The fifth NLC Protects seminar was another resounding success, as 85 law enforcement officers from across Alabama came together for a three-day training program.  The training was held at the University of Alabama School of Law from February 20^th-22^nd.   

Among the special guests making remarks at the seminar were U.S. Attorney Leura Garrett Canary (M.D. Al.), Assistant U.S. Attorney and Project Safe Childhood Coordinator Patricia Watson (M.D. Al.), U.S. Attorney Deborah Rhodes (S.D. Al.) and U.S. Rep. Artur Davis (D-AL).  Additionally, attendees were welcomed to the conference by a letter from U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL). To read a copy of Senator Sessions' letter, click here.

Adding a third-day of training to the program allowed the National Law Center to expand the number of topics discussed and provide more in-depth coverage of cutting edge topics.  New topics at this seminar included coping techniques for investigators and prosecutors who work on child sexual exploitation crimes and an overview of how to initiate and prepare for a federal case. 

At the conclusion of each seminar, attendees are asked to provide anonymous feedback concerning each presentation and the seminar as a whole.  Following the seminar in Tuscaloosa, one respondent appreciated the “full explanations in everyday language,” while another noted that “speakers were ‘tops’ in their field.”   All respondents indicated that, if offered, they would attend another seminar hosted by the National Law Center.  Additionally, 100% of respondents thought that the seminar was “well done” or “excellent” overall. 

The conference in Tuscaloosa was the fifth of fifteen seminars to be held across the U.S. in an effort to educate law enforcement officers and attorneys on child sexual exploitation and obscenity crimes.