08/24/2026
The success of this year’s conference was truly remarkable. The attendance, quality of training, professional networking, and commitment shown by everyone in attendance exceeded our expectations.
That success did not happen overnight. It is the result of 51 years of dedication, sacrifice, leadership, and service to law enforcement, our youth, and the communities we proudly serve.
We were especially honored to have so many former presidents join us for this year’s awards banquet. Their leadership and commitment helped shape this association into what it is today, and we are deeply grateful for the foundation they built and the example they continue to provide.
Members may come, go, retire, or move on, but the mission remains constant: to better prepare law-enforcement professionals to serve, mentor, and build meaningful relationships with our youth and communities.
We are grateful to every person who has contributed to this mission over the past 51 years. Their dedication has created a legacy that we are proud to carry forward.
There is still work to be done and much more to accomplish, but none of it would be possible without those who came before us, those serving today, and those willing to carry this mission into the future.
Thank you for 51 years of service, commitment, and partnership. Time to look ahead and prepare, as the best is yet to come.