Daniel C. Durham

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Professional Developent

The hectic pace of today's modern society can lead to the belief that there is simply no extra time available to devote to learning anything new. However, it is imperative that you allot time each day for learning activities in both your professional and personal life. Or, as stated more succinctly by Albert Einstein, “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”(1) Given this consideration, my journey of lifelong learning extends beyond higher educational institutions to a focus on activities that promote critical thinking needed to stay abreast of changes within my profession as well as prepare me for future opportunities. A brief description of my credentials, certifications, continuing education pursuits, and professional group affiliations is provided below.

Credentials and Certifications

Remaining active professionally requires that you seek out additional skills to supplement academic learning activities. Certification provides an objective measurement of your capabilities and competencies as well as being an excellent method of remaining committed to a path of lifelong learning while also demonstrating to employers and peers alike that you are committed to your profession. A brief summary of my professional credentials and certifications is provided below.

Certified Protection Professional (CPP): Through the American Society for Industry Security – ASIS International, the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) credential requires a combination of education, experience, and examination to become board-certified in security management. I obtained the CPP credential in 1993 and completed triennial recertification requirements for 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008 and 2011.

Nuclear Training Instructor: Through the Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), the National Academy of Nuclear Training provides classroom instructors with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes for analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating training activities. I became certified as an instructor for within the nuclear security organization at the Duke Energy Oconee Nuclear Site in 1986.

Private Security Legal & Firearms Instructor: Through the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), instructors are certified to conduct private security officer training for state mandated legal courses (Level I), firearms classroom training (Level II), and firearms range training and qualification (Level III). I became certified as an instructor completing security officer legal and firearms training at the Duke Energy Oconee Nuclear Site in 1986.

Police Crisis Negotiation

During my tenure in the nuclear security industry, I have had the opportunity to receive extensive training in police crisis negotiation concepts and techniques. As a result, I have served as an instructor to provide training for nuclear security and public law enforcement crisis negotiation team members. Additionally, I have developed, coordinated, and participated in many practical crisis negotiation training exercises related to barricaded subjects, hostage takers, or persons threatening suicide. A listing of my involvement in the crisis negotiation field is provided below.

Instructor

aDuke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site - Crisis Negotiation Team Quarterly Training
bOconee County, SC Sheriff's Office, Crisis Negotiation Team In-Service Training
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Lectures and Presentations

aNorth Carolina Justice Academy, "Negotiation First Responder" - Continuing Education Seminar: Salisbury, NC
bOconee County, SC Sheriff's Office, "Crisis Negotiation Scenario Development" - In-Service Training
cPublic Agency Training Council, "Private Sector Negotiation" - Crisis Negotiation Course: Myrtle Beach, SC
default_titlePickens County, SC Sheriff's Office, "Crisis Negotiation Concepts" - In-Service Training
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Scenario Development

aDuke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site - Crisis Negotiation Team Quarterly Training
bOconee County, SC Sheriff's Office - Crisis Negotiation Scenario Development and Implementation
cGreenville County, SC Sheriff's Office - Crisis Negotiation Scenario Development and Participation
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Training Courses

aCrisis Negotiation - Basic (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
bCrisis Negotiation - Intermediate (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
cCrisis Negotiation - Advanced (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
default_titleManaging the Suicidal Crisis (24 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
default_titleHostage Negotiation - Phase I & II (36 Hours): Public Agency Training Council (PATC)
default_titleHostage Negotiation - Phase III (21 Hours): Public Agency Training Council (PATC)
default_titleHostage Negotiation (30 Hours): Institute of Public Service (IPS)
default_titleCrisis Intervention for the Mentally Ill (40 Hours): National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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Conferences and Seminars

aCrisis Negotiation Conference: South Carolina Crisis Negotiators Association (SCCNA) - Myrtle Beach, SC
bHostage Negotiation Seminar: International Association of Hostage Negotiators (IAHN) - Las Vegas, NV
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Incident Command and Control

While an initial law enforcement response to a crisis incident may only consist of one or two officers, the situation may escalate rapidly requiring additional resources from multiple disciplines. Accordingly, as a matter of practice and training, it is of great benefit for agencies to utilize an Incident Command System (ICS) for managing routine incidents. This practice provides seamless integration of ICS into larger emergency operations as the situation evolves. A listing of training courses associated with incident command, control, and response strategies is provided below.

