Dear TPCA Member,
The 2024 Annual Texas Police Chiefs Association Conference will be held on Galveston Island,
Texas, March 25-28, 2024. The conference and exposition will be held at Galveston Island Convention Center.
The conference will feature outstanding speakers to help you stay ahead of the trends with informative topics for both large and small agencies. There will be multiple break-out training sessions on a variety of subjects with TCOLE hours available. In addition, we have a separate training course for those interested in the Best Practices Accreditation/Accreditation Training Program, so please bring your program managers.
We will once again host the specialized training for attorneys who serve as legal advisers to law enforcement agencies. This includes those who may work full- or part-time in that capacity. We encourage your Law Enforcement Legal Advisor to attend and participate in all conference activities.
We had a record number of vendors last year and there were many innovations for law enforcement enhancement. There will be a lot of time to visit exhibitors during the conference. You are encouraged to bring the person in charge of purchasing to the conference. Day passes to the exhibit hall are also available for your officers and staff at no charge.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Conference concludes at noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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Please don't forget to register your SPOUSE OR GUEST.
Please consider registering as a sponsor for the Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation. Your Prayer Breakfast Table will benefit the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation Officer Death Fund for officers killed in the line of duty. Register here.
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Come out and join us for a day of fun at our TPCA Foundation Golf Tournament - March 24, 2024 - 1 pm (Shotgun Start) at the beautiful Moody Gardens Golf Course, 1700 Sydnor Lane, Galveston. All proceeds support the TPCA Foundation Officer Death Benefits Fund. Participants will receive lunch at noon. We will have trophies for first, second, third and also "bringing up the rear". We will have prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive, along with door prizes and other SWAG. It is sure to be a great time! Click here to sign up as an individual player, team or for a sponsorship.
TPCA Foundation Run / Walk to Remember - March 27, 2024 at 5 pm - Walk, jog or run for a great cause! All proceeds go to the TPCA Foundation Fallen Officer fund. Participants will receive a shirt, VINCIBLE coin and new patch, and the top male and female runners will receive prizes. Register here
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The March 15, 2024 deadline for TPCA’s special hotel rate is fast approaching. As a reminder, when making your hotel reservations, you must identify yourself as a Texas Police Chiefs Association Attendee to secure this conference group rate. Provided below, are the links for all of the hotels that will be offering special conference rates. These links will take you directly to the online hotel reservation portal.
1. The Hilton Galveston Island Resort: Hotel Link for Reservations (Click Here) - Room Rate $123 per night. You can also call the hotel directly at 409-744-5000.
2. The San Luis Resort Spa & Conference Center: Hotel Link for Reservations (Click Here) - Room Rate $123 Per Night. You can also call the hotel directly at 409-744-1500 or 1-800-392-5937.
3. The Holiday Inn Resort: Hotel Link for Reservations (Click here) - Room rate of $123 per night. The Group code of POL should automatically populate. Call the hotel directly at 409-740-5300 or 1-800-Holiday.
4. DoubleTree by Hilton Galveston Beach: Coming Soon
Registration is for the following:
TPCA Active, Associate, Retired Members, Non-Members,
Program Managers, Purchasing Agents and Quarter Masters.
There is a separate registration page for LEGAL ADVISORS.
We look forward to seeing you in Galveston!
Sincerely,
Chief Albert Garcia
Levelland Police Department
TPCA President 2023-24