PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, all “Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience, and Peer Support” will be held online via Zoom. Each day of training will be held from 8am-4pm, and dates are listed below.

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Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience, and Peer Support

The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois University have teamed up to develop a program to assist active and retired police officers, fire/ems responders and 9-1-1 operators in expanding their knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as it effects emergency workers. This program, “Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience and Peer Support,” is offered at no-cost to those attending.

First responders are routinely exposed to critical incidents involving exposure to injury or death in others, as well as the risk of injury or death to themselves. Research shows, and those in the profession intuitively know, that individual incidents and accumulated exposure can adversely affect the mental and physical health of those involved.

This no-cost NIU – IPPFA Program will include:

• Learning the symptoms of PTSD
• Conditions that often arise with PTSD, such as depression and substance abuse
• Identifying ways to bolster resistance
• Suicide and conditions such as PTSD
• Methods for dealing with PTSD without the help of a mental health professional
• Effective treatments with the help of a mental health professional

NIU has received a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a demonstration project. This allows NIU and the IPPFA to develop and sponsor two-day seminars on PTSD awareness and dealing with this condition. Continued funding for the program in 2021 is anticipated but cannot be guaranteed.  The seminars will be conducted by a qualified mental healthcare professional, along with the assistance of experienced sworn personnel with substantial careers in emergency response and investigations.

The remaining two-day Zoom seminars will be held from 8am-4pm and are scheduled for:

• September 24th and 25th
• November 4th and 5th
• December 17th and 18th

Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience, and Peer Support

The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois University have teamed up to develop a program to assist law enforcement leaders and rank-and-file officers in expanding their knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as it effects police officers. This program, “Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience and Peer Support,” is offered at no cost to those attending.

First responders are routinely exposed to critical incidents involving exposure to injury or death in others, as well as the risk of injury or death to themselves. Research shows, and those in the profession intuitively know, that individual incidents and accumulated exposure can adversely affect the mental and physical health of those involved.

The NIU – IPPFA Program will include:

• Learning the symptoms of PTSD
• Conditions that often arise with PTSD, such as depression and substance abuse
• Identifying ways to bolster resistance
• Suicide and conditions such as PTSD
• Methods for dealing with PTSD without the help of a mental health professional
• Effective treatments with the help of a mental health professional

NIU has received a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a demonstration project. This allows NIU and the IPPFA to develop and sponsor two, two-day seminars on PTSD awareness and dealing with this condition.  The seminars will be conducted by a qualified mental healthcare professional, along with the assistance of experienced sworn personnel with substantial careers in emergency response and investigations. If the initial program is successful, funding may be available for up to a three-year period of outreach on this vital topic.  As we proceed, the program will be expanded to include fire/EMS.

These two, two-day seminars are scheduled for October 9^th and 10^th at the Naperville Police Department (1350 Aurora Ave. in Naperville, IL), and November 6^th and 7^th at the Illinois Fire Services Institute (11 Gerty Dr. in Champaign, IL).

You can download the event’s flyer by clicking here.

The 2020 IPPFA Illinois Pension Conference has been suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Refunds will be issued as soon as possible. We thank you in advance for your patience.

Saving Blue Lives

The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) and Northern Illinois University have teamed up to develop a program to assist law enforcement leaders and rank-and-file officers in expanding their knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, as it effects police officers. This program, “Saving Blue Lives through Training on PTSD, Suicide, Resilience and Peer Support,” is offered at no cost to those attending.

First responders are routinely exposed to critical incidents involving exposure to injury or death in others, as well as the risk of injury or death to themselves. Research shows, and those in the profession intuitively know, that individual incidents and accumulated exposure can adversely affect the mental and physical health of those involved.

The NIU – IPPFA program will include:

• Learning the symptoms of PTSD
• Conditions that often arise with PTSD, such as depression and substance abuse
• Identifying ways to bolster resistance
• Suicide and conditions such as PTSD
• Methods for dealing with PTSD without the help of a mental health professional
• Effective treatments with the help of a mental health professional

NIU has received a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a demonstration project. This allows NIU and the IPPFA to develop and sponsor two, two-day seminars on PTSD awareness and dealing with this condition.  The seminars will be conducted by a qualified mental healthcare professional, along with the assistance of experienced sworn personnel with substantial careers in emergency response and investigations. If the initial program is successful, funding may be available for up to a three-year period of outreach on this vital topic.  As we proceed, the program will be expanded to include fire/EMS.

