Public Safety Speakers and Presentations
Partial List of Recent and Upcoming Public Safety Speaking Events
21st CENTURY OFFICER WELLNESS, TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE AFTER LAW ENFORCEMENT
FBINAA 58th Annual Training Conference
July 30 – August 2, 2022
Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO, Chief Psychologist of the California Police Chiefs Association Wellness Committee
TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP
2022 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Symposium
March 17, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO, Chief Psychologist of the California Police Chiefs Association Wellness Committee
Police Chief Neil Gang, Chair of the California Police Chiefs Association Wellness Committee
OFFICER HEATLH, WELLNESS, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED LEADERSHIP
APPA 2022 Winter Training Institute
January 31, 2022
Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO
Dr. Christopher Hansen
FBINAA Officer Resiliency, Safety & Wellness Leadership Forum
TBD
NYPD, New York, NY
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO
Strengthening the Officer Wellness Culture: 10 Life-Saving Lessons
Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs
November 17, 2021
Stevenson, WA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Chief Neil H. Gang
The Future of Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma
C.O.P.S. National Conference on Law Enforcement Wellness and Trauma
November 12-13, 2021
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
International Public Safety Leadership & Ethics Institute (IPSLEI)
First Responder Wellness/PTS and Suicide in Public Safety
November 1, 2021
Anaheim, CA
Gordon Graham, LEXIPOL Founder
Dr. David Black, CORDICO Founder
Chief Neil Gang
Wellness for Corrections Professionals in the 21st Century
AJA Wellness Summit
October 25, 2021
Columbus, OH
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Trauma-Informed Leadership and the Future of Officer Wellness
Santa Clara County Police Chiefs Association
October 15, 2021 9:00am-11:00am
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Trauma-Informed Leadership and the Future of Officer Wellness
FBINAA Officer Resiliency, Safety & Wellness Leadership Forum
October 13-14
Seattle, WA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Trauma Informed Leadership and the Future of Officer Wellness
Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Training Symposium
September 29, 2021 12:30pm-1:00pm
Anaheim, CA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Strengthening the Officer Wellness Culture: 10 Life-Saving Lessons
California Peace Officers’ Association
September 21, 2021 8:00am-10:00am
San Diego, CA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Chief Neil H. Gang
First Responder Wellness in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Solutions
States Self Insured Risk Retention Group
September 17, 2021 10:45am-12:00pm
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Strengthening Firefighter Wellness in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies and Lessons Learned
California Fire Chiefs Association Annual Conference
September 14, 2021 11:00am-12:00pm PT
San Diego, CA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Exploring Short- and Long-Term Mental Health and Wellness Following Major Incidents
IACP Conference
September 12, 2021, 10:30am-11:30am
New Orleans, LA
David Black, Chief Psychologist California Police Chiefs Assoc. Wellness Committee / Ph.D. Clinical Psychology / Licensed Psychologist (CA) – Chief Psychologist, CORDICO
Orlando Rolon – Chief, Orland Police Department
Christopher S. Mason – Superintendent, Massachusetts State Police
Frank G. Straub, PhD – Director, CMVRS, National Police Foundation
Ben Gorban – Senior Project Associate, National Police Foundation
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Wellness Strategies for District Attorneys
NDAA Summer Summit
July 19, 2021, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
The Future of PTSI, Wellness and Risk Management
PennPRIME Insurance Trusts
July 27, 2021, 10:00am-11:00am PT
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Trauma-Informed Leadership
FBINAA 57th Annual Training Conference
July 10, 2021, 1:30pm-2:30pm ET
Orlando, Florida
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Trauma-Informed Leadership and the Future of Officer Wellness
FBINAA Officer Resiliency, Safety & Wellness Leadership Forum
June 28, 2021, 9:00am-10:30am
Houston, TX
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Strengthening the Officer Wellness Culture: 10 Life-Saving Lessons
National Sheriffs Association Annual Conference
June 22, 2021
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Chief Neil H. Gang
Officer Safety and Wellness… Innovative Approach Leverages Technology to Help 24/7
IPSA
June 9, 2021 10:00am-11:00am PT
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Chief John Carli
