APRIL 23, 2025
THREAT ASSESSMENT IN RETAIL
THREAT ASSESSMENT IN RETAIL
APRIL 2-3, 2025
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PT |11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) is pleased to present the 2025 Virtual Threat Assessment Conference (VTAC), focusing on threat assessment in retail. This online, two half-day training is designed to address major issues surrounding public attacks, workplace violence, school/campus violence, domestic violence and other situations involving the prevention of targeted violence. Nationally recognized speakers will give presentations on current information, research, and techniques relating to the industry.
As this webinar will reach an international audience, we will be making a recording of the sessions available for 48 hours following the event. The recordings will be available through a secured, password protected site, and an email will be sent out to registered attendees with required information to view the recordings.
REGISTRATION RATES:
• Members: $150
• Non-Member: $200
• *International Friends of ATAP: $150
*Must be a member of an international TAP, and have a non-US address
Group Discount Rates Available for Law Enforcement Agencies sending 10 or more individuals.
Please contact staff@atapworldwide.org for more information.
WEBINAR CALL-IN INFORMATION
Webinar login information will be provided to attendees the week of the event.
AGENDA
Subject to Change (All times are PT)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025
8:00 - 8:10 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
– Dave Okada
8:10 - 9:10 AM
Domestic Violence Spillover and the Ripple Effect
– Wendy Baily, CTM, Senior Manager, Threat Assessment, Capital One; and Stephanie Leite, PsyD, CTM, Forensic Intelligence, LLC
Moderator: Dorian Van Horn
9:10 - 9:20 AM Break
9:20 - 10:20 AM
Wegmans Program History and Overview
– Jim Giano, CTM, Behavioral Assessment Program Manager, Wegmans
Moderator: Charlotte Evans
10:20 - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Prevent and Respond to Workplace ViolenceCalifornia Senate Bill No. 553
– Robert Buhrmeister, CTM, Director, Workplace Threat Management, Prudential Financial
Moderator: Lynn Van Male
11:30 - 11:40 AM
Break
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Evolution of a Corporate Threat Management Program
– Matthew Spangenberg, Head of Threat Management, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Moderator: Gary Hickox
12:40 PM
Closing Remarks
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025
8:00 AM
Opening Introduction
8:10 - 9:10 AM
Retail Family Matters
– Joe Adams, Senior Manager; and Chad Pomietlo Director, Walmart Threat Management Team
Moderator: Andre Simons
9:10 - 9:20 AM Break
9:20 - 10:20 AM
Overview of Starbucks Threat Assessment Board (T.A.B) & Case Review
– Eric Pisconski, Behavioral Threat Assessment, Starbucks T.A.B
Moderator: Dorian Van Horn
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 - 11:30 AM
West vs Asia: BTAM and socio-cultural context
– Varsha Avadhany, Founder, Vibe Consulting Services
Moderator: Stephanie Leite
11:30 AM – 11:40 PM Break
11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
Partners in Prevention; Bridging the Gap Between Private Sector Threat Managers and Law Enforcement
– Ashlee Heavrin, Threat Manager, Kroger
Moderator: Bill Zimmerman
12:40 PM Closing Remarks
