Training

2024 October Training & Banquet

  • October 29th 
  • North Davis Fire District Station 42, Clearfield, Utah
  • Registration:
    • APCO Member – $80
    • Non Member – $100
    • Banquet only – $20

Classes (full class and speaker information below the registration form):

  • Active Shooter (4 hour class by Wayne Freeman); Public Order Unit; Mental Health, and Sovereign Citizens

Registration: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

Training: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Luncheon and Awards Banquet: 12:00 – 1:30 PM  Note the Luncheon will be held in the Clearfield City building in the Multipurpose Room on the 2nd floor.

Registration for the conference and banquet is currently closed.  If you need to make any special arrangements, please email karl@utapco.org.  We look forward to seeing all registered attendees and guests on the 29th!

  • Active Shooter Response
    We are honored to welcome Captain Wayne Freeman as a featured speaker. With over 31 years of experience in law enforcement, Captain Freeman serves as the South Carolina Active Shooter Training/Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Coordinator. His extensive background includes roles in special operations, SWAT, hazardous materials response, and more. Captain Freeman brings a wealth of experience in active shooter response, having trained with personnel involved in high-profile incidents such as Columbine and Sandy Hook. He has trained dispatch personnel in more than 40 states and has delivered telecommunications training to over 300 dispatch centers. Join us for this vital training session and gain insights from one of the nation’s leading experts.
  • Public Order Unit Class
    Learn about the latest strategies and techniques in maintaining public order from experienced professionals who have been at the forefront of managing large-scale events and disturbances.
  • Mental Health – Do You Need Help?
    This session will explore critical aspects of mental health awareness and response, equipping emergency dispatchers with the tools to effectively assist those in crisis.
  • Sovereign Citizens Class
    Gain valuable insights into the challenges posed by the sovereign citizen movement and learn best practices for safely and effectively handling encounters with these individuals.
  • Keynote Presentation: Chief Kelly Bennett, Clearfield PD: The Amazing Work of 911 Professionals
    We are thrilled to have Chief Kelly Bennett from the Clearfield Police Department as our keynote speaker. Chief Bennett will focus on the incredible contributions of 911 professionals in public safety. He will share insights on how these unsung heroes improve patient outcomes and overall community safety. His keynote will inspire attendees to appreciate and support the crucial work of emergency dispatchers.