Government Webinars

This one-hour course is designed to help law-enforcement instructors create effective slideware presentations. The students will learn to create PowerPoint or Keynote decks with the students in mind rather than the instructor. The use of images, colors, text, and other concepts will be covered.Class Objectives:Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:• Identify common problems found in slides used to teach.• Recognize examples of good slides vs badly created slides.• Differentiate between effective slide design and ineffective slide design.Instructor: Micheal Ferguson

With a new election around the corner and last election's voting dramas still in our minds, security concerns around digital voting booths are at an all time high. Not only does a democracy require a secure voting system to function at all, but the voting public must be able to feel confident that the election has been handled safely and honestly. Without this trust, our nation’s public institutions could find themselves vulnerable. Despite concerns about criminal interference, a software-powered ballot box remains the most efficient and accessible form of voting that we have – and one that doesn’t look like it will go away any time soon. So how can we strengthen this system and foster confidence in the voting system? What does a truly secure ballot box look like? And is this something that should be modernized or improved upon for future elections? Join hosts Dan Lohrmann and Earl Duby in this election-themed episode of CISO Insights, to hear them and their expert guests take a sharp look at defending the ballot box.

This webinar invites discussion and input on the potential impacts of the pending legislative changes and options for post-legislative policies and practices.• Criminalization of victim-survivors and the ongoing misidentification of women as perpetrators• Gender-based violence is endemic - systemic responses versus incident-centred responses• Reflecting on victim-survivor, anti-violence, gender justice and other community-based interventions and insights• The trouble with evidencing coercive control and proving intent • Coercive control in the context of other areas of the legal system (family, child protection, immigration)• Options to invest in systemic responses outside of the criminal legal system Speakers: Emilie Coyle (Executive Director, Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies), Pamela Cross (Canadian Feminist Lawyer and Women’s Advocate, Pamela Cross), Agnes Huang (Family Lawyer, Agnes Huang BC Family Law Lawyer), Deepa Mattoo (Executive Director, Barbra Schliffer Commemorative Clinic), Summer Rain (Manager, Justice Centre at Battered Women’s Support Services), Angela Marie MacDougall (Executive Director, Battered Women’s Support Services).

We are delighted to invite you to a thought-provoking webinar on the important role of cities in pushing for more just and effective Drug Policies. The webinar is hosted by Correlation-European Harm Reduction Network, the City of Amsterdam, the International Drug Policy Consortium, and Transform Drug Policy Foundation.About the WebinarCities are increasingly recognised as crucial drivers of innovation in drug policy. As interest in a new approach to deliver more just and effective drug policies grows, cities face significant challenges in finding room to design new drug policies and in their implementation, due to political resistance, public opposition, and the rise of populist 'zero tolerance' and ‘tough on drugs’ politics across Europe.This webinar will address the important role of cities in forming progressive drug policies and discuss how cities can collaborate and push for positive change in cooperation with international partners and institutions.Key Topics to be CoveredThe Role of Cities in Shaping Progressive Drug Policies Strategies for Collaboration with Cities and International PartnersFormat of the WebinarThe webinar will include a brief introduction, followed by a Panel Discussion with City and civil society representatives.Welcome and Introduction: Ann Fordham (Chair)Setting the Scene: Katrin Schiffer (C-EHRN), Overview of the City Initiative and the Role of Cities in Progressive Drug PoliciesPanel Discussion: 45min Moderation: Ann FordhamPanelists: Pieter Walinga (City of Amsterdam), Florian Meyer (City Of Zürich), Susanna Ronconi (Forum Droghe).Wrap-Up and Outlook: 5 min Concluding remarks and future perspectives

