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SUMMARY:Administrative Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:Administrative Staff ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Details\n\nThe law enforcement administrative staff’s role continues to be vital to the effective operations of the Office of Sheriff.  The employee must be knowledgeable of everyday operations and statutes that pertain specifically to the Office of Sheriff\, skills to serve the public as well as co-workers\, and tools to maintain rationality in an ever-changing world. \n\n\n\nThis four-day conference will provide up to fifteen hours of extensive training and networking opportunities to office deputies\, administrative staff\, secretaries\, and other sheriff’s office staff with a need for this training. \n\n\n\nTentative training topics include:  PTSD for First Responders-Road to Recovery in the Face of Trauma\, Beneath the Surface – Human Trafficking Awareness\, Open Records & Record Retention\, Legislative & Governmental Affairs\, Office of Sheriff Accreditation and more.  \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge                            150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rates: \n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge: $99 per night Monday night – Wednesday night+ Georgia hotel fee of $5.00 and tax per room per night. *Training begins at 4:00 pm on Monday and concludes at noon on Thursday so please make your reservations accordingly.  \n\n\n\nReservations: ***Please Read Carefully***\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge:  Call (1-866-751-9653) and advise that you are attending the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association – Administrative Staff Conference. The reference Block Code is 2408GSAA.   \n\n\n\nThe check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.  \n\n\n\nTaxes – Hotel room rates are subject to applicable guest tax\, occupancy tax\, and state and local taxes\, subject to change in accordance with applicable law. \n\n\n\nTax-Exempt Groups – Groups requesting tax exemption must submit a valid tax-exempt form at least thirty (30) days prior to their scheduled function. \n\n\n\n***For individually paid reservations: guests must provide proper tax exemption documentation at least (1) one week prior to arrival. \n\n\n\nThe reservation (s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organization’s credit card or checking account (certified check must be received 30 days in advance of arrival).  To be exempt from state AND county lodging tax\, each guest must provide a Certificate of Exemption of Local Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Form and a State of Georgia Sales Tax Exemption Form (ST-5). Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline:  Friday\, July 26\, 2024.  Reservations must be made by the deadline or the group rate will not be available. \n\n\n\nCancellations: You must cancel your reservations 72 hours PRIOR to the conference date to avoid a cancellation or no show charge. \n\n\n\nEarly Checkout:  Any guest who departs the hotel before his or her scheduled date of departure will be charged one night room and tax in addition to any charges accrued during their stay.  Guests will have the opportunity to verify and amend their departure date and check-in without penalty for the individual. \n\n\n\nParking: Self parking. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll training will be held at the Great Wolf Lodge \n\n\n\n\nRegistration is 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Monday\, August 26\, in the Conference Center Registration booth.\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 4:00 p.m. on Monday; concludes at noon on Thursday.\n\n\n\nCertified deputies may receive up to sixteen hours P.O.S.T. credit if conference is attended in its entirety.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: If mailing a check\, please be sure to indicate “Administrative Staff Conference Registration Fee” in the memo section. \n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is August 19\, 2024.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging/Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after August 19\, 2024 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information.  
