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The NTOA returns to Kansas City in 2024 for its 41st Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show, and you’re invited!

Get ready for six action-packed days of engaging seminars and exclusive incident debriefs. But that’s not all! You’ll also have the opportunity to network with the best and brightest leaders and innovators in the law enforcement community.

The Kansas City Marriott Downtown will serve as our home base for the conference, providing you with a comfortable and convenient place to stay while you soak up all the knowledge and skills that our expert instructors have to offer.

Hundreds of vendors will present the latest in law enforcement technology at our two-day trade show.

This event is the perfect opportunity to refocus and remind ourselves why we in law enforcement do what we do.

So, come to our conference to learn and network with your peers, while taking in the charm of downtown Kansas City!

Trade Show

Our trade show will bring you the latest in equipment, products and services. Manufacturers will be on hand Sunday and Monday to demonstrate their top-of-the-line products and answer your questions.

Products such as apparel, firearms, body armor, rescue vehicles, footwear, technology and robotics, and thousands of other items will be available for viewing and handling. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and experience products firsthand. Whether you're looking for cutting-edge technology or reliable gear, our show will have something for everyone!

Keynote Speaker

We are pleased to announce bestselling author David Horsager, MA, CSP, CPAE, as keynote speaker for our 2024 conference. Described as "the most relevant keynote of the decade," David is the CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute, Trust Expert in Residence at High Point University, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Trust Edge. He has advised leaders and delivered life-changing presentations on six continents, with audiences ranging from FedEx, Toyota, MIT, and global governments to the New York Yankees and the Department of Homeland Security.

David will speak at our opening ceremony on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

The NTOA is hosting a welcome reception on Monday evening, Sept. 9, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the College Basketball Experience, a high-energy, highly-interactive venue where casual and hard core fans of any age can totally immerse themselves in the game of college basketball. All conference attendees, vendors and instructors are invited for a night of relaxation and socializing. Games, dinner and drinks will be provided. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

Located in the heart of Kansas City, this restyled hotel is near the Kansas City Power and Light District, Kansas City Music Hall and T Mobile Center. This award-winning hotel combines the best of modern spaces with historic charm. Experience downtown Kansas City with style and convenience when you visit the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

Pricing and Registration

We are currently finalizing our conference schedule, so there will be no prompt to select specific seminars if you register today.

Approximately two months before the conference, you will receive an email with instructions on registering for particular seminars.

Please join us in Kansas City!