotary: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/oxford-rotary-mike-hilliard/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Planet Green Trees Radio: Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-radio-carl-tennenbaum/) - Planet Green Trees Radio on Blog Talk Radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This is a live interview.
- [Manchester Kiwanis Club: Joe Lachance](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/manchester-kiwanis-club-joe-lachance/) - Joe will speak at 6:30 PM, 30 minutes will be allotted for the presentation, including Q & A.
- [Austin Marijuana March and Rally: Silvestre Tanenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/austin-marijuana-march-and-rally-silvestre-tanenbaum/) - Everyone will meet at City Hall (301 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701) at noon. The march will start at 12:40 PM. Participants will then march down Congress and up to the Capitol’s South steps where a rally will be held at 1:15pm.
- [The Think Tank: John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-think-tank-john-dixon/) - The Think Tank airs on WWL 105.3FM & 870AM - http://www.wwl.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Towson Rotary: Gordon McAllister](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/towson-rotary-gordon-mcallister/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Planet Green Trees: Paul Steigleder](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-paul-steigleder/) - Planet Green Trees radio on Blog Talk radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This is a live interview.
- [The Marijuana Agenda: Nick Morrow](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijuana-agenda-nick-morrow/) - The Marijuana Agenda with Russ Belville - http://mjagenda.com/ This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Petaluma Rotary Club: Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/petaluma-rotary-club-carl-tennenbaum/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [KSAT TV interview: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ksat-tv-interview-norm-stamper/) - This interview is not live. Will update when available.
- [National Cannabis Festival “Regulation Works”: Matthew Fogg](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/national-cannabis-festival-regulation-works-matthew-fogg/) - LEAP Booth in operation from 12:00 PM -8:00 PM Matthew Fogg presentation, 4:15 PM- 5:00 PM
- [First Annual Virginia SSDP Forum - Engaging in Harm Reduction: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/first-annual-virginia-ssdp-forum-engaging-in-harm-reduction-neill-franklin/)
- [Background Briefing radio show: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/background-briefing-radio-show-norm-stamper/) - Background Briefing - https://fdmedia.org/
- [Middlesex College: David Lanoie](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/middlesex-college-david-lanoie/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Tuerk Conference Workshop: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tuerk-conference-workshop-neill-franklin-2/) - Workshop - "Moving Drug Policy From Criminal Justice To Health"
- [Tuerk Conference Workshop: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tuerk-conference-workshop-neill-franklin/) - Workshop - "Moving Drug Policy From Criminal Justice To Health" Conference is open to the public with registration required.
- [Tuerk Conference on Addiction & Treatment - Key Note Plenary: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tuerk-conference-on-addiction-treatment-key-note-plenary-neill-franklin/) - Plenary Session - "Policing: A Public Health Solution?" This conference is open to the public with registration required.
- [Coppin State University Criminal Justice Panel: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/coppin-state-university-criminal-justice-panel-neill-franklin/) - Criminal Justice day panel. Open to the public with registration required.
- [Press Conference regarding Medical Cannabis in Texas: John Delaney, Larry Talley](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-regarding-medical-cannabis-in-texas-john-delaney-larry-talley/) - The press conference will be focused on patients, caregivers, and medical professionals in the Texas Capitol, specific location TBD.
- [Hunt Valley Rotary club: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hunt-valley-rotary-club-mike-hilliard/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Old Dudes New Tricks podcast: David Clark](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/old-dudes-new-tricks-podcast-david-clark/) - Old Dudes, New Tricks podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/old-dudes-new-tricks/id1207677080?mt=2 This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [The Marijualogist: Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-joanne-naughton/) - The Marijualogist airs on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/
- [Community College of Baltimore County class presentation: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/community-college-of-baltimore-county-class-presentation-neill-franklin/) - Course titled, "Community College of Baltimore County, CLLB Building, Rm 035, Catonsville Campus" This presentation is not open to the public.
