Dates: February 25-26, 2026
Location: Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N. Keller Dr., Effingham, IL  62401

Speakers:

Maj. Ed O’Carroll (retired) - Fairfax Co Police Dept.
Trey Amick—VP, Magnet Forensics
Alicia Kozakiewicz—Victim/Survivor
Lt. Douglas Poole—Illinois State Police STIC
Kenny Winslow—ILACP Executive Director
John Millner—ILACP Lobbyist
Michael Collazo—Nashville Tennessee Police Det.

ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Registration will be through an online website again this year. Click here and fill in the form for those attending. If you cannot register online, please contact Darci Clossen at the SILEC Office –618-277-1550 or [email protected]. On-site registration will not be available. 

REGISTRATION FEE:
Attendee registration cost for the 2026 Summit is $85.00 per person for the 2-day conference. Each person attending needs to fill out a registration form. *Registration fees include meals, breaks, and entry to the Hospitality Room.* 

With the online registration format, we are allowing for Debit/Credit Card payments. You will receive an electronic receipt from PayPal to the email provided.

You may also register online and pay with a mailed-in check. Please make check payable to:
SILEC (Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission)- FEIN# 37-0924954

Checks can be mailed to:
Attn: Amy Eggemeyer
SILEC
2300 West Main St., Suite D-100
Belleville, IL 62226 

Registrations will not be taken after January 25, 2026

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be made after February 13, 2026

LODGING:
Summit attendees will need to make their own hotel reservations. To receive the special rate, make sure to mention the special rate for the Southern Illinois Criminal Justice Summit, or use the hotel registration hyperlink (if provided). The reservation cut-off date is January 25, 2026.