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Update

Posted: March 02, 2009

InfraGard Pittsburgh regrets that the 2008 Safe Schools Conference originally scheduled for December 12th, 2008 and postponed until the spring of 2009 will not be held. Due to issues beyond our control we have been unable to secure a date for the conference this spring. Rather than struggle to put together an event that would likely conflict with end-of-school-year activities, we have instead decided to shift our focus to the fall and the 2009 InfraGard Pittsburgh Safe Schools Conference. It is our hope that by focusing our efforts on the fall we can put together a bigger, better, and more valuable event for you.


December 12, 2008
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
There is no cost to attend this event.
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In today’s fast-paced, networked world, children are increasingly faced with new threats; at home, at school, in the community and online. What can you do to protect them? Find out about the latest threats and what can be done to combat them!

The 2008 InfraGard Pittsburgh Safe Schools Conference brings together federal, state and local law enforcement and many non-profit organizations to discuss current and developing cyber and physical safety topics and issues affecting PreK-12 and higher educational institutions, businesses, parents and others that have an impact our nation's youth. The conference will provide valuable information for: school administrators, educators, and counselors (PreK-12); university instructors and students in the education field; business and industry leaders concerned about their organization and today's youth; homeland security, public safety and law enforcement officials; and last but certainly not least – parents.

Information will be provided by:

  • United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pittsburgh Division
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
  • Allegheny County Police
  • Pittsburgh Public Schools

When & Where

December 12, 2008
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

William Pitt Union - Ballroom
University of Pittsburgh
Intersection of Forbes Ave. & Bigelow Blvd.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260

Building Location | Directions

Public parking in close proximity to the William Pitt Union is available in the garage underneath Soldiers and Sailers Memorial Hall (4141 Fifth Ave.). There are also parking meters lining many of the streets around the University campus.

Agenda

Time Topic Presenter(s)
08:00 - 08:30 Registration Exhibit Hall Opens
08:30 - 08:45 Welcome FBI Pittsburgh Cyber Crime Squad Supervisor

Brian King
FBI InfraGard Coordinator

Carol L. Adams
Board of Directors
InfraGard Pittsburgh Members Alliance
08:45 - 09:30 Child exploitation Soo Song
Assistant United States Attorney
United States Attorneys Office,
Western District of Pennsylvania
09:30 - 10:00 Children and Teenagers involved in Bomb Threats, and other Bomb Related Activities Allegheny County Police Dept.
Bomb Squad
10:00 - 10:30 Break Exhibit Hall
10:30 - 11:00 KidSmartz / Netsmartz National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
11:00 - 11:45 Physical Security, Improvised Weaponry, and
Safety Considerations		 Chief Robert Fadzen
Pittsburgh Public School Police
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch Exhibit Hall
12:45 - 01:30 Crimes Against Children
(Local FBI Update)		 Cyber Crime Squad
FBI Pittsburgh Field Office
01:30 - 02:00 Break Exhibit Hall
02:00 - 03:00 Crimes Against Children
(Local FBI Update)		 Cyber Crime Squad
FBI Pittsburgh Field Office
03:00 - 03:15 Closing Remarks Gift Basket Drawing

Exhibit Hall Live Demonstrations:

  • Pittsburgh Public Schools Police Department - Improvised Weaponry
  • Allegheny County Police Bomb Squad - Interactive Robot Demonstration
  • FBI - Innocent Images - Interactive Demonstration
  • Pennsylvania State Police - Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)
  • National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - NetSmartz.org
  • MySecureCyberspace.com Demonstration

Exhibitors:

  • University of Pittsburgh - College for General Studies
  • Center for National Preparedness
  • Pittsburgh Regional Business Coalition for Homeland Security
  • Allegheny County Emergency Services -
    Community Emergency Response Teams
  • American Red Cross (Family Preparedness Planning)
  • Pennsylvania Alliance for Security and Preparedness (PAASP)
  • Western PA Search & Rescue Development Center -
    Operation Take Me Home
  • Pennsylvania Region 13 Task Force
  • DARE – Monroeville Police Department
  • Allegheny & Westmoreland Intermediate Units
  • US Attorneys Office - Western District of Pennsylvania
  • InfraGard Pittsburgh / Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office
  • Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
  • Three Rivers Contingency Planning Association (TRCPA)

Registration:

Register now for this InfraGard Pittsburgh event! Seating is limited. Registration will close at noon on Monday, December 8th.

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If you know someone who may benefit from attending this event, please pass on this information; everyone is welcome.