Crisis Leadership Panel: Leading Through Turbulent Times

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET

Location: 206AB

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Christopher Mannino

Vice President/Chief (Ret.)
Julie Parker Communications
Clermont, Florida, United States

Speaker(s)

Jason Armstrong

Chief of Police
Apex (NC) Police Department
Apex, North Carolina, United States
Christopher Covelli

Deputy Chief/PIO
Lake County (IL) Sheriff's Office
Waukegan, Illinois, United States
Julie Parker

President and CEO
Julie Parker Communications
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Moderated by Julie Parker, Emmy award-winning former reporter and current CEO, this panel discussion explores lessons learned by three highly experienced law enforcement leaders. Chief Jason Armstrong, current chief in Apex, North Carolina, and previously in Ferguson, Missouri, led through a federal consent decree and riots in 2020, offering expertise in reform efforts and community relations. Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli of the Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff’s Office, shares insights learned during the immediate aftermath of a 2022 mass shooting. Christopher Mannino, retired Chicago-area police chief, navigated controversial incidents and officer-involved shootings, offering relevant crisis management lessons. Join these leaders for an honest discussion on navigating challenges in 21st century law enforcement.