The 2008 FBINAA West Point Conference Committee is in the process of preparing an
outstanding training agenda for this summer. Due to the ever-increasing advances and
challenges facing law enforcement, “Technology in Law Enforcement Training” has been
selected as the theme for the 2008 Conference. Presentations and hands-on learning
opportunities will focus upon such areas as the use of simulations, interactive gaming, and
Web-based collaborative learning. Delegates will experience how technology can leverage
training. Administrators and managers from large, small, rural and urban law enforcement
agencies will experience what is currently available and what types of educational technology is
on the horizon. Among the presenters at the 2008 Conference will be Elliott Masie, an
internationally recognized leader in technology and learning. Founder of the Masie Center, a
learning lab and think tank in Saratoga Springs, NY, Elliott serves as an advisor to a wide range
of government, education and nonprofit groups. He serves on several colleges’ Boards of
Trustees, as a Board member of national corporations and organizations, and is appointed to the Central Intelligence Agency University’s board of visitors. Mr. Masie has addressed more than 2 million individuals around the globe. Also presenting at the conference will be Joseph Latta (146th Session) Executive Director of the International Association for Property and Evidence, Inc. (I.A.P.E.) Joe, along with Bill Kiley (146th Session) will present "Chief, the evidence is missing: Considerations about storage, security and accountability of evidence."

Other training topics that are planned for the Conference are:

- Training Incident Command Assistance Teams using interactive training
- Interactive firearms training systems
- State-of-the-art first responder emergency driving simulators
- Learning Management Systems – delivery and documentation of training
- Web-based, distance education in training and higher education
- Potential of Web-based “social networking” to enhance law enforcement training
- Internet delivered live and on-demand training for LEOs

An exciting and informative Spouse/Guest package is planned as well as a safe and entertaining youth schedule. A reasonable charge has been set for individuals wishing to attend the Training and luncheons only. You may obtain further conference details and register at our conference web site at FBINAA web site (www.fbinaa.org) in the chapter section under NYS/E Canada Chapter, or at (www.WestPointNA2008.com). See you in July!!

Fraternally,
Joseph E. Schneider, Jr.
2008 President