PURPOSE
To professionalize the community engagement sector of law enforcement by instituting an annual, specialized training, networking, and professional development conference for sworn and civilian personnel assigned to community engagement roles within law enforcement agencies nationwide.
Conference Agenda
Five intensive days of professional development, networking, and specialized training.
Day 1
WEDNESDAY – 5/27/26
Registration Opens
2:00 PM
State & Regional Networking Conclave
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Day 2
THURSDAY – 5/28/26
Registration/Info Desk Open
7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Opening Ceremony and General Plenary
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Training Sessions
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Training Sessions
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion and Luncheon
12:00 – 1:20 PM
Break
1:20 – 1:45 PM
Training Sessions
1:45 – 3:00 PM
Training Sessions
3:15 – 4:30 PM
National Townhall Meeting
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Day 3
FRIDAY – 5/29/26
Registration/Info Desk Open
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
General Plenary
8:00 – 8:50 AM
Training Sessions
9:00 – 10:15 AM
Training Sessions
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion and Luncheon
12:00 – 1:20 PM
Break
1:20 – 1:45 PM
Training Sessions
1:45 – 3:00 PM
Training Sessions
3:15 – 4:30 PM
Colleague Connection – Partying with a Purpose
7:00 – 10:00 PM
Day 4
SATURDAY – 5/30/26
The 2026 Torch Awards Ceremony
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Breakout Workshops with National Law Enforcement Organizations
10:15 – 11:15 AM
Breakout Workshops with National Law Enforcement Organizations
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Community Service Projects throughout the DFW area (Buses depart at 1:30pm)
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Attendee-Organized Small Group Meetups and Fireside Chats
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Day 5
SUNDAY – 5/31/26
Regional and State Caucuses
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Closing Ceremony and Conferral of Training Certificates
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
2026 PLECET Conference Officially Ends
11:30 AM