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The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) invites you to the 2024 Utah Public Safety Summit. The conference was designed with public safety professionals in mind and focuses on leadership, educational experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and best practices.

Conference topics include: forensic case studies, sessions on leadership and peer support, lessons learned from recent events, partnerships in communities, traffic safety, drug trends, emergency management, law enforcement, fire, and other public safety topics.

You’ll leave this two-day conference with valuable information and lessons from peers who represent organizations across the country. DPS is proud to serve the state in more ways than one. From patrolling highways to preparing Utahns for emergency situations, the department is honored to host this conference to further prepare our public safety professionals in our great state.

Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee; please visit the conference website for hotel block information. Breakfast will not be served; however, lunch will be provided on both days.

If you have further questions, please contact our conference committee by emailing: upss@utah.gov.

Tuesday, June 11 • 2:20pm - 3:20pm
Understanding Autism for First Responders

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We will address what autism is, and how to recognize it. We will use scenarios and stories of effective strategies. We will provide suggestions and proven methods to have the best outcome with those who have autism. An explanation of an autism kit for First Responders.

Speakers
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Jeffrey Wilson

Family Advisory Network (FAN), NAEMT-Paramedic, EMSC, Gold Cross Ambulance
Jeff Wilson has been in EMS for 17 years. Jeff has a son named John who has autism. Due to life events, he decided to create an autism program for first responders. EMS for Children (EMSC) placed Jeff as the Family Advisory Network (FAN) representative for the state. With this role... Read More →


Tuesday June 11, 2024 2:20pm - 3:20pm MDT
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