- [O'Reilly Factor: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/oreilly-factor-neill-franklin/)
- [Testimony for MMJ at the SC Senate Subcommittee meeting: Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-for-mmj-at-the-sc-senate-subcommittee-meeting-raeford-davis/)
- [United Patients Group, Medical Cannabis: A Clinical Focus conference: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/united-patients-group-medical-cannabis-a-clinical-focus-conference-neill-franklin/) - Neill will be speaking at the Maryland Legislative Panel for 60 minutes from 2:05 – 3:05 pm Saturday, June 3rd, 2017
- [WWL First News: Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wwl-first-news-eric-sterling/) - Firs News on Radio WWL 105.3FM & 870AM - http://www.wwl.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Facebook Live Event: Neill Franklin and Eric Sterling](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/facebook-live-event-neill-franklin-and-eric-sterling/) - You can view the recording of the Facebook Live presentation with Neill Franklin and Eric Sterling here. - https://www.facebook.com/LawEnforcementAction/videos/10154212835477131/?pnref=story Wednesday 4/12 Live Stream: HOW LAWMAKERS, POLICE, OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS CAN REDUCE INCARCERATION AND CRIMINALIZATION New Facebook Lives Series Showcases Internal Criminal Justice Reform Efforts On Wednesday, April 12th at 9am PT/12pm ET, retired narcotics officer
- [The Henry Raines Show: Jim Manfre](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-henry-raines-show-jim-manfre/) - The Henry Raines Show airs on 1490 WWPR Radio - http://henryrainesshow.podomatic.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Cannabis Controversy and Legalization Panel discussion: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-controversy-and-legalization-panel-discussion-neill-franklin/) - This event is open to the public.
- [Testimony for Oregon HB 3078: Paul Steigleder](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-for-oregon-hb-3078-paul-steigleder/)
- [Coalition for a Safer Illinois news conference: Brian Gaughan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/coalition-for-a-safer-illinois-news-conference-brian-gaughan/) - Illinois Lawmakers to Announce Next Step for Proposal to Regulate and Tax Marijuana for Adult Use; Local and National Organizations to Launch Coalition in Support of Ending Marijuana Prohibition in Illinois. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Heather Steans (D-Chicago) and Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) will discuss the details of the General Assembly’s first hearing on SB
- [Capital City Recap: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/capital-city-recap-norm-stamper/) - Capital City Recap airs on Radio WILS 1320 - http://1320wils.com/ This interview is live.
- [The Leading Liberty Podcast: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-leading-liberty-podcast-diane-goldstein/) - The Leading Liberty Podcast - http://heyjenngray.com/podcast
- ["Everywhere but Safe" video screening & discussion: Karen Hawkes](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/everywhere-but-safe-video-screening-discussion-karen-hawkes/) - There will be a 10 minute excerpt from the movie, "Everywhere but Safe", followed by 3 or 4 panelists who will give their perspective on why opening up a Safe Injection Facility is a good idea.
- [The Mildred Gaddis Show: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-mildred-gaddis-show-norm-stamper/) - The Mildred Gaddis Show airs on AM 1200/99.9 FM - WCHB WCHBnewsdetroit.com
- [Testimony on H5555: Beth Comery](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-on-h5555-beth-comery/)
- [Greater Katy Pachyderms club: Jerry Epstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/greater-katy-pachyderms-club-jerry-epstein/)
- [Reason's panel discussion of drug policy: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/reasons-panel-discussion-of-drug-policy-diane-goldstein/) - Attorney General Jeff Sessions has called marijuana "only slightly less awful" than heroin. But with cannabis legal in 28 states and Washington, DC, it's clear that federal and state drug policy is at odds. Can the Trump Administration really stop marijuana legalization? How is California dealing with the uncertainty that surrounds this legal industry? What
- [NOBLE of Nothern New Jersey, Decrim Panel: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/noble-of-nothern-new-jersey-decrim-panel-neill-franklin/)
- [Russ Belville show: Brian Chapman](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-brian-chapman/) - Russ Belville show - http://www.cannabisradio.com/podcasts/russ-belville-show/ This interview is live.
- [Radio 99.5FM WBAI: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/radio-99-5fm-wbai-neill-franklin/) - Radio 99.5FM WBAI - http://www.wbai.org/
- [The Gary Rivers Show: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-gary-rivers-show-neill-franklin/) - The Gary Rivers Show on WHBC 1480 Radio - http://www.whbc.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Presentation to Stark County Criminal Justice Reform Committee: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-stark-county-criminal-justice-reform-committee-neill-franklin/)
- [Constitutional Policing Class presentation: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/constitutional-policing-class-presentation-diane-goldstein/) - This is a private event.
