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While NABLEO membership caters to law enforcement officers of color, all education and training sessions are open to all, regardless of race, creed, or ethnicity (except for those programs specifically designated for members only).

(Our presenters and panelists are drawn from law enforcement, academia, public service, and corporate America. Each brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in their individual fields of endeavor.)

The Speaker

Commissioner Ship serves on the New Jersey Police Training Commission. In his role as commissioner, he is responsible for the development and certification of basic training courses for county and local police, sheriffs' officers, state and county investigators, state and county corrections officers, juvenile detention officers, and several other law enforcement positions, as well as several instructor development courses. Ship served over 25 years in the field of law enforcement, as sworn law enforcement officer starting his career in 1985.Ship was asked to serve as a Special Assistant to the Director in the State of New Jersey Attorney General's Office. and Director of Criminal Justice. Director Ship was elected to serve as the 34th President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE). Commissioner Ship is currently an Adjunct Professor at Rutgers University, School of Criminal Justice.

The Workshop

Tobacco Harm Reduction: Vaping-vs-Smoking : Wednesday, September 24, 2025 01:00P

Today, many people remain in the dark on the difference between vaping and smoking, The debates between vaping and smoking have gained significant attention in recent years as smokers explore alternatives to traditional cigarettes. Most smokers are aware of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking. Some experts consider vaping less harmful than smoking. Regulations for vapes and electronic cigarettes are complex and vary across states.

Some states have no regulations, while others ban vapes completely. These restrictions are part of an ongoing effort to curb the rise in vaping among adolescents and teens, whose use has skyrocketed in recent years.

Given the ongoing debates and regulatory challenges, this discussion seeks to clarify the differences between vaping and smoking to address the misinformation and misconceptions, and will expound on the lived experiences and expertise of a panel of leading Black law enforcement and medical professionals on the unintended consequences of bans and prohibitions.