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Trusted Resources for Law Enforcement Agencies During Missing Persons Investigations

About This Webinar

Missing persons cases pose significant challenges for law enforcement, where time and access to trustworthy support are critical. Join us for a compelling panel discussion featuring representatives from three leading organizations dedicated to assisting law enforcement in navigating these complex investigations.

Experts from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the National Child Protection Task Force, and the Black and Missing Foundation will provide insights into the key resources, collaborative strategies, and support systems they offer. These organizations have long been valued partners in the law enforcement community, addressing cases with professionalism, compassion, and expertise.

This webinar is designed to empower law enforcement professionals with knowledge and connections that can positively impact case outcomes. The discussion will focus on the importance of strong organizational partnerships, sharing real-world strategies to locate missing persons and support families. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these organizations operate as trusted allies, offering vital assistance whenever and wherever it is needed.

Agenda
  • Expert Guidance: Hear directly from experienced representatives who bring a wealth of knowledge and dedication to missing persons investigations.
  • Collaborative Insights: Learn how partnerships with leading organizations can enhance investigative efforts and community engagement.
  • Effective Resources: Explore the support systems these organizations provide to empower law enforcement in addressing one of society’s most urgent challenges.
Who can view: Channel admins and those who can manage the webinar
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
Webinar hosting presenter
Dr. John E. Bischoff III is currently the Vice President of the Missing Children Division for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).  Within this role, he is responsible for the oversight of all missing children’s cases, both in the United States and those children taken abroad.  He is responsible for all case management and Hotline operations (800-THE-LOST®). Before joining NCMEC in September 2010, he served with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, focusing on reunification and mass evacuation disaster services, and with AOL directly managing child protection, public safety, and criminal investigation efforts. Additionally, he has more than 25 years of experience working with fire-rescue organizations as an incident command officer, and nearly four years involved in wilderness search and rescue operations.
Webinar hosting presenter
Kevin Branzetti is the co-founder and CEO of the National Child Protection Task Force. With a rich 29-year history in law enforcement, Branzetti spent 22 years specializing in terrorism and violent extremism with the NYPD, later joining the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for another 7. At the Manhattan DA's Office, he led major investigations into these areas, including terrorism, violent extremism, and cyber-crime. He ended his NYPD journey in the Intelligence Bureau as the commanding officer of the Cyber Intelligence Unit, where he pioneered the development of a groundbreaking terrorist targeting program. Globally well-respected, he's shared his online investigation know-how with police worldwide and worked closely with major social media companies to create trauma-informed solutions.

Now, at the helm of the NCPTF, Kevin Branzetti's unparalleled leadership and deep-rooted expertise anchor the organization's mission to protect children. Drawing from his vast experience in law enforcement, intelligence, and cyber investigations, Kevin provides a robust foundation to tackle the intricate challenges of crimes against children. Under his stewardship, the NCPTF has emerged as a formidable player against child exploitation, harnessing cutting-edge strategies and synergies to effect real change.

In his role as CEO, Kevin's steadfast commitment to the safety of vulnerable groups and his exemplary leadership skills remain at the core of the NCPTF's mission-driven initiatives. He remains a beacon in the effort to create a safer world for children, confronting and neutralizing the ever-evolving dangers of child exploitation.
Webinar hosting presenter
Beth Celestini retired in 2021 as a Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service after over 24 years in federal law enforcement and criminal justice. Throughout her distinguished career with the Secret Service, Beth was selected for complex, high-profile assignments, including the Dignitary Protective Division, Protective Intelligence, Communications and Media Relations Division, the National Capital Joint Terrorism Task Force, and personal protection assignments on the Presidential Protective Detail. Beth’s extensive experience was recognized with her selection to return as an instructor at the JJ Rowley Training Center, where she instructed over 1,000 new Secret Service personnel in state-of-the-art criminal investigations and protective techniques.

Beth is currently president and CEO of Crown Diversified Consultants, a security, protection, and research firm. Beth also serves as the Law Enforcement Strategic Partnership and Engagement Coordinator for the Black and Missing Foundation.

Beth holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in sociology with a criminology concentration. She also has a graduate certification from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation Board as an Adult Learning and Professional Education Instructor, and is an alumnus of the Rockford Gray Media Relations school.
Webinar hosting presenter
Michael Breslin is a retired federal law enforcement senior executive with 24 years of law enforcement and homeland security experience. He served as the Deputy Assistant Director in the Office of Investigations focusing on the integrated mission of investigations and protection with oversight of 162 domestic and foreign field offices. He served as the Event Coordinator for the National Special Security Event Papal visit to Philadelphia in September 2015 and was appointed by the Secretary of Homeland Security to serve as the federal coordinator for the Papal Visit to the Mexico-U.S. Border in 2016. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service and is a published author of numerous articles on homeland security, defense, and threat mitigation methods. He serves on the Cyber Investigations Advisory Board of the U.S. Secret Service and is a Board Member for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. He also serves on the Preparedness Leadership Council. He has a B.A. from Saint John’s University, Queens, NY, an M.S. in National Security Strategy and a Graduate Certificate in Business Transformation and Decision Making from The Industrial College of the Armed Forces; and an MPA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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