- [MBE Legislative Night: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/mbe-legislative-night-neill-franklin/) - ​Presentation to Maryland Senate regarding marijuana legalization and state policy relative to minority businesses. Open to the public.
- [The Think Tank with Garland Robinette: Larry Kirk](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-think-tank-with-garland-robinette-larry-kirk/) - Radio​ WWL 105.3FM & 870AM - http://media.wwl.com/the-think-tank-with-garland-robinette.htm
- [Cannabis Controversy and Legalization panel: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-controversy-and-legalization-panel-neill-franklin/) - This event is open to the public.
- [CBC News: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cbc-news-norm-stamper/) - CBC TV - http://www.cbc.ca/television/
- [WTAX Morning News: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wtax-morning-news-norm-stamper/) - WTAX Morning News on Newsradio 1240AM & 93.5FM - http://wtax.com/ This interview is live and will focus on the IL Legalization Bill.
- [The Morning Newswatch w/ Tom Miller: Teresa Smallwood](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-morning-newswatch-w-tom-miller-teresa-smallwood/) - The Morning Newswatch w/ Tom Miller airs on WJPF News Radio - http://www.wjpf.com/ This is a live interview.
- [KZSC Santa Cruz Live: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kzsc-santa-cruz-live-norm-stamper/) - KZSC Santa Cruz 88.1FM - https://www.kzsc.org/
- [Undisclosed Podcast: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/undisclosed-podcast-neill-franklin/) - Undisclosed Podcast - http://www.undisclosed-podcast.com/
- [Voices of Dissent radio show: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/voices-of-dissent-radio-show-diane-goldstein/) - Voices of Dissent - http://www.voicesofdissent.org/
- [Testimony in CT for SB11: Timothy Johnson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-in-ct-for-sb11-timothy-johnson/) - SB11: To provide for and regulate the retail sale of marijuana to persons twenty-one years of age or older and taxation of any sales of such marijuana. https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB-11
- [McCuistion TV Program taping: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/mccuistion-tv-program-taping-neill-franklin/) - McCuistion TV - http://www.frtv.org/ This interview is taped, will update when available.
- [SSDP2017: Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference, Panel on Global Drug Policy: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ssdp2017-students-for-sensible-drug-policy-conference-panel-on-global-drug-policy-inge-fryklund/) - SSDP2017: Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference: Going Global. This event is not open to the public.
- [The Think Tank with Garland Robinette: Richard Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-think-tank-with-garland-robinette-richard-van-wickler/) - The Think Tank airs on WWL 105.3FM & 870Am - http://www.wwl.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Inge Fryklund recorded phone interview w/ Greg Bishop of Illinois Radio Network News](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/inge-fryklund-recorded-phone-interview-w-greg-bishop-of-illinois-radio-network-news/) - Illinois Radio Network News - http://www.illinoisradionetwork.com/
- [Bishop On Air: Lori Chassee](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/bishop-on-air-lori-chassee/) - Bishop On Air on WMAY 94.7FM & 970AM Radio - http://www.wmay.com/ This is a live interview.
- [University of Illinois Speakers Series: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/university-of-illinois-speakers-series-neill-franklin/) - Event Link: http://www.uis.edu/speakerseries/events/ The Failure of the War on Drugs: Finding Humanity in an Unjust System - Neill Franklin - Major Franklin will discuss why it is more compassionate to advocate for the regulation and control of drugs, and have a law enforcement approach that defends human rights and views drug misusers as persons in need of
- [SSDP 2017 Conference, Panel Going Global: Becoming an Effective Advocate for International Issues: Inge Fryklund](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/ssdp-2017-conference-panel-going-global-becoming-an-effective-advocate-for-international-issues-inge-fryklund/) - SSDP2017: the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Annual Conference - https://ssdp.org/events/ssdp2017/
- [Testimony in Oregon on HB 2238: Paul Steigleder](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-in-oregon-on-hb-2238-paul-steigleder/) - HB 2238 - http://gov.oregonlive.com/bill/2017/HB2238/
- [“Policing for profit, Civil asset forfeiture, and Police militarization” at Silver School of Social Work: Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/policing-for-profit-civil-asset-forfeiture-and-police-militarization-at-silver-school-of-social-work-joanne-naughton/) - ​Presentation to “Policing for profit, Civil asset forfeiture, and Police militarization” for a class on the War on Drugs at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. This event is NOT open to the public.
