3-Day Executive Training

Probable Cause: The Advancement of Technology

A practical, forward-thinking program exploring how artifical intelligence and emerging technologies intersect with Forth Amendment standards, probable cause, cybersecurity, policy, and responsible implementation in modern policing.

Artificial Intelligence & the Future of Public Safety

DATES

July 21-23, 2026

Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy

3045 Lee Highway, Weyers Cave, VA 24486

LOCATION

3-Day, In-Person Training

24 Hours Total

FORMAT

$500

per participant

TUITION

Law enforcement leaders, investigators, supervisors, & training staff.

AUDIENCE

APPROVED FOR

24 In-Service Hours

18 Hours: Career
4 Hours: Legal
2 Hours: Cultural

AI & THE FOURTH AMENDMENT

Understanding constitutional standards and probable cause in the age of emerging technology.

PROBABLE CAUSE IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Examine evolving case law, including State v. Tolbert, and its impact on policing practices.

TECHNOLOGY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

Explore tools like facial recognition, ALPRs, report writing systems, and predictive analytics.

CYBERSECURITY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

Learn best practices to protect data, devices, networks, and agency information.

ETHICS, BIAS, & CIVIL RIGHTS

Address bias, equity, and civil liberties in AI-driven decision making.

AI POLICY & GOVERNANCE

Develop responsible policies, oversight, and implementation frameworks.

HUMAN OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY

Ensure transparency, accuracy, and accountability in AI systems.

PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION

Gain actionable strategies to implement AI tools effectively and responsibly.

MEET YOUR FACULTY

NICOLE M. NAPOLITANO, PH.D

Criminologist | Researcher | Public Safety & Accountability Expert

Dr. Nicole M. Napolitano is a criminologist with more than 20 years of experience helping law enforcement agencies, municipalities, and communities build more effective and equitable public safety systems. Her expertise includes policy analysis, policing evaluations, accountability systems, training, and executive advising. She has held leadership roles with the Center for Policing Equity, New York City CCRB, OIG-NYPD, and academia.

Professor David A. Harris is a nationally recognized legal scholar whose work focuses on policing, search and seizure, use of force, police accountability, community relations, and racial profiling. He teaches Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Evidence, and Homeland Security, and serves as a member of the American Bar Association’s National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws.

Sally Ann Semenko Endowed Chair & Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh

David A. Harris

Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Attorney | Former Police Officer

Truman Fitzgerald, esq.

Truman Fitzgerald is a criminal defense and personal injury attorney who began his public service career as a police officer in 2011. Guided by a deep commitment to the Constitution and justice, he later earned his law degree and now brings a rare dual perspective of law enforcement and legal advocacy to his work serving others.

Eric Gainey Jr. is a Senior Cyber Security Engineer with experience supporting complex academic and research environments, including work associated with Johns Hopkins University. His expertise includes enterprise security architecture, cyber resilience, and protecting critical systems, networks, and data in high-demand environments.

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Eric Gainey Jr.

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Register your team. prepare for the future.

This training will equip your personnel with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to navigate the rapid advancement of technology while upholding constitutional policing and public trust.