Schedule

DAY ONE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

10:00 AM EST: Current Trends for Technology: What is an Expectation of Privacy Today?
Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLCThis seminar provides an overview of technology law, with a focus on the evolving concept of the Expectation of Privacy under the Fourth Amendment. Beginning with the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision that first established legal standards for this principle, the training traces the development of privacy jurisprudence amid rapidly advancing technology.As digital tools, surveillance methods, and data collection capabilities have expanded, courts have faced growing challenges in applying traditional privacy frameworks to modern realities. The session examines key rulings, emerging legal debates, and the ongoing tension between law enforcement practices and individual rights.Participants gain a deeper understanding of how current technologies intersect with constitutional protections and the importance of staying informed about legal developments that guide officers and legal professionals in safeguarding privacy in the digital age.

11:40 AM EST: Tools of the Trade: Legal Boundaries of Emerging Technology..
Attorney Eric Daigle – Daigle Law Group, LLCThe training session on Technology Innovations in Policing explored the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in modern law enforcement. Key topics included predictive analytics for crime prevention, real-time surveillance tools powered by machine learning, and the integration of facial recognition and natural language processing into investigative work. Attendees examined both the operational benefits—such as improved response times and data-driven decision-making—and the ethical concerns, including privacy, algorithmic bias, and accountability.The seminar also addressed court rulings evaluating the use of emerging technologies in policing. From body-worn cameras and pole cameras to automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), GPS trackers, and drones, participants explored how legal decisions are shaping the permissible scope and application of these tools.The session highlighted current best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory frameworks designed to promote the responsible use of AI. Participants gained practical insights into how legal professionals and law enforcement agencies can navigate the intersection of public safety and individual rights in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

1:00 PM EST: Break for Lunch

2:00 PM EST: Badges, Bots, and the Bill of Rights: AI and Social Media in Modern Policing.
Attorney Eric Atstupenas - MCOPA General CounselArtificial intelligence and social media are reshaping police work at every level — from the patrol officer drafting a report, to the detective running open-source intelligence, to the chief setting department policy. This seminar builds on last year's discussion of constitutional limits in the digital sphere and turns the focus to what's happening on the ground today. We'll examine how AI tools are showing up in report writing, investigations, translation, evidence review, and social media monitoring, and what every officer needs to understand about the legal and practical consequences. Topics include discovery and disclosure obligations when AI touches a report, Fourth Amendment considerations for AI-assisted investigations, the evidentiary foundation needed when AI-generated content reaches a courtroom, civil rights and bias exposure, and the social media pitfalls that continue to generate lawsuits and disciplinary action. Through real cases, recent court decisions, and practical scenarios, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to use these tools effectively — and how to avoid the mistakes that put officers, agencies, and cases at risk.

3:40 PM EST: Tech-Ready Policing: Policy Essentials for Emerging Technology Tools.
Attorney Joseph Race - Daigle Law Group, LLCEmerging technologies are reshaping policing, but innovation without policy, training, and legal guardrails creates significant operational and constitutional risk. This presentation examines the foundational questions agencies must answer before deploying new tools, including mission need, privacy expectations, training requirements, legal exposure, and public trust.Participants will examine how the use of trained analysts, seamless data sharing, and proactive community engagement has improved investigative outcomes, increased arrest rates, and strengthened public trust. The session also highlights critical lessons learned, including the importance of investing in human capital and aligning technology with clearly defined investigative processes.Participants will explore core policy components for emerging technologies, including authorized use, prohibitions, reporting, oversight, data security, and training, with focused discussion on issues involving AI, digital surveillance, and evolving constitutional standards. The session is designed to help law enforcement leaders, policy professionals, and accreditation personnel build practical, defensible frameworks before technology “hits the road.”

DAY TWO: Thursday, August 13, 2026

10:00 AM EST: The 400' View: Drone Use by Law Enforcement.
Attorney Mickey H. Osterreicher - General Counsel, National Press Photographers AssociationThis seminar examines the rapidly evolving legal, operational, and constitutional issues surrounding law enforcement’s use of drones. Participants will receive an update on the latest FAA regulations and significant federal and state legal developments, including Temporary Flight Restrictions, critical infrastructure, Drone as First Responder programs, emergency response, search-and-rescue operations, and emerging First- and Fourth-Amendment issues. The program concludes with practical guidance and best practices for developing legally sound policies that promote public safety while respecting constitutional rights and maintaining public trust.

11:40 AM EST: Beyond the Lens: Legal Trends, Policy, and Public Trust in Body-Worn Camera Use.
Attorney Eric Daigle - Daigle Law Group, LLCThis seminar provides an in-depth examination of the evolving landscape surrounding body-worn cameras (BWCs) in law enforcement. Participants will explore current trends in legal standards, operational best practices, and the growing influence of community expectations. The discussion will address how legislation, court rulings, and policy updates are shaping the use of BWCs, as well as how departments can effectively manage deployment, data retention, public disclosure, and officer compliance.Beyond policy and practice, the seminar will also focus on the critical intersection of legal obligations and public trust. As communities increasingly demand transparency and accountability, BWCs have become both a tool for evidentiary integrity and a focal point in conversations about civil rights, privacy, and police-community relations.Through real-world examples, expert insights, and interactive discussion, this session will help agencies evaluate their current BWC programs and identify actionable steps for improvement, ensuring alignment with legal requirements, operational efficiency, and community values.

1:00 PM EST: Break for Lunch

2:00 PM EST: Visualizing the Timeline: Geographic Analysis for the "First 48" and Beyond.
Chris Andreacola - Subject Matter Expert, Axon MobileThis session provides a strategic look at how Axon Investigate’s Project Map feature revolutionizes the review of video, audio, and image data. Designed for both investigators and command staff, this lecture demonstrates how GPS and timing data can be synergized to create an efficient, map-based review environment. We will walk through the setup process using data from a homicide investigation and showcase the results that can be achieved when digital evidence is visualized geographically.
practices for acquisition will be briefly addressed, this session centers on the efficient, forensically-sound tools that let experts tell the whole story—clearly, securely, and with confidence.*

3:40 PM EST: Panel Discussion - Predictive Policing And Public Trust: Where Do We Draw the Line.

DAY THREE: Friday, August 14, 2026

10:00 AM EST: From Adoption to Accountability: Building Defensible Oversight for Police Technology.
Attorney Joseph Race - Daigle Law Group, LLCAdopting a new technology is only the beginning; the real challenge is creating a governance system that can withstand operational scrutiny, legal review, and public accountability. This presentation focuses on the policies and best practices agencies need after adoption, including approval structures, supervisory review, audit systems, documentation requirements, retention rules, and misuse enforcement.Attendees will examine how to turn general policy concepts into working oversight systems for tools such as AI applications, ALPR, facial recognition, drones, camera systems, and other emerging technologies. The session offers a practical framework for building accountable, transparent, and defensible technology programs that align with both organizational needs and constitutional limits

11:40 AM EST: Digital Evidence Decoded: Changing How You See Every Case.
Kevin A. Connolly - Senior Investigative Educator, Virnous CorporationThis seminar will cover the essential tools and techniques for identifying, preserving, and collecting sources of digital evidence. The doctrine of Behavioral Fusion will be woven throughout the session, providing a structured method for reading behavior from digital artifacts. Attendees will learn about the inventory of evidence, the five categories of evidence, and the pattern of life. Temporal limits for patterns of life will be discussed, as well as the baselines set forth in peer-reviewed scientific publications. Guidance will also be provided on the proposed Federal Rule of Evidence 707 and the new evidentiary standard aimed at regulating AI-generated evidence.

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