THE CRIME PREVENTION PEOPLE™
2005 REPORT
"A Safe World/Community Through Crime Prevention Training"
The 27th Annual ISCPP Symposium was held November 9-12, 2005 at the University Place Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
Prior to the Symposium, there was a There will be a three-day International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS) Training and Testing on November 6-9, 2005. The Training used the new International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS) 2005 Curriculum.
Former ISCPP President Richard Cannady from South Carolina (USA) teaches
one of the chapters in the new ISCPP's ICPS 2005 Curriculum while the students follow along.
The actual Symposium began on Thursday with opening ceremonies including the presentation of colors and welcoming remarks from representatives from the Indianapolis Mayor's office, Indianapolis Police, and the County Sheriff's Office.
We were welcomed by representatives from law enforcement in Indianapolis and the city government. From left to right: Deputy Chief Clifford Myers, Indiana Police Department, Captain "Chaplain" Philip Bacon, Indiana Police Department, Major Lance Rutallie, Marion County Sheriff's Dept
Symposium Chair Shirley Purvitis, ICPS from Indianapolis did a remarkable job working with the hotel, arranging the speakers and helping attendees. Many commented on the high quality of instructors and the great information sharing.
Left: Instructor Johnny May talks about identity theft with participants.
Right: I-Safe presented a block on their incredible internet safety program
The keynote presentation was by Lt. Colonel (retired) Dave Grossman. His presentation on "Stop Teaching Our Children to Kill" was riveting!
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman addresses the Symposium attendees.
There were several highlights including Indianapolis Night - an optional activity - that included dinner at P. F. Chang's China Bistro in downtown Indianapolis. We also had a fantastic international Luncheon where several people shared special programs of note in their community. We had a tremendous Awards Banquet (please see the AWARDS page for a list of winners). We had a fun silent auction that raised more than $300 for the ISCPP.
ISCPP President Cheryl Elliott, ICPS addresses the attendees the Award's Banquet
Left: Symposium Chair Shirley Purvitis, ICPS from Indiana, USA is recognized for all her hard work on the
Symposium by ISCPP Immediate Past President Bruce Wall, ICPS.
symposium Reports:
See the reports from previous years:
| Symposium 2003 | Symposium 2004 |
| Symposium 2005 | Symposium 2006 |
| Symposium 2008 |