MCA Monthly Workshop:
Safety in the Field:
Best Practices for Community Based Workers
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Via Zoom
Sponsor Spotlight: Axon
Certificates of attendance available for this workshop
Sponsor Spotlight
Description of the Sponsor Spotlight: Axon - Smart Correctional Facilities
About our Sponsor Spotlight Presenter, Brad Asplund
Brad Asplund is an RTA Overlay Account Executive – Corrections at Axon, covering a 21-state US West territory and selling real-time awareness solutions — Fusus (Central Security Ops), Dedrone (Counter-Drone), and Skydio (Autonomous Drone Patrol & Response) — to state Departments of Corrections. His expertise is grounded in nearly 12 years at Washington County, Minnesota, including 8+ years as a Correctional Officer maintaining safety and security within a correctional facility. That hands-on corrections background gives him a practitioner's understanding of the challenges facing DOC agencies, which now shapes how he helps them adopt technology to improve safety and awareness.
Monthly Workshop
About our Monthly Workshop - Safety in the Field: Best Practices for Community Based Workers:
The goal of this workshop is to equip community-based professionals with the situational awareness and practical tools necessary to identify, assess, and mitigate risks during home visits.
About our Monthly Workshop Presenter, Jesse LeBlanc:
Jesse LeBlanc is a Safety Administrator dedicated to elevating organizational security and excellence. With a unique foundation of 6 years in the safety industry and 13 years in law enforcement, Jesse specializes in rigorous hazard mitigation, regulatory compliance, and data-driven risk management. He is a proven leader recognized for fostering proactive safety cultures and driving team growth through statistical research and expert training. Jesse’s reputation is built on solving complex problems with high-impact performance. Outside the office, he enjoys hiking mountain peaks, shredding fresh snow, and traveling the world on new adventures.
Work experience:
- Safety Professional, Dept. of Correction, Private Sector
2019 – PRESENT
Received DOC Cost Savings & Efficiency Award, Safety Award, Team member of Silver MN Safety Council Award. Lowered safety metrics from 2022 to 2024 of TRC 3.6 to 1.2, DART 2.8 to .02.
- Police Officer, Walker PD, Dept. of Veteran Affairs
2006 – 2019
SWAT Team Operator & EMT Specialized. Organized departments first community National Night Out. Managed Top Third in class at LETC. Started Bike Patrol Program. Acted as Field Training Officer for new officers.
- Military, Army National Guard, MN1999 – 2006
Attended Professional Leadership Development Course, Recruit Officer Training Course, National Advance Leadership Course, and Adjutant General Officer Basic Course. Finished all schools “top blocked” in class.
Education:
- MBA Degree - Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
- BS Degree Criminal Justice / Minor Military Science - Minnesota State University
- Police Academy - Law Enforcement Training Center
- Emergency Medical Tech. (EMT) - Walker Ambulance Department
- Certified Personal Trainer - International Sports & Science Association (ISSA) and University of Health and Performance (UHP)
Skills:
- Risk & Safety Management
- Leadership & Operations
- Administration & Analytics
Instructor:
- OSHA 30 & 10 Instructor (GLEC)
- Use of Force Instructor (S.P.E.A.R.)
- Chemical Irritant Instructor (DOC)
- BLS/H.S.-First Aid-AED-CPR Instructor (AHA)
- Stop The Bleed Instructor (ACS)
- Scenario Based Training Instructor (DOC)
- Situational Awareness (DOC)
Volunteer:
Peer Advocate, Ambassador, Event Director, Videographer, Treasurer
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after you register, please contact us at:
Debbie: mca-mn@hotmail.com
Kristin: KLueken.MCA@gmail.com
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Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. 2 days before event
