21st Annual Training Conference
Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation

The 2026 accreditation training conference is scheduled for March 30 - April 1, 2026. Training on the schedule this year includes the following:

Monday, March 30, 2026       Select classes for Monday

9:00 am – 4:00 pm      New Accreditation Manager Class
This class is required for newly appointed Accreditation Managers. This class is also recommended for AM’s who are preparing for their first PLEAC assessment. Due to class size, accredited agencies are limited to 1 attendee. Any additional attendees must be approved by the PLEAC Coordinator.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm     The Future of Compliance Technology: AI-Powered Innovation in Accreditation
Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing compliance management and accreditation processes for law enforcement agencies. In this forward-looking roadmap session, the PowerDMS product team will showcase cutting-edge AI-driven enhancements designed specifically for public safety professionals.

Learn how PowerStandards plans to leverage AI to transform accreditation workflows through intelligent gap analysis and automated highlighting. We’ll demonstrate how these innovations can help agencies save significant time, reduce manual review burden, and streamline the path to PLEAC accreditation and reaccreditation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Upcoming platform innovations and recent product advancements
• How AI-powered gap analysis identifies compliance gaps automatically
• Intelligent highlighting features that accelerate accreditation preparation
• Practical strategies to reduce administrative burden and expedite the accreditation process

Who Should Attend:

Current PowerDMS users, agency administrators, accreditation managers, and anyone responsible for maintaining PLEAC compliance or preparing for accreditation cycles.

 9:00 am – 12:00 pm      New Assessor Training Class
This class will prepare individuals to perform on-site assessments. This class has prerequisites which are listed on the assessor application. If you wish to attend this class, an assessor application must be completed and submitted with your resume and Acknowledgment Form as soon as possible but no later than February 16, 2026, to be approved by the Commission. Click here for an assessor application and acknowledgment form.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm          JGPR’s Managing Communications During Critical Police Incidents
Communicating During a Critical Incident 

For police chiefs and public information officers, the ability to communicate clearly, quickly and with credibility during a critical incident is essential. Whether facing an active shooter, a large fire, severe weather or another high-impact event, your agency’s response will be measured not only by operational success but also by how well you inform the media and your community.

Completing this course will teach you:

• How to craft clear, effective messaging during fast-moving events
• Best practices for handling media inquiries, interviews and news conferences
• Strategies to build and maintain public trust during a crisis
• The role of social media and digital platforms in incident communications
• Coordinating messaging across agencies in a joint information setting
  
  

Monday, March 30, 2026       7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Networking Sessions (Sponsored by PPAC)

Tuesday, March 31, 2026       9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Retired Chief Neil Gang (Sponsored by Lexipol)
Lead Well: Integrating Organizational Wellness and Leadership
This course is designed specifically for public safety professionals seeking to strengthen leadership effectiveness through a focus on organizational wellness. With policing facing increasing operational stress, public scrutiny, and internal challenges, this course emphasizes the critical role leaders play in promoting organizational well-being, building resilient teams, and fostering a healthy agency culture.

Participants will explore evidence-based strategies that support mental health, peer support, ethical leadership, and psychological safety in high-stakes environments. Topics include trauma-informed leadership, sleep deprivation and strategies, improving communication across ranks, and integrating wellness into daily operations and decision-making. Through real-world case studies and practical tools, this course empowers police leaders to cultivate an environment where both the employees and communities can thrive.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026        7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Networking Sessions (Sponsored by PPAC)

Wednesday, April 1, 2026   9:00 am – 12:00 pm
PA Standards Updates & Panel Discussion 
This session is recommended for all agencies and is mandatory for assessors who are due for their update training and wish to remain on the active assessor list. Assessors must sign the attendance sheet to get credit.

Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026  8:00 am – vendor area opens

Monday, March 30 – Wednesday, April 1, 2026      9:00 am – 4:30 pm
PowerDMS One-on-One Training Sessions
PowerDMS will be on site all three days offering one-on-one LIVE in person training sessions with users of their software at the PLEAC Conference. The sessions are offered to answer questions, provide technical support and discuss ways to maintain efficiency. You do not need to sign-up beforehand; you can visit them at their booth for the training.

Click here to register for the conference.

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A reminder to all currently certified PLEAC assessors, you are required to have update training at least once every two years if you wish to continue to be on the active assessor list for PLEAC. If you do not receive the required update training, you will be removed from our list of active assessors. If you are in question as to your training needs, please contact us and we will provide you with that information.

Also, the Pennsylvania Police Accreditation Coalition (PPAC) will be sponsoring networking sessions on Monday and Tuesday evenings (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm). The room will offer light snacks, beverages and most importantly an opportunity for you to network with others who are working in the accreditation program. We wish to thank PPAC for their sponsorship!

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111. We have reserved a block of rooms for those of you who wish to stay over. You can contact them directly at 717-564-5511 or use the following link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1750704522254&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1422936750129280836&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5qYG5gYmpkZGRqYladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF%2BeXFqka1zRlF%2BbioAlffV2GAAAAA%3D. They will provide you with a room rate of $117.00 per night. The block will be held until March 2, 2026. You must make your reservations prior to that to take advantage of this special rate.

There is a non-refundable conference registration fee per attendee as follows:

          $150.00 thru February 28, 2026
          $200.00 March 1 – 15, 2026
          $250.00 March 16 - 30, 2026

Inquiries regarding the conference may be made by calling 717-236-1059 Extension 100 or by emailing Sara Feaser at [email protected]