Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo

08/16/2026

Training session evaluation forms needed for this week's classes! Links to all can be found in the ILACP mobile app

08/06/2026

🏆 Who deserves to be recognized?

It is time to celebrate the outstanding leaders, officers, agencies, and students who make a difference in our profession and our communities.

ILACP is accepting Award and Scholarship nominations!

Whether you know someone whose leadership inspires others, an officer who has gone above and beyond, or a deserving student pursuing a future in public safety, we encourage you to submit a nomination.

✨ Recognition matters. Your nomination helps honor excellence, dedication, and service while investing in the next generation of law enforcement leaders.

Help us recognize those who deserve the spotlight!
🔗https://www.ilchiefs.org/awards

08/04/2026

Start planning now which of our incredible FREE training sessions you will attend this August!



Learn more ➡️ https://mspce.com/

08/03/2026

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

The ILACP Chief Certification Exam will be offered for FREE during the 2026 Midwest Security & Police Expo and Conference!

This exam is designed for Illinois law enforcement professionals seeking to demonstrate their knowledge, commitment to professional development, and readiness for the challenges of today’s policing environment.

📍 Join us at and take the opportunity to earn your ILACP Chief Certification while connecting with law enforcement leaders from across the state.

Register today and reserve your spot: https://ilacp.memberclicks.net/2026expoexam

08/01/2026

Ain't no party like a Blauer party! Join us at the Midwest Security & Police Expo and Conference for the first ever hospitality room after the Networking Party.

It starts at 6 p.m. and goes until......? 🥳

REGISTER FOR FREE and attend the free Expo and Conference to join us in the hospitality room. Can't wait to see you August 13!

https://mspce.com/

07/31/2026

We are bringing back the BBQ this year!!! 😋

Lunchtime is nearly here! Why go off-site for lunch when you can stick around, grab some grub, and find out if you won some prizes? See you in the Expo Hall!

TODAY from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

07/31/2026

Registration deadline is TODAY!

07/09/2026

🚨 AI is transforming law enforcement. Is your agency ready?

Join Mike Ranalli for the FREE 2026 Midwest Security & Police Expo (MSPCE) keynote presentation:

🗓 Friday, Aug. 14 | ⏰ 10:45 a.m.

Guardrails, Not Guesswork: Managing Legal Risk of AI Use in Law Enforcement

In this timely keynote, Mike Ranalli will provide law enforcement leaders with practical strategies to:
✅ Understand how AI systems work, and where they can fail
✅ Recognize legal, constitutional, privacy, and evidentiary risks
✅ Build policies that ensure transparency, accountability, and human oversight
✅ Prepare officers to confidently explain AI-assisted decisions in court

Whether your agency is already using AI or just beginning to explore its potential, this session will help you move forward with confidence, using guardrails instead of guesswork.

🎓 All MSPCE training sessions have been approved by ILETSB for training credit hours.

Don't miss one of the conference's most relevant and forward-looking sessions.

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