The Future of Officer Wellness Leadership: Standing Together to Protect Our Communities
California State Sheriffs Association Annual Conference
June 7, 2021 9:00am PT
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Changing the Face of Behavioral Health: Impacts of Technology
National Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium
May 27, 2021 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO
Lori Moore-Merrell
Ken Ruggiero
Officer Wellness in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Innovative Solutions
IACP Technology Conference
May 19, 2021 3:00pm-3:45pm
Dr. David Black, Founder of CORDICO
John Carli, Chief of Police
Trauma-Informed Leadership for Probation Chiefs
Chief Probation Officers of California
May 14, 2021 11:00am-12:30pm PT
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
APPA Wellness Roundtable
APPA Wellness Roundtable
April 22, 2021
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
The Approved Provider Bulletin: Making Connections to Culturally Competent Services for Officers
IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium
March 17, 2021
Sherri Martin, National FOP Director of Wellness Services
Dr. Stephanie Conn, Author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Solutions
American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)
March 11, 2021
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
The Ready Responder: How Physical and Mental Wellbeing Affects Performance
Lexipol Webinar
February 18, 2021 10:00am to 11:15am PT
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Strengthening the Officer Wellness Culture: 10 Life-Saving Lessons
National Fraternal Order of Police
2021 Officer Wellness Summit
February 9, 2021 10:15am to 11:15am
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Keynote Speaker
Nashville, TN
When Life is Disrupted: How to Grow and Develop During a Crisis
PARMA 2021
February 4, 2021 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Shannon McQuaide, FireFlex Yoga
Peer Support Programs are a Risk Management “Must” For Law Enforcement/First Responders
PARMA 2021
February 4, 2021 10:45am to 12:15pm
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Harry Bruno, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
Brady Pilster, CORDICO
Strengthening First Responder Resilience and Wellness
Justice Clearinghouse Live Webinar
January 28, 2021 10:00am
Dr. David Black, CORDICO
Gordon Graham on Risk Management
Free Registration: Available Now
Mr. Gordon Graham and Dr. David Black
Dr. Kevin Gilmartin on Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement
Free Online Recording
Dr. Kevin Gilmartin and Dr. David Black
Officer Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: Future-Focused Leadership Strategies
California State Sheriffs’ Association
December 1, 2020 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Dr. David Black, Cordico CEO and Chief Psychologist
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
West Sacramento, California
Officer Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: Future-Focused Leadership Strategies
Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police
November 10, 2020
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico and Chief Psychologist CPCA Wellness Committee
Strengthening Firefighter Wellness in the 21st Century: Tools, Strategies, and Lessons Learned
Fire-Rescue International
ReIGNITE Virtual Conference 2020
October 21, 2020
Dr. David Black
Fire Chief Kris Concepcion
Strengthening Firefighter Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: Tools, Strategies, and Lessons Learned
Fire-Rescue Canada
Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Virtual Conference
October 14, 2020
Dr. David Black, CEO and Founder of Cordico
The 6th Pillar: Strengthening Officer Wellness and Resiliency
Wisconsin Department of Justice
September 30, 2020
Dr. David Black, Chief Psychologist of the CPCA Officer Wellness Committee
Chief Neil Gang, Chair of the CPCA Officer Wellness Committee
Officer Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: Future-Focused Leadership Strategies
California Police Chiefs Association
43rd Annual California Police Chiefs Association Training Symposium
Virtual Event
September 22, 2020
Dr. David Black, Chief Psychologist of the CPCA Officer Wellness Committee
Chief Neil Gang, Chair of the CPCA Officer Wellness Committee
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership Development in the 21st Century
Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference
Virtual Event
September 21, 2020
Dr. David Black
Keynote Speaker
Officer Wellness in the 21st Century
FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
2020 National Annual Training Conference and Exposition
September 2, 2020
Dr. David Black
Keynote Speaker
Firefighter Wellness During Crisis Events: Resources, Tools, and Strategies
Free Informational Webinar
May 14th, 2020
10:00-11:00 AM PDT
