Northern Kentucky CALEA Conference 2019

The CALEA Conference App is your connection to all sessions and activities in Kentucky. The November Conference will be available for download in October 2019. Once you download the conference, check for updates so you don't miss schedule and/or room changes.

Conference Location

CALEA Conference November 13-16, 2019

Northern Kentucky Convention Center
One West RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011

Hotel/Lodging

BestWestern
Cincinnati Riverfront
200 Crescent Ave.
Covington, KY 41011
Standard room $112 plus tax; Includes breakfast
King Riverview Suites $142 plus tax; Includes breakfast

Courtyard by Marriott
500 West 3rd Street
Covington, KY 41011
Room rate is $139 and includes breakfast.

Cincinnati Marriott at River Center
10 West RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
Room rate is $155 and includes deluxe continental breakfast.
Premium rooms $195

Embassy Suites Cincinnati River Center
10 East RiverCenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011
Room rate is $155 and includes breakfast.

Holiday Inn Riverfront
600 West 3rd Street
Covington, KY 41011
Room rate is $122 and includes breakfast.

Reservations must be made online. Please do not call the hotel to secure your reservation. To make reservations click here.

Registration Fees and Information

Registration is open to everyone. All individuals in attendance must be registered, and only individuals with an official name badge will be admitted to conference workshops and meetings. Please note: single banquet tickets are available for spouse and guests to purchase.

Full conference registration includes your choice of workshops on Wednesday-Friday, Friday Committee Meetings, Review Hearings, and the Celebration Banquet.
Workshops only registration includes your choice of workshops Wednesday-Friday, and Friday Committee Meetings.
Candidate Agency registration is for staff from agencies being considered for accreditation to attend only the Review Committee Hearings and Celebration Banquet.
There are no other registration options.

Cancellation Policy
After October 30, 2019 refunds of conference registration fees will be made less a 10% administrative charge; no refunds after November 6, 2019, except in emergencies. Please submit any cancellation in writing.

Registration Fees (U.S. dollars)
Advanced Registration (before October 30, 2019)
Full Registration $675
Workshops Only $635
Candidate Agency $215
Banquet Only $90
*Attending Saturday Activities Only

On-site Registration (after October 30, 2019)
Full Registration $690
Workshops Only $650
Candidate Agency $215
Banquet Only* $90
*Attending Saturday Activities Only

There are no other options available.

Agenda

The following is a quick overview of the conference schedule.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Opening Session
Training Workshops
Exhibit Hall Opens

Thursday, November 14, 2019
Training Workshops
Exhibitors Hall Continues

Friday, November 15, 2019
Training Workshops
Commission Meetings
Commission Review Committee Hearings

Saturday, November 16, 2019
Commission Review Committee Hearings
Celebration Awards Banquet

Workshops

Note: Bold Class Titles Collectively Satisfy Accreditation Manager Training Standard

All Commission Training Sessions are conducted in English unless otherwise noted.

Introduction to CALEA
Orientation is a brief overview of CALEA's history and programs. It also serves as a platform to give guidance on what to expect during the conference and workshops. This is designed for new attendees

Meet your Regional Program Manager
Meet your Regional Program Manager and ask general questions. The program managers will give guidance on what to expect during the conference, give suggestions for workshops to attend for training. This designed for new attendees.

Priorities and Getting Started
This class will provide an introduction to the CALEA Accreditation process and assist new accreditation managers and chief executive officers in developing strategies for managing the requirements of the program. It will include discussions on first steps and suggestions for policy development to support compliance

How to Manage Files for Compliance
This class will provide suggestions on developing files to effectively demonstrate compliance with CALEA Standards. A review of the purpose of the file construction protocol and examples of appropriate files will be provided. Discussions will occur regarding issues to consider and best practices

Written Directives and Proofs of Compliance
This class will focus on documents qualifying as written directives and proofs of compliance that complement the accreditation process. An emphasis will be placed on file construction and demonstrating compliance with standards for Commission review. This course is for accreditation manager training and new attendees.

Accreditation Practices - What’s old is new again….Or is it?

This session is geared to those who have been engaged in the accreditation process for several assessment cycles. Veteran accreditation managers will discuss their techniques, their challenges, and yes, even their frustrations, as their agencies mature with the process. This session will be in roundtable format. Be ready to participate!

Preparing for Web-based and Site-based Assessments

This class will review the duties and responsibilities of the agency, assessment team, and CALEA staff when preparing for an assessment. Agencies that have transitioned or will transition to the 4-year cycle this year are encouraged to attend.