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/administrative-staff-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Abby Pennington":MAILTO:apennington@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:Sex Offender Registry Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sex Offender ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationTraining TopicsContact UsFinal Details\n\nThe Georgia Sex Offender Registry statutes continue to significantly impact the manner in which offenders are registered and tracked\, placing additional responsibilities on each sheriff’s office. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy continues its commitment of providing ongoing support and training on mandates imposed on the Office of Sheriff. \n\n\n\nAll training will take place at the Great Wolf Lodge. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: Contact The Great Wolf Lodge by calling the Central Reservations Department at 1-866-751-9653 or online at www.greatwolf.com/georgia and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association block with reservation code: 2411GSAS. \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $99+tax nightly (single or double occupancy) and there is no charge for parking.  All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\n*Conference registration on-site is Monday\, September 9 from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm & Tuesday\, September 10 from 7:30 am-8:30 am so make your lodging reservations accordingly.  \n\n\n\nNOTE: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival.  The reservation(s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organizations’ credit card.  E-mail tax exempt forms to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the group name – 2411GSAS\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nLodging Reservations Deadline: August 9\, 2024 or until the reservation block is full. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. Deposits are non-refundable unless individual cancellation is received more than 72 hours prior to arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is for all personnel who are involved with the registration\, tracking\, and prosecution of a sex offender. Each sheriff’s office is encouraged to send at least one representative to this conference. \n\n\n\nRegistration on-site:Monday\, September 9\, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm                             &Tuesday\, September 10\, 7:30 am – 8:30 amTraining:Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, September 10; concludes at noon on Thursday\, September 12.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: If mailing a check\, please be sure to indicate “SOR Management Conference Registration Fee” in the memo section.\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is August 29\, 2024.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the general sessions\, various breakout sessions will be offered during the conference. Training topics may include but not limited to: \n\n\n\n\nInside the Mind of a Sexual Offender\n\n\n\nInvestigative Tools & Resources\n\n\n\nIgniting a Culture of Care\n\n\n\nCrash Course – SOR Basics 101\n\n\n\nSORT Lab\n\n\n\nFBI SOR Audit Results\n\n\n\nBehind Closed Doors \n\n\n\nSuccessful Sex Offender Prosecution\n\n\n\nLegislative Initiatives\n\n\n\n\nAnd More… \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining/Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRAINING INFORMATION\n\n\n\nRegistration on-site: Monday\, September 9\, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm and Tuesday\, September 10\, 7:30 am – 8:30 am \n\n\n\nTraining: Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday and concludes at 12:00 pm on Thursday \n\n\n\nPOWERPOINTS AND HANDOUTS\n\n\n\nGSA will NOT provide hard copies of PowerPoints and handouts to attendees for the conference. \n\n\n\nHOWEVER\, PP and handouts made available to us in advance will be provided electronically on a thumbdrive. \n\n\n\nDRESS CODE\n\n\n\nDress code is business casual\, please remember that you are representing your agency. Bring a light jacket in case the temperature is cold in the training room. \n\n\n\nMEALS PROVIDED\n\n\n\nTuesday:Breakfast and Lunch \n\n\n\nWednesday:Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n\n\n\n\n\nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/sex-offender-registry-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sheriffs' Fall Conference
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LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Savannah\, 2 West Bay Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shelly Daniel":MAILTO:sdaniel@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Jail Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Jail Management ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe Jail Management Conference will provide intensive training to sheriffs\, jail administrators and jail supervisory personnel on management techniques to improve the operational effectiveness of the jail. In addition\, this conference presents networking opportunities with jail managers across the state. Tentative training topics include: developing defensible policy and procedures\, mental health issues in the jail setting\, regional networking and more. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night.  This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff. \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $99 + tax nightly (single or double occupancy) and there is no charge for parking.  All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\nNOTE: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nCalling in your reservation is the only option to receive the special lodging rate.The call in number is 844-473-9653You MUST reference “block code 2502GSAJ” when making your reservation.  Check in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline: January 10\, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited.Cancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. If you cancel within 72 hours prior to arrival\, the deposit becomes non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Monday\, February 10\, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Registration Booth and Tuesday\, February 11\, 7:30 am – 8:30 am at the Registration Booth\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, February 11 and concludes Thursday\, February 13 at 12:30 pm.\n\n\n\nThe vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday\, February 11.\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, February 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nRegistration  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.     Registration & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   TRAINING\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.   Lunch on your own\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.     TRAINING\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.     Reception with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    TRAINING & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.    Lunch provided\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.      TRAINING\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 13\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.    TRAINING & Breakfast provided\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m.                      Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 3\, 2025.\n\n\n\nThe registration confirmation email is sent to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field only. Therefore\, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging & Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after February 3\, 2025 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nClick here for the training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-jail-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Sheriffs' Winter Training Conference
