The NCGIA is an association of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals who are dedicated to the prevention of gang-related activity within the state of North Carolina. Through enhanced inter-agency intelligence exchange, legislative activism, citizen awareness, innovative anti-gang operational tactics, and by providing education and training, we play a significant role in creating a safer environment for residents of and visitors t...

The SMILE Conference is the world’s premier source for training for police in the use of social media for community outreach, event management, crisis communications and investigations with social media. The 18th SMILEcon is now TWO conferences spanning five days. The iSMILE is Investigators’ SMILEcon and will feature two whole days of investigative content. iSMILE is in its second year. SMILE Conference 2024The SMILE Conference is...

In today’s increasingly competitive and tense global landscape, power projection, unity, technological innovation and collaboration are critical to the success and security of the United States and its allies. The Pentagon’s first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy supports these efforts and aims to catalyze “generational change” within the defense industrial base by creating a more robust, resilient and dynamic...

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success. The three tenets of the conference are training, networking, and exhibit hall education. IACP 2024 will span four days of...