Law Enforcement Community Engagement
Conference 2026
Hosted by the Clarke County Sherrif's Office
August 23rd - August 26th, 2026
The Classic Center, Athens, Georgia
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Law Enforcement Community Engagement (LECE) conference is a four-day event that brings together law enforcement professionals from across Georgia and the Southeast to discuss key topics, share innovative strategies, and enhance community engagement.
WHY ATTEND?
- Earn up to 20 POST Credit Hours, including Governor’s Initiative Courses
- Learn from expert speakers on innovative topics. Sessions cover essential areas such as: De-Escalation (Governor’s Initiative Class), Community-Oriented Policing (Governor’s Initiative Class), Creating Powerful Community Engagement Initiatives, and more
- Gain valuable insights to apply immediately in your agency and community
- Connect with peers and expand your professional network through interactive sessions and workshops
EXCLUSIVE EVENTS & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
- Insiders Tour of UGA’s Football Training Facility
- Welcome Cookout | Sunday, August 23 at the CCSO Training Center
- Meet & Greet Casino Night | Connect with fellow officers and professionals
- Wednesday Prayer Breakfast
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Early Registration: $199 (first 100 participants)
- Use code EARLYBIRD2026 to be one of the first 100 registrants to get your registration for $199!
- Standard Registration: $300 (after first 100 participants)
New This Year!
Once again, this year, you’ll have the opportunity to choose which classes best fit your interests and professional goals. General Sessions and workshop topics include:
- Community Outreach Panel – Highlighting CCSO Programs and Community Partners
- Community Crisis Preparation – Active Shooter + Virtual Simulator
- Community Crisis Preparation – Suicide Prevention
- Community Crisis Preparation – Fentanyl Epidemic
- Community Crisis Preparation – Inclement Weather Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Chaplaincy in Law Enforcement
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- CPR Training & Re-certification
- 32 Degrees of Policing
- Fair & Impartial Policing
Community Engagement Opportunity
Are you interested in donating to the Athens-Clarke County community? We encourage attendees to bring donated items such as:
- Canned goods
- Warm socks
- Gloves
- Blankets