Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Herb Williams
Williams, Herb
Owner & CEO
Herbert Williams is a retired Oro Valley Police Department officer with more than 24 years of distinguished service. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, an MBA, and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Homeland Security. After retiring from law enforcement, he committed himself to advancing criminal justice education across Arizona and the nation, serving as Dean of Criminal Justice for Kaplan and Brightwood Colleges and teaching as adjunct faculty for Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Central Arizona College. He has also recruited students nationwide for Waldorf University and Columbia Southern University. Since 2011, Mr. Williams has supported Arizona’s CTE system through teaching roles at CAVIT, EVIT, and Williams Field High School and has chaired SkillsUSA Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Justice competitions, helping develop numerous champions. Through his company, the Institute for Security Preparedness, he has trained hundreds of students in hands-on Crime Scene Management and continues to advocate for consistent, industry-aligned criminal justice education statewide.
Sessions:
5523: Blood Spatter Does Not Lie
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Westin La Paloma
- Education and Training
- Public Service Careers
This session is designed for teachers who incorporate blood spatter analysis into their coursework and want practical strategies for delivering it safely and effectively. Participants will explore the fundamentals of bloodstain pattern analysis—such as passive drops, wipes, cast‑off patterns, and more—and learn how to teach students to interpret what these patterns can reveal about the events of a crime scene. The session will walk educators through classroom‑ready lessons, controlled lab activities, and simple math applications that help students build observation skills and think critically about evidence. Attendees will see how to guide students in documenting patterns, calculating angles and directionality, and connecting scientific concepts to real‑world forensic investigation. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with materials, techniques, and a clear framework for confidently teaching blood spatter analysis in a safe, engaging, and age‑appropriate way.
5528: Animal Decontamination: A–F Approved CTE Credential
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Westin La Paloma
- Agriculture
- Public Service Careers
This session introduces CTE educators to the Animal Decontamination Certification (ADC), an Arizona Department of Education A–F approved credential for Law & Public Safety, Veterinary Science, and Agriculture pathways. Participants will experience a condensed, interactive overview of the certification, including responder safety, contamination zones, PPE selection, animal handling, documentation, and cross-pathway collaboration. The session demonstrates how animal decontamination concepts can be integrated into CTE classrooms to build real-world skills in emergency response, biosecurity, animal welfare, and community safety. Educators will explore curriculum structure, assessment design, and implementation models, and examine how the certification supports pathway completion, CTSO participation, and measurable student outcomes. Presented by a certification provider for informational and professional learning purposes.
