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2024 November

Live Tampa Bay is hosting the 3rd Annual Law Enforcement and First Responders Summit which will be held on December 6th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm at the St. Petersburg Marriott, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard N, St. Petersburg, Fl 33716. The Summit theme this year is “Collaborations to Combat Crisis: Fire/Rescue, Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health Response Programs”.

This summit is designed for law enforcement and first responders by law enforcement and first responders.  Experts and session leaders handpicked by our First Responders Committee will offer valuable insights and practical strategies for combatting the opioid crisis. Ample networking time and a dedicated vendor area has been built into the day to allow for time to connect with other frontline professionals and vendors.

Reserve your spot now:  https://livetampabay.coalitionmanager.org/eventmanager/trainingevent/details/9

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