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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Christina Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@georgiasheriffs.org
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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
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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 Us\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
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
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