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From Policy to Practice: Implementing Officer Safety in Community Corrections
SESSION INFO
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Session Type: Workshop
Many community corrections agencies recognize the importance of officer safety, yet struggle to translate that priority into practical, implementable solutions. This session focuses on how agencies can move from policy and intention to real-world execution. Participants will learn how to assess current safety gaps, build internal alignment, and implement scalable safety strategies that address both physical and psychological risks. Drawing on real-world examples, the session will explore common barriers such as funding, procurement, and organizational resistance, and how to overcome them. Attendees will leave with a clear, actionable framework for improving officer safety within their agency, including steps to initiate change, gain buy-in, and implement solutions that are both effective and sustainable.
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SESSION PRESENTERS
Mrs. Serese Selanders
Founder and CEO, SolusGuard
Serese Selanders is the Founder and CEO of SolusGuard, a safety technology company focused on protecting workers in high-risk and remote environments. She founded SolusGuard from a personal need to protect a loved one, leading to the development of a simple, practical solution that enhances real-time visibility and emergency response.
With nearly a decade of experience working with public safety, healthcare, and industrial organizations, Serese has helped agencies implement scalable approaches to improve both physical and psychological safety for frontline staff. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between policy and practice by introducing tools and strategies that are easy to adopt and effective in real-world conditions.
Serese is a recognized leader in safety innovation and has been named a Top Woman in Safety by Canadian Occupational Safety and a recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Innovation and Research. She is a sought-after speaker, known for her practical, human-centered approach to improving safety outcomes and supporting organizations in protecting their people.
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