2026 Gatlinburg Law Enforcement Conference Agenda Summary

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We are currently in the process of developing the detailed agenda and specific class offerings for the 2026 Gatlinburg Law Enforcement Conference. The summary below provides a general outline of the key topics that will be addressed during the event, giving attendees an overview of the areas of focus and learning opportunities that will be available.

The agenda will cover a wide range of contemporary law enforcement and public safety issues, including:

• Hoax bombing and swatting incidents
• Public Safety - Integrated response to mass shootings
• Disrupting transnational human trafficking networks

• Utilizing artificial intelligence in solving cold cases
• Social networking investigations and technology threats
• Sextortion cases and child exploitation “764” Extremist online network (including presentations by the FBI and US Secret Service)

• Mental health and resilience strategies for law enforcement
• Surviving drug enforcement operations
• Safety through mental health programs

• Undercover operations
• Drug-related investigations and death investigations
• Case studies – combating Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations, Human Trafficking

• Keynote addresses
• Opening and closing ceremonies
• Networking opportunities and prize drawings