Sgt. Doug Kazensky (ret.)
Sr. Solutions Engineer
Thursday, November 12th | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Every stop, search, and use-of-force decision an officer makes rests on one thing: Reasonableness. And how this “reasonableness” is defined is rooted in constitutional case law. But too often, in-depth exposure to that case law happens once, in the academy. After that it fades under the weight of daily calls, changing precedent, and packed training calendars.
Most agencies know legal refreshers matter. The hard part is finding time for them. Pulling officers off the street for classroom hours isn’t realistic for most departments, and a single annual legal update rarely changes how an officer thinks through a decision in the moment.
Agencies getting ahead of this treat constitutional law as an ongoing conversation instead of a one-time course. They use short case studies at roll call, give officers self-paced review they can come back to on their own, and keep a simple record so the learning counts.
Join our speakers for a look at IADLEST’s new constitutional law resource center, built as a groundwork for officers, and how agencies can turn it into a sustainable micro-training program.
What you’ll learn:
- What’s inside the new resource center, and how its case study videos, attorney commentary, and readings work together
- Why a flexible, adult-learning approach helps officers retain legal fundamentals
- How supervisors can use short case studies to start real roll-call discussion
- Where instructors can go to get valuable case law references while creating their lesson plans
- Ways to add micro-training to the training you already run without adding classroom hours
- How to document and track micro-training so it supports compliance and holds up if it’s ever questioned
Presenters
Doug Kazensky is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Vector Solutions, as well as a former police training sergeant and officer of over two decades. After proudly serving in the United States Air Force as a member of the Security Police, he joined the Longview Police Department in Washington in December 1997. He served in patrol, as a School Resource Officer (SRO), and as a detective specializing in fraud and computer crimes.
Sgt. Dan Greene (ret.)
Executive Director, NAFTO
Sgt. Dan Greene (ret.) spent 30-years with the Chandler PD (AZ), is an International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) Nationally Certified Instructor, and is the Executive Director at the National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO).
Autumn Timmins
Founder & President, Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance
Autumn Timmins is the Founder and President of Preston’s Pursuit for Acceptance (PPA), a non-profit geared towards providing first responders with tools for effective interactions with persons on the spectrum. Autumn is driven, empathetic, and bold, providing her with the patience and strength to advocate for those often less capable of self-advocation. Autumn has navigated the education system hurdles of being a parent of a child on the spectrum and Individualized Education Plans (IEP) through advocation, diligent attention to detail, and resiliency for the last sixteen years and counting. Additionally, Autumn has worked with many providers through Arizona’s Division of Developmental Disabilities and medical providers to get her son the services he needs for his continued growth and potential. Autumn believes advocation and accountability are paramount to growth and reaching for the stars for those on the spectrum. Her advocacy and passion extend to all individuals within the disability community, through her volunteer work with organizations such as the Special Olympics and Arizona Autism.
Lt. Chris Timmins (ret.)
Co-Founder & Vice President, Preston's Pursuit for Acceptance
A 25-year law enforcement veteran, Chris served with three agencies across the Phoenix metropolitan area before retiring in May 2025. His final assignment was as Employee Services Lieutenant, overseeing hiring and recruiting, peer support, and officer wellness programs. Throughout his career, Chris served in a variety of operational and investigative assignments, including Detention/Corrections, Patrol, Field Training, Crime Scene Investigations, DUI Enforcement, Robbery/Homicide Investigations, Intelligence, Narcotics, and Criminal Apprehension. Recognizing a significant gap in autism-specific training for first responders, Chris and his wife, Autumn, founded Preston’s Pursuit for Acceptance to improve understanding, communication, and outcomes during interactions between first responders and neurodiverse individuals. Through education, collaboration, and practical training, they work to equip public safety professionals with the tools needed to serve their communities more effectively and inclusively.
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