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• 2025 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Attendee Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, April 02, 2025
  • Location
    Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate - 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinatti, OH 45245
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  3-Day Conference Fee:
  OCPA or ASIS Cincinnati Tri-State Member $349
  Non-member $399

  One-Day - Monday March 31st, 2025 Fee: $100

  Includes conference registration fee, training and training materials, Awards Luncheon,  beverage and snack stations, and conference giveaways.   It also includes access to membership networking events on Monday evening.

  HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Attendees/guests may make their reservation for the nights of Sunday, March 30 through Tuesday, April 1 by using RESERVATION LINK  or calling (513) 752-4400 and referencing OCPA 2025 Annual Conference. 

  The special group rate of $114.00 plus applicable taxes per night is available through March 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. or until all blocked rooms have been reserved, whichever comes first.  

  PAYMENT: All guests must provide a card when making a reservation. This card will only be charged if a guest does not show up on their arrival date. Otherwise, all guests are asked for a method of payment upon arrival that will pay for their stay. 

  If an attendee will not have the physical card paying for their room at check in (or would prefer to otherwise pre-arrange payment), they should make arrangements with the hotel prior to arrival. 

  3-Day Conference Fee:
  OCPA  ASIS Cincinnati Tri-State Member $349
  Non-member $399

  One-Day - Monday March 31st, 2025 Fee: $100

  Includes one-day conference registration fee, training materials, lunch buffet, beverage and snack station, and conference giveaways.

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• HONORED GUEST

  • Start
    Sunday, March 30, 2025
  • End
    Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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    HOLIDAY INN
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• 2025 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Sponsor Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, March 30, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate - 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinatti, OH 45245
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• Cross Roads Church on Monday 2-4pm - $25 for house of worship only attendees.

  • When
    Monday, March 31, 2025
  • Location
    4450 Eastgate S Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45245
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  This training will be at the Crossroads Eastgate Campus located at 4450 Eastgate S Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45245.

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• 2025 Midwestern States Crime Prevention Conference Exhibitor Registration

  • Start
    Monday, March 31, 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    Wednesday, April 02, 2025
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    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Holiday Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate - 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinatti, OH 45245
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  Exhibitor Table

  We would like to invite all interested exhibitors to display their services and products on Monday, March 31st, through Wednesday, April 2nd, at the conference exhibitor showcase. Exhibit hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day.  The exhibitor showcase will be held in the open area where lunch will be served to attendees and will give your organization the opportunity to share your resources with crime prevention practitioners from throughout the Midwest.

  New this Year - we will host a special event and a midday reception in the Exhibition area featuring all exhibitors.

  Exhibitor space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Exhibitor benefits include a conference registration list including email addresses, invitations to evening networking events, and a listing in the conference program.

  Exhibitor space includes one eight-foot table, two chairs, access to a 5-amp electrical drop, and free Wi-Fi.

  Exhibitor Table Costs:

  For-profit Organization: $350.00

  Non-profit Organization with 501-C-3/4:$135.00

  Government Agency: Free (Does not include lunches or special event attendance)

  Additional Tables: $100.00

  Lunch is included

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• Introduction to Crime Prevention & CPS Certification - Delta, Ohio Class 01-2025

  • Start
    Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    Friday, April 25, 2025
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    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Delta Police Dept. 421 Fernwood Avenue Delta Ohio 43515
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  Delta Ohio Police Department

  
  

  The Ohio Crime Prevention Association will be presenting a three-day Introduction to Crime Prevention Course for sworn and non-sworn professionals interested in beginning crime prevention initiatives or those interested in refreshing their knowledge. Effective Crime Prevention has been seen as a key strategy in reducing crime and violence in our communities. This comprehensive course is designed to address local community needs ranging from physical security to violence prevention. The course is tailored to the needs of today’s crime prevention and community policing practitioners, and places great emphasis on programmatic initiatives giving the practitioners the knowledge, tools and resources to do their jobs successfully. 

  
  

  Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition and the appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce it. Crime Prevention means working partnership, rather than in isolation, and working with concerned citizens to address ways to prevent crime and drug abuse. It means communities and individual citizens learning how to protect themselves and to work together to keep their neighborhoods crime and drug free. It means law enforcement working with communities, businesses, and service organizations to develop action plans based on information about crime and other problems.

