ATTENDEE INFORMATION

2026 Annual Conference & Vendor Show

Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino & Resort • Maricopa, Arizona
January 26 – 29, 2026

Lodging Options

Harrah's Ak-Chin Resort & Casino

The official conference hotel located on-site at the AACOP Annual Conference venue. A special group rate is available for attendees staying Jan 26–29, 2026.

  • Discounted AACOP Group Block (Code: S01COP6) – limited availability
  • Complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, and resort amenities

Important: You must use the link below to book your room and receive the AACOP group rate. Reservations made through other sites or apps will not include the discount.

La Quinta Inn & Suites – Copper Sky

The official overflow hotel located just minutes from the conference venue. A special group rate is available for attendees staying Jan 26–29, 2026.

  • Discounted AACOP Group Block (Code: 012626AAC)
  • Complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking

Important: You must use the link below to book your room and receive the AACOP group rate. Reservations made through other sites or apps will not include the discount.

Conference Schedule

Monday, January 26

  • 1:00–3:00 pm — Bag Stuffing (Prefunction Area)
  • 3:00–5:00 pm — Attendee Early Registration (Ballroom)
  • 6:30–8:30 pm — Sponsored Bowling Tournament (Bowling Arena)

Tuesday, January 27

  • 7:00–8:00 am — Conference Set-Up / Bag Stuffing (Ballroom)
  • 7:30–8:30 am — Attendee Registration (Ballroom Foyer)
  • 8:00 am–5:00 pm — Vendor Set-Up (Ballroom)
  • 8:30–11:30 am — Tim Brookshire — Learn the SLII Model (M1 & M2)
  • 8:30–11:30 am — Chris Timmins & Chris Olson — Preston’s Pursuit for Excellence (Ballroom Stage)
  • 11:30 am–12:30 pm — Lunch Break (Ballroom Stage Area)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm — Chief Mike Pooley — Losing Officer Facio: The Aftermath of a Line-of-Duty Death (Ballroom Stage)
  • 3:00–5:00 pm — Chiefs Amy Bonney & Holger Durre — Police and Fire Collaboration: How Can Cats and Dogs Work Together (Ballroom Stage)
  • 3:00–5:00 pm — Drone Discussion — Espinoza & Miller (M1 & M2)
  • 5:30–7:00 pm — Beer Garden (Prefunction Area / Patio)
  • 7:00–9:00 pm — Hospitality Suite — Live Band (Patio)

Wednesday, January 28

  • 7:00–8:00 am — Vendor Set-Up (Main Ballroom)
  • 7:30–8:30 am — Breakfast Buffet (Ballroom Stage Area)
  • 8:00 am–5:00 pm — Vendor Show Open (Main Ballroom)
  • 9:00–9:30 am — Opening Keynote — Jim Dugan (Ballroom Stage)
  • 9:30 am–12:30 pm — Jim Dugan — Honoring the Badge (Ballroom Stage)
  • 10:00 am–12:00 pm — ALEAP Commission Meeting & Accreditation Hearings (Ballroom Stage)
  • 12:30–1:00 pm — Lunch Break (Ballroom Stage Area)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm — AACOP General Membership Meeting & Board Installation (M1 & M2)
  • 3:00–3:30 pm — AACOP Executive Board Meeting (M3)
  • 3:00–5:00 pm — Jeremy Wilson, Ph.D. — A Strategic Approach to Building Your Police Workforce (Ballroom Stage)
  • 3:00–5:00 pm — Assessor Training (M1 & M2)
  • 5:30–6:30 pm — Happy Hour Social (Ballroom Foyer)
  • 6:30–8:00 pm — Dinner (Ballroom)
  • 8:00–11:00 pm — Hospitality Suite — Magician (Laurel Lounge)

Thursday, January 29

  • 7:30–8:30 am — Breakfast Buffet (Ballroom Stage Area)
  • 8:00–9:00 am — New Chiefs / Board Breakfast — Sponsor: Edwards & Amato (M3)
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm — Vendor Show Open (Main Ballroom)
  • 9:30–10:00 am — Platinum Vendor Showcase (Ballroom Stage)
  • 10:00–10:15 am — Sponsor / Corporate Recognition (Ballroom Stage)
  • 10:15 am–12:15 pm — Chief Martin — Stress Relief or Chief Olson — Pathway to Violence (Ballroom Stage)
  • 10:15 am–12:15 pm — Legal Update — Edwards & Amato (M1 & M2)
  • 12:15–1:15 pm — Lunch & Raffle (Ballroom Stage)
  • 12:00–5:00 pm — Vendor Show Closed / Breakdown (Main Ballroom)
  • 1:00–3:00 pm — University / College Police Chiefs Meeting (M3)