Louisville Marriott Downtown
August 3-5, 2008

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Registration Information/Agenda/Hotel Information/Reserve A Room/FAQs

Forum Theme

As the nation has marked several years of steadily declining crime rates, disturbing patterns of violent crime have heightened concern about public safety.  Gang violence is increasing in smaller cities and communities – areas that had not experienced this kind of violence before.  The nature of the violence is changing with more gun-related and drug involved incidents.  Gangs with international connections continue to grow.  With high profile incidents such as the mass murder at Virginia Tech, issues of violence and mental health have become more prominent.  These trends and patterns play out with continuing crime trends such as drug abuse – meth is still prevalent, prescription drug abuse is growing; domestic violence – crimes against intimate partners, elderly and children; and identity theft.

The 2008 National Forum will examine programs and technologies addressing these issues confronting law enforcement and justice practitioners and decision makers in states, local communities and tribal nations.  The Forum agenda will provide ample opportunities to engage colleagues and presenters in discussion and conversation.  Plenary sessions will feature national leaders and experts and outstanding programs and individuals will be recognized by the Forum’s sponsors – the National Criminal Justice Association, the IJIS Institute and the Bureau of Justice Assistance.

View the 2008 National Forum brochure (PDF)

Registration Information

Members & member agencies - $395.00
Non-members & their agencies - $445.00
Members include employees of NCJA member agencies, IJIS Institute members and the JISP Board of Directors.

PLEASE NOTE: We have changed out registration policy. Your registration will not be confirmed until payment has been received by the NCJA. Payment can be made by credit card, purchase order or check. Any registration fee not paid by July 31, 2008 will incur a $50 fee and participation in the Forum luncheons and other events will not be guaranteed.

If you would prefer to register by fax, a PDF version of the registration form is available here.

Forum Agenda

The Forum begins on Sunday afternoon with an Opening Ceremony and Kickoff Reception where you can network with collegaues and peers. On Monday and Tuesday enjoy a full day of workshops with two special luncheon presentations. The Forum will also feature two keynote sessions on Monday with national criminal justice experts.

A partial list of workshop topics include: Targeting Gang Violence; Working to Provide On-Campus Security; State Data Sources for Research on Violent Offenders; Research Evidence for Violent Crime Policy; Violent Crime in Indian Country; Personal Technology and Violent Crime; Technology as a Weapon in the Fight Against Violent Crime; The Significance of Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) in Crime Reduction; Emerging Technologies; Protecting Your Community/How it all Fits Together; Informed Policing in U.S. Communities; and 9-1-1 is More Than a Call for Help.

VIEW THE AGENDA (updated 7/18)
(Please note the Forum agenda is tentative and subject to change)

Forum Hotel

All Forum activities will take place at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson, Louisville, Kentucky 40202.  Recently renovated, the hotel features luxuriously appointed guest rooms with high speed internet access and spacious work areas.  Dining options include Blu, an Italian Mediterranean Grill, and Champion’s Sports Bar and Grill as well as a Starbucks Coffee House. To take advantage of the special conference rate of $89.00 (plus tax), please click here or call Marriott reservations at (800) 533-0127 before July 4, 2008.  Be sure to request a room in the block of rooms reserved for the NCJA National Forum. The Marriott Downtown is now SOLD OUT!

Overflow Hotel: We have contracted for a block of rooms at the Fairfield Inn Downtown Louisville. Rooms at the Fairfield Inn are available at the conference rate of $89.00 (plus tax). The Fairfield Inn is located less than .2 of a mile from the Marriott at 100 East Jefferson. The hotel features modern and contemporary accomodations and offers a complimentary continental breakfast. To reserve your room call  (877) 545-0352.

Louisville Attractions 

Louisville is convenient and easy to reach from many metropolitian areas. To view a map with flight and driving times, click here.

The recently renovated Louisville Marriott Downtown is accessible to all the attractions of Louisville.  Connected by enclosed pedestrian bridges, Forum participants can easily walk to Louisville’s 4th Street Live Entertainment District.  Other nearby attractions include the Louisville Slugger Museum Waterfront Park,  Louisville Glassworks, and the new Muhammad Ali Center and just minutes from Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby. 

For more information about things to do and see in Louisville click here or visit the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Optional Events:

MetroSafe Communications Center

On September 5, 2005, MetroSafe, a multi-million dollar communications center became fully operational, allowing police, fire and emergency medical services in Louisville and the surrounding counties to communicate with one another under one facility. Dispatchers in the combined center are responsible for obtaining, documenting, disseminating and tracking activities and information for members of the Metro Police Department, Suburban Fire Districts, Louisville Fire and Rescue, Louisville Metro EMS, and Local Government Radio. Tours of the new state-of-the-art facility are free of charge and available on Sunday afternoon 2:00-4:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning 9:00-11:00 a.m.

The Louisville Metro Urban Search and Rescue Team and the Emergency Responder Training Network (ERTN)

Homeland security preparedness is a critical issue for criminal justice and public safety agencies. Using grant funding, Louisville has developed an Urban Search and Rescue Team, a response team that is trained and equipped in multiple rescue disciplines to respond to major incidents involving structural collapse, confined space, trench, tunnel and rope rescue situations. Tour participants will view the specialized trucks and trailers assigned to carry equipment for stabilizing and shoring, rescue and extrication tools, concrete saws and drills, electric sound sensors and search cameras. and receive a briefing on this team.

In addition, in partnership with the Kentucky Educational Television (KET), Louisville has also developed a wireless broadband Data Cast system that allows daily programming and on-demand training programs. The Emergency Responder Training Network, (ERTN) broadcasts from the Louisville Fire Academy Studio to the Division's 22 Fire Stations, the surrounding 18 Fire Districts and other Public Safety Agencies. Tour participants will see a demonstration of the Data Cast system.

Tours are available on Sunday afternoon 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesday evening 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Information about the tours will be available on the information table beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Also, please look for signage in the hotel lobby. If you are interested in attending a tour please contact  Paul Guequierre by July 31.

Cancellation Policy

Prior to June 30 - Full refund
After July 1 but before July 30 - $50 fee
After July 30 or does not attend the Forum - Registration fee is forfeited

For even more information about the Forum visit our new National Forum companion site here.