Next stop Davenport, Iowa!

The Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance and our host agency, the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 VLEOA International Training Conference!
The Conference runs from October 13 – 16, 2025.
Through June 15, 2025 we are offering “Early Bird” pricing of $159 for Members and $239 for Non-Members. Effective June 16, 2025 the regular price will be $199 for members, and $299 for non-members. (Members must log in to get the member rate!)
PLEASE NOTE: The conference resort hotel is now taking reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once our room block has been sold out, there may not be any more rooms available. To receive our conference room rate, you must make your VLEOA Conference Registration FIRST. Please do not wait to make your conference reservation! (VLEOA room rates will not be honored through third party booking sites or IHG or airline points, etc...)
PLEASE NOTE: All conference registrations are final. VLEOA is not responsible for costs incurred by attendees or the inability to travel for any reason, including failure to obtain a passport for travel. Travel insurance is recommended.
Register for the conference with this link.
HOTEL REGISTRATION
Conference Hotel:
Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection, Davenport Iowa
Since its opening in 1915, the historic Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection has been the luxury hotel of choice for presidents, movie stars and athletes. Today, after a multi-million-dollar renovation, the historic hotel in Davenport, Iowa may look different, but its historic glamor and thoughtful service remain. Set along the Mississippi River, Hotel Blackhawk offers easy access to the Quad Cities and is within walking distance of bike paths, Adler Theatre, RiverCenter and Figge Art Museum. Hotel Blackhawk offers guest rooms swathed in rich earth tones and filled with modern conveniences, including free Wi-Fi, HD TV and a spa-like bathroom. Stay active at the fitness center or indoor pool or hit the lanes at Blackhawk Bowl.
We have secured a special conference rate of $164 per night, excluding tax at this hotel. The rate includes breakfast. Please use the link below to register at the hotel.
Register for the conference hotel with this link.
Or by calling the Marriot reservation line at 1-800-228-9290 or by calling the Blackhawk Hotel directly at 563-322-5000
Some notes about our stay at this hotel:
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Guests can book additional nights on either side of the room block nights, subject to availability, at the same conference room rate, subject to availability, between the dates of October 12 and October 17, 2025.
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A hot breakfast buffet is included in the room rate.
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Please be sure to read and understand the hotel's booking and cancellation policy.
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Please note that the hotel tax is 12% and that there is parking available at $12 per night. A one-night deposit or guarantee using a major credit card is due upon booking.
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There is a 48 hour in advance cancellation policy for the hotel rooms reserved.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you do not make any air reservations until your hotel booking is confirmed. As a reminder to US travelers that the Real ID program will be in effect. You will need either a Real ID, or passport for air travel.
Follow the steps below to register:
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Register for the conference by clicking on this conference registration link.
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Book your flights or other travel as necessary.
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The closest airport is the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL. (see airport information below)
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Member Registration:
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Members must log in to get the the $199 member rate for registration. ($159 Early Bird rate through June 15, 2025)
Non-Member Registration:
Non-members will receive a three-year VLEOA membership as part of the conference registration costs. However, the VLEOA reserves the right to deny membership and conference attendance to anyone who does not meet our membership requirements. Non-members must register by September 15, 2025 for the conference at the latest:
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Conference registration for non-members is $299. ($239 Early Bird rate through June 15, 2025)
Non-members will register for the conference and for membership at the same time. Non-members who intend on registering for the conference MUST meet one of the following criteria, OR be an invited guest of the VLEOA or host organization, a conference presenter, or an academic (with credentials of such):
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Currently serving volunteer or full-time law enforcement officer/member in good standing with their respective organization.
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Retired (not resigned) in good standing from a volunteer or full-time law enforcement role and be able to provide evidence of official retired status.
If a non-member submits conference registration and cannot be verified as a member or as a guest, the conference registration will be refunded and the applicant will be unable to attend the conference.
