Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) will host a Safety and Security Summit on Thursday, February 23, from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, February 24, 2017, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Saint Leo University, in Saint Leo, Fla., 33701 FL-52 in the Student Council Center.
The two-day event, themed “Cyber Threats, Human Trafficking and Guns,” offers attendees an insightful view into the many challenges facing the agencies charged with protecting citizens. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Pasco Sheriff’s Office will outline issues on the first day of the event, and discuss solutions on the second day.
The event will appeal to a wide audience, including representatives in healthcare, banking, and retail, students and educators from K-12 through the university level, law enforcement officials, as well as members of churches and religious organizations. The event is free and open to the public with 200 seats available. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be served on both days of the event at no charge to guests, as long as supplies last. For more information call 1.855.NOW.PHSC, or visit https://phsc.edu/safety-security-summit.
The Safety and Security Summit is being presented by PHSC’s President’s Institute for College Preparation, Completion, Certification and Leadership Development in collaboration with ATF, Homeland Security, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office and Saint Leo University.
Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) serves the educational needs and interests of its community by awarding certificates, diplomas, associate and baccalaureate degrees. As a comprehensive, multicampus learning-centered institution, PHSC utilizes various instructional modalities and support services. PHSC provides an accessible, diverse teaching and learning environment rich with opportunities for students to achieve academic success and cultural growth in a global society.