COMMUNITY TRUST

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2025

“Bridging the Gap: Service-Oriented Leadership for the Future”

Join us for the Second Annual Community Trust National Symposium, where law enforcement leaders from across the country will come together to explore the future of service-oriented leadership. This transformative event will tackle critical issues such as maintaining integrity in law enforcement, prioritizing mental health for leadership, mentoring the next generation and more. Through dynamic discussions and expert-led sessions, you'll gain actionable strategies to strengthen community trust, support your officers, and empower youth. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with forward-thinking leaders and shape the future of public service.

WHEN?

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

  • Wednesday, September 10, 2025- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm ET

Topics include:

  • Impact in an Instant - The Power of 20 Seconds, panel discussion moderated by M. Quentin Williams

  • Leading the Charge: How Law Enforcement Can Drive Comprehensive Solutions for Substance Use and Mental Health, presented by Sheriff Dennis Lemma, Seminole County, Florida Past President, Major County Sheriff’s Association of America

  • The Mental Health of Leaders & Teams - Addressing the Unique Stressors Faced by Law Enforcement Leaders, presented by Dr. Shaun Ward

  • Mental Health Support & Solutions - presented by Judge Steven Leifman, Associate Administrative Judge (ret.), Miami-Dade County, FL

  • Perception vs. Reality, presented by Dr. Rudolph B. Hall, Jr., Retired Sergeant, NYPD & Former Asst Chief of Investigations, NY State Attorney General

  • What Does 21st Century Community Engagement Look Like?, panel discussion moderated by Dr. Randy Nelson

  • Understanding Backstories to Mentor & Empower Youth, presented by Dr. Shirley Plantin, U-Turn Youth Consulting

WHERE?

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami 550 NW 42nd Avenue Miami, FL 33126

Any questions should be directed to the following:

communitytrust@dedicationtocommunity.org

Registration is now CLOSED for 2025

Check back for information on our 2026 symposium coming soon1

Hotel Recommendation: Miami Airport Marriot, 1201 NW Le Jeune Rd Building A, Miami, FL 33126; (305) 649-5000

In partnership:

To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami’s “Bigs In Blue” Partnership program, please click HERE.

Dr. Randy Nelson, Co-Founder M. Quentin Williams, Co-Founder Laura Holden, Executive Director

Community Trust National Symposium Executive Team