OFFENDERWATCH SYMPOSIUM IS NOW DEC 6 – 8, 2021
Dear Colleagues:
The COVID crisis of the past year-plus has certainly altered each of our lives. While no one can predict our return to (the new) normal, as law enforcement professionals it is incumbent upon us to prepare, plan and respond. Although we are encouraged by the vaccination distributions and the decreasing numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our attendees are our top priority. We’ve consulted our partners in the city of New Orleans, New Orleans and Company and the New Orleans Marriott and have decided to move the OffenderWatch Symposium late in the year to December 6-8, 2021. We are grateful that we were able to secure new dates while keeping the site of OffenderWatch Symposium at the New Orleans Marriott and the city of New Orleans.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Those who previously registered online are automatically registered for the Dec 6-8, 2021 event. We will rollover your event registration fee for you. If you have NOT yet registered, you should register now.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
All previous hotel reservations will be cancelled. You must make new reservations at the Marriott New Orleans.
SPEAKERS & SCHEDULE
We will update you by email and on this site with the symposium schedule and speakers. I look forward to seeing you in New Orleans later this year!
Lionel Hanley
Director of Marketing
2021 REGISTRATION EXCHANGE OR REFUND INFORMATION
Let us reserve your spot next year. Those who registered online in 2020 are automatically registered for the 2021 event. We will rollover your event registration fee for you. You should register for a hotel room now. We would love to see you in New Orleans in 2021, but we understand that your plans may not allow you to attend. If you prefer a refund, please email ktaylor@offenderwatch.com
The deadline for submitting refund requests is 11:59pm CST on October 1st, 2021 (no exceptions). Refunds will be provided via the credit card used to register. If the registration was paid by check, then a check made out to the agency will be sent to the agency address entered originally. Refunds may take up to 4-6 weeks to process. If you have any questions, please reach out to us for assistance:
Kathy Taylor
Marketing Administrator
ktaylor@offenderwatch.com
985-871-8110
Updated: March 31, 2021
What to Expect
- Inspiring National Keynote speaker
- Over 250 participants from 32 states, tribes, and Canada
- Workshops on Best Practices, SOR Issues
- Breakout Sessions, Panel Discussions and Case Studies
- Hands-on Classes for OffenderWatch Training
- Experienced law enforcement presenters including FBI, State & Local registering agencies
- Time to Network with the experts
- Meet one-on-one with the OffenderWatch Support Desk Team
Breakout Session Highlights
- Dark Web, Law Enforcement Response to Cyber Crimes – David Ferris, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Crime Unit
- Preparing for an FBI SOR Audit
- Child Abduction Response
- Pandemic, Fire, Flood, Hurricane, Tornado, Riot: Registry Disaster Management – User Panel
Workshops on the Issues
- Sharing SOR data between locals, states, tribes, and Feds
- Getting it Right: Collecting and Validating Data
- Noncompliance and Warrants Processes
- Effective Public Notification
Lightning Talks
- Field Ops with OffenderWatch Mobile
- OffenderWatch Active Contact Reminders
- OffenderWatch Booking Alerts
- The Safe Virtual Neighborhood App
- Saving Time with OffenderWatch Express Check-in
- Managing Resources using OffenderWatch FOCUS
Hands-on Lab: OffenderWatch User Training
- Managing Offenders and Notifying the Public
- Child Abduction and Offender Investigations
- Mastering OffenderWatch: Lesser Known & Underused Features
- Effective Admin of Your Registry
- Reducing Rejections & Validations with NCIC Sync
This is a brand-new hands-on curriculum for OffenderWatch User training in 2021. Download the course descriptions and instructor bios. When you register, be sure to indicate which classes you plan to attend. Use this document to apply for continuing education credits with your agency.
Who Should Attend
Anyone managing or investigating registered sex offenders, State registry managers, OffenderWatch users, compliance officers, ICAC teams, prosecutors, corrections, parole officers, tribal police, child abduction response teams, U.S. Marshals, and sex offender tracking teams.
Schedule Overview
Monday Dec 6
Guests Arrive
Evening Welcome Reception
Tuesday Dec 7
Morning Plenary Session
Afternoon Workshops, Breakout Sessions, Hands-On Training, Lightening Talks
Wednesday Dec 8
Morning Plenary Session
Afternoon Workshops, Breakout Sessions, Hands-On Training, Lightening Talks
Offsite Reception
Thursday Dec 9
Advisory Board Lunch
Guests Depart or stay for holiday weekend in New Orleans
Getting to the Big Easy
Our new Louis Armstrong Airport is now open! Click below to learn more about getting around the airport or to book a flight.
Book the Marriott New Orleans by Phone or Online
The OffenderWatch Symposium is being held at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, (504) 581-1000. Book now for a great rate ($179/night) at this fabulous venue right on Canal Street near the Vieux Carré. Save on rental car and overnight parking as the hotel is within walking distance of the best food and tourist sites in the French Quarter.
Got Questions? Email Kathy Taylor ktaylor@offenderwatch.com
