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Tri-State Peer Support Team, Cincinnati, OH
The Tri-State Peer Support Team is working hard to deliver training and resources to first responders in the Cincinnati area! For three days, Ashley will travel with them to various agencies, giving six presentations over three days. Tri-State Peer Support Team is doing great things and Ashley is so excited and proud to be a part of their efforts.
Check out this FREE EVENT.
The presentation will cover a detailed account of Ferris’ critical incident and lessons learned.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Investigation
Wounded Officer’s Perspective
Lessons in Training, Recovery, and Resiliency
Officer Suicide
Leadership Considerations
Using a Focus on Purpose to Build Resiliency and Wellness
The presentation will include radio traffic, video clips, photos from the incident, and photos surrounding the incident.
CACP/BCACP Women in Policing Conference, Vancouver, BC
A Fighting Chance LTD is going to Vancouver!
To find out more about the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Women in Policing Conference, including the agenda and registration - CLICK HERE!
New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement Conference, Freehold, NJ
The NJWLE conference is like no other. Be sure to visit their Facebook page and website to get a feel for the event. Check out the details below and join for an empowering and educational time!
Mar 12, 2025, 9:30 AM – Mar 13, 2025, 4:30 PM
Freehold, 110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
Women in Law Enforcement Conference, Nashville, TN
This conference is a must-attend for women in law enforcement and with it occurring only every other year, A Fighting Chance is honored to be involved for 2025!
New Mexico State Police Women’s Law Enforcement Summit
NMSP is hosting their Women’s Law Enforcement Summit in Spring 2025. This even will include women sharing stories, accomplishments, and goals for their futures, inspiring one another and making new memories. Through the 30x30 Initiative and collaboration with their community partners, they celebrate internal leadership, address challenges, reflect on critical incidents, and uplift each other’s stories, building a resilient and inclusive future together.
A Fighting Chance is honored to be included in their commitment!
Tri-State Peer Support Team, Cincinnati, OH
The Tri-State Peer Support Team is working hard to deliver training and resources to first responders in the Cincinnati area! For three days, Ashley will travel with them to various agencies, giving six presentations over three days. Tri-State Peer Support Team is doing great things and Ashley is so excited and proud to be a part of their efforts.
Check out this FREE EVENT.
The presentation will cover a detailed account of Ferris’ critical incident, lessons learned, and how leadership can reflect their own processes to best support their team.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Investigation
Wounded Officer’s Perspective
Lessons in Training, Recovery, and Resiliency
Officer Suicide
Leadership Considerations
Using a Focus on Purpose to Build Resiliency and Wellness
The presentation will include radio traffic, video clips, photos from the incident, and photos surrounding the incident.
Southeastern Field Training Officers Association
The three tenets of the Southeaster Field Training Officers Association conference are training, networking, and education. SEFTOA 2025 will run for 2.5 days of education and networking. Our speakers will cover both the technical aspects and human aspects of training. Come join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 21st to share Ferris’s story.
Solid Ground Security Solutions
Ferris has been asked to present to the staff at Solid Ground Security Solutions, located in Maryville, TN. Ferris will speak on the investigative portion of her incident, her firsthand perspective of the events, the importance of training, and more. She will include lessons in recovery and resiliency, and will also discuss mental health, her connection to officer suicide, and how a focus on purpose is the foundation for all of the above. This presentation will also allow for a detailed look at video footage, radio traffic, scene photos, and more.
University of South Carolina Division of Law Enforcement and Safety, Columbia, SC
While it will cover leadership lessons, this presentation is hosted by leaders that are absolutely outstanding in their field. Ferris is truly thrilled to be able to travel to Columbia, South Carolina to speak at a USC Division of Law Enforcement and Safety training event.
For this three hour presentation, Ferris will speak on the investigative portion of her incident, her firsthand perspective of the events, the importance of training, and more. Ferris will include lessons in recovery and resiliency, and will also discuss mental health, her connection to officer suicide, and how a focus on purpose is the foundation for all of the above. This presentation will also allow for a detailed look at video footage, radio traffic, scene photos, and more.
South Carolina Law Enforcement Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC
11/14/2024 to 11/16/2024
Where:
Marriott Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29572
United States
Contact:Jenny Lewis
jenny@scleoa.org
18037815913
Tri-State Peer Support Team, Cincinnati, OH
The Tri-State Peer Support Team is working hard to deliver training and resources to first responders in the Cincinnati area! For three days, Ashley will travel with them to various agencies, giving six presentations over three days. Tri-State Peer Support Team is doing great things and Ashley is so excited and proud to be a part of their efforts.
Check out this FREE EVENT.
The presentation will cover a detailed account of Ferris’ critical incident and lessons learned.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
The Investigation
Wounded Officer’s Perspective
Lessons in Training, Recovery, and Resiliency
Officer Suicide
Leadership Considerations
Using a Focus on Purpose to Build Resiliency and Wellness
The presentation will include radio traffic, video clips, photos from the incident, and photos surrounding the incident.
Sioux Falls Police Department Wellness Event, Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls Police Department is fortunate to have an outstanding Wellness Unit! Ashley will be one of multiple speakers at an incredible event hosted by Sioux Falls PD Wellness Unit for officers and their families on September 11, 2024. Ashley is so excited to take part in what we hope will be the first of many of these events! She will share the investigative portion of her incident, her firsthand account of the incident, her struggles with mental health and suicide, and how she has worked through these things, grounded by purpose. This presentation is a detailed account that includes, scene photos, video footage, radio traffic, and more.
