MAIN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | VENDOR REGISTRATION | AGENDA
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the Department of State Police, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, is pleased to announce the 2024 Conference on Violent Crime. This two-and-a-half-day event will be held in Roanoke, Virginia, June 11 – 13, 2024. The conference will focus on topics directly related to trends and strategies used in efforts to reduce violent crime in the Commonwealth. This year’s conference will feature a combination of keynote and workshop presentations from local and national speakers on a variety of topics including an examination of violent crime incidents and trends, targeted violence, community threat assessment, community engagement, prevention strategies, and additional topics to be announced soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with criminal justice professionals from Virginia and around the country.
Who Should Attend?
This training is intended for Virginia law enforcement officers, campus and school security officers, military, prosecutors and other criminal justice professionals who are interested in this specialized information about trends and solutions related to violent crime reduction. The conference has developed into a great educational and networking tool for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals in the Commonwealth.
Partial In-service Credit
Law enforcement officers can receive PIC hours for the conference training. Final hours will depend on individual daily and session attendance.
Travel and Meals
Lunch will be served to registered participants each of the first 2 days of the conference. Participants are responsible for their transportation, parking ($6 per day) and other meal costs.
Lodging
Unless a lodging scholarship is requested and approved, participants are responsible for their lodging arrangements and expenses.
Due to renovations at the Hotel Roanoke during this time period, DCJS has secured blocks of rooms at the hotels below:
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Roanoke
301 Reserve Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
(1.9 miles to the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, free wi-fi, free hot breakfast)
Reservation Information: RESERVE A ROOM FOR THE CONFERENCE
Cut-off date for the group rate is May 11, 2024. After this date, rooms and the conference rate are not guaranteed to be available.
Hampton Inn and Suites Roanoke Airport
5033 Valley View Blvd. North
Roanoke, VA 24012
(4.3 miles to the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, free wi-fi, free hot breakfast)
Reservation Infomation: RESERVE A ROOM FOR THE CONFERENCE
Cut-off date for the group rate is May 11, 2024. After this date, rooms and the conference rate are not guaranteed to be available.
Scholarships
There are a limited number of lodging scholarships available. Please click here for the scholarship application if you are interested in this opportunity. Applicants that are awarded scholarships will be notified via email, and reservations will be made on your behalf. Please do not contact the hotel directly.
Please Note: Staff from the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Department of State Police, the Department of Juvenile Justice and the Department of Corrections should request lodging scholarships through their agency’s respective point of contact:
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Office of the Attorney General of Virginia - Programs and Outreach, Director, Mark Fero, mfero@oag.state.va.us
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Virginia State Police – Lieutenant Austin C. White, Austin.White@vsp.virginia.gov
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Department of Juvenile Justice - Investigative Unit, Deputy Chief, William “Bill” R. Davenport, Jr., william.davenport@djj.virginia.gov
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Department of Corrections –Special Operations Unit, Elizabeth Quillen, Coordinator, elizabeth.quillen@vadoc.virginia.gov
Conference Date, Location and Details
June 11, 2024 – June 13, 2024
Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center
110 Shenandoah Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
(540) 985-5900
Sign in begins at 7:30 a.m. daily
Conference begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. on June 11 - 12, 2024
Conference begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at Noon on June 13, 2024
Cost and Registration
Registration fee is $50.00 per participant if paid via credit card at the time of registration. A $20 processing fee will apply to payments not made by credit card at the time of registration. Payment must be received prior to conference attendance.
CANCELATION POLICY: No refunds will be given for cancelations made after May 28, 2024. Substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation Form can be found here.
Vendor Registration and Cost
A limited number of vendors with related products and services are invited to participate in the conference. The registration fee for VENDORS is $250 per vendor (for up to two (2) representatives) if paid via credit card at the time of registration. A $20 processing fee will apply to payments not made by credit card at the time of registration. Registration fee includes open skirted table, electricity and Wi-Fi, and lunch.
Note: Vendors who are non-profits or SWaM certified are eligible for discounted rates: $125 for nonprofits Please contact Lori Walters at 804-225-2091 or lori.walters@dcjs.virginia.gov to be registered at the discounted rate.