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11:30AM – 1:30PM Past President’s Luncheon with Dr. Jeffrey Simon, Grand Ballroom
Jeffrey D. Simon is an internationally recognized author, lecturer, and consultant on terrorism and
political violence. He is president of Political Risk Assessment Company, Inc., and is a former RAND
analyst who also taught at UCLA for twenty years. He is the author of several books on terrorism:
America’s Forgotten Terrorists: The Rise and Fall of the Galleanists; The Alphabet Bomber: A Lone
Wolf Terrorist Ahead of His Time; Lone Wolf Terrorism: Understanding the Growing Threat; and
The Terrorist Trap: America’s Experience with Terrorism.

His latest book, The Bulldog Detective: William J. Flynn and America’s First War Against the
Mafia, Spies, and Terrorists was published in January 2024. His writings on terrorism, political
violence, and political risk have appeared in many publications, including the Journal of
the American Medical Association, Foreign Policy, Jane’s Intelligence Review, and the New
York Times. Dr. Simon has also lectured and given workshops on terrorism to university
audiences, law enforcement and military personnel, the emergency services, and the medical
community both in the United States and overseas. He earned a B.A. in History from the
University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. in Political Science from Indiana University, and a Ph.D. in Political
Science from the University of Southern California. Many media outlets have interviewed him, including CNN,
Fox News, MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.

• 2:00PM – 4:00PM New Board of Directors Meeting, Parkside Room
• 6:00PM – 9:00PM Farewell Cocktail Cruise on Lake Michigan

Donating $100 to the World Association of Detectives (WAD) Centennial Conference is a meaningful way to
support a landmark event that celebrates a century of excellence in detective work. Your contribution will help
cover essential costs, ensuring we can provide a high-quality experience for all attendees, including expert
speakers, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

Your support will help us create an inspiring environment that advances the field of detection for generations
to come.

You want to be in the $100 for 100th group. Consider donating to WAD’s $100 for 100th.
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Finally, if you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring or exhibiting
at the conference, please contact President Wes Bearden directly.

Thank you for your generous donations

WAD Centennial Celebration Farewell Cocktail Cruise on Lake Michigan

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