aIncident Command and Control (40 Hours): Institute of Public Service (IPS)
bCrisis Negotiation Techniques for First Responders (40 Hours): Oconee County, SC Sheriff's Office (OCSO)
cSpecial Weapons and Response Tactics (24 Hours): Greenville, SC Police Service Bureau (PSB)
default_titleTactical Response Team Operations (40 Hours): Southern Nuclear Security
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Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for an emergency incident requires a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure effective coordination during incident response.(1) During my tenure within the commercial nuclear power industry, I have been intimately involved in emergency preparedness activities designed to prevent, respond to, and recover from radiological emergencies, natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other exigent circumstances. A summary of my experience and training related to emergency preparedness activities is provided below.

aEmergency Response Organization (ERO) Member - Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site (1986-Present)
bFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): Homeland Security Course - University of Massachusetts
cEmergency Planning for Hostile Action Based Incidents: Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - Alexandria, VA
default_titleResearch Paper: The Performance of FEMA as a Standalone Agency within the Department of Homeland Security
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Cyber and Information Security

As technology continues to improve we are in a time where businesses are more digitally advanced than ever, and inadequate security measures can result in costly data breaches. As a result, it is imperative that information security professionals and cybersecurity professionals work hand in hand to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data as well as prevent unauthorized access to computerized systems. A summary of my education, training, and involvement in cyber and information protection activities is provided below.

Education

aPostgraduate Certificate in Cyber Security Management: University of Virginia (In Progress)
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Task Force and Assessment Team Membership

aCyber Security Assessment Team Member - Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site (2009-Present)
bInformation Protection Task Force - Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI): Washington, DC (2008-2013)
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Conferences & Seminars

aProtection of Nuclear Security Information: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Washington, DC
b10 CFR 73.20 Safeguards Information Rule Implementation: Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - Chattanooga, TN
cCyber Security for Commercial Nuclear Power Facilities: Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - Washington, DC
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- - - - Baltimore, MD (2009 - 2010 - 2011)
- - - - Washington, DC (2012)
- - - - Savannah, GA (2012 - 2013 - 2014)
- - - - New Orleans, LA (2015)

Training

aProtection of Nuclear Plant Critical Digital Assets (CDAs) - Duke Energy Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
bCyber Security Protection for Critical Systems: GovSec TREXPO - Washington, DC
cCybersecurity Awareness: Duke Energy, Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
default_titleInformation System Security: Duke Energy, Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
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Law Enforcement and Security

Education and training are crucial for ensuring competency and professionalism of law enforcement and security personnel. Education develops the critical thinking capabilities needed to interpret complex legal requirements and develop creative solutions to resolve a wide array of issues. Focused training provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for individuals to effectively perform assigned duties and responsibilities in stressful and often dangerous situations. A listing of my law enforcement and security related educational and training activities as well as instructor and guest lecturer experience are provided below.

Education

aMaster of Arts in Criminal Justice (MACJ): Arizona State University
bPostgraduate Certificate in Security Studies: University of Massachusetts
cAssociate of Public Service in Criminal Justice: Tri-County Technical College
default_titleMaster's Thesis: Performance of Police Order Maintenance Functions by Private Security Officers
default_titleResearch Paper: The Use of Community Policing for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
default_titleParalegal Coursework - Tri-County Technical College:
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- - - - Legal Terminology, Process, Ethics, Tort and Contract Law
- - - - Evidence, Legal Interviewing and Investigation
- - - - Legal Document and Analysis

