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May 6, 2026
Dennis Dempsey
Deputy Sheriff, Arapahoe County, Colorado Sheriffs Office
Deputy Dennis Dempsey leads the motor unit for the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. He also oversees traffic safety grants and coordinates numerous educational outreach events. Dempsey brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience, including 25 years dedicated to traffic safety. Prior to his current role, he served in South Florida, where he held a variety of assignments, including traffic investigations, motor unit, and member of the DUI task force.
Throughout his career as a crash investigator, Dempsey has responded to and investigated thousands of traffic crashes, including many fatal incidents — far too many involving unrestrained occupants. His commitment to saving lives on the road is deeply rooted in these experiences.
Beyond enforcement, Dempsey is passionate about community engagement. He works closely with local organizations and residents to promote traffic safety awareness for people of all ages, striving to make roadways safer through both education and prevention.
Brian Frankel
Assistant Chief of Operations Command, Stafford County Fire and Rescue
Brian Frankel currently serves as the assistant chief of operations for the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department, where he oversees emergency services delivery and operational readiness. He previously retired from the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department after a distinguished career, culminating as deputy chief of operations.
With more than 38 years of experience in fire and EMS, Frankel spent much of his career operating in the National Capital Region as a firefighter and paramedic. During that time, he responded to hundreds of motor vehicle crashes, witnessing firsthand the devastating impact of traumatic injuries on patients and families. These experiences shaped his strong advocacy for roadway safety and prevention, as he has seen the difference simple measures — such as seat belt use — can make in saving lives. He remains committed to reducing preventable injuries and protecting both responders and the public.
Frankel has dedicated his career to public service, supporting communities through both frontline response and leadership in emergency operations. His commitment to service began in the U.S. Air Force, where he served seven years as an aeromedical technician with deployments to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. He holds a master’s degree in public safety leadership from Arizona State University He advocates for leveraging data to improve response times and system performance, with the goal of enhancing public safety and patient outcomes.
Kennedy Littledike Bingham
Impact Speaker
Kennedy Bingham’s life was forever changed on May 22, 2021, when she was tragically involved in a serious car crash that ejected her from the vehicle and left hanging from a power line for nearly an hour before being rescued. She was not wearing a seat belt. She sustained life-threatening injuries, including a brachial plexus injury that left her arm paralyzed, multiple broken bones, and internal trauma. After more than 20 surgeries, Bingham ultimately underwent an above-the-knee amputation of her left leg.
Following seven weeks in the hospital and years of recovery, Bingham has used her experience to advocate for road safety and educate others on the importance of wearing a seat belt. Through her work with NHTSA and the Click It or Ticket campaign, she shares a firsthand perspective on how one small decision can have life-altering consequences.
Today, Kennedy speaks to audiences across the country to raise awareness on road safety and to make safer choices behind the wheel.