The two-day seminars are scheduled for June 12^th and 13^th at the NIU Campus in Hoffman Estates, IL, and June 26^th and 27^th at the NIU Campus in Naperville, IL.

Register now:

Once again the IPPFA is proud to present its regional seminars. By attending one of our regional seminars you are given the opportunity to hear speakers and professionals that work in the public pension arena on a daily basis. Receive up to date information in the areas of legislation, investments, ethics, the economy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The IPPFA Regional Seminars will satisfy 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training.

Space is LIMITED, so register now for the seminar.

Remember, the training year for public pension trustee continuing education begins on August 13th of each year.

Details:

WHEN

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Central Time

WHERE

John A. Logan College – Carterville
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, Illinois 62918
USA
618-985-2828

PLANNER

Mike Herbert

Once again the IPPFA is proud to present its regional seminars. By attending one of our regional seminars you are given the opportunity to hear speakers and professionals that work in the public pension arena on a daily basis. Receive up to date information in the areas of legislation, investments, ethics, the economy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The 2019 IPPFA Regional Seminars will satisfy 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training.

Space is LIMITED, so register now for the seminar.

Remember, the training year for public pension trustee continuing education begins on August 13th of each year.

Details:

WHEN

Wednesday, June 18, 2019
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Central Time

WHERE

Lewis & Clark Community College –  Edwardsville
600 Troy Road
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
USA
618-985-2828

PLANNER

Mike Herbert

Once again the IPPFA is proud to present its regional seminars. By attending one of our regional seminars you are given the opportunity to hear speakers and professionals that work in the public pension arena on a daily basis. Receive up to date information in the areas of legislation, investments, ethics, the economy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The 2019 IPPFA Regional Seminars will satisfy 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training.

Space is LIMITED, so register now for the seminar.

Remember, the training year for public pension trustee continuing education begins on August 13th of each year

Details:

WHEN

Thursday, February 27, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time

WHERE

NIU Campus, Hoffman Estates
5555 Trillium Blvd, Room 104
Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60192
USA
815-753-8850

PLANNER

Mike Herbert

Once again the IPPFA is proud to present its regional seminars. By attending one of our regional seminars you are given the opportunity to hear speakers and professionals that work in the public pension arena on a daily basis. Receive up to date information in the areas of legislation, investments, ethics, the economy and fiduciary responsibilities.

The 2019 IPPFA Regional Seminars will satisfy 8 hours of the required continuing pension trustee training.

Space is LIMITED, so register now for the seminar.

Remember, the training year for public pension trustee continuing education begins on August 13th of each year.

Details:

WHEN

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Central Time

WHERE

Jumer’s Hotel & Casino
777 Jumer Drive
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
USA
309-756-4600

PLANNER

Mike Herbert

 *Please Note:  Module 1 and Module 3 are at NIU Campus Hoffman Estates and Module 2 and Module 4 are at NIU Campus Naperville.*

The administration of a public pension fund is a very complex task. This four-part educational program is designed to increase a trustee’s basic knowledge of fiduciary responsibility, the fundamentals of investing, funding and actuarial concepts, medical and disability issues, administration of pension benefits, and legal and ethical issues. Illinois statutes hold the pension fund trustee to the standard of a “prudent expert,” yet give little direction on how a trustee can obtain a fundamental understanding of important legal and administrative tasks. To meet these needs, the IPPFA, an Association of Public Pension Funds, began a partnership with Northern Illinois University in 1999 to offer the public pension funds the Trustee Certification Program. This 32-hour program is broken down into four 8-hour modules. Register now to learn from professionals that have many years of experience in public pension fund administration and management.

Details For Module 1 and Module 3:

WHEN

Thursday, August 29, 2019 and Thursday, October 17, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time

WHERE

NIU Campus
5555 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
USA
815-753-8850

Details For Module 2 and Module 4:

WHEN

Thursday, September 19, 2019 – Thursday, November 14, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Central Time

WHERE

NIU Campus, Naperville
1120 E. Diehl Road
Room 260
Naperville, Illinois 60563
USA
630-577-9101

PLANNER

Mike Herbert