Preparing an Analysis and Time Sensitive Standards Training
The purpose of this class is to focus on the fundamental concepts of an analysis, while reviewing the requirements of the related CALEA Standards.

PowerDMS: Getting Started with Your Accreditation Process
This session is especially designed for agencies or accreditation managers who are new to PowerDMS Standards. Topics which will be covered include: Registering to the CALEA community, subscribing to your manual, manual navigation, creating your assessment, assigning roles and tasks amongst many other things.

PowerDMS Standards: Managing Your Accreditation Process
This session is especially designed for agencies or accreditation managers who have already set up their assessment and are in the process of managing their accreditation. Topics which will be covered include: Adding attachments, creating highlights, assigning status, moving attachments between roles, copying attachments to a new assessment, setting up your mock and final assessor amongst other things.

PowerDMS Documents and Workflows

Learn how to use the PowerDMS Policy tool to manage Documents and utilize Workflows. Upload your existing documents or policies and send them through a workflow electronically for collaboration and approval. Once approved, documents can be sent out for electronic signature and are always searchable by your employees.

PowerDMS User Group

This group is good for those new to PowerDMS as well as experienced users. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask any questions they may have to the PowerDMS Trainers and to other PowerDMS users. This is a great platform to network and share your knowledge and experience with other PowerDMS Users.

Common Standards Issues

This class will provide an overview of standards that have been issues on past assessments. Standards will be discussed during the workshop as well as any common process misinterpretations. Come join the discussion on issues that present consistent challenges for agencies. This class is for seasoned attendees.

Client Feedback and Discussion: The 4-year Process

This Class is an open discussion with a panel consisting of current CALEA Client CEO’s, Accreditation Managers, or Site-Based Team Members who will speak of their experience in the various programs and assessment processes. Attendees of the class are encouraged to ask questions of the panel members to get answers to the questions from those who have been through the experience. Regional Program Managers will also be in attendance for questions at the end of the class.

Communications Discussion

This will be a facilitated discussion among those involved in the CALEA Communications Program. Come share your ideas and thoughts to assist your fellow communications agencies in their pursuit for excellence.

Leading with Accreditation (CEO Training)

CALEA credentialing programs are designed to be best practices in the delivery of high quality public safety services. Participation in these programs enriches administrative and management practices of agencies that actively engage in the processes. This class will explore how CALEA standards and processes serve to facilitate the development of good leadership throughout all levels of public safety organizations

INL (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs)

Kentucky Crisis Intervention Team

Police Foundation & CALEA Partnership: Science, Innovation & Best Practices

Brain Training

Kentucky School Resource Officers

Kentucky Post Critical Incident Seminar

Police Social Worker Program

Making a Community Impact

Non-Traditional Community Partnerships

Police Survivor

Ethical Police Leadership

Trekking the Terrain of 911 Consolidation

Continuing Law Enforcement Operations During a Power Grid Disruption

PowerDMS Utilizing the Training Feature to Document Compliance

PowerDMS Session 3: Finalizing Your Assessment

PowerDMS 4: Documents and Workflows

Exhibitor Information

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FOR ORLANDO CONFERENCE
March 17-19, 2020

Exhibitor contract and registration information coming soon.

Exhibitor Schedule
Tuesday - March 17, 2020
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM                   Exhibit Registration & Set-up

Wednesday - March 18, 2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM                   Exhibits Open

Thursday - March 19, 2020
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM                  Exhibits Open
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM                  Exhibit Breakdown

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship is another way to get your company seen by our attendees and shows your support for agencies in the accreditation process.

Grab the attention of leading public safety decision makers by becoming a CALEA sponsor. Proudly display your company name, logo and information during a breakfast or conference break. Receive recognition in the program book and at your booth as a conference sponsor. If needed, signage is an additional expense.

CALEA Breakfast $2,000 each Wednesday or Thursday
CALEA Break $1,000 each Morning or afternoon on Wednesday or Thursday

Additional sponsorship packages are available for the Conference App.
Download: App Sponsorship Flyer
App Sponsorship Package Information

To secure your exhibitor space or information contact:
CALEA
13575 Heathcote Boulevard
Suite 320
Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone: 703 352-4225

Wendi Jones - ext. 34

Download the Exhibitor Contract, Exhibitor Service Kit and Electrical and WiFi forms