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Our first responders risk their lives to help others. It’s time for us to thank them! Join us to explore career options in the criminal justice and public safety field. Participate in workshops to learn more about safety and security.

Event Details

Discover

Explore career options in the criminal justice and public safety field. 

  • What is it like to be a police officer? EMT? Dispatcher? Firefighter?
  • What skills do you need to develop to do the job well?
  • What values are important in this field?
  • What activities should you be involved in to prepare for your career?

Appreciate

Show your appreciation to those who protect us! 

  • Thank a responder.
  • Nominate a hero in different categories.

Learn

Workshops (registration is required): 

  • Safety and Security in the Virtual World
  • Safety and Security in the Real World
  • First Aid (demo)
  • Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice: What is coming?

Safety & Security Workshops

12:30-1:30 p.m.

Staying Safe Online: Navigating the Digital World

Officers Isaac Raymond and Josh McManus will kick off this session, where participants will explore the latest best practices for staying safe online, protecting personal data, and navigating potential cybersecurity threats.

Practical Safety and Security for Everyday Life

Join Officer Brieanne Lonergan for this workshop focusing on essential safety tips and strategies to protect individuals and their surroundings in real-world situations.

The Impact of AI on Criminal Justice: What’s Next?

Dr. Seref Onder will facilitate this engaging discussion on how AI could be exploited for criminal activities and how law enforcement, courts and corrections might adapt to counter these emerging threats.

Live First Aid Demo: Essential Skills for Emergencies

In this hands-on workshop, director Adam Haut will guide participants through essential first aid techniques that could save lives in emergency situations, providing practical experience and skills.

Participating Agencies

As of Oct. 30

  • Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois (AMTCI)
  • Bettendorf Police Department
  • Colona Police Department
  • East Moline Fire Department
  • East Moline Police Department
  • FCI Thomson
  • Henry County Sheriff’s Office
  • Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
  • Illinois Department of Corrections
  • Illinois State Police/Quad City Metropolitan Enforcement Group
  • MercyOne Genesis Ambulance
  • Moline Fire Department
  • Moline Police Department
  • Peoria Air National Guard
  • Rock Island Arsenal – Guard Force
  • Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office
  • Rock Island Fire Department
  • Rock Island Police Department
  • Scott Emergency Communications Center
  • Silvis Fire Department

About BHC First Responder Programs

First responders are trained persons who respond to an emergency or crisis call. They may be police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, mental health counselors and psychologists, medical staff and doctors, crime scene technicians, child protective services workers, security guards or first-line soldiers in combat. An estimated 4.6 million people serve as career and volunteer firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics in the United States. There are millions more when the workforce of clinical care and public health are considered.

Black Hawk College is here to support our heroes and train future first responders. Join us for the appreciation efforts and learn more about programs we offer for the first responders’ field.

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Contact Details

Venue

Building 3 Gymnasium
Black Hawk College
6600 34th Ave.
Moline, IL 61265

Park in Lot 3 off of 34th Avenue.

Event Organizer

Seref Onder
Asst. Professor, Criminal Justice
309-796-5281
onders@bhc.edu