UTAH NARCOTIC OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION 2017 CONFERENCE
Chiefs, Sheriffs, Detectives, Supervisors, Managers, Task Forces, Street Teams, Prosecutors and Analysts:
Please join us for the 2017 annual UNOA Training Conference, August 21st through
24th at the Casablanca Resort and Casino, in Mesquite Nevada. This year’s theme
is "Undercover Blues”.
We are honored to have Brian Sallee as one of our keynote speakers on Tuesday
Morning. Undercover Officers face many dangers when performing their duties.
They must be aware of the dangers presented by the offenders and possible
interference from the public. There is another danger which is rarely considered.
That danger is mistakenly being shot by a fellow police officer. Blue on Blue shootings are a realistic
danger, which creates the most tragic incident a police officer will be involved in.
We will also be privileged to have FBI-LEOKA Presenter Marcus Young, to present:
The FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) Program is a
nation-wide law enforcement safety initiative. Ongoing research is dedicated to our
nation’s law enforcement professionals who continue to make many sacrifices in
serving and protecting society. The FBI-LEOKA Program’s function statement is to
reduce incidents of law enforcement deaths and assaults by providing data,
research, and presentations relevant to law enforcement safety. The LEOKA Program is designed to
assist law enforcement managers, trainers and personnel in the identification of training issues for the
purpose of preventing the deaths and/or serious injuries of law enforcement personnel. This program is
based on more than twenty years of research by the FBI in collaboration with local, state, tribal, and
federal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. This presentation includes reviews of
case studies with video interviews of officers and offenders involved in violent encounter situations.
On Wednesday and Thursday training will be in four hour blocks, with four to five options to choose
from!
This year over two-thirds of the classes will be new, with four to five classes offered during each session.
UTAH NARCOTIC OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION 2017 CONFERENCE
“UNDERCOVER BLUES”
Wednesday
0800-Noon
Frank Cortez
Preparing UC Operations
0800-Noon
John Kenny
Operational Red Flags
0800-Noon
Amy Hawes
Medical Examiner RMHIDTA
0800-Noon
Rolando Mata
Threat Finance Intelligence
0800-noon
FIDO Recertification
Breakout Class
Lunch
Lunch
1300-1700
Mitch Brown
Child Endangerment
1300-1700
Bruce Gentner
Covert Tactical Thinking
1300-1700
Devin Chase
Street Development
1300-1700
Craig Michael
Informant Management
Thursday
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0800-Noon
Frank Cortez
Mexican Drug Cartels
0800-Noon
Devin Chase
Street Development
0800-Noon
Rolando Mata
Operational targeting
0800-Noon
Craig Michael
Informant Management
1200-1700
Lunch
Commanders Luncheon Training
1300-1700
Jim Welton
“Risk Management” Commanders
1300-1700
John Kenny
Operational Red Flags
1300-1700
Bruce Gentner
Synthetic Designer Drug
1300-1700
John Carr
Outlaw MC RMHIDTA
1300-1700
Amy Hawes
Medical Examiner RMHIDTA
UTAH NARCOTIC OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION 2017 CONFERENCE
Attendees must be commissioned law enforcement officers, analysts, support staff or
prosecutors. Attendees are required to present official identification at registration.
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Cost: The training conference fee is $300 after August 5th the fee will be $350. No meals are
provided except the awards Banquet on Thursday night, addition guest will need to pay $35.00.
Location: CasaBlanca Resort at 950 W West Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite Nevada.
Date/Time: August 22nd through 24th, 2017 – The General Session begins at 8 am. Registration
opens at 7am. In the Event Center (White Tent)
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Huge Vendor Show: We anticipate having 10-15 vendors this year. The show will run from
Tuesday morning at 8am until 5pm. Many prizes including firearms will be raffled throughout
the conferences.
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Golf Tournament: Monday morning with a 9 am shot gun start at, August 21st, At Falcon Ridge
Golf Course in Mesquite, See flyer and registration at UNOA.org.
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We will have a Golf Banquet at the CasaBlanca at 6 pm, Poolside with awards and early
registration.
The CasaBlanca has a great restaurant and there are many others within walking distance of the
hotel.
Coffee and refreshments will be available in the vendor area at breaks throughout the training.
There will be free prize drawings for items donated by our vendors throughout the conference.
Networking is an important part of the conference so bring business cards. The networking
room will be open Monday through Wednesday from 7-9 pm
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The Task Force Commanders luncheon and training will begin at 12 pm on the 24th until 5
pm. We will have a presentation from RMIN and RMHITDA, and time to discuss issues
within the state. We will also have Risk Management Training from RMHIDTA. If you
would like some more information or time on the agenda, please contact Kevin Pepper at
801-301-1798 or at [email protected]
 The Awards Banquet will be Thursday night at the Grand Ballroom at the CasaBlanca. Social
Hour will start at 6pm with a Cash Bar and the dress is business casual. The Banquet will start at
7 pm
Conference Registration and Hotel Information at www.UNOA.org