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LOCATION:Chateau Elan\, 100 Rue Charlemagne\, Braselton\, GA\, 30517\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Chaplains ConferenceConference ScheduleLodgingRegistrationContact UsFinal Conference Details\n\nThe Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains’ Division was created to promote the availability of chaplains to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the sheriffs and their staff\, families\, and members of the community. \n\n\n\nEvery year the Division offers a conference for chaplains who serve their Sheriff as a law enforcement chaplain. This year’s training will include the ADVANCED and BASIC course. Do not miss out! \n\n\n\nMark your calendar!Basic – April 8-11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nAdvanced – April 9-11\, 2025 \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 86:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Foyer7:00 pmTrainingJones AuditoriumWednesday\, April 9 & Thursday April 108:00 am – 5:00 pmJones AuditoriumFriday\, April 1111:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium\n\n\n\n20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 86:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Auditorium Wednesday\, April 97:15 am – 7:45 amRegistrationBrown Auditorium 8:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumThursday\, April 108:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumFriday\, April 1111:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium\n\n\n\n\n\nEpworth by the Sea100 Arthur J. Moore DriveSt. Simons Island\, Georgia 31522912-638-8688 \n\n\n\nLodging & Meals:The cost of one-night lodging includes three meals. You must select the motel you wish to stay at on the property\, make your reservations\, and pay Epworth by credit card or check. Check-in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:30 am. Present a tax-exempt form at check-in to eliminate taxes. \n\n\n\nPitts MotelSingle per night with tax: $158.30Double per night with tax: $112.75Robertson InnSingle per night with tax: $178.25Double per night with tax: $121.15Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax: $187.70Double per night with tax: $130.60\n\n\n\nHotel ReservationsCall Epworth by the Sea @ 912-638-8688 and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains block\, at whichever hotel you choose. The deadline to make reservations is April 4\, 2025.Cancellation PolicyAny individual cancellation within 30 days of arrival date will forfeit your per person deposit.Any individual cancellation within 14 days of arrival date will forfeit the first night’s rate.Any individual cancellation within 72 hours of arrival date will forfeit the entire per person charges.CommutersThose who plan to commute daily to Epworth must purchase meal tickets at the front desk. Contact Epworth by the Sea for prices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is April 4\, 2025.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! – During 2019\, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised. \n\n\n\n\nThe 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts. Prior to attending the 20-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course\, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA staff and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress with Crisis Support Solutions.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! Conference attendance must be approved by the sheriff. Click here to download the Attendance Approval Form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after April 1\, 2025 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-law-enforcement-chaplains-conference/
LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 New Chief Deputy Training and Command Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:New Chief Deputy Training April 28-29Command Staff Conference April 30-May 2LodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact Us\n\nThis two-day training provides specialized training for new chief deputies and upper-level command staff responsible for sheriff’s office operations. Training on topics relevant to the Office of Sheriff including budgeting\, managing and dismissing employees\, strategic planning\, leadership and more will be provided \n\n\n\n\n\nThis two and a half day conference provides specialized training for all chief deputies and upper level command staff responsible for sheriff’s office operations. Extensive training on topics relevant to the Office of Sheriff and command staff responsibilities are scheduled. The focus will be on strategic planning\, civil liabilities\, leadership\, certification of personnel\, Office of Sheriff mandates\, and more. \n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall Pkwy.LaGrange\, GA 30240706-837-9653 \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $99 + tax nightly (single or double occupancy) for Sheriff’s Office staff ONLY. All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\nNote: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nMake your reservation by calling the Great Wolf Customer Contact Center at 1-844-473-9653 or visit their website at www.greatwolf.com/georgia. \n\n\n\nYou MUST reference “block code 2504GSAC” when making your reservation. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline: Friday\, March 28\, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited. \n\n\n\n\n\nNew Chief Deputy Training\n\n\n\nUp to 14 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the training is attended in its entirety.  \n\n\n\nSunday\, April 274:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration – Registration BoothMonday\, April 287:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration – Registration BoothCoffee / Breakfast Sandwich Provided in Training Room8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAINING12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch on your own1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAININGTuesday\, April 298:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAININGCoffee only provided 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch provided1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAINING\n\n\n\nCommand Staff Conference\n\n\n\nUp to 17 hours P.O.S.T. credit may be earned if the conference is attended in its entirety.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 294:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration – Registration BoothWednesday\, April 307:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Registration – Registration BoothCoffee provided in the training room8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAINING12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch on your own1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.TRAINING3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibitor show and receptionThursday\, May 18:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.TRAININGCoffee provided in the training room12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.Lunch provided1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.TRAININGFriday\, May 28:30 a.m. – NoonTRAININGCoffee and breakfast sandwich provided in the training room\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fee is non-refundable after April 18\, 2025.\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nDeadline to register for this event is April 18\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\nTo attend both events\, you MUST register for both.You can register for both at the same time by selecting one of each.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-command-staff-conference-and-new-chief-deputy-training/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2025 Sheriffs' Summer Training Conference
