schedule
CONFERENCE PROGRAMING
A national working group comprised of researchers, scholars, experts in law enforcement, and community engagement practitioners has developed best-in-class programming for the 2026 Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference.
TRAINING & CREDIT HOURS
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn credit hours in four distinct categories: Training Hours, Seminar Hours, Networking Hours, and Community Service/Volunteer Hours. These hours are structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience that aligns with the highest standards of law enforcement education and community engagement.
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
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