- [Elevate the Conversation radio show w/ Dr. Frank: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/elevate-the-conversation-radio-show-w-dr-frank-norm-stamper/) - Elevate the Conversation radio show w/ Dr. Frank - http://ubnradio.com/shows/elevate-the-conversation-with-doctor-frank/ This interview is live.
- [Russ Belville Show: David Long](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-david-long/) - The interview is about a new US Sentencing Commission report. See links for more details: http://reason.com/blog/2017/03/14/new-federal-sentencing-data-shows-a-decl https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/03/14/federal-marijuana-convictions-dropped-by-half-under-obama/?utm_term=.a4d123787291
- [Equitas Conference, Course Corrections: Mid-Atlantic Summit on Behavioral Health & Criminal Justice: Neill Franklin & Richard van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/equitas-conference-course-corrections-mid-atlantic-summit-on-behavioral-health-criminal-justice-neill-franklin-richard-van-wickler/) - Neill Franklin & Richard van Wickler will present on March 22nd, 2017. The Mid-Atlantic Summit on Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice will provide a timely opportunity for regional partners from around the contiguous states of the Mid-Atlantic region to identify local and national best practices for managing behavioral health; reducing incarceration; promoting public safety and
- [Town Hall Panel on Marijuana, Tobacco, Police Community Relations, Criminalization: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/town-hall-panel-on-marijuana-tobacco-police-community-relations-criminalization-neill-franklin/) - Town Hall panel discussion regarding the potential banning of menthol tobacco cigarettes and how it would affect police and community relations and criminalization of the black community. Open to the public.
- [Marijuana, Tobacco, Police Community Relations, Criminalization Panel: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/marijuana-tobacco-police-community-relations-criminalization-panel-neill-franklin/) - Panel discussion regarding the potential banning of menthol tobacco cigarettes and how it would affect police and community relations and criminalization of the black community.
- [Hempresent on Cannabis Radio: Norm Stamper](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hempresent-on-cannabis-radio-norm-stamper/) - Hempresent on Cannabis Radio - http://www.cannabisradio.com/podcasts/hempresent/
- [The Brad and Dan Morning Show: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-brad-and-dan-morning-show-neill-franklin/) - The Brad and Dan Morning Show airs on Talk of Connecticut WDRC 1360AM - http://www.talkofconnecticut.com/
- [The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live: Ken Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-on-la-talk-live-ken-williams/) - The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/ This interview is live.
- [Radio WBAL w/ Rob Lang: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/radio-wbal-w-rob-lang-neill-franklin/) - Radio WBAL 1090AM Baltimore - http://www.wbal.com/shows/marylands-news-this-week
- [The 4C Show: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-4c-show-neill-franklin/) - The 4C Show wiht Host Clarence Mitchell, IV airs on WBAL 1090 AM - http://www.wbal.com/shows/c4-show
- [Goffstown Rotary Club: Joe Lachance](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/goffstown-rotary-club-joe-lachance/) - The meeting begins at 7:30 AM and the speaker will speak at 8:00 AM. 30 minutes will be allotted for the presentation. This event is open to the public.
- [The Mike Madison Show: James Meissner](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-mike-madison-show-james-meissner/) - WYAB 103.9 FM - http://www.wyab.com/ This is a live interview.
- [Documentary interview w/ Gilles Biassette: Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/documentary-interview-w-gilles-biassette-carl-tennenbaum/) - This interview is for La Croix and France 5, French Public TV Network. The focus of the interview will be on the economic boom of the cannabis industry in its many different aspects: retail, investment, agriculture, research.
- [Documentary interview w/ Gilles Biassette: Carol Ruth Silver](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/documentary-interview-w-gilles-biassette-carol-ruth-silver/) - This interview is for La Croix and France 5, French Public TV Network. The interview will focus on the economic boom of the cannabis industry in its many different aspects: retail, investment, agriculture, research.
- [Libertarian Party of Maryland Spring Convention: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/libertarian-party-of-maryland-spring-convention-neill-franklin/) - The event begins at 4:00 PM. The Speaker will speak at 5: 00 PM and will be allotted an hour for the presentation, including Q & A. This event is NOT open to the public.
