In-Person Training

Detroit Police Department
Safety Summit

Preparedness, de-escalation, and active shooter readiness

Saturday, October 10, 2026
9:00 AM to 3:15 PM (ET)
Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226
Register

Registration and training credit are handled through MiRegistry. Link opens soon.

Draft Schedule

Agenda is in development and subject to change. All times are Eastern Time (ET). Doors open at 9:00 AM.

Continental breakfast and coffee in the morning. One hour lunch at midday with a vendor and resource fair. Live translation available. Real-time captioned translation is offered at check in. Attendees select their preferred language when they check in.
9:00-9:20
Opening Remarks, Welcome, and Creating a Culture of Safety
Kickoff and expectations for the day.
9:20-10:20
Situational Awareness
Practical techniques to read environments, recognize risk, and communicate early.
10:20-10:35
Break
Refreshments and reset.
Break
10:35-11:35
De-Escalation Techniques
Tools for reducing tension, improving outcomes, and staying safe.
11:35-12:15
DPD Firearm and Youth Safety Block (Detroit Police Department)
Scenario-based learning on youth firearm safety and prevention, including the Eddie Eagle gun safety skit and safe medication storage.
12:15-1:15
Lunch and Vendor and Resource Fair
One hour. Vendor and resource tables open.
Lunch
1:15-3:00
Active Shooter Preparedness
Planning, response fundamentals, and actionable next steps.
3:00-3:15
Wrap Up, Evaluations, and Q&A
Key takeaways and open questions.

Trainers

Facilitators for the day

Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT Paramedic
Founder and Executive Director, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Andy Roszak is a nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness for early childhood programs. He is the author of the award-winning "Preparing for the Unexpected" book series and serves as a senior advisor with Sesame Street in Communities. With experience spanning fire service, emergency medicine, federal public health, and law, Andy brings a uniquely practical perspective to keeping children and staff safe. He also founded Head Start East, a professional development organization serving the Head Start community.
Ronald Roszak
Senior Safety Advisor, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Ronald Roszak serves as the Senior Safety Advisor for the Institute for Childhood Preparedness and previously supported Child Care Aware® of America as an emergency preparedness subject matter expert. He brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience across patrol, investigations, tactical supervision, and community outreach, including early work as a DARE educator. Ronald is an ALICE-certified active shooter instructor and has conducted corporate investigations and private security work for Fortune 500 companies, earning recognition as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Vendor and Resource Fair

Throughout the day, attendees can visit community partners and safety vendors offering practical resources, including firearm safety and gun locks, safe medication storage, facility hardening and lockdown solutions, infrastructure and cybersecurity guidance, insurance, and local health and emergency management resources. Free take-home resource bags will be available.

Location

Venue details

Huntington Place

1 Washington Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226

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Room and Setup

Classroom style seating with tables for note taking, two large screens, and breakout space available.

Food

Continental breakfast and coffee in the morning. One hour lunch at midday with a vendor and resource fair.

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