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LOCATION:Marriott Savannah Riverfront\, 100 General McIntosh Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Sheriffs' Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Christie Norris":MAILTO:cnorris@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2025 Sex Offender Registry Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sex Offender Registry ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationTraining TopicsContact UsFinal Training Details\n\nThe Georgia’s Sex Offender Registry statutes continue to significantly impact the manner in which offenders are registered and tracked\, placing additional responsibilities on each sheriff’s office. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy continues its commitment of providing ongoing support and training on mandates imposed on the Office of Sheriff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240(706) 837-9653 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: Contact Great Wolf Lodge by calling the Central Reservations Department at 1-844-473-9653 or online at www.greatwolf.com/georgia and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association block with Reservation Code: 2511GSAS. \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $99+tax nightly (single or double occupancy) and there is no charge for parking. All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\nNOTE: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. The reservation(s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organizations’ credit card or certified check. E-mail tax exempt forms to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the group name – 2511GSAS\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline: July 25\, 2025 or until the reservation block is full. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. Deposits are non-refundable unless individual cancellation is received more than 72 hours prior to arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is for all personnel who are involved with the registration\, tracking\, and prosecution of a sex offender. Each sheriff’s office is encouraged to send at least one representative to this conference. \n\n\n\nDate:Tuesday\, August 26 – Thursday\, August 28Training:Training begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday; concludes at noon on Thursday.Registration Fee:$350; you must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form. No cancellation refunds will be issued after July 25. Deadline to register: July 25.Registration on-site:Monday\, August 25\, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm andTuesday\, August 26\, 7:30 am – 8:30 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the general sessions\, various breakout sessions will be offered during the conference. \n\n\n\nTraining topics to include: \n\n\n\n\nCase Review: Escalating Violence-Offenders Know No Boundaries\n\n\n\nCase Review: Straight from the Sheriff – Sex Trafficking Isn’t a Game\n\n\n\nChild Exploitation – Undercover Chat Investigations\n\n\n\nNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – AI Generated Content\n\n\n\nThe Prosecution of Criminal Actors\n\n\n\nRegional Breakout Sessions are Back!\n\n\n\nSilent Witness; Advancing DNA Technology to Solve Crimes\n\n\n\nAnd more…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining/Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit this site after August 19 for final training details. Essential details may include a tentative agenda\, training materials\, registration/training times\, or other important information. \n\n\n\nClick here to view training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-sex-offender-registry-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2025 Sheriffs' Fall Training Conference
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URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2025-sheriffs-fall-training-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott Savannah Riverfront\, 100 General McIntosh Blvd\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Sheriffs' Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@georgiasheriffs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T123000
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SUMMARY:2026 Jail Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Jail Management ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact UsFinal Details \n\nThe Jail Management Conference will provide intensive training to sheriffs\, jail administrators and jail supervisory personnel on management techniques to improve the operational effectiveness of the jail. In addition\, this conference presents networking opportunities with jail managers across the state. Tentative training topics include: developing defensible policy and procedures\, mental health issues in the jail setting\, regional networking and more. \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreat Wolf Lodge150 Tom Hall ParkwayLaGrange\, GA 30240 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: The room rate is $99 per night.  This rate is ONLY available to Sheriff’s Office staff. \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $99 + tax nightly (single or double occupancy) and there is no charge for parking.  All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\nNOTE: To claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form (1) one week prior to arrival. Forms are to be emailed to gataxforms@greatwolf.com along with the Group name\, name of guest(s) and confirmation number. \n\n\n\nCalling in your reservation is the only option to receive the special lodging rate.The call in number is 844-474-9653You MUST reference “block code 2602GSAM” when making your reservation.  Check in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline: January 9\, 2026 or until rooms are sold out. Make your reservations early as rooms are limited.Cancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. If you cancel within 72 hours prior to arrival\, the deposit becomes non-refundable. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Monday\, February 9\, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Registration Booth and Tuesday\, February 10\, 8:00 am – 8:30 am at the Registration Booth\n\n\n\nTraining begins at 8:30 am on Tuesday\, February 10 and concludes Thursday\, February 12 at 12:30 pm.\n\n\n\nThe vendor show is scheduled during the afternoon of Tuesday\, February 10.\n\n\n\nA confirmation email will provide details of the schedule/events.\n\n\n\nCertified jailers/deputies will receive a minimum of 15 hours P.O.S.T. credit based on 100% attendance of the conference.\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Sandwich Provided\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided\n\n\n\n1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. TRAINING\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. TRAINING & Breakfast Sandwich Provided\n\n\n\n12:30 p.m. Adjourn\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nAny staff member who attends must also complete registration online and pay the registration fee.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: February 2\, 2026.\n\n\n\nThe registration confirmation email is sent to the email address in the Individual Completing this Form field only. Therefore\, if you are NOT the attendee please forward a copy of the registration confirmation email to the attendee.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging & Training\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to view the agenda.