Important information for non-members: in order to speed up the processing of your membership we ask that all non-members who register for the conference send an email to harold.wax@policereserve.org with a copy of your agency credentials (or a contact person-with email address and phone number at your agency if you are not authorized to send those copies) as soon as you register. If you are a conference presenter or academic wishing to attend the conference, please register as a non-member and send an email to Harold Wax (email above) indicating your status for conference registration. Conference presenters and academics who are invited to attend the conference will pay the non-member conference rate but cannot receive membership in VLEOA unless they meet membership criteria. Registration for non-members closes on September 15, 2025, in order to have time to process.
You can review our refund policy here.
Guests:
Members or non-members can bring a guest to the opening ceremony and the closing banquet for $79, payable during the registration process.
Airport Information:
The conference hotel is accessible by the Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) in Moline, IL (9.2-mile ride). Ground transportation to and from the Moline Airport will be provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit. Another option will be to fly in and out of Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and renting a car and driving (167 miles – approx. 2.5 – 3.0 hours).
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
Monday, October 13
1400-1700: Vendor Fair
1500: Registration opens
1700: Reserve Roundtable
1800: Social events, optional trips, ride-alongs, dinner on own, social time, transportation to casino, and Leclaire shopping, Seatbelt convincer
Tuesday, October 14
*Uniform Day*
0800: Opening Ceremonies (Group Photo)
1030: Transportation to site
1100: Sheriff’s Headquarters Tour
1200: Lunch @ HQ
1300: Whole Group: Gun Range (Swat demonstration, optional live fire, bomb squad)
1530: Transportation back to hotel
1600: Social events, optional trips, ride-alongs, dinner on own, social time, transportation to casino, and Leclaire shopping, Seatbelt convincer
Wednesday, October 15
0830: Group 1: Jail/DPD/Fed Court tour || Group 2: SECC/JDC Tour
1130: Lunch
1230: Group 1: SECC/JDC Tour || Group 2: Jail/DPD/Fed Court tour
1530: Transportation back to hotel
1600: Social events, optional trips, ride-alongs, dinner on own, social time, transportation to casino, and Leclaire shopping, Seatbelt convincer
Thursday, October 16
0800: Group 1: John Deere || Group 2: MedForce, K9 demo
1130: Lunch
1300: Group 1: MedForce, K9 demo || Group 2: John Deere
1500: Transportation back to hotel
1600-1800: Vendor Fair & Cash Bar
1830: Closing Banquet & Entertainment
Depart October 17 or stay a few days
Photography Disclaimer: Any person who attends a Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance (VLEOA) event (including in-person or recorded video-conference formats) grants permission to the VLEOA and any officers, directors, and advisors in their individual or association capacity to capture his or her visual image, including but not limited to photographs, digital images, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose, including advertisements for future programs and events, articles (in electronic or printed format), the VLEOA website, book publications, and to promote the association and volunteer policing in general.
We love our Conference Sponsors!
If you would like to sponsor our conference, please see our sponsorship form or email us at Info@PoliceReserve.Org
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2024 VLEOA Conference
WE LOVE OUR MEMBERS!
This conference marks our 15th anniversary of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance! We are nearly sold out for this year's incredible venue, but members can still register for $199, and $299 for non-members. (Members must log in to get the member rate!)
PLEASE NOTE: The conference resort hotel is now taking reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once our room block has been sold out, there may not be any more rooms available. To receive our conference room rate, you must make your VLEOA Conference Registration FIRST. Please do not wait to make your conference reservation! (VLEOA room rates will not be honored through third party booking sites or IHG or airline points, etc...)
PLEASE NOTE: All conference registrations are final. VLEOA is not responsible for costs incurred by attendees or the inability to travel for any reason, including failure to obtain a passport for travel. Travel insurance is recommended.
Register for the conference at: https://vleoa.wildapricot.org/event-5720638
HOTEL REGISTRATION
Conference Hotel:
Our conference resort is situated on 6.5 acres of prime oceanfront real estate. This resort offers guests the ultimate in comfort, relaxation, and recreation. The resort's all-suite accommodations offer stunning ocean, pool or garden views from your large private balcony or patio.
We have secured a special conference rate at this resort, please use the link below to register at the hotel.
Register for the conference hotel: HERE
Some notes about our stay at this hotel:
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Guests can book additional nights on either side of the room block nights, subject to availability, at the same conference room rate, between the dates of November 1 and November 10, 2024.
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Please be sure to read and understand the hotel's booking and cancellation policy.
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Please note that the hotel Service Fee/Tax is 38% and that there is a 3% Credit Card Transaction fee. A one night deposit is due upon booking and the remaining amount is due 15 days before their check in date.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you do not make any air reservations until your hotel booking is confirmed. A valid Passport for travel is required to enter the Grand Cayman Islands.
Follow the steps below to register:
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Register for the conference by clicking on the conference registration link: https://vleoa.wildapricot.org/event-5720638
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Use the web link to register for the hotel.
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Book your flights or other travel as necessary.
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Please note, we are working on conference transportation to and from the airport, but at this time, this is NOT guaranteed. The Grand Cayman Islands do not utilize Uber or similar services, but taxis are available. A taxi from the airport to the resort is estimated to be approximately $60.
SINGLE OCCUPANCY NOTE: There is a current problem with the registration in that it prices a minimum of double occupancy, even if you are trying to book a single room. VLEOA is in contact with IHG to see how we can correct this, in the meantime any guest booking a room for single occupancy only can contact the hotel directly to make the correct-priced booking at reservations@grandcaymanian.com, or 1-855-722-9626.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Member Registration:
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Members must log in to get the $199 member rate for registration.
Non-Member Registration:
(Please note that non-members will receive a three-year membership as part of the conference registration costs. However, VLEOA reserves the right to deny membership and conference attendance to anyone who does not meet our membership requirements. Non-members must register by September 30, 2024 for the conference at the latest):
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Conference registration for non-members is $299.
Non-members will register for the conference and for membership at the same time. Non-members who intend on registering for the conference MUST meet one of the following criteria, OR be an invited guest of the VLEOA or host organization, a conference presenter, or an academic (with credentials of such):
-
Currently serving volunteer or full-time law enforcement officer/member in good standing with their respective organization.
-
Retired (not resigned) in good standing from a volunteer or full-time law enforcement role and be able to provide evidence of official retired status.
If a non-member submits conference registration and cannot be verified as a member or as a guest, the conference registration will be refunded and the applicant will be unable to attend the conference.
Important information for non-members: in order to speed up the processing of your membership we ask that all non-members who register for the conference send an email to harold.wax@policereserve.org with a copy of your agency credentials (or a contact person-with email address and phone number at your agency if you are not authorized to send those copies) as soon as you register. If you are a conference presenter or academic wishing to attend the conference, please register as a non-member and send an email to Harold Wax (email above) indicating your status for conference registration. Conference presenters and academics who are invited to attend the conference will pay the non-member conference rate but cannot receive membership in VLEOA unless they meet membership criteria. Registration for non-members closes on September 30, 2024, in order to have time to process.
You can review our refund policy here: https://vleoa.wildapricot.org/EventRefundPolicy/
Guests:
Members or non-members can bring a guest to the opening ceremony and the closing banquet for $79, payable during the registration process.
Airport Information:
The conference hotel is accessible by Grand Cayman Islands airport (GCM).
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:










Photography Disclaimer: Any person who attends a Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance (VLEOA) event (including in-person or recorded video-conference formats) grants permission to the VLEOA and any officers, directors, and advisors in their individual or association capacity to capture his or her visual image, including but not limited to photographs, digital images, or accompanying written descriptions, and, without notifying such person, to use his or her name and such images for any purpose, including advertisements for future programs and events, articles (in electronic or printed format), the VLEOA website, book publications, and to promote the association and volunteer policing in general.
We love our Conference Sponsors!
If you would like to sponsor our conference, please see our sponsor information here:
2023 VLEOA Conference:
October 2-5, 2023: Hosted by the
Henderson, NV Police Department






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2018 VLEOA Training Conference: Washington, DC