FBINAA Mississippi Chapter Annual Conference, Gulfport, MS
Ashley is excited to be a part of another FBINAA event! This group is such an absolute pleasure to work with!
This time, Ashley will present to the Mississippi FBI National Academy Association in August of 2024. Her presentation will cover the chain of events leading to her shooting incident, the process of recovery, the importance of training, and lessons learned. This presentation will be three hours long which will also allow for a detailed look at the investigation, video footage, radio traffic, and leadership successes and failures in this incident. She will also discuss how a focus on purpose helped her prevail through the event and build a foundation of resiliency.
Metro Nashville Peer Support Program, Nashville, TN
For the first time, Ashley will speak directly to a Peer Support program, starting with the Metro Nashville Police Department. Ashley will share the investigative portion of her incident, her firsthand account of the incident, her struggles with mental health and suicide, and how she has worked through these things, grounded by purpose. This presentation is a detailed account that includes, scene photos, video footage, radio traffic, and more.
Ashley is honored to speak to Metro Nashville’s Peer Support Team!
FBINAA Georgia Chapter Annual Conference, Buford, GA
Ashley is so excited to present to the Georgia FBI National Academy Association in the summer of 2024. Her presentation will cover the chain of events leading to her shooting incident, the process of recovery, the importance of training, and lessons learned. This presentation will be three hours long which will also allow for a detailed look at the investigation, video footage, radio traffic, and leadership successes and failures in this incident. She will also discuss how a focus on purpose helped her prevail through the event and build a foundation of resiliency.
Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville, TN
Ashley is excited to present at the Knoxville Police Department in May of 2024. This agency specific training will include a firsthand account of her struggles with mental health, suicide, and an encounter with an active shooter. This presentation is a detailed account of Ashley's incident, efforts to recover, and resiliency found through a focus on purpose.
AELE: Force Management Seminar, Las Vegas, NV
“Join the 2024 AELE Force Management seminar on May 6-9, 2024, in Las Vegas or watch it On-Demand later. You’ll learn how to improve your decision-making, protect your career, and save lives. You’ll also stay on top of the latest use-of-force case law, real-world incident reviews, policy suggestions, and investigation strategies for your law enforcement agency or legal practice.
Don't Miss:
The riveting presentation about surviving the aftermath of being shot on duty by Ashley Ferris (former Lakewood, CO Police Agent) and Commander Rancy McNitt.”
Southwest Women in Law Enforcement, Farmington, NM
Ashley is excited to present at the SWWLE Conference of 2024. Her breakout session, Resiliency Through Purpose, is a firsthand account of her struggles with mental health, suicide, and an encounter with an active shooter. This presentation is a detailed account of Ashley's incident, efforts to recover, and resiliency found through a focus on purpose.
IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference, Louisville, KY
Ashley is thrilled to announce that she will presenting alongside Commander Randy McNitt at the 2024 International Association of Chief's of Police Officer Safety and Wellness Conference.
“This conference is for law enforcement professionals to learn from experts in the field about resources and best practices when developing comprehensive officer safety and wellness strategies. Participants will learn about building resilience, financial wellness, injury prevention, peer support programs, physical fitness, proper nutrition, sleep deprivation, stress, mindfulness, suicide prevention, and more.”
https://www.theiacp.org/OSWConference
FBINAA South Carolina Chapter, Myrtle Beach, SC
Ashley is honored to present to the South Carolina FBI National Academy Association in the spring of 2024. Her presentation will cover the chain of events leading to her shooting incident, the process of recovery, the importance of training, and lessons learned. She will also discuss how a focus on purpose helped her prevail through the event, the lifelong recovery process, and how leaders can help to facilitate that type of resiliency at their agencies.
Women Who Soar, Lone Tree, CO
"The Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC is honored to recognize Women Who Soar in our community. This event is being coordinated by the Women's Business Alliance (WBA) which is a program of our organization. The women who were selected to be honored inspire us to be better leaders and are blazing the path for future generations. They have made a difference to us in our community and have positively impacted the lives of others."
Weld County Sheriff’s Office
Alongside a Lakewood Police Department Commander, Ashley will present on her firsthand account of her critical incident, the importance of training, and efforts in recovery. Ashley will explain how her survival through both the shooting and recovery were largely made possible through a focus on purpose. Ashley is honored to speak to the deputies and command staff of Weld County.
FBINAA Annual Conference, Denver, CO
“The Belmar Shooting: A Cross-Jurisdictional Crime Spree and Lessons in Officer Resiliency
On December 27, 2021, a suspect murdered three citizens and shot a fourth in Denver Colorado at multiple locations, ultimately exchanging gunfire with Denver PD officers. The suspect then continued to the neighboring city of Lakewood Colorado where he murdered a fourth citizen. The suspect then drove to the Belmar area of Lakewood where he was pulled over by Lakewood Police Agents. The suspect exchanged gunfire with the police and ran on foot into the shopping area. He continued to a hotel where he murdered a clerk, and then proceeded down the street where he was confronted by Lakewood Police Agent Ashley Ferris. The suspect shot Agent Ferris.
Seriously wounded and on the ground, Agent Ferris continued fighting and shot and killed the suspect, ending his murderous rampage.
The session will be co-presented by Commander McNitt, the Investigations Commander on scene in the Belmar area, and Agent Ferris, who will provide her first-hand account of her experiences that night and after.”