2026 INDIANA SCHOOL SAFETY CONFERENCE
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Keynote Speakers
Breakout Sessions
Keynote Speakers
Mental Health Resources & Lessons Learned from School Shooting
Todd Terrill - Superintendent of Crown Point Schools
Emergency Recovery Planning
Ashley Pistello & Scott Eyre - Utah State Board of Education
Mental Health Resources & Lessons Learned from School Shooting
Matthew Hicks
Behavioral Threat Assessments
Mike Johnson - Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation
Distracted Driving Education
Kel McBride - IN Prevention Education Coalition
Pre-Conference Trainings
In addition to the Wednesday through Friday conference, we will offer three free one-day pre-conference training sessions on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the day before the conference begins. Register by May 29 for a pre-conference session by "purchasing" a free ticket on the conference ticket page.
Handle With Care
This training brings together experts to equip SROs with trauma-informed strategies, from understanding student behavior and crisis response to bullying prevention and post-incident support. The sessions emphasize real-world application and collaboration between schools, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to better support students exposed to trauma.
S.A.F.E.
This training session prepares SROs and school staff to successfully implement the S.A.F.E. program in their own schools, equipping them to teach situational awareness, personal safety, and confidence-building skills to young women. Participants will learn how to lead engaging, hands-on workshops that empower students through real-world scenarios, discussion, and practical strategies that foster both independence and a supportive peer community.
SRO Room Clearing & Other Tactics
This training at Michigan City High School will equip SROs with critical response skills, including essential gear, medical interventions such as tourniquet use, tactical hallway movement, threshold evaluation, and post-engagement procedures. Designed for both solo responders and small teams, the session emphasizes practical, real-world application.
NASRO Training Opportunities
Three NASRO training courses will be offered at the Blue Chip in conjunction with the conference: Basic SRO, Advanced SRO, and School CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design). Register for the course directly through NASRO.
Basic SRO attendees receive complimentary admission to the Indiana School Safety Conference. Those who attend the Advanced SRO and School CPTED courses and wish to also attend the conference must purchase a NASRO Course Conference ticket.
