During this interactive session, delegates are invited to join a small group discussion table of their choice to unpack real-world instances of staffing and training challenges from a variety of perspectives. Delegates are encouraged to bring their experiences to the table for a facilitate constructive conversation. Delegates will have the option to rotate tables at intervals.

Table One: Onboarding and Training Your Staff

• Civilian versus sworn officers

Table Two: Models for Shift Work

• Comparing different shift work models, including time-off
• Redundancy staffing
• Can staff be shared between partner agencies?

Table Three: Vetting and Career Advancement Planning

• Training your incident commander and developing your people
• What are the characteristics that you need in an Incident Commander?
• Creating hybrid cross-trained people