GUEST SPEAKER: Kelsey Ford
TOPIC: Real Talk with a Detective: Safety, Support, and the Truth About Sexual Assault Investigations
WHERE: Bakers & Hale 7120 Montclaire Ave Godfrey, IL 62035
WHEN: Friday November 21, 2025 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
I am a detective assigned to the Special Victims Unit at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. I have worked in the law enforcement field since 2012 as either a dispatcher or an officer/deputy (or both!).
Hobbies include: traveling, hiking, boxing, & spending time with friends and family.
Brief overview of some safety tips to keep you and your kids safe, Discussion on what to do if you are sexually assaulted or someone you know tells you they were sexually assaulted, Breakdown of how I typically conduct my investigations.
Presentation takeaways:
General understanding of investigative process, online dangers and ways to keep yourself and kids safe, options if you or someone you know was sexually assaulted.
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