8:00am - 12:00pm

• FBI, Energy Sector, Computer Security Sector Overview and Updates
• Use of GIS in Homeland Security and Contingency Planning
• Port Security Presentation

Laurie Thomas Bio

Laurie Blakeslee Thomas joined the University of Findlay’s Center for Terrorism Preparedness as an adjunct instructor and consultant in May of 2003. She is a twenty-one year veteran of law enforcement. She was employed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Sandusky (OH) Police Department. She now specializes in training. She participated in the Transportation Security Administration’s airport personnel training initiative in 2002, the largest civilian training initiative since WWII. She is a certified Vessel, Company, and Facility Security Officer (33 CFR 104, 105.) She is CEO of Public Safety Training, Inc., and she presents in-service training to law enforcement and public safety agencies across the country.

Port Security Presentation Description

The Dubai Ports World controversy focused attention on maritime security.This presentation will give participants new insight on the answer to the question, "Who is responsible for port security in the US today?" The maritime transportation system is vital critical infrastructure. It is protected by a network of regulations and security initiatives. This presentation will give a snapshot of those protection systems, including the new Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).