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

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

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)

Conference Materials

Ship booth setup materials and display items to:

• Label packages “AACOP Booth Setup”
• Include contact information on all items
• Use durable packaging; consider shipping insurance

Bag Stuffers

Ship 300 promotional items or giveaways to:

• Label packages “AACOP Bag Stuffers”
• Include your company name and contact info
• Items should be small, lightweight, and promotional

Cost: $50

Cost: $100

Cost: $200