- [KOMO News Radio w/ Herb Weissbaum: Pete Holmes](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/komo-news-radio-w-herb-weissbaum-pete-holmes/) - KOMO News Radio 1000AM & 97.7FM - http://komonews.com/station/people/herb-weisbaum-04-07-2016
- [Rotary Club Of Ventura: George Eskin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/rotary-club-of-ventura-george-eskin/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Russ Belville show: Patrick Nightingale](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-patrick-nightingale/) - This interview is live.
- [The Think Tank: Jim Manfre](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-think-tank-jim-manfre/) - The Think Tank with Garland Robinette airs on 105.3FM & 870Am - http://www.wwl.com/
- [Testimony in Annapolis, MD: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-in-annapolis-md-neill-franklin/) - SB 928: Cannabis Legalization - http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/bills/sb/sb0928f.pdf SB 891: Marijuana Use, Possess & Cultivate - http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/bills/sb/sb0891F.pdf SB 798 (HB 488) - http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017rs/bills_noln/sb/fsb0798.pdf SB 445: Smoking MJ in a Public Place - http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2017RS/bills/sb/sb0445f.pdf
- [Testimony for HB0519: Neill Franklin & Amos Irwin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-for-hb0519-neill-franklin-amos-irwin/) - Testimony for HB0519 on Safer Drug Consumption Facilities, Invited by Delegate Dan Morhaim
- [Transparency PIA Bill Testimony: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/transparency-pia-bill-testimony-neill-franklin/)
- [PIA Bill Press Conference - SB 362: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/pia-bill-press-conference-sb-362-neill-franklin/) - PIA Bill Press Conference - SB 362 by Senator Conway Partnered with MD ACLU
- [The Marijualogist  on LA Talk Live: Tim Johnson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-on-la-talk-live-tim-johnson/) - The Marijualogist on LATalkLive.com - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/ This is a live interview.
- [​Law Enforcement Officials to Speak Out in Favor of Bill to Reduce Marijuana Penalties in Texas: John Delaney, Jay Hall, Russ Jones](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/press-conference-on-hb-81-john-delaney-jay-hall-russ-jones/) - Members of the law enforcement community will speak out Thursday in favor of a bill that would reduce the penalty for simple marijuana possession in Texas. At 10 a.m. CT, active duty and former Texas police officers, a retired Texas District Court judge, and others will join Rep. Joe Moody (D-El Paso) at a news
- [Planet Green Trees: James Mooney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-james-mooney/) - Planet Green Trees radio on Blog Talk radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This interview is live.
- [“​The Failing Drug War in Murdertown: A radical rethinking of police-community relations”: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​the-failing-drug-war-in-murdertown-a-radical-rethinking-of-police-community-relations-neill-franklin/) - “​The Failing Drug War in Murdertown: A radical rethinking of police-community relations” hosted by First Unitarian Church of Wilmington Delaware is open to the public. Neill will speak at 4:00 PM with 30 minutes allotted for the presentation, followed by presentations from other panelists. After the panelists are finished presenting, the panel will take questions
- [Testimony before a NH Senate committee, SB233: Rick Van Wckler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-before-a-nh-senate-committee-sb233-rick-van-wckler/) - SB233 - relative to the legalization and regulation of marijuana and establishing a committee to study the legalization of marijuana.
- [Marlboro College: Rick Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/marlboro-college-rick-van-wickler/) - There will be a Q & A after the viewing of Incarcerating US.
- [SB 928 - Cannabis Legalization: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sb-928-cannabis-legalization-neill-franklin/)
- [SB 891 - MJ Use, Possess & Cultivate: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sb-891-mj-use-possess-cultivate-neill-franklin/)
- [SB 445 Smoking MJ Public Place: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/sb-445-smoking-mj-public-place-neill-franklin/)
- [HB 698 - PIA Transparency in Policing: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hb-698-pia-transparency-in-policing-neill-franklin/)
- [MD HB0488 Hearing: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/md-hb0488-hearing-neill-franklin/)
- [HB 902 - Industrial Hemp: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/hb-902-industrial-hemp-neill-franklin/)
- [The Central San Pedro Neighborhood council presents “A Forum on Marijuana Regulations for Los Angeles”: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-central-san-pedro-neighborhood-council-presents-a-forum-on-marijuana-regulations-for-los-angeles-diane-goldstein/) - This event is open to the public. The meeting will begin at 5:30 PM. 3-5 minutes are allotted for an introduction of Diane who will then speak on the panel throughout the meeting. The Speaker’s perspective will be followed by public comments and Q & A.