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Chief Todd LeDuc, CSO of Life Scan Wellness Centers
Officer Wellness Goes High-Tech: Tools, Strategies and Solutions for Successful Wellness Programs
2020 IACP Technology Conference
Portland, Oregon
May 12-14, 2020
Dr. David Black
Police Chief John Carli
Note: Event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: Future-Focused Leadership Strategies
Keynote Session
Officer Resiliency, Safety & Wellness Leadership Forum
New York, New York
April 15-17, 2020
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Deputy Chief Sharonda Hampton, Memphis Police Department
Chief Neil Gang, Pinole Police Department
Note: Event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Leading During COVID-19 for Law Enforcement Commanders
Law Enforcement Commanders Meeting
Online Webinar
April 16, 2020
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Officer Wellness During Crisis Events: Resources, Tools, and Strategies
CPOA LEADS Online Webinar
April 7, 2020
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Solution-Focused Officer Wellness Strategies
The Asher Model: Turning Tragedy into Hope
Officer Wellness Symposium
Benecia, California
April 1-2, 2020
Dr. David Black
Note: Event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer Wellness & Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century
Kern County Chiefs Annual Executive Training
March 26, 2020
Dr. David Black and Chief Neil Gang
Note: Event has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officer Wellness in 2020 and Beyond: High-Tech Tools and Innovative Solutions
2020 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium
Miami, Florida
February 27-29, 2020
Dr. David Black
Police Chief John Carli
After the Camp Fire: Sheriff Kory Honea and the Future of Law Enforcement Wellness
National Sheriffs Association (NSA)
2020 Winter Legislative & Technology Conference
Washington, DC
February 9, 2020
Sheriff Kory Honea
Dr. David Black
From Leadership to Front Line Officers: Psychological Strategies and Resources to Improve Officer Wellness, including Longevity, Morale, Performance, & Suicide Prevention
National Sheriffs Association (NSA)
2020 Winter Legislative & Technology Conference
Washington, DC
February 9, 2020
Dr. David Black
Dr. Kimberly Miller
Dr. Grant McDougall
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
San Diego Police Department
January 14, 2020
Dr. David Black and Chief John Carli
Officer Wellness & Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century:
Asher Model 7-Point Approach to a Culture of Wellness
Contra Costa County Chiefs
POST Executive Regional Workshop
Napa, California
January 13, 2020
Chief Neil Gang and Dr. David Black
Law Enforcement Suicide Risk and Prevention in the 21st Century
New Mexico Association of Chiefs of Police 25th Annual Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico
December 11, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Monterey Bay Area Self Insurance Authority
November 14, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
San Francisco Police Department
November 12, 2019
Dr. David Black
Psychological Analysis of Violent Motives
International Association of Chiefs of Police
IACP Annual Conference & Exposition
Chicago, Illinois
October 27, 2019
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Dr. Frank Straub, National Police Foundation
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
California Highway Patrol
October 22, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Wellness for First Responders
Authority for California Cities Excess Liability (ACCEL)
October 18, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Placer County Sheriff’s Office
October 17, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office
October 15, 2019
Dr. David Black
Pre-Employment Psychological Screening: 2019 Update on Legal Standards and Current Research / Understanding PTSD / Importance of Peer Support
California Association of Law Enforcement Background Investigators (CALEBI)
South Lake Tahoe, California
October 2, 2019
Dr. David Black
Officer Wellness & Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century
Solano County Chiefs Retreat
September 26, 2019
Chief Neil Gang and Dr. David Black
Officer Wellness in the 21st Century
Maui Police Department
Maui, Hawaii
September 19, 2019
Dr. David Black
Strengthening Law Enforcement Wellness and Leadership in the 21st Century
Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association (HSLEOA) 66th Annual Conference
Maui, Hawaii
September 18, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Firefighter Wellness
Honolulu Fire Department
Honolulu, Hawaii
September 17, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Honolulu Police Department
Honolulu, Hawaii
September 17, 2019
Dr. David Black
Public Safety Wellness and Risk Management in the 21st Century: Trends Shaping the Future
CAJPA 2019 Annual Conference & Training Seminar
