EVENT SPEAKERS

"Because 'We All Go Home' just isn't enough..." ~A. CarrizalesOfficer Ann Carrizales has over 21 years of combined Military and Civilian police experience to include undercover gang investigations and dispatch. She joined the Stafford Police Dept in 2010 and has survived two officer involved shootings, most recently in October 2013 where she was shot in the face and chest during a traffic stop. She is currently with the Meadows Place (TX) Police Department and travels nationally/internationally sharing her story of survival with various police agencies, universities, churches, and other groups. When presenting "The Fight After the Fight" Series, Carrizales, andco-presenters Joseph and MiKayla (her adult children), share their experiences in raw and emotional detail, in the hopes of bringing awareness to the effects of unresolved traumatic stress and post traumatic stress injury.  Officer Carrizales focuses on important aspects of survival mindset, childhood trauma, and discusses her battle with post traumatic stress injury (PTSD/I). It is her goal to inspire all law enforcement officers to re-evaluate their own officer safety practices and evoke a NEVER QUIT mentality that is vital to the survival of all officers both on and OFF the streets. In addition, she hopes to empower others by providing them with the emotional tactical strategies that are, shockingly, not provided at the start of their careers. Tactics that are vital to enduring battles both on the job and in their personal lives. Because "We All Go Home" is simply NOT enough...

Infiltrating a Drug Cartel utilizing Sensitive Undercover Techniques, and International Complex Operations

Former (retired) Senior District Attorney Investigator has been a law enforcement officer for was years and has worked in different facets of law enforcement with the National City Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration (as a Cross-sworn Federal Task Force Officer) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (also as a Cross-Sworn Federal Task Force Officer) and with the San Diego District Attorney's Office.  The last 17 years of his careers, Sandoval has specialized in conducting and supervising investigations targeting the leadership of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel.  He has been the lead case agent of several sophisticated international money laundering and narcotics operations that have led to the indictment, arrest and extradition of Cartel Leaders. Sandoval has been the primary undercover agent in several of these investigations and has conducted/supervised undercover operations in the United States, Canada, Bogota and Cali, Colombia, Panama, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, Curacao and Mexico among other countries.  Sandoval has mentored and taught other investigators around the country.  Sandoval participated in the prosecution of Joaquin "El Chapo" GUZMAN-Loera in the New York trial and was the San Diego lead agent in the investigation and indictment against four "Chapo's" sons and leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel.   Sandoval's success is in part due to his ability to liaison and coordinate operations with officials of other countries but primarily with the Government of Mexico. Juan Sandoval is now a Police Advisor and liaison to US agencies in Mexico.

Course Description:  The creation of Tren de Aragua and the takeover of Tocoron Prison, Expansion into foreign countries to include the United States, Target Crimes of Tren de Aragua, Gang Colors, Signs, and validation.

Instructor Biography:  SA Ptak is currently a Deputy US Marshal assigned to the Colorado Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force and a deputized HSI agent assigned to Homeland Security Task Force 3 (HSTF3). SA Ptak has been employed by the DEA since 2023. Prior to being employed as a SA by DEA, SA Ptak was a deputy sheriff with the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Prior to that SA Ptak worked in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer and Military Police Investigator. SA Ptak’s career has been dedicated to narcotics traffic and criminal organizations affiliated with narcotics trafficking. SA Ptak has spent the last year of his career target Tren de Aragua in the Denver Metro area, their connections intentionally, and their connection to other major metropolitan areas.

"Connected Cars and Digital License Plates: The Intersection of Technology

and Law Enforcement"

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Overview: Modern vehicles have evolved into sophisticated digital devices, capable of communicating with us and the outside world. These connected cars leave behind a wealth of digital data—a digital footprint that can play a pivotal role in investigations. This session delves into the practical and legal aspects of using vehicle-generated data for law enforcement and prosecutorial purposes. What You’ll Learn: This session provides attendees with essential knowledge and practical skills related to connected car investigations. Using real-world case studies, it explores notable incidents involving violent crimes, missing persons, stolen vehicles, carjackings, and vehicle identification investigations.

Topics include: • Connected Car Technology: An introduction to the history and evolution of connected vehicles. • Data Sources: Infotainment systems, telematics, radio frequency identification (RFID), digital license plates, and fleet management systems. • Investigative Applications: Utilizing car services, high-tech Internet resources, and connected vehicle peripherals, including digital license plates. • Legal and Procedural Insights: Best practices for search warrants, court orders, and overcoming legal challenges. Key Highlights: • Case studies from notable vehicle-related crimes. • Exploration of connected car peripherals, including digital license plates, and their investigative value. • Cutting-edge techniques for accessing and analyzing vehicle data. • Legal considerations, including search warrant preparation and handling court orders. Instructor: Kipp Loving is a seasoned expert with over 31 years of law enforcement experience. He currently serves as the Law Enforcement Liaison at Reviver, is a member of the IACP Computer Crimes & Evidence Committee, and is an authority in digital evidence investigations. Kipp is based in Franklin, Tennessee.

Will I go to prison for doing my job? Civil and criminal proceedings for police use of force.

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David Demurjian has a thirty-year history of advising and litigating “use of force” cases on behalf of law enforcement personnel throughout the country. He has tried and consulted on these types of cases throughout the United States for both federal and state law enforcement agencies. Aside from his legal experience, he is also an instructor on defensive tactics and on the “use of force” tactics for both law enforcement agencies and the United States Armed Forces. For over twenty-five years, he has been a sworn member of a large law enforcement agency in southern California. He is presently assigned to the Judge Advocate General’s Corp (“JAG”) where he holds the rank of Captain. He is a graduate of New York University and Fordham University School of Law and is a member of the California, New York, and Massachusetts State Bars.

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