In December 2022, Japan adopted its National Security Strategy, along with the National Defence Strategy and the Defence Buildup Program. In these revisions, one of Tokyo's main focuses is the development of its domestic defence industry, which is an integral part of its defence capability.Japan has implemented various policies to develop its domestic defence industry. Tokyo has announced that it will increase its national security-related spending to 2% of GDP by 2027 and in October 2023 the government introduced the Basic Policy on Enhancing Defence Production and Technology Bases. Foreign cooperation is also part of Tokyo’s efforts to develop modernised technologies for the Japan Self-Defense Forces. In December 2022, Japan, the UK, and Italy announced the Global Combat Air Programme to jointly develop a next-generation combat aircraft by 2035. Despite these efforts, Japan’s defence industry faces challenges such as supply-chain risks and a number of companies exiting the domestic defence industry. In addition, export restrictions, including the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, limit the competitiveness of Japanese defence companies in the international market.In this IISS webinar, the panellists will discuss Japan’s recent shift in defence industry policy and its implications for national security. It will also cover the challenges Japan faces in the international defence market to examine the outlook for Japan’s defence policy.Speakers: MICHISHITA Narushige, OUE Sadamasa, SUMOMO Sayako and Robert WARD.

This year, the US faces what will likely be its most important presidential election in generations. The current polling gap between the two candidates in within the margin of error. As what the current President has described as the "battle for the soul of America" heats up, what are the implications of this year for the rest of the world, and for our region in particular? The US has claimed that it has “no greater ally than Australia”. What will that mean on the morning of the 6th November? What are the risks, and the rewards, of waltzing in step with the world’s greatest superpower, no matter who is in charge?Join Zoe Daniel, Independent Member for Goldstein, and Dr Emma Shortis, Senior Researcher in the Australia Institute's International & Security Affairs Program, in conversation for this Australia Institute webinar.

Generative AI (genAI) tools are poised to play a significant role in the upcoming EU elections, much like they did in recent national elections. They enable users to create highly realistic content, including images, videos and audio, prompting important discussions about their influence on the information landscape.This webinar will explore both the potential challenges and opportunities presented by genAI in the EU elections, focusing on response strategies and the role of different stakeholders in developing solutions for identifying the origin of generated media.Speakers: Ivan Štefanec, MEPOndřej Kovařík, MEPJulia Schvarcova, government affairs and public policy manager googleKatie Harbath, Chief Global Affairs Officer, Duco ExpertsModerator: Michal Číž, SAPIE & Hopero

Some countries require businesses to publicly report their gender pay gaps annually in a bid to put pressure on those that have a big gap to close and to help jobseekers decide which companies to work for. But what of the gender pay gap in civil and public services themselves? Governments need to take action to address their own pay gaps if they are to demonstrate commitment to gender equality and lead by example. But even in countries where women account for an almost equal number of senior positions in government departments, the pay gap remains – revealing a deeper story.

In this webinar, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center will review the FY 2024 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) application process. This grant program provides an anticipated 25 awards in the amount of $550,000 each to city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, and mental health agencies for a 36-month project. This project helps entities prepare, create, or expand comprehensive plans to implement collaborative programs for preliminarily qualified people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system and promote public safety and outcomes for people with mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

You’re invited to join a Clean Energy Canada webinar on the rise of EV misinformation and how to tackle it. Clean Energy Canada’s communications director, Trevor Melanson, director of public affairs, Joanna Kyriazis, and manager of reports and outreach, Keri McNamara, will be joined by Globe and Mail car critic Matt Bubbers and Electric Mobility Canada’s Daniel Breton to discuss the myths and misinformation surrounding electric vehicles, what’s in store for the future, and how we might turn the tide of public perception. A recent study of climate-related YouTube videos found that climate denial is giving way to a new kind of climate delay tactic: the discrediting of climate solutions like EVs. This trend has had a helping hand from often well-intentioned but ultimately unbalanced reporting on electric vehicles, especially compared to gas cars. Join us as we explore the communications headwinds facing the shift to electric transportation—and how we can and must overcome them. The presentation will be followed by a discussion in which attendees can put their questions to panelists. Join us at 10am PT/1pm ET on March 12 as experts in the field offer informed insight and myth-busting information on EVs.