South Lake Tahoe, California
September 12, 2019
Dr. David Black, CEO of Cordico
Chief John Carli, Vacaville Police Department
Chief Kris Concepcion, Vacaville Fire Department
Proactive Wellness for Law Enforcement and Firefighters
Petaluma Police Department
Petaluma, California
August 27, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority
Selma, California
August 22, 2019
Dr. David Black
Policing in a New Era: Officer Wellness, Tools, and Strategies
California Peace Officers Association (CPOA)
ADVANCE 2019 Annual Conference
Long Beach, California
August 20, 2019
Dr. David Black
Chief John Carli and Chief Neil Gang
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership Development in the 21st Century
FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
55th National Annual Training Conference and Exposition
Phoenix, Arizona
July 23, 2019
Dr. David Black
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership Development in the 21st Century
National Sheriffs Association (NSA)
2019 Annual Educational and Technology Expo
Louisville, Kentucky
June 15, 2019
Dr. David Black
Pre-Employment Psychological Screening: 2019 Update on Legal Standards and Current Research
South Lake Tahoe, California
May 16, 2019
Dr. David Black
Strengthening Law Enforcement Recruitment, Retention, Wellness and Leadership in the 21st Century
Monterey County Police Chiefs Annual Executive Workshop
Avila Beach, California
May 8, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund (NCCSIF) JPA
Police Risk Management Committee
Rocklin, California
May 2, 2019
Dr. David Black
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership Opportunities in the 21st Century: Trends Defining the Future for Law Enforcement Leaders
Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)
National Law Enforcement Training Symposium
Baltimore, Maryland
April 30, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Napa County Chiefs Meeting
Napa, California
April 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Law Enforcement Wellness
Federal Bureau of Investigation
San Francisco, California
April 22, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Firefighter Wellness
Orange County Fire Authority
Irvine, California
April 8, 2019
Dr. David Black
Law Enforcement Recruitment, Retention, Psychological Screening, Trauma, Officer Wellness, and Leadership Opportunities in the 21st Century
Kern County Chiefs Annual Executive Training Conference
Keynote Speaker
Pismo Beach, California
March 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Butte County Chiefs Meeting
Chico, California
March 2019
Dr. David Black
Officer Safety, Wellness, and Leadership Opportunities in the 21st Century: Trends Defining the Future for Law Enforcement Leaders
California Police Chiefs Association
42nd Annual California Police Chiefs Association Training Symposium
Santa Clara, California
March 7, 2019
Dr. David Black and Chief John Carli
Proactive Officer Wellness
Alameda County and Contra Costa County Joint Chief’s Meeting
Walnut Creek, California
February 2019
Dr. David Black
Pre-Employment Psychological Screening: 2019 Update on Legal Standards and Current Research
Oakland, California
January 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness: Trends Defining the Future for Law Enforcement Leaders
FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA)
Augusta, Georgia
January 11, 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Sonoma County Chiefs Meeting
Santa Rosa, California
January 2019
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Headquarters
West Sacramento, California
December 5, 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Central Sierra Police Chiefs Association Meeting
Fall/Winter 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
North Texas Police Chiefs Association Meeting
Fall/Winter 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
Sacramento County Law Enforcement Chiefs Meeting
Fall/Winter 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive First Responder Wellness
Solano County Fire and Law Enforcement Chiefs Annual Meeting
Fall/Winter 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive Firefighter Wellness
California Fire Chiefs Association
2018 Annual Conference
Sacramento, California
September 27, 2018
Dr. David Black
Proactive Officer Wellness
California Peace Officers Association (CPOA)
COPSWEST 2018 Annual Conference
Solutions Central Symposium
Sacramento, California
September 18-19, 2018
Dr. David Black
In the Mind of a Mass Murderer:
Understanding Mindsets and Motives
Behind Mass Casualty Crimes
National Sheriffs Association (NSA)
2018 Annual Educational and Technology Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 16, 2018
Dr. David Black and Dr. Grant McDougall
High Tech First Responder Wellness
Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA)
National Law Enforcement Training Symposium
Los Angeles, California
May 1, 2018
Dr. David Black