CHICAGO, IL – In a powerful, unified effort to redefine the landscape of community relations in public safety, leading national law enforcement organizations have announced the 2025 Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training (PLECET) National Conference.
This landmark event, scheduled for June 4-8, 2025, at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, marks the nation's premier convening dedicated exclusively to elevating and professionalizing community engagement as a cornerstone of modern public safety strategies.
A compelling video announcement featuring prominent policing and prosecutorial leaders underscored the conference's singular mission: to forge stronger, more effective relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Building upon the resounding success of the inaugural 2023 and the 2024 PLECET conferences, this year's five-day event, organized by MovementForward, Inc., in collaboration with influential national law enforcement groups, will provide a vital platform for training and professional development.
“In 2025, proactive community engagement, targeted outreach, and innovative policing strategies are more important than ever to reducing crime and violence,” stated organizers in the joint video announcement.
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), emphasized, “Community engagement is not just an option; it is the very foundation of public safety.”
Amidst ongoing public scrutiny of policing practices, PLECET 2025 addresses the urgent need for agencies to build trust, foster meaningful partnerships, and implement cutting-edge engagement strategies. " As law enforcement leaders, we know that public trust directly impacts public safety,” said Sheriff Kieran Donahue, President of the National Sheriffs’ Association. “The National Sheriffs’ Association is committed to equipping our deputies with the training and tools they need to foster genuine relationships with the communities we serve.”
PLECET 2025 will deliver world-class training, unparalleled networking opportunities, and collaborative peer learning through expert-led workshops. The curriculum will focus on developing sustainable partnerships, navigating controversial incidents, and leveraging community collaboration to enhance public safety outcomes.
A Unique Conference Dedicated to Elevating Community Engagement in Public Safety
Unlike conventional law enforcement conferences, PLECET is singularly focused on the professionalization of community engagement as a specialized discipline. Chief Ken Walker, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), stressed the critical nature of this training: “Community engagement requires the same level of specialized training as other policing functions such as investigations, tactical operations, and crime scene search.”
Attendees will gain access to subject-matter experts from federal, state, local, tribal, campus, transit, and prosecutorial agencies, fostering a comprehensive and collaborative learning environment.
“PLECET is not just another conference; it’s a game-changer for how we train law enforcement to engage with the communities we serve,” stated Sheriff Eli Rivera, President of the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA).
A Homecoming to Chicago with Robust Corporate Support
The 2025 PLECET National Conference is proudly supported by Motorola Solutions, with Chairman and CEO Greg Brown serving as the corporate chair. “For nearly 100 years, Motorola Solutions has been a brand trusted by public safety agencies across the United States,” said Jack Molloy, Motorola Solutions EVP and Chief Operating Officer. “We understand the great importance of effective partnerships between local communities and law enforcement agencies, which is why we could not be more pleased to welcome the 2025 PLECET National Conference to our hometown—Chicago.”
Federal and Prosecutorial Support for Enhanced Community Engagement
The importance of strong community relationships extends to federal agencies and the justice system. Mathew Silverman, National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), highlighted the value of collaboration: “Federal law enforcement officers also benefit from strong community ties. PLECET’s training and collaboration opportunities allow us to share best practices across local, state, and federal agencies to create a unified approach to community outreach.”
Summer Stephan, President of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), reinforced this sentiment, adding, “All of us in this profession work every day to protect our communities and to make sure that justice and public safety are served. PLECET provides critical steps in professionalizing community engagement. This helps officers, prosecutors, and legal professionals to engage in a stronger way with the communities we serve.”
Registration Now Open
With an anticipated attendance of over 2,000 community-focused law enforcement professionals, #PLECET2025 is expected to be among the nation's largest and most impactful public safety training events. Reverend Markel Hutchins, Chairman and CEO of MovementForward, Inc., and lead organizer of the conference, urges all agencies to seize this transformative opportunity.
“If your agency is committed to enhancing or strengthening your community engagement efforts, #PLECET2025 is the essential destination,” said Hutchins. “We expect approximately 2,000 community-focused law enforcement professionals to convene in Chicago from June 4th through June 8th, and we invite every agency to be represented at this landmark conference.”
