COMFORT INN & SUITES HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER
2424 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Essential Training for Officers and Educators
to Better Protect Michigan’s Children and Schools.
SEPLA
SEPLA is a nonprofit organization formed with the specific objective of providing training and networking opportunities that create an environment conducive to open communications between law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents, and the community.
The Advisory Board of SEPLA is pleased to invite you to attend the Annual SEPLA Conference which will be held at the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan from June 16th through June 18th, 2025.
REGISTER TODAY!
SEPLA
Schools Educators Police Liaison Association Conference
Essential Training for Officers and Educators to Better Protect Michigan’s Children and Schools.
For more information about the 2025 SEPLA Conference, download a copy of the schedule.
POLICE SCENARIO TRAINING
Lead instructor of these simulations Sgt. Kendall Kretzschmer of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office along with Livingston Regional SWAT Team
Emphasizing hands-on, interactive and multi scenario-based situations that are designed to simulate real life stress and circumstances encountered in the field. Lead instructor of these simulations Sgt. Kendall Kretzschmer of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office along with Livingston Regional SWAT Team.
SCHOOL BASED DRUG &
CONCEALMENT TRENDS
Officer Jermaine Galloway, The Tall Cop
This session will provide the ability, knowledge and confidence to help prevent and identify students who may be abusing drugs and/or alcohol. Strategies and different terms that are consistent with student alcohol & drug abuse will be reviewed and several identifiers, logos and terms that are commonly related to drug (illegal and over the counter) and alcohol abuse, marijuana abuse, and drug concealment at school.
NASHVILLE METRO 2023 COVENANT SHOOTING
Commander Scott Byrd
Detective Michael Collazo
On March 27, 2023 a shooter entered the Covenant School in Nashville TN intent on murdering students. Join Commander Scott Bryad as he shares the 30,000’ view as the On-Scene Incident Commander and Detective Michael Collazo as he shares the 3’ view as someone who had direct contact with the suspect.
NETWORKING EVENT
Monday, June 16th
5:00 pm until 9:00 pm
Join us for a casual evening of networking, food, beverages, corn hole and cards!
RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS
Steven MacDonald, Director of Training & Development
Safer Schools Together
INTERACTIVE SCENARIOS:
FOCUSING ON CRISIS MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATION, & COLLABORATION
Facilitated by SEPLA Board
RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS
Review changes and updates to all leading social media platforms, provide key information for SS/TA teams on recent online threat trends, language, and new ways that students communicate online.
INTERACTIVE SCENARIOS
Participants will work through simulated challenges—such as family crises, student safety issues, and community-school partnerships—practicing the skills needed to navigate complex situations.
SEXTORTION
JORDAY DeMAY - CASE STUDY
Undersheriff Lowell Larson
Marquette County Sheriff’s Office
On March 25, 2022, 17-year-old Jordan DeMay killed himself after being sextorted for five and a half hours by Nigerian actors. The investigation led to the arrest, extradition, conviction and sentencing of the suspects in federal prison. The presentation of this case will cover the following:
Background of the victim and suspects | Death investigation | Preservation of digital evidence; Digital investigation | Importance of collaboration and communication | Media releases | Why this case was successful | Prevention of sextortion | Law enforcement response to sextortion
SEPLA
Scheduled activities will begin at 9:00 AM on Monday and end at 4:00 PM on Wednesday. The fee for the conference includes classes, student materials, breaks and some meals. Registration information is will become availible under the Conference tab.
Participants who attend all registered classes will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of their last session.
Don’t miss this opportunity to attend an exceptional program planned around current issues and challenges faced by schools and communities of all sizes.
The conference provides three days of fast paced training and is open to Law Enforcement and School Officials.
School Officials may register for the full conference, 2 day conference or Educator’s Day.
(Please note that Educator’s Day registration is for school officials only.)
*Note: There’s a processing fee for credit card payment.
SEPLA
If Paying by Check
make checks payable to Schools Educators Police Liaison Association (SEPLA) and return by June 2, 2025.
Mail to:
SEPLA
PO Box 45
Shepherd, MI 48883
Credit Card Payment Links
Please note: if you chose this method of payment there is an additional service charge added.
2025 SEPLA Conference Payment must be paid in full by the June 2, 2025 deadline to hold your spot. SEPLA accepts checks or credit cards.
Registration Deadline is June 2, 2025. There will be no refunds for “no shows” or cancellations made after the June 2, 2025 deadline.
SEPLA Conference registration deadline is June 2, 2025.
MT. PLEASANT COMFORT INN & SUITES HOTEL
SEPLA has a block of rooms reserved at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant.
Standard rooms are available starting at $105 per night plus applicable taxes and occupancy charges. DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS THROUGH A THIRD PARTY.
To get the discounted rate, call 989-772-4000 and tell them you are an MPSI participant when making reservations.
You may also use this Choice Hotel link to get discounted rate.
PROUDLY SERVING
Each year the Advisory Board Members work hard to bring the latest trends, the most current training, and information to the SEPLA Conference.
We thank them for their service and dedication to excellence.
SEPLA would like to take a moment to thank you these sponsors at the 2024 Schools Educators Police Liaison Association Conference.
We appreciate their support and participation.
2024 SEPLA Gold Sponsors
Fortis Group, LLC
High5.id
Safe Haven Defense – Michigan
2024 SEPLA Bronze Sponsor
The Thin Blue Line USA
Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites
989.572.0473
2424 S Mission St.
Mt Pleasant, MI 48858
Monday, June 2, 2025
Cancellations must be received in writing by conference deadline date. There are no refunds for no shows or cancellations after conference deadline date.
© 2025 Schools Educators Police Liaison Association
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