TPCA 2025 Conference Program

Texas Police Chiefs Association

2025CONFERENCE ANNUAL TRAINING

Celebrating leadership, dedication and excellence while honoring law enforcement’s commitment to Service Over Self.

APRIL 14-17, 2025 | GALVESTON, TEXAS

2024-2025

ELECTED OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Chief Trevor Barnes

Clyde Police

1ST VICE PRESIDENT Chief Will Johnson

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Chief Albert Garcia, (RET.)

Levelland Police

2ND VICE PRESIDENT Chief Carrie Ellis

BNSF Police

Central Texas College Police

3RD VICE PRESIDENT Chief Chad Taylor

SECRETARY Chief Kenith Adcox

Henderson Police

CEO of Salford & Co.

SERGEANT AT ARMS Chief Robert Crawford Northlake Police

University of Texas Medical Branch Police

CEO of Salford & Co.

TML BOARD DIRECTOR Chief Eddie Wilson Copperas Cove Police

Welcome to the largest conference in TPCA history. With over 800 attendees,

220

exhibitors,

nearly

20

training

opportunities

and

outstanding networking events, TPCA 2025 has something for everyone. I

hope you will take full advantage of exploring the latest in law enforcement technology and equipment by visiting the Exhibit Hall.

Please express appreciation to our vendors when you do. They make many of the things we do possible.

Please support TPCA Foundation's Fallen Officer Fund by buying some

raffle tickets for the 2025 Chevrolet Trail Boss we will be giving away on

Thursday, April 17, 2025, after General Session 3. Last year, the Fallen Officer Fund provided $220,000 to the families of fallen officers. You can also support the Fallen Officer Fund by participating in our golf

tournament on Monday, April 14, 2025, or the Run2Remember on Galveston Beach on Wednesday evening, April 16, 2025.

If you are not a TPCA member, I encourage you to join today and take full

advantage of everything membership provides. This includes networking with experienced police leaders, robust training, a weekly newsletter packed with relevant information, a legislative voice representing you in

Austin, representation on the national level through IACP, professional services and many other advantages.

A special thank you to our sponsors and the phenomenal TPCA

Partnership Program members. Enjoy Galveston and all The Island has to offer. Please let your board members or staff know if we can do anything to make your experience better. Also be sure to download the TPCA

App

information.

which

has

updated

conference

Thank you for taking the time to attend TPCA 2025 and please plan on joining us in Corpus Christi in 2026.

Service Over Self!

Chief TrevorBarnes

TPCA PRESIDENT CLYDE POLICE DEPARTMENT

HOST CHIEFS NIGHT

Sponsors

TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

66th Annual Conference

AGENDA

APRIL 14-17, 2025 | GALVESTON, TEXAS

Attendees and spouses are welcome at all events unless otherwise noted.

MONDAY | APRIL 14, 2025 8-10 AM

1-5 PM

TPCA Executive Board Meeting

Conference Registration

Sponsored by: Coalition Against Bigger Trucks

Convention Center Foyer

Galleon I and II

Galveston Island

10 AM A&M Council Meeting Yacht

7-10 PM TPCA Appreciation Host Chiefs Night Off-Site Event San Luis Resort

10 AM-NOON Committee Meetings

Sponsored by: AWS, Blauer, Civic Marketplace, Got You

Covered Uniforms, Lexipol, Lone Star Skill by Pacomatic,

Panasonic, PM AM, Skydio, Point Blank, Virtual Academy

Legislative Committee | Schooner

Membership Committee | Windward Officer Safety Committee | Galleon II

Recruitment & Retention Committee | Clipper

Professional Conduct & Ethics Committee | Harbor Accreditation Program Committee | Spinnaker

Women Law Enforcement Executives Committee | Helm

1 PM TPCA Foundation Golf Tournament Moody Gardens Golf Course

T H G I N S ’ F !

Y CHIE O C C M L A E N

PO BOX 819 ELGIN, TEXAS 78621 | 512. 281. 5400

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsors

ALAMO AREA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANGEL ARMOR DEER PARK POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION GULF STEVEDORING SERVICES, LLC HIGH PLAINS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION KRESTRIDGE FUNERAL SERVICES LA PORTE POLICE DEPARTMENT LEXISNEXIS MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS AMERICA MUNICIPAL PARKING SERVICES NATIONAL CHILD SAFETY COUNCIL OATES INDUSTRIES POLICE & FIREMAN'S INSURANCE ASSOCIATION SAMES AUTO GROUP

TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

TUESDAY | APRIL 15, 2025

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8 AM-2 PM Exhibitor Set-up Exhibit Hall

8 AM-5 PM Conference Registration

Galveston Island Convention Center Foyer

8 AM-5 PM Spouse Reception Area | Refreshments provided Harbor

9-10 AM Grand Ballroom A & B

Opening Ceremonies

Call to Order | President, Chief Trevor Barnes, Clyde Police Department Invocation | TPCA Chaplain, Dr. Alton McCallum Posting of Colors

Pledge of Allegiance

National Anthem | Elliston Stinson, University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department

Oath of Honor | Chief Dan Harris, Ethics Committee Chair, Stephenville Police Department End of Watch | Chief Mike Gentry (Ret.), Past President Pipe and Drum

Special Presentation | Chief Doug Reim, Highland Village Police Department

Welcome | Craig Brown, Mayor of Galveston | Chief Doug Balli, Galveston Police Department Chief Ken Walker, West University Place Police Department, IACP President Colonel Freeman Martin, Texas Department of Public Safety Director

10-10:15 AM Refreshment Break

Grand Ballroom Foyer

Sponsored by: Primary Arms

10:15-11:45 AM General Session 1 | Dr. Rick Rigsby Grand Ballroom A & B

10:15-11:55 AM Legal Advisors | TCOLE Sunset Overview Schooner

PREMIER

Sponsors

Tickets are still available!

TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

TUESDAY | APRIL 15, 2025 Noon-1:15 PM Survivor Luncheon

Grand Ballroom B & C

Sponsored by Digi Security Systems, SHSU Cares and VirTra

1:15-2:15 PM Legal Advisors | First Amendment-It's Not Your Grandpa’s Constitution Schooner

1:15-2:45 PM General Session 2 | Greg Zaroslinski Grand Ballroom A & B

Sponsored by: Performance Protocol

2:30-3:30 PM Legal Advisors | Case Brief-Barnes v. Felix Schooner

2:45-3:30 PM Refreshment Break Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by: RGB Spectrum

3-5 PM

Sessions BREAKOUT

Exhibitor Hall Opens

3:30-5 PM

Hire and Inspire: Proven Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent | Galleon I Moving from Reactive to Proactive Policing: The Cyclical Model | Galleon II Strategic Career Advancement for Police Leaders | Galleon III Legal Advisors: 89th Legislature: Status and Predictions | Schooner Achieving the Gold Standard: A Q&A on the Accreditation Program | Spinnaker Identifying and Implementing a Crime Reduction Strategy | Yacht From the Streets to School: Essential Insights for Police Leaders | Clipper Sponsored by: Campus Guardian Angel

PO BOX 819 ELGIN, TEXAS 78621 | 512. 281. 5400

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TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

TUESDAY | APRIL 15, 2025 4-5 PM

Nomination Committee Meeting Windward

5-7 PM

President’s Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall | Refreshments Provided Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by: Cruise

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 16, 2025 8-9 AM TPCA Foundation Prayer Breakfast with NFL Hall of Famer Mike Singletary | Gun Drawing Grand Ballroom B & C

Sponsored by: Sponsored by AirBus and National Child ID Program

8 AM-5 PM Spouse Reception Area | Refreshments provided Harbor

9-10 AM TPCA Business Meeting | President, Chief Trevor Barnes TPCA Update and Special Presentation

Election of TPCA 2025-26 Officers and TML Director Gun Drawing

Grand Ballroom B & C

9-11:45 AM Legal Advisors | TCOLE Sunset Implementation

Inside Every Mind is a Universe: Best Practices for Psychologicals Schooner

9 AM-5 PM Conference Registration

Galveston Island Convention Center Foyer

10 AM-NOON Break with the Exhibitors Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by: Rabbit Foot Films

NOON-1:15 PM

Awards and Accreditation Luncheon Grand Ballroom B & C

Sponsored by: by TML Risk Pool & Brinkley Sargent Wiginton Architects

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Sponsors

ALLEN POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT BRINKLEY SARGENT WIGINTON CENTRAL TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVES EAST TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION HOUSTON AREA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION NORTH TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION PM AM SOUTH TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION TEXAS ASSOC. OF COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS (TACUPA)

TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

WEDNESDAY | APRIL 16, 2025

BREAKOUTSessions 1:30-3 PM

It’s Not About Me: Legacy Leadership for a Polarized World | Galleon I Hot Topics in Risk Management for Police Leaders | Spinnaker

Can You Handle The Truth? Building a Culture of Open Feedback | Galleon II Spotlight TMRS: Attracting and Retaining a Talented Force | Galleon III Crisis Incidents and Dealing with the Media | Yacht Legal Advisors: Federal Case Law Updates | Schooner

2-5 PM Accreditation Assessor Training

Program Director, Chief Max Westbrook, Jr. (Ret.) | TPCA Foundation Accreditation Program Clipper

2:45-5 PM Legal Advisors | Open Records: Impacts Felt from 2023 Legislation Medical Perspectives on TCOLE Fitness for Duty

Schooner

3-5 PM

Break with the Exhibitors Exhibit Hall

Sponsored by: Off Duty Management

4 PM East Central Texas Police Chiefs Association Yacht

5 PM

TPCA Foundation Run to Remember: Honoring Our Fallen Sponsored by: City Masonry

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TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

THURSDAY | APRIL 17, 2025 8-9 AM Breakfasts Women’s Law Enforcement Executive Committee Breakfast | Galleon II Sponsored by: Justice Federal Credit Union

Accreditation Program Assessor Breakfast | Galleon I Sponsored by: Verizon

Retired Chiefs Breakfast | Yacht Sponsored by: PM AM

8 -9 AM Coffee & Pastries

Outside of the Grand Ballroom Sponsored by: Key Warden

8 AM-NOON

Spouse Reception Area | Refreshments provided Harbor

9-9:30 AM Installation of TPCA 2025-26 Elected Officers & Gun Drawing Grand Ballroom A & B

All conference attendees and spouses

9-10 AM Legal Advisors | Compassionate Use Act and Public Safety Schooner

9:30-11 AM General Session 3 | Lessons Learned: Tragedy in Cedar Park Chief Mike Harmon and Lieutenant Justin Miller

LAW ENFORCEMENT ONLY Must show proper credentials to attend.

Grand Ballroom A & B

10:30-11:30 AM Legal Advisors | Show Me Your Hands-How Suspects Hands Can Impact Qualified Immunity Schooner

11:15 AM Adjournment | Truck & Gun Drawing

11:30 AM-NOON

Board of Officers Meeting Yacht

TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

MARCH 30 - APRIL 3, 2026

67th Annual Conference

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

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P.O. BOX 819 | ELGIN, TEXAS 78621 | 512. 281. 5400