For more information or to register for PLECET 2025, visit the website HERE.
This landmark event, scheduled for June 4-8, 2025, at Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Center, marks the nation's premier convening dedicated exclusively to elevating and professionalizing community engagement as a cornerstone of modern public safety strategies.
A compelling video announcement featuring prominent policing and prosecutorial leaders underscored the conference's singular mission: to forge stronger, more effective relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Building upon the resounding success of the inaugural 2023 and the 2024 PLECET conferences, this year's five-day event, organized by MovementForward, Inc., in collaboration with influential national law enforcement groups, will provide a vital platform for training and professional development.
“In 2025, proactive community engagement, targeted outreach, and innovative policing strategies are more important than ever to reducing crime and violence,” stated organizers in the joint video announcement.
Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), emphasized, “Community engagement is not just an option; it is the very foundation of public safety.”
Amidst ongoing public scrutiny of policing practices, PLECET 2025 addresses the urgent need for agencies to build trust, foster meaningful partnerships, and implement cutting-edge engagement strategies. " As law enforcement leaders, we know that public trust directly impacts public safety,” said Sheriff Kieran Donahue, President of the National Sheriffs’ Association. “The National Sheriffs’ Association is committed to equipping our deputies with the training and tools they need to foster genuine relationships with the communities we serve.”
PLECET 2025 will deliver world-class training, unparalleled networking opportunities, and collaborative peer learning through expert-led workshops. The curriculum will focus on developing sustainable partnerships, navigating controversial incidents, and leveraging community collaboration to enhance public safety outcomes.
A Unique Conference Dedicated to Elevating Community Engagement in Public Safety
Unlike conventional law enforcement conferences, PLECET is singularly focused on the professionalization of community engagement as a specialized discipline. Chief Ken Walker, President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), stressed the critical nature of this training: “Community engagement requires the same level of specialized training as other policing functions such as investigations, tactical operations, and crime scene search.”
Attendees will gain access to subject-matter experts from federal, state, local, tribal, campus, transit, and prosecutorial agencies, fostering a comprehensive and collaborative learning environment.
“PLECET is not just another conference; it’s a game-changer for how we train law enforcement to engage with the communities we serve,” stated Sheriff Eli Rivera, President of the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA).
A Homecoming to Chicago with Robust Corporate Support
The 2025 PLECET National Conference is proudly supported by Motorola Solutions, with Chairman and CEO Greg Brown serving as the corporate chair. “For nearly 100 years, Motorola Solutions has been a brand trusted by public safety agencies across the United States,” said Jack Molloy, Motorola Solutions EVP and Chief Operating Officer. “We understand the great importance of effective partnerships between local communities and law enforcement agencies, which is why we could not be more pleased to welcome the 2025 PLECET National Conference to our hometown—Chicago.”
Federal and Prosecutorial Support for Enhanced Community Engagement
The importance of strong community relationships extends to federal agencies and the justice system. Mathew Silverman, National President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA), highlighted the value of collaboration: “Federal law enforcement officers also benefit from strong community ties. PLECET’s training and collaboration opportunities allow us to share best practices across local, state, and federal agencies to create a unified approach to community outreach.”
Summer Stephan, President of the National District Attorneys Association (NDAA), reinforced this sentiment, adding, “All of us in this profession work every day to protect our communities and to make sure that justice and public safety are served. PLECET provides critical steps in professionalizing community engagement. This helps officers, prosecutors, and legal professionals to engage in a stronger way with the communities we serve.”
Registration Now Open
With an anticipated attendance of over 2,000 community-focused law enforcement professionals, #PLECET2025 is expected to be among the nation's largest and most impactful public safety training events. Reverend Markel Hutchins, Chairman and CEO of MovementForward, Inc., and lead organizer of the conference, urges all agencies to seize this transformative opportunity.
“If your agency is committed to enhancing or strengthening your community engagement efforts, #PLECET2025 is the essential destination,” said Hutchins. “We expect approximately 2,000 community-focused law enforcement professionals to convene in Chicago from June 4th through June 8th, and we invite every agency to be represented at this landmark conference.”
For more information or to register for PLECET 2025, visit the website HERE.
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