In-Person Training

Detroit Police Department
Safety Summit

Preparedness, de-escalation, and active shooter readiness

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Check-in 8:30 AM ยท Program 9:30 AM to 3:15 PM (ET)
The Icon, 200 Walker St, Detroit, MI 48207
Register

Registration is open. Please register by Tuesday, October 6, so lunch and materials can be finalized. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET). Check-in begins at 8:30 AM. The program starts at 9:30 AM.

Coffee, muffins, and orange juice at check-in. One hour lunch at midday with a vendor and resource fair. Live translation available. Real-time captioned translation is offered at check-in. Attendees select their preferred language when they check in.
8:30-9:30
Registration and Check-In
Doors and check-in open at 8:30 AM. Coffee, muffins, and orange juice while attendees arrive. The program begins at 9:30.
9:30-9:50
Opening Remarks, Welcome, and Creating a Culture of Safety
Andy Roszak. Kickoff and expectations for the day, including a recent Canton Township childcare incident and what it shows when staff are ready and program protocols work. Five lessons from that morning.
9:50-10:40
Situational Awareness
Ronald Roszak. Practical techniques to read environments, recognize risk, and communicate early.
10:40-10:55
Break
Refreshments and reset.
Break
10:55-11:35
De-Escalation Techniques
Andy Roszak. A short session on the practical concepts teams need to leave with, using early childhood scenarios.
11:35-12:15
DPD Firearm and Youth Safety Block (Detroit Police Department)
Detroit Police Department. Youth firearm safety and prevention, including their gun-safety message, a former U.S. Secret Service agent, and how ballistics, glass, infrastructure, and the layout of a space affect safety. Includes the Eddie Eagle gun safety skit and safe medication storage.
12:15-1:15
Lunch and Vendor and Resource Fair
One hour. Vendor and resource tables open.
Lunch
1:15-3:00
Active Shooter and Active Threat Preparedness
Andy Roszak and Ronald Roszak. Planning, response fundamentals, and actionable next steps for early childhood programs.
3:00-3:15
Wrap Up, Evaluations, and Q&A
Key takeaways and open questions.

Trainers

Facilitators for the day

Andy Roszak, JD, MPA, EMT Paramedic
Founder and Executive Director, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Andy Roszak is a nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness for early childhood programs. He is the author of the award-winning "Preparing for the Unexpected" book series and serves as a senior advisor with Sesame Street in Communities. With experience spanning fire service, emergency medicine, federal public health, and law, Andy brings a uniquely practical perspective to keeping children and staff safe. He also founded Head Start East, a professional development organization serving the Head Start community.
Ronald Roszak
Senior Safety Advisor, Institute for Childhood Preparedness
Ronald Roszak serves as the Senior Safety Advisor for the Institute for Childhood Preparedness and previously supported Child Care Aware® of America as an emergency preparedness subject matter expert. He brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience across patrol, investigations, tactical supervision, and community outreach, including early work as a DARE educator. Ronald is an ALICE-certified active shooter instructor and has conducted corporate investigations and private security work for Fortune 500 companies, earning recognition as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

Vendor and Resource Fair

Throughout the day, attendees can visit community partners and safety vendors offering practical resources, including firearm safety and gun locks, safe medication storage, facility hardening and lockdown solutions, infrastructure and cybersecurity guidance, insurance, and local health and emergency management resources. Free take-home resource bags will be available.

Location

Venue details

The Icon

200 Walker St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 373-8720

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Room and Setup

Classroom-style auditorium seating with tables for note taking, two large screens, and breakout space available. The City of Detroit is providing audio-visual. Parking is in the garage under the venue.

Food

Coffee, muffins, and orange juice at check-in. One hour lunch at midday with a vendor and resource fair.

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