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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.

Wednesday, June 12 • 10:30am - 11:30am
The Role and Impact of Leadership

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Leadership among first responders plays a crucial role in promoting mental wellness within their teams. Effective leadership fosters a supportive and understanding environment, encourages open communication about mental health challenges, provides access to resources for support and counseling, and actively promotes self-care practices. Strong leadership can help reduce the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health issues and create a culture where first responders feel comfortable addressing their psychological well-being. Ultimately, this can lead to improved morale, resilience, and overall mental wellness among the team, enabling them to better cope with the stress and trauma inherent in their roles.
Speakers
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Sean Morris

Owner, First Responders First
Sean is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. He is also a Substance Abuse Professional and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. Sean received his masters from the University of Southern Mississippi and his bachelors from Weber State University... Read More →
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Jeffrey Denning

Therapist, First Responders First
Jeffrey J. Denning, ACMHC, CMAS, CPS, is a mental health professional with First Responders First. Jeff retired from the Salt Lake City Police Department and is the past chair and volunteer board member of the Utah CISM Team. Jeff has worked as an undercover Federal Air Marshal and... Read More →

Wednesday June 12, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
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