  
  

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

  
  

  History & Theory of Crime Prevention: Historical overview, theory, and practice

  
  

  Professional Resource & Development: Community programs, youth issues and

  programs, crime analysis, crime prevention marketing, presentation and facilitation, time management, identity and growing potential leaders, challenges

  
  

  Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design: Security Surveys

  
  

  Physical Security: Burglary prevention, facility security, farm/rural crime prevention, loss prevention

  
  

  Personal Safety and Security: Personal safety, crime prevention for youth, crime

  prevention for seniors, prevention of cyber-crimes, violence prevention

  
  

  INSTRUCTORS

  Instructors are known in their profession throughout Ohio with multiple years of expertise in law enforcement, crime prevention, and loss prevention. All instructors for this course are Ohio Certified Crime Prevention Specialists, are active in their profession, and are members of and certified to instruct by the Ohio Crime Prevention Association.

  
  

  TRAINING INFORMATION

  $375.00 for the 3-day course. Training will be held daily from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with an open lunch. The Crime Prevention Specialist Exam (CPS) is included with registration cost and will be offered on the last day of the course. Training registration includes: training materials, networking opportunities, certificate of completion, with successful passing of exam; CPS certificate & uniform pin.  And, Ohio BMV produced CPS license plate. Lodging is the responsibility of each attendee.

  
  

  
  

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  Contact  PRESIDENT JOHN DIPIETRO

  Email:  John.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• House of Worship Security & Risk Management Training - Eastern Ohio

  • When
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Saint Clair PD 15442 Pugh Rd #1, East Liverpool, OH 43920
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   ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open-door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA  instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.   They are well-versed in safety and are committed to presenting the course using a professional and insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE,  NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

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• House of Worship Security & Risk Management Training - SOUTHERN INDIANA

  • When
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Saint Meinrad Archabbey 200 Hill Drive St. Meinrad, IN 47577
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   HOSTED BY 

  
  

  ACTIVE SHOOTER IN PLACES OF WORSHIP

  Houses of Worship can be extremely vulnerable to active shooter attacks because of their location, population, and open-door mentality.  There are certain steps the leadership team can take to minimize the risk of being involved in an active shooter incident and this training will not only cover those steps, but will also cover best practices to survive these types of incidents.

  OTHER CRIMES IN PLACES OF WORSHIP
  

  In addition to active shooter incidents, there is a growing number of property crimes being committed against Houses of Worship, especially theft of funds, burglary, arson, and vandalism.  Even more disturbing, House of Worship members and staff are just as vulnerable to occurrences of personal and physical abuse as in any other location.  Those intent on victimizing the vulnerable know that the forgiving culture and easy-access environment of the House of Worship can inadvertently foster an opportune place to strike.  House of Worship leaders have the responsibility to conscientiously screen candidates, set boundaries, maintain an atmosphere of ethical behavior, and sustain a safe overall environment that is a hallmark of the House of Worship as a place of refuge and peace.

  TRAINING PRESENTATION

  Our presentation will cover topics to educate members, staff, leadership, and clergy on how to protect people and property; preventing accidents, injury, and neglect, safeguarding against loss from crime and theft of funds, protecting members and staff from abuse, liability, false claims, and lawsuits.  Protection of those entrusted to your care is a key element of a House of Worship.  Taking these proactive steps will demonstrate your care and concern for the members, staff, and guests.

  TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:
  

  • Active Shooter
  • Physical Security
    
  • Personal Security
    
  • Youth Safety and Programs
    
  • Risk Management and Emergency Operations Planning
    
  • Financial Security
    
  • Electronic Data Security
  • Organizational Protocol
  • CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) & Crime Prevention Strategies

  WHY ATTEND THIS CLASS

  This training course is designed to inform and educate those responsible for maintaining a safe environment for the people and property associated with churches, chapels, synagogues, temples, mosques, or any other place of worship we reverently call a House of Worship.  This course will assist in helping House of Worship leaders learn how to prevent, avoid, and control various risks associated with the members, staff, guests, and buildings that make up your House of Worship.  Fortunately, most of the crimes mentioned above are preventable!

  FBI statistics reveal that property crimes listed above are the primary ones that are costing Houses of Worship nearly 500 Million Dollars in lost funds and insurance costs, not to mention the loss of parishioners. 

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  Clergy - Management - Security Teams - Staff - Religion Members - Crime Prevention Practitioners - Community Policing Officers

  INSTRUCTORS

  OCPA  instructors are experienced law enforcement officers who have earned the Ohio Crime Prevention Association's Certified Prevention Specialist designation.   They are well-versed in safety and are committed to presenting the course using a professional and insightful approach.

  Questions? Please contact President John DiPietro, CPS, ICPS, CLEE,  NCPS II

  EMAIL:   john.dipietro@ocpa-oh.org

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLIER
  

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