Training

aReserve Officer Training - City of Pickens, SC Police Department
bPrivate Security Officer Training: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) - Oconee Nuclear Site
cPrivate Security Officer Training: North Carolina Private Protective Services Board - McGuire Nuclear Site
default_titleLess Lethal Defense Strategies: Anderson County, South Carolina Sheriff's Office (ACSO)
default_titlePrivate Security Legal & Firearms Instructor: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
default_titleLegal Update for Security Instructors: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
default_titleDrug Recognition: Duke Energy Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
default_titleCrisis & Hostage Negotiation:
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- - - - Crisis Negotiation - Basic (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
- - - - Crisis Negotiation - Intermediate (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
- - - - Crisis Negotiation - Advanced (40 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
- - - - Managing the Suicidal Crisis (24 Hours): Institute of Police Technology & Management (IPTM)
- - - - Hostage Negotiation - Phase I & II (36 Hours): Public Agency Training Council (PATC)
- - - - Hostage Negotiation - Phase III (21 Hours): Public Agency Training Council (PATC)
- - - - Hostage Negotiation (30 Hours): Institute of Public Service (IPS)
- - - - Crisis Intervention for the Mentally Ill (40 Hours): National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Instructor

aNuclear Security Officer Basic Training: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
bNuclear Security Officer Continuing Training: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
cCrisis Negotiation Team Continuing Training: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleDuke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site - Crisis Negotiation Team Quarterly Training
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Lectures and Presentations

aTri-County Technical College, "Nuclear Security Design Basis Threat" - Criminal Justice "Private Security" Course
bNorth Carolina Justice Academy, "Negotiation First Responder" - Continuing Education Seminar: Salisbury, NC
cPublic Agency Training Council, "Private Sector Negotiation" - Crisis Negotiation Course: Myrtle Beach, SC
default_titleOconee County, SC Sheriff's Office, "Crisis Negotiation Strategies" - In-Service Training
default_titlePickens County, SC Sheriff's Office, "Crisis Negotiation Concepts" - In-Service Training
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Homeland Defense

Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the federal government increased efforts to prevent further terrorist activity against the United States. While the subsequent creation of the Department of Homeland Security focused on ensuring public safety in the event of a terrorist attack or other disasters, the implementation of strategy and policy also involves protection of critical infrastructure, enhancing intelligence capabilities, enforcing immigration law, combating cybercrime, and the use of new technologies for protecting the homeland. A listing of my education, training, and involvement in activities related to homeland defense are listed below.

Education

aPostgraduate Certificate in Critical Infrastructure Protection: Sam Houston State University (In Progress)
bPostgraduate Certificate in Security Studies: University of Massachusetts
cResearch Paper: The Performance of FEMA as a Standalone Agency within the Department of Homeland Security
default_titleResearch Paper: Analysis of the United States Strategy for Combating Terrorism
default_titleResearch Paper: The Use of Community Policing for the Prevention of Violent Extremism
default_titleResearch Paper: Mission Statement for the Department of Homeland Security
default_titleResearch Paper: Defining Homeland Security
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Training

aExplosive Device Recognition: Police Department, City of Anderson, South Carolina (APD)
bHazardous Material Identification: Oconee County Sheriff's Office (OCSO)
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Conferences & Seminars

aEmergency Planning for Hostile Action Based Incidents: Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - Alexandria, VA
bTerrorism, Political Instability & Criminal Acts: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) - Alexandria, VA
cCritical Infrastructure Protection Measures: GovSec TREXPO - Washington, DC
default_titleNuclear Security Design Basis Threat: Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) - St. Pete Beach, FL
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Lectures and Presentations

aAppalachian Council of Governments, "Nuclear Security in the Wake of 9-11", Upstate South Carolina
bClemson University, "Nuclear Security Design Basis Threat" - Political Science "Era of Terror" Course
cClemson University, "Nuclear Security in the Wake of 9-11" - Political Science "Era of Terror" Course
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Instructor Development

Continuing training for educators in both the academic and corporate setting is crucial to improving teaching and facilitation skills as well as for choosing appropriate adult learning strategies. Further, as the number of online course offerings grows it is essential that educators fully understand the instructional design, development, and assessment roles and practices associated with blending face-to-face instruction with technology-based methods as well as learning in the online synchronous and asynchronous environment. A listing of my academic foundation as an educator and continuing instructor development activities are provided below.

Education

aMaster of Human Resource Development (MHRD): Clemson University
bPostgraduate Certificate in E-Learning and Online Teaching: University of Wisconsin
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Training

aTraining Instructor Certification: Duke Energy, Technical Training Center
bInstructional Design and Lesson Plan Development: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
cTraining Needs Assessment and Task Analysis: Duke Energy, Technical Training Center
default_titlePrivate Security Legal & Firearms Instructor: South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED)
default_titleInstructor Continuing Training Sessions: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
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Professional Service

aCertified Protection Professional (CPP) Exam Development Group: American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
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Organizational Leadership

Many experts describe leadership and management as having different roles. However, a better approach is to consider that organizational leadership is a management approach in which leaders help set strategic goals for the organization while motivating individuals within the group to successfully carry out the actions needed to achieve the desired results. A brief listing of my education and training related to management, supervision, and leadership within an organization is provided below.