- [The Thom Hartmann show: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-thom-hartmann-show-diane-goldstein/) - This is a live interview. The Thom Hartmann Show (RT) - http://www.thomhartmann.com/
- [“​Everywhere but Safe: The Case for Safe Injection Facilities in Massachusetts”: Regina Hufnagel](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​everywhere-but-safe-the-case-for-safe-injection-facilities-in-massachusetts-regina-hufnagel/) - This is a private event, not open to the public.
- [“​End the War on Drugs”: Ken Williams](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​end-the-war-on-drugs-ken-williams/) - “​End the War on Drugs” hosted by The Future of Freedom Foundation, University of Central Florida's chapter of ACLU, Barry Law School's Chapter of ACLU, and FAMU's Chapter of ACLU. The event begins at 6:00 PM. The exact speaking time is TBD, Ken will be allotted 30 minutes to speak. Following the presentation, Ken will
- [Russ Belville show: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/russ-belville-show-diane-goldstein/) - This interview is live.
- [The Think Tank: James Spadola](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-think-tank-james-spadola/) - This interview is live. The Think Tank airs on WWL 870AM & 105.3FM - http://www.wwl.com/
- [Santa Rosa West Rotary Club: ​Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/santa-rosa-west-rotary-club-​carl-tennenbaum/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [WBIR-TV Knoxville: Allison Watson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/wbir-tv-knoxville-allison-watson/) - Watch here - https://www.google.com/amp/www.wbir.com/amp/news/local/should-medical-marijuana-combat-opiate-abuse/397076486
- [​Oak Ridge Institute for Continued Learning - Philosophy Society Class on the War on Drugs: Allison Watson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​oak-ridge-institute-for-continued-learning-philosophy-society-class-on-the-war-on-drugs-allison-watson/)
- [​University of Irvine, School of Law -  ​“Medicine, Law, and Justice: A Healthy Approach to Drug Policy”: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​university-of-irvine-school-of-law-​medicine-law-and-justice-a-healthy-approach-to-drug-policy-diane-goldstein/)
- [​HIV Friday Conference – SIF Panel: Regina Hufnagel](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​hiv-friday-conference-sif-panel-regina-hufnagel/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [Marijuana Policy Lunch with the Tennessee Senate Democratic Caucus: Allison Watson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/marijuana-policy-lunch-with-the-tennessee-senate-democratic-caucus-allison-watson/)
- [The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-on-la-talk-live-diane-goldstein/) - The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/the-marijualogist/ This interview is live and begins at 4:45PM Pacific.
- [Medical MJ Conference: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/medical-mj-conference-neill-franklin/) - Fundacja Krok Po Kroku The Second Conference "Cannabis in Theory and Practice - Medicine, Science, Law" http://www.konferencja.fundacjakrokpokroku.org.pl/en/home-page Date: 2/3/17 @ 11AM
- [Planet Green Trees: Teresa Smallwood](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-teresa-smallwood/) - Planet Green Trees radio on Blog Talk radio - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This interview is live.
- [Marlboro College guest speaker after a viewing of Incarcerating US: Richard Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/marlboro-college-guest-speaker-after-a-viewing-of-incarcerating-us-richard-van-wickler/)
- [Testimony for HB 202, 215 & 656: Richard Van Wickler](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/testimony-for-hb-202-215-656-richard-van-wickler/) - Richard Van Wickler will testify on Wed Feb 1 on behalf of LEAP for HB 202, 215 & 656 at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. HB 202 - https://legiscan.com/NH/bill/HB202/2017 HB 215 - https://legiscan.com/NH/text/HB215/id/1441845 HB 656 - https://votesmart.org/bill/1072/3087/do-not-resuscitate-bill#.WI9Tg1MrKM8
- [Currently Nameless and Unknown radio program: Kim Cheney](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/currently-nameless-and-unknown-radio-program-kim-cheney/) - This interview is not live, will update when available. WMRW radio 94.5 FM- http://www.wmrw.org/
- [Presentation to the ​Talbot Discussion Group titled “US Drug Policy - Room for improvement”: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/presentation-to-the-​talbot-discussion-group-titled-us-drug-policy-room-for-improvement-mike-hilliard/) - This event is not open to the public.
