Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Southeast Chapter

“Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t” We were thrilled to have Captain Mike Prodan with SLED share his expert knowledge to a packed room in Greenville, SC. Huge thank you to TD Bank and Ontic for hosting this amazing event, bringing together so many professionals who were eager to learn. Such a great day of networking, education and exchanging ideas that will no doubt have a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. Matt Griffin, CTM Griffin Blackwelder Patrick Cooper - PCI - CTM Joshua Shelton, MS, CTM, CPP Kelly Kraemer, MA, CTM Julie Rand Dorney, MD #atap #threatassessment #networking

??It's not too late to sign up for our Greenville, SC event on March 20th!?? We’re excited to welcome Captain Michael Prodan with SLED as our featured presenter, and we can't wait to hear his insights! ?? A huge thank you to our sponsors, TD Bank and Ontic, who’ve been working hard to make sure lunch will be top-notch for those attending in person. ??? The Greenville area has so much to offer, so whether you're planning a quick day trip or want to make a weekend of it, there's plenty to explore! ?? The Southeast Chapter is looking forward to connecting with our South Carolina members and making this event a memorable one. Don’t miss out — sign up today! Julie Rand Dorney, MD, Kelly Kraemer, MA, CTM, Joshua Villines, CTM, Patrick Cooper - PCI - CTM, Joshua Shelton, MS, CTM, CPP #GreenvilleSC #Networking #EventReminder #SoutheastChapter #SouthCarolina #Lunch #NetworkingOpportunities

Come hang out with us in Greenville, SC! We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming March Chapter Meeting in Greenville, SC on March 20, 2025! We are thrilled to partner with TD Bank and Ontic to bring you this special event. Lunch is complimentary for all in-person attendees, and there is no cost to register! If you haven't yet had the opportunity to hear Captain Michael Prodan speak, you won’t want to miss this session. Captain Prodan is a seasoned Criminal Investigative Profiler with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Behavioral Science Unit. He will be offering valuable insights into one of the most challenging aspects of leadership: managing terminations. Captain Prodan will share his extensive expertise in human behavior and criminal profiling to guide you through the difficult process of employee terminations. He will provide practical strategies on what to avoid to prevent legal complications, personal harm, and workplace disruption. Learn how to approach terminations with professionalism, empathy, and precision. This is an incredible opportunity to gain practical knowledge from one of the best in the field. Whether attending in person or remotely, you won’t want to miss this session! If you are interested in attending (in person or remotely) you must register at www.atapworldwide.org . Non ATAP Members are limited to (2) events annually before membership is required; this includes virtual or in person events.

What an incredible time at the Winter Conference in Orlando! Without a doubt, your Southeast Chapter was well represented. Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)

The Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Southeast Chapter had the privilege of spending the day with Tahir Rahman, M.D. who presented at Emory University to a packed house. We hosted Dr Rahman with the help from Emory Police Department, Emory CEPAR and Peachtree Comprehensive Health / TEAM.

We’re thrilled to kick off the New Year with our first chapter meeting on?January 16, 2025, hosted at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. This exciting event is co-sponsored by?Emory University Public Safety, Emory CEPAR, and TEAM. Our featured speaker is Tahir Rahman, M.D. , co-author of?Extreme Overvalued Beliefs: Clinical and Forensic Psychiatric Dimensions. Dr. Rahman will deliver an engaging presentation titled?“Extreme Beliefs and Targeted Violence: Decoding the Path to?Danger.” Dr. Rahman will also highlight early identification and intervention strategies to mitigate risks and emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing public safety challenges. This is a rare opportunity to hear from a leading subject matter expert in person - you won’t want to miss it! How to Register: Visit www.atapworldwide.org and navigate to the “Events” section to secure your spot. *non-ATAP members may attend no more than 2 ATAP chapter events (across all chapters) before membership is required. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about membership by sending an inquiry message directly to the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) inbox on the main LI page.

A refreshing day spent at Coca-Cola’s HQ in Atlanta with the ATAP crew! Huge thanks to Karen Flowers , Leslie Davis , and Marc McElhaney, Ph.D. for a tremendous presentation. Grateful for the hospitality.

Come join us in Atlanta, GA on Nov 14th for our next Training & Networking Event. There is no cost to attend and we have both in-person and virtual options available. To learn more and register, please visit www.atapworldwide.org. "Creating and Maintaining an Effective Threat Management Program: Lessons Learned" Leslie Davis, Karen Flowers, and Marc McElhaney will discuss the challenges, pitfalls, and lessons learned when establishing and maintaining an effective threat management program within a large organization, based on their collective experience at the Coca-Cola Company. *non-ATAP members may attend no more than 2 ATAP chapter events (across all chapters) before membership is required. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about membership by sending an inquiry message directly to the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) inbox on the main LI page.

Excited to share that one of our Chapter Board Members, Joshua Villines, and many others, presented at GSX this week, showcasing the important work being done regarding school safety standards. https://lnkd.in/ewuMcFYj

Packed house at Equifax in Georgia for our September Event, hosted by Patrick Watson’s team. Powerful presentations from Joshua Villines and Dr. Kimberly Vay, LPC, CPCS. Thankful for everyone who attended in person and the more than 200 guests we had joining us remotely. Together we end violence. Ben Zeifman, CPP. Joshua Shelton, MS, CTM, CPP Julie Rand Dorney, MD Patrick Cooper - PCI - CTM Kelly Kraemer, MA, CTM #atap #violenceprevention #threatassessment #schoolsafety