Education

aBachelor of Science in Organizational Management: Southern Wesleyan University
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Training

aLeadership Development Academy: Duke Energy
bSupervision and Leadership - Continuing Education Certificate: University of Cincinnati
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Human Error Reduction and Cause Analysis

At first glance, the cause of a human error may seem obvious, followed then by the hasty conclusion that training or retraining can fix the issue. However, human error cannot be the end of the search for underlying causes when there is often a much deeper issue that needs to be addressed. More often the actual cause is an inconvenient truth about the inadequate systems that were designed around employees or the risky behavioral choices that were made as precursors to the error and its unfortunate outcome. A listing of my training and involvement in human error reduction and cause analysis is provided below.

Experience

aTeam Facilitator - Root Cause Investigation: Duke Energy, Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
bTeam Member - Root Cause Investigation: Duke Energy, Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
cTeam Member - Apparent Cause Analysis: Duke Energy, Nuclear Generation Department (NGD)
default_titleTeam Member - Nuclear Plant Problem Identification Report (PIR) Screening: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
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Training

aRoot Cause Investigation: National Academy for Nuclear Training, Duke Energy
bApparent Cause Analysis: National Academy for Nuclear Training, Duke Energy
cPerformance Improvement (PI) and Human Error Reduction (HER): Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleCorrective Action Program (CAP) Oversight: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleAberrant Behavior Recognition: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleFitness for Duty (FFD) Evaluation: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleProblem Investigation Evaluation and Screening Methodology: Duke Energy, Oconee Nuclear Site
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Computer and Digital Literacy

Understanding the use of digital tools that can unlock critical thinking skills has become essential to students’ academic, career, and interpersonal success. Further, whatever form online education may take in the future, educators and administrators generally rely upon some type of learning management system (LMS) to develop and assign course content, track student progress, and measure and report student outcomes. Listed below are some of my computer related training activities as well as LMS familiarization.

aVisual Studio for Data Access Solutions: Carolina Computer Training - Greenville, SC
bCaptivate for Development of Computer Based Training (CBT): Sterling Ledet & Associates - Charlotte, NC
cOnline Exam Development: Coastal Carolina University, Litchfield Education Center - Pawleys Island, SC
default_titleSharePoint for Project Development: Carolina Computer Training (CCT) - Greenville, SC
default_titleHyperText Markup Language (HTML) Fundamentals: Duke Energy Technical Training - Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleAccess Database Design: Duke Energy Technical Training - Oconee Nuclear Site
default_titleOnline Learning Management Systems (LMS):
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- - - - Blackboard
- - - - Moodle
- - - - Brightspace D2L (Desire2Learn)
- - - - LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lydia.com)

Professional Group Affiliations

Membership in professional associations provides an excellent method for staying up-to-date on current issues and trends within a given career field. Most associations offer an enormous amount of access to resource information such as: case studies, articles, white papers and books written by experts in your area of interest. Further, association membership also serves to enhance lifelong learning goals through professional development opportunities. A listing of my current group affiliations is provided below.

Present

United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA): The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) promotes the development and application of online education for K-12, colleges and universities, as well as the corporate training environment.

Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS): The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice.

Alpha Phi Sigma (APS) National Criminal Justice Honor Society: The Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society recognizes the academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice.

World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS): The World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) provides an international forum for sharing best practices associated with the physical protection and security of nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities.

International Association of Hostage Negotiators (IAHN): The International Association of Hostage Negotiators (IAHN) provides information sharing, networking, and communication resources for individuals involved in the crisis negotiation process.

Past

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International): The American Society for Industrial Security, ASIS International, is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets - people, property, and/or information.

Association for Talent Development (ATD): The Association for Talent Development (ATD), formerly the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), is an association of professionals who help others achieve their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in organizations of all sizes and in all industry sectors.

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