National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers

The National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officers, Inc is a premier national organization for men and women of color serving in the ranks of criminal justice system professionals, and has been in the forefront of bridging the gaps between the community and police since 2002.

Jul 15, 2010 through Jul 18, 2010

SUMMER Education and Training Conference

Hosted by AAPA of Buffalo

THE CONFERENCE HOTEL

Located in the heart of theatre and entertainment districts, Hyatt Regency Buffalo offers beautiful, newly renovated guestrooms with deluxe amenities and exceptional service. Utilize our full-service business center before heading over to a trade show at the adjoining Buffalo Convention Center. Plan an event in one of our 21 state-of-the-art, newly renovated meeting rooms. Dine in our world-class steakhouse. Work out in our brand new Stay Fit Fitness Center. Tee off at a nearby golf course. Visit famous landmarks like Niagara Falls. Take advantage of ideal proximity and unparalleled service from our extraordinary downtown Buffalo New York hotel.

. Room reservations may be made until June 14, 2010 by calling the hotel, direct, at 716-855-4950

CONFERENCE LUNCHEON

The conference luncheon will begin at 07:00P on July 16, 2010. One (1) ticket is included with each full conference registration package. Additional tickets are priced individually at $65.00 each.

Keynote Speaker

The Keynote Address will be delivered by Matthew Fogg, Chief Deputy US Marshal (ret)

Atty. John V. Elmore, Esq - Law Firm of Brown Chiari

Legal Issues and Court Decisions
John V. Elmore serves as senior trial counsel and managing attorney of the Buffalo office of Brown Chiari. Mr. Elmore handles serious personal injury matters and criminal defense. Mr. Elmore has 25 years of trial experience in New York State and federal courts. He is a former New York State Trooper, Manhattan Assistant District Attorney, and New York State Assistant Attorney General. Most recently, he was a partner with the law firm of Harter, Secrest, and Emery, LLP, where he represented the City of Buffalo in the $1 billion school reconstruction project. A native of Olean, New York, Mr. Elmore has successfully tried some of Western New York's most high profile criminal and civil cases. He was one of the first attorneys in Western New York to be qualified to handle death penalty cases.

Commissioner Garnell W. Whitfield, Jr - Buffalo Fire Department

The Response CommunityA New Mission
A 25 year member of the Buffalo Fire Department, Garnell W. Whitfield Jr has served as Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services (EMS), which oversees all first aid and EMS calls in the Department. As the Department's Chief Fire Administrator from 1998 to 2004, Whitfield served as liaison between Civil Service and the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System. In January of this year, he was appointed Interim Commissioner of Fire by Mayor Brown and continue to serve in that capacity today. A front-line Firefighter, Deputy Commissioner Whitfield has served at Engine 37, Engine 31, and Engine 33. He is currently pursuing a degree in Emergency Management and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

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