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-jail-management-conference/
LOCATION:The Great Wolf Lodge\, 150 Tom Hall Parkway\, LaGrange\, GA\, 30240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Law Enforcement Chaplains Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 Chaplains ConferenceConference ScheduleLodgingRegistrationContact Us\n\nThe Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains’ Division was created to promote the availability of chaplains to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the sheriffs and their staff\, families\, and members of the community. \n\n\n\nEvery year the Division offers a conference for chaplains who serve their Sheriff as a law enforcement chaplain. This year’s training will include the ADVANCED and BASIC course. Do not miss out! \n\n\n\nMark your calendar!Basic – April 14-17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAdvanced – April 15-17\, 2026 \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n20-hour BASIC Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 146:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown Foyer7:00 pmTrainingJones AuditoriumWednesday\, April 15 & Thursday April 168:00 am – 5:00 pmJones AuditoriumFriday\, April 1711:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium\n\n\n\n20-hour ADVANCED Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training \n\n\n\nCertified deputies will receive P.O.S.T. credit according to the hours attended. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 146:00 pm – 7:00 pmRegistrationBrown AuditoriumWednesday\, April 157:15 am – 7:45 amRegistrationBrown Auditorium8:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumThursday\, April 168:00 am – 5:00 pmTrainingBrown AuditoriumFriday\, April 1711:00 amGraduationBrown Auditorium\n\n\n\n\n\nEpworth by the Sea100 Arthur J. Moore DriveSt. Simons Island\, Georgia 31522912-638-8688 \n\n\n\nLodging & Meals:The cost of one-night lodging includes three meals. You must select the motel you wish to stay at on the property\, make your reservations\, and pay Epworth by credit card or check. Check-in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:30 am. Present a tax-exempt form at check-in to eliminate taxes. \n\n\n\nPitts MotelSingle per night with tax: $162.50Double per night with tax: $115.90Robertson InnSingle per night with tax: $183.50Double per night with tax: $126.40Turner LodgeSingle per night with tax: $192.95Double per night with tax: $134.80\n\n\n\nHotel ReservationsCall Epworth by the Sea @ 912-638-8688 and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Chaplains block\, at whichever hotel you choose. The deadline to make reservations is April 10\, 2026.Cancellation PolicyAny individual cancellation within 30 days of arrival date will forfeit your per person deposit.Any individual cancellation within 14 days of arrival date will forfeit the first night’s rate.Any individual cancellation within 72 hours of arrival date will forfeit the entire per person charges.CommutersThose who plan to commute daily to Epworth must purchase meal tickets at the front desk. Contact Epworth by the Sea for prices.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is April 10\, 2026.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are non-refundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event.\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! – During 2019\, the Law Enforcement Chaplains Division Basic training curriculum was revised. \n\n\n\n\nThe 40-hour Basic Course now includes three parts. Prior to attending the 20-hour classroom instruction of the LE Chaplain’s Basic Course\, the student must complete the following: (1) 5-hours of online training via zoom with GSA staff and (2) 16-hours of Peer & Crisis Support for Individuals in Distress with Crisis Support Solutions.\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT! Conference attendance must be approved by the sheriff. Click here to download the Attendance Approval Form.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining & Lodging
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-law-enforcement-chaplains-conference/
LOCATION:Epworth by the Sea\, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 C.H.A.M.P.S. Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:C.H.A.M.P.S. Summer Conference InformationLodgingRegistrationScheduleContact\n\nThe C.H.A.M.P.S. Summer Conference provides an opportunity for C.H.A.M.P.S. Instructors to receive valuable training and allow for essential networking opportunities for instructors across the state. To maintain an effective teaching edge\, C.H.A.M.P.S. instructors must be provided with knowledge on current teaching trends and other vital resources to maintain a positive image and provide young students with a secure learning environment\, which fosters good public relations between the public and the Sheriff’s Office. In addition\, this three day conference will meet the MOU requirements to send every instructor to a refresher course a minimum of every three years to sustain his/her instructor status in good standing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSea Palms Resort515 N. Windward DriveSt. Simons Island\, GA 31522 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate: $209 plus 7% sales tax\, 7% occupancy tax\, plus $5 per room/night state fee plus daily resort fee of $35 per night\, per room. To claim tax-exempt status\, you must present a tax-exempt form at check-in. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. or later; check-out is 11:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nReservations: Make your room reservations by calling 912-638-3351 and request the group rate in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association room block. NOTICE: All individual reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card\, advance deposit or cash deposit. Deposits are non-refundable unless individual cancellations are received 48 hours prior to arrival. \n\n\n\nReservations deadline to secure the special room rate is June 7\, 2026. Reservations made after that date will go back to regular price rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the on-line registration form. The registration deadline is July 1. \n\n\n\nRemember: Per O.C.G.A. § 15-21-101\, Drug Abuse Treatment and Education (DATE) Fund money can be used to pay for lodging. \n\n\n\n*Use the + sign below to register to attend. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 7Registration11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Welcome Reception2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Training3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Wednesday\, July 8Training8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch provided)Thursday\, July 9Training8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch provided)Friday\, July 10Training8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Breakfast provided)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining and Lodging
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-c-h-a-m-p-s-summer-conference/
LOCATION:Sea Palms St. Simons\, 515 N. Windward Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 Administrative Staff Conference
DESCRIPTION:Administrative Staff ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationContact Us\n\nThe law enforcement administrative staff’s role continues to be vital to the effective operations of the Office of Sheriff.  The employee must be knowledgeable of everyday operations and statutes that pertain specifically to the Office of Sheriff\, skills to serve the public as well as co-workers\, and tools to maintain rationality in an ever-changing world. \n\n\n\nThis four-day conference will provide up to fifteen hours of extensive training and networking opportunities to office deputies\, administrative staff\, secretaries\, and other sheriff’s office staff with a need for this training. \n\n\n\nTentative training topics include:  Ethics\, Awareness\, Open Records & Record Retention\, Legislative & Governmental Affairs\, Office of Sheriff Mandates and more.  \n\n\n\nJoin us at: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSea Palms515 N. Windward DriveSt. Simons Island\, GA 31522 \n\n\n\nRoom Rates: \n\n\n\nSea Palms: $159 per night + Georgia hotel fee of $5.00 and tax per room per night. \n\n\n\nResort Fee: \n\n\n\n$15 per night plus 7% tax – The Daily Resort Charge includes: guest internet access\, island shuttle service\, exclusive access to the Beach Club\, yard games\, bicycles\, afternoon tea and signature cookies in the lobby from 4:00 – 6:00 pm\, two bottled waters\, and self-parking. \n\n\n\nRoom Reservations: ***Please Read Carefully***\n\n\n\nUse the registration link below to make your room reservations. \n\n\n\nClick here to make room reservations \n\n\n\nThe check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.  \n\n\n\nTaxes – Hotel room rates are subject to applicable guest tax\, occupancy tax\, and state and local taxes\, subject to change in accordance with applicable law. \n\n\n\nTax-Exempt Attendees: \n\n\n\n***For individually paid reservations: guests must provide proper tax exemption documentation at least (1) one week prior to arrival. \n\n\n\nThe reservation (s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organization’s credit card or checking account. \n\n\n\n To be exempt from state AND county lodging tax\, each guest must provide a Certificate of Exemption of Local Hotel/Motel Excise Tax Form and a State of Georgia Sales Tax Exemption Form (ST-5).  \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline:  Saturday\, July 4\, 2026.  Reservations must be made by the deadline or the group rate will not be available. \n\n\n\nCancellations: You must cancel your reservations 14 days PRIOR to the conference date to avoid a cancellation or no show charge. \n\n\n\nEarly Checkout:  Any guest who departs the hotel before his or her scheduled date of departure will be charged one night room and tax in addition to any charges accrued during their stay.  Guests will have the opportunity to verify and amend their departure date and check-in without penalty for the individual. \n\n\n\nParking: Self parking. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll training will be held in the Grand Ballroom \n\n\n\nMonday\, August 32:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Welcome Reception2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Conference Registration4:00 p.m. – 6:00 pmTrainingTuesday\, August 48:30 am – NoonTrainingNoon – 1:00 pmLunch1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTrainingWednesday\, August 58:30 am – NoonTrainingNoon – 1:00 pmLunch1:00 pm – 3:00 pmTrainingThursday\, August 68:30 am – NoonTrainingNoonConference Adjourns\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIMPORTANT: If mailing a check\, please be sure to indicate “Administrative Staff Conference Registration Fee” in the memo section.\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register by completing the online registration form below.\n\n\n\nRegistration deadline is July 22\, 2026.\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are nonrefundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event. All other refunds will be charged a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging/Training
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-administrative-staff-conference/
LOCATION:Sea Palms St. Simons\, 515 N. Windward Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@georgiasheriffs.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Sex Offender Registry Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sex Offender Registry ConferenceLodgingSchedule of EventsRegistrationTraining TopicsContact UsFinal Details\n\nThe Georgia’s Sex Offender Registry statutes continue to significantly impact the manner in which offenders are registered and tracked\, placing additional responsibilities on each sheriff’s office. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association Training Academy continues its commitment of providing ongoing support and training on mandates imposed on the Office of Sheriff. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSea Palms St. Simons515 N. Windward DriveSt. Simons Island\, GA 31522912-638-3351 \n\n\n\nRoom Rate & Reservations: Book online at THIS LINK or contact Sea Palms Reservations at 912-638-3351 and request a room in the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association block with Reservation Code: GSASOR. \n\n\n\nThe room rate is $159+tax nightly and there is no charge for parking. All room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes and fees (these fees are subject to change at the discretion of the state) and $5 state hotel-motel fee per night. \n\n\n\nTo claim tax-exempt status\, provide a tax-exempt form upon arrival. The reservation(s) must be made in the name of the individual who is tax exempt and paid with the organizations’ credit card or certified check. \n\n\n\nNOTE: Sea Palms offers a number of amenities\, and requires a daily resort service fee of $15.00 per night plus 7% tax. Daily Resort Charges include: Guest internet access; island shuttle service; exclusive access to Beach Club; yard games; bicycles; afternoon tea and signature cookies in the lobby from 4-6pm; two bottled waters; daily mocktails with board games 2-4pm; self-parking. \n\n\n\nCheck in is at 4:00 pm; check-out is 11:00 am. \n\n\n\nReservations Deadline: August 23\, 2026 or until the reservation block is full. \n\n\n\nDeposit & Cancellation Policy: All individual reservations must be accompanied by a one night’s deposit in the form of a check or credit card. A 14- day cancellation notice is required to cancel individual reservations for full refund of deposits made.  Reservation cancellations made within 14 days of arrival date will be charged liquidated damages equal to one night’s room & tax or package. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is for all personnel who are involved with the registration\, tracking\, and prosecution of a sex offender. Each sheriff’s office is encouraged to send at least one representative to this conference. \n\n\n\nMonday\, September 21Conference Registration4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 22Conference Registration7:30 am – 8:30 amTraining8:30 am – 4:45 pm\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 23Training8:30 am – 4:30 pm\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24Training8:30 am – Noon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees are nonrefundable for cancellations made 10 days or less prior to the starting date of the training event. All other refunds will be charged a $25 processing fee.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining topics to include: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExploring the Sexual Offender & Violent Offender: Understanding the Offender’s Personality\, Behavior & Typology\n\n\n\nLiability and Risk Management\n\n\n\nSOR Legislative Initiatives\n\n\n\nStrategic Approaches to Sex Offender Population Management\n\n\n\nU.S. Marshals Service Resources and Operational Planning\n\n\n\nWorking Together Across Borders: A Multi-State Sex Offender Panel\n\n\n\nAnd More…\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining/Lodging\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to download the training agenda
URL:https://georgiasheriffs.org/event/2026-sex-offender-registry-management-conference/
LOCATION:Sea Palms St. Simons\, 515 N. Windward Drive\, St. Simons Island\, GA\, 31522\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@georgiasheriffs.org
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