BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helen Bader School of Social Welfare - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helen Bader School of Social Welfare REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T201500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000631-1762277400-1762287300@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251104T161133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161134Z UID:10000704-1762448400-1762455600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:UWM Graduate School – Open House DESCRIPTION:Learn more about master’s degree programs at the UWM Graduate School Open House. Representatives from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare will be available to answer your questions. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/uwm-graduate-school-open-house-2/ LOCATION:UW-Milwaukee Student Union Wisconsin Room\, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251030T172526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172701Z UID:10000703-1762504200-1762533000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:UWM Preview Day – Nov 7 DESCRIPTION:Preview what’s possible by going beyond the brochure. Whether you’re curious about research\, hands-on learning\, or the spaces where big ideas come to life\, you’ll shape the day around what matters to you. \n\n\n\nJoin us on campus for UWM Preview Days to experience what it’s like to be a Panther. You’ll meet future classmates\, connect with professors\, and get a true sense of the possibilities waiting for you here. \n\n\n\nAs part of your visit\, you can dive deeper into the College of Community Engagement & Professions. Our programs are built for students who want to make an impact—in schools\, communities\, and the world. You’ll learn about areas such as: \n\n\n\n\nEducation: Teacher preparation at all grade levels\, ESL education\, American Sign Language\, and community education.\n\n\n\nSocial Welfare: Criminal justice and criminology\, social work\, and forensic science.\n\n\n\nInformation Studies: Information science and technology\, cybersecurity\, and artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\n\nPreview Days are your chance to explore the programs and careers that truly make a difference. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Preview Day: Nov. 7\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit: https://uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/visit/preview-days/  URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/uwm-preview-day-nov-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2025/10/PREVIEW-DAY.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251021T171102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T172617Z UID:10000695-1762515000-1762520400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:YOSUT III Interprofessional Training DESCRIPTION:YOSUT III Interprofessional Training \n\n\n\nBehavioral Health Integration in Primary Health and Community Care Settings\n\n\n\nAttend an upcoming virtual training that explores models of behavioral health integration. Designed for clinicians and community workers interested in strengthening collaboration and advancing integrated care\, participants will discover: \n\n\n\n\nModels that combine mental health and substance use care with primary health or community care.\n\n\n\nHow receiving support within a single\, connected system can benefit individuals’ physical and emotional well-being.\n\n\n\nPractical strategies for developing an effective and sustainable behavioral health integration model that enhances patient/client and community outcomes.\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive\, professional workshop will also address strategic implementation and sustainability of such models\, as well as evidence-based outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us to deepen your knowledge and share your insights! \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive 1.5 CEHs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/yosut-iii-interprofessional-training/ LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER;CN="Sofia Jonas":MAILTO:jonass@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251030T154610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155133Z UID:10000702-1762873200-1762880400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Student Association - Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Criminal Justice Student Association on Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, for a fascinating and important presentation from two local detectives. Oak Creek Police Department Detectives Gary Schneider and Ashley Chapman will discuss human trafficking in the greater Milwaukee area. They’ll also talk about their career paths in law enforcement. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/criminal-justice-student-association-event-2/ LOCATION:Enderis Hall Room 110\, 2400 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53201\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250821T190116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165642Z UID:10000662-1762968600-1762972200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Information Session - Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology and Social Work DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual information session and get your questions answered about the master’s degree in criminal justice & criminology and social work at UW-Milwaukee. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n MSW / MSCJC Information Sessions\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email* URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/information-session-master-of-social-work-and-criminal-justice-criminology/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251022T165348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T165349Z UID:10000697-1763031600-1763038800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:World Kindness Day DESCRIPTION:Do something nice\, grab some snacks\, and feel good. It’s World Kindness Day!  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of kindness\, community\, and celebrating the spirit of Mr. Rodgers. Wear your favorite sweater or cardigan and swing by for fun activities such as rock painting\, friendship pins\, and more! \n\n\n\nChannel your inner Mr. Rogers and come be our neighbor — kindness never goes out of style. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/world-kindness-day/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T201500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000632-1763487000-1763496900@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-18/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000675-1763571600-1763578800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2025-11-19/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000710-1763658000-1763661600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-11-20/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000711-1763985600-1763989200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-11-24/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T201500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000633-1764091800-1764101700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-25/3/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T201500 DTSTAMP:20260612T105756 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000634-1764097200-1764101700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-25/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR