National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College

☀️ Good morning from LEAP 2026!

We're kicking off the third and final day of the Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals Training Conference by celebrating the outstanding contributions of law enforcement administrative professionals during our annual awards recognition.

Attendees are closing the conference with plenary speaker Dan Marcou, for The Discipline of Staying Positive, an inspiring and thought-provoking session focused on the power of mindset, resilience, and personal choice. Through stories, lessons, and practical strategies, participants explored how maintaining a positive outlook can enhance both professional success and personal well-being.

As LEAP 2026 comes to a close, we're grateful for the connections made, knowledge shared, and dedication demonstrated by this incredible community of professionals.

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Ready for Day 2 of the 2026 Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals Conference!

Today begins with Leading Through Crisis, led by Captain Dan Baumann (Waukesha Police Department), who guided both the immediate response and long-term recovery following the Waukesha Christmas Parade attack. He shares insight on managing a mass casualty scene, intense media attention, community trauma, and the lasting impact on first responders.

The 2026 Law Enforcement Administrative Professionals Training Conference (LEAP) is officially underway!

Today, attendees gathered for the opening of the LEAP Conference, kicking off three days of learning, networking, and professional growth. Attendees started the day hearing from Diana Delfosse and NCJTC Executive Director Brad Russ.

We're excited to kick off another year of learning, networking, and inspiration with this incredible community of professionals.

📸 We’re proud to have Deputy Administrator Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW, FAPSAC, representing NCJTC in New Orleans at APSAC’s 33rd Annual Colloquium.

Julie is leading a room of professionals through the challenges of screening interviews, sharing practical strategies for situations that are often complex, nuanced, and without clear models to follow.

NCJTC is proud to support efforts that strengthen child protection across the field.

We’ll be sharing more highlights and a full recap soon, but first — a quick thank you.

To everyone who joined us at our 2026 School Resource Officer Conference, participants, presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, and our dedicated committee, we are incredibly grateful. This was one of our largest SRO conferences to date, and the engagement and energy throughout made it a truly impactful 3 days of training and collaboration.

More to come!

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is ending with an important reminder: resilience isn't just about surviving adversity—it's about thriving through it.

During Thriving Through Adversity, attendees explored the essential pillars of wellness that support long-term resilience in law enforcement: mental, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Through practical strategies and interactive discussion, participants gained tools to strengthen their ability to navigate challenges, support one another, and foster a culture of wellness within their agencies.

As School Resource Officers continue serving students, schools, and communities, investing in personal resilience is critical to sustaining health, purpose, and performance.