- [The Winners and Losers: Steve Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-winners-and-losers-steve-miller/) - The Winners and Losers airs on Eastern Panhandle Independent Community Radio This interview is live.
- [Tumbleweed Health Center radio: Jack Wilborn](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/tumbleweed-health-center-radio-jack-wilborn/) - Tumbleweed Health Center radio - http://www.tumbleweedshealthcenter.com/10.html This interview is live.
- [LA Talk Live: Timothy Johnson](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/la-talk-live-timothy-johnson/) - Type/Outlet of Media: LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/ Interview is live, time listed is Eastern.
- [Capital City Recap radio show: Steve Miller](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/capital-city-recap-radio-show-steve-miller/) - Capital City Recap airs on 1320 WILS - http://1320wils.com/
- [The Forum w/ Mansfield Frazier: John Dixon](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-forum-w-mansfield-frazier-john-dixon/) - The Forum w/ Mansfield Frazier - http://wtam.iheart.com/onair/the-forum-with-mansfield-frazier-56652/
- [“Know Your Rights; Safe and Legal Interactions with Law Enforcement “: Joanne Naughton](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/know-your-rights-safe-and-legal-interactions-with-law-enforcement-joanne-naughton/) - ​“Know Your Rights; Safe and Legal Interactions with Law Enforcement “ is hosted by the Cannabis Cultural Association. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM with light refreshments and the speaker will present at 7:15 PM. The format of this presentation is a discussion alongside Defense Attorney Joseph Bondy. One hour is allotted for the discussion
- [“​The Drug War: A Gateway to Mass Incarceration”: Raeford Davis](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/​the-drug-war-a-gateway-to-mass-incarceration-raeford-davis/) - “​The Drug War: A Gateway to Mass Incarceration” hosted by North Carolina State University Student Chapter of NORML, Collegiate Recovery Community, and Black Graduate Student Association. Event is open to the public.
- [The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live: Carl Tennenbaum](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marijualogist-on-la-talk-live-carl-tennenbaum/) - The Marijualogist on LA Talk Live - http://americatalklive.com/ This interview is live, time listed is Pacific.
- [Interview with HBO/Vice News: Stephen Downing](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/interview-w-hbovice-news-stephen-downing/) - HBO/Vice News - http://www.hbo.com/vice/about/article/about-vice-news-tonight.html This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [CATO’s Daily Podcast: Sean Dunagan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/catos-daily-podcast-sean-dunagan/) - CATO’s Daily Podcast – https://www.cato.org/multimedia/daily-podcast/2015 This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Preston Center Rotary Club: Brian Chapman](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/preston-center-rotary-club-brian-chapman/) - This event is open to the public with a $20 fee that includes breakfast/brunch.
- [Voices Of Dissent: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/voices-of-dissent-neill-franklin/) - Voices of Dissent on WIGO radio 1570AM Atlanta -http://107.170.166.232/ This interview is live, time listed is Eastern.
- [Cannabis Thought Leaders: Kyle Kazan](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-thought-leaders-kyle-kazan/) - Cannabis Thought Leaders (hosted by THC Legal Group). This interview is not live, will update when available.
- [Planet Green Trees: Howard Wooldridge](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/planet-green-trees-howard-wooldridge/) - Planet Green Trees radio on BlogTalk radio – http://www.blogtalkradio.com/planetgreentrees This is a live interview, time listed is Eastern.
- [Cannabis Talk 101: Diane Goldstein](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cannabis-talk-101-diane-goldstein/) - Cannabis Talk 101 – http://www.cannabistalk101.com/
- [The Marc Steiner Show: Neill Franklin](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/the-marc-steiner-show-neill-franklin/) - The Marc Steiner Show on WEAA radio 88.9FM – http://weaa.org/
- [Kiwanis Club Of Greater Sacramento: Nate Bradley](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/kiwanis-club-of-greater-sacramento-nate-bradley/) - Complimentary breakfast is served prior to the beginning of the meeting, which is at 8:00 AM. The Speaker will be allotted 30 minutes to speak. This event is open to the public.
- [Cultural Baggage Radio Show: Mike Hilliard](https://lawenforcementactionpartnership.org/events/cultural-baggage-radio-show-mike-hilliard/) - CulturalBaggage on drugtruth.net – http://www.drugtruth.net/cms/views/latest_cb This interview is not live, will update when available.

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