Receptions Hall

5975 Boymel Dr Fairfield, Ohio

Check in / networking: 8:00-9:00 AM

Reserve the date !!!

Six Subject-matter, Expert Speakers in the Security and Legal fields!

IN TODAYS WORLD, WE ARE FACED WITH MANY LOSS PREVENTION ISSUES AND WITH MANY DIFFERENT FACETS. THE BEST COMPONENTS TO SUPPORT REDUCTION, SHORTAGE AND THEFT:

· DETECTION

· APPREHENSION

· AND PREVENTION

IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS MISSION, WE MUST RELY ON THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS. IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE THE MOST OF OUR INVESTIGATION EFFORTS, WE WILL LOOK AT THE RESOURCES AND STEPS THAT WE AS INVESTIGATORS MAY USE TO PURSUE A SUCESSFUL APPREHENSION AND PREVENT THE OCCURANCE OF SIMILAR OFFENSES TO OUR ORGANIZATIONS.

Cost: $ 75.00 [pre-registered]

$ 90.00 at the door, day-of.

Continental breakfast and full lunch buffet served

The Days Agenda:

[1] An overview of internal investigations:

When does a problem or circumstance need attention and investigating?

· Who are the participants in the investigation?

· What policy or procedures are in place to maintain the pristine and legal parameters necessary in today’s litigious climate?

· What are the expectations employers and employees have during an investigation?

· What information are we searching for and what will we do with it?

Presented by Special Agent James Dugger, Esq. A railroad police officer serving with CSXT Railroad since 1974. Mr. Dugger was a Military Police officer and returned to work as a K-9 unit for the railroad. While working for the railroad Mr. Dugger returned to school attending Chase Law School receiving his law degree in 1990. Mr.Dugger investigates all crimes involving the railroad and its subsidiaries and also represents CSX in court on those cases. He teaches Legal and Community Policing topics at Great Oaks Police Academy and has been certified by the Ohio Fire Academy in Hazardous Material Awareness, Instructor level and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in Domestic Violence, Ethics and Anti-terrorism, instructor level.

[2] Follow the Money:

· Understanding the flow of funds in today’s financial systems

· Determining how embezzlers utilize the every channel of the payment system

· Discovering methods to identify and reveal schemes and activities of criminals who exploit these illicit financial actions.

Jim Rechel is president of The Rechel Group, Inc., a risk-consulting firm headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. He is on the board of The Institute for Criminal Justice Education, Montgomery, Alabama and a member of numerous national organizations, and is a certified financial security officer. He is a past local board member of the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators Association and the American Society of Industrial Security.

Prior to working for The Rechel Group, Inc, Rechel was vice president for Fifth Third Bank headquartered in Cincinnati, where he held positions in various departments, including Retail and Lending, and Security Director.

Rechel received a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati in 1982. He graduated from the FBI Academy in 1985 and was a special agent with the FBI in Selma, Alabama, for three years. Over the last 20 years, he has conducted workshops and seminars for more than 1000 professional organizations, and over 100,000 individuals.

His presentations are both energetic and informative, with practical applications and solutions for business professionals. His work has been highlighted in both local and national publications, including CEO Magazine, Security Director Digest, Cincinnati Enquirer, USA Today, and CNBC.

Jim Rechel has taken his 23 years of expertise in both public and private sector investigations to create an overview of the financial investigation and money laundering aspect of internal investigations. Follow the Money will provide investigators with a solid list of clues to track money movements uncover financial fraud, help locate the assets and determine those involved in the criminal activity.

[3] A key is the interview:

· Who is involved in the interview?

· What information is needed and desired during the interview?

· When does the interview turn into a legal embarrassment?

· What policy and procedures will apply to the interview?

These questions will be answered by Det. Pat Kemper, Springfield Township Police Department retired. Mr. Kemper started his career in the late seventies as a police officer and was promoted to detective in 1988. He has since then proven to be an excellent investigator and interviewer working many high profile cases and assisting in investigative interviews for many tri-state agencies resulting in confessions and convictions. Mr. Kemper was certified as a voice stress analyzer in 1994 and has accumulated over 350 hours of interview and interrogation training. He sits on the board of director for the Midwest voice stress analyzer association since 1998. Detective Kemper has received many letters of commendations and numerous awards. He is a partner for TRIDENT Security Solutions LLC., providing risk assessment, loss prevention, lie detector and security system installation and services.

[4] A theft in the house! Retail vs. Corporate Security

· Where do you start?

· What Resources are available?

· What partnerships should you use?

· Best Practices in Retail!

Mr. Greg Huber, Market Asset Protection Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Greg started his career in law enforcement with the Hamilton County Sheriff Office in 1983 and later was appointed Police Chief of Symmes Township. Greg’s leadership was emphasized in 1999, during the tornados which hit Symmes Township, Montgomery and Blue Ash. In 2000, Greg was hired as the Market Asset Protection Manager in southwest Ohio for Wal-Mart managing internal and external Asset Protection investigations, safety and compliance.

[5] Partnerships make the difference in success!

· Who are your partners in internal investigations?

· What role does Human Resource, Personnel, play?

· What resources will your company receive by

partnering loss prevention and HR together to

fight crime in the company?

Mr. Walter N. Clements, MA, CPP has been with P&G’s Global Security Division since 1990, becoming Associate Director in 1997. Prior to joining P&G, Mr. Clements served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in New York City and Indianapolis, Indiana for six years, and as a Sergeant with the Millville, New Jersey Police Department for eleven years. Mr. Clements leads P&G Global Security’s Program Management Department, which has worldwide responsibility for conducting special corporate investigations, crisis management, threat/risk assessment & mitigation, Global Supply Chain security, government compliance programs, incident reporting & management, and security consultation & training. Mr. Clements serves as P&G Global Security’s liaison with the US Customs & Border Protection C-TPAT program, and is a member of the Interpol Intellectual Property Crime Action Group in Lyon, France. Mr. Clements has presented at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, at the Interpol General Assembly in Lyon, France, at multiple European conference of the American Society for Industrial Security, and for the U.S. State Department. He has conducted training for the Church of God Global Missions organization in Anderson, Indiana on the subject of overseas security and “worst case scenario” survival, and has authored articles on the subject of missionary security for STEM International. Mr. Clements is an Adjunct Instructor for the School of Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Homeland Security, American Military University. Mr. Clements holds a BA degree in Criminal Justice, an MA degree in Business & Organizational Security Management, and Executive Leadership Certificates from Georgetown University and The Kellogg School of Management. He is a graduate of the Academy for Advanced Threat Assessment & Management. A Board Certified Protection Professional, Mr. Clements specializes in teaching travel security, kidnap avoidance, hostage survival, and surveillance recognition and evasion.

[6] "Internal Investigations: Legal Best Practices and Common Pitfalls."

· Overview of some case law reflecting mistakes made during investigations

· Common pitfalls employers make

· Ways that Plaintiffs' attorneys attack the investigatory methods and results.

DAVID HAMILTON PECK, partner with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP, and represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law. He is a frequent speaker and author on employment law topics, and is honored with inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America. Peck holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. Prior to law school he worked in both public and private law enforcement.