FAQs
Find everything you need to know about attending The Police Recruitment & Retention Summit.
What is the The Police Recruitment & Retention Summit?
The Police Recruitment & Retention Summit delivers actionable strategies to engage Millennial and Gen Z candidates, lessons learned from real-world recruitment audits, and collaborative roundtable discussions tailored for similarly sized agencies. With a spotlight on mental health, emerging technologies, and shifting generational expectations, you'll walk away with fresh ideas, proven tactics, and practical tools to attract, retain, and empower the next generation of officers.
Who shares the Stage?
Each year, the summit features speakers who are leading voices in police recruitment and retention. Past presenters include leadership, officers, sheriffs, and those working in human resources, personnel, and recruitment and departments nationwide.
Who should attend?
With a wide variety of topics that focus on issues related to police officer recruitment and retention, this is the nation's marquee event for police and personnel across all job titles. You can expect to network with:
- Police Officers & Sheriffs
- Sergeants
- Personnel & Recruitment
- Human Resources
- Lieutenants
- Captains
- Detectives
- Commanders
- Deputy Chiefs
- Dispatchers
Where is the event being held?
The 2026 location has not yet been announced. Stay tuned for updates!
Is there a hotel room block?
Not yet! Once the 2026 location and dates have been confirmed, we will provide information on securing a room at our negotiated rates.
Is FRA affiliated with any third-party housing companies or travel services?
No, FRA is not affiliated with any third-party housing companies or travel services. If you are contacted by an outside agency offering special rates or urging you to book through them, please note they are not an authorized partner. To ensure your reservation is secure, hotel bookings should only be made using the official link provided or by calling the hotel directly. Our discounted group rate applies equally to all attendees, whether you’re exhibiting, speaking, or participating.
Why do online travel sites sometimes show lower hotel rates?
Online travel sites like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Booking.com may display lower nightly rates, but these prices often exclude taxes, fees, and resort charges. To receive the fully negotiated group rate and all included perks for this event, we recommend booking through the official hotel links provided on the Hotel & Travel page of this event website. We continually monitor rates to ensure our attendees receive the best possible value.
What’s included in registration?
- Access to all sessions and networking events
- Digital event materials and presentations
- Refreshments, lunch, and cocktail reception
What are the registration rates?
Our 2026 rates have not yet been announced. Stay tuned for updates!
Are group discounts available?
Yes. To receive a group discount, all registrations must be submitted at the same time. Contact Terrence Johnson at (704) 341-2647 or tjohnson@risehealth.org for details.
Does FRA distribute the attendee list?
FRA only shares limited attendee information with our official conference sponsors as part of their sponsorship benefits. We never sell or broadly distribute attendee lists. Unfortunately, there are fraudulent organizations that claim to have our lists and may try to sell them. Please know these solicitations are scams. If you receive one, we recommend deleting it and not engaging with the sender.
Have more questions?
Contact our concierge at help@risehealth.org or call (704) 341-2647.
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