Is there a registration deadline? 
Registration for the conferences are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We have maximum seating for 200 people at each conference. When a conference becomes full, we will indicate this on our Website. Please note that each hotel, however, has a specific “reservation deadline” as indicated in the section Dates, Locations, Hotels.

Is there a conference registration fee?
There is no fee to attend this conference.

Who makes my hotel reservation?
You are responsible for making your own hotel reservation at the conference hotel. Hotel phone numbers, rates and deadlines are provided in the section Dates, Locations, Hotels.

Where will the meetings be held?
There is one designated hotel for each conference in each city. Once you receive a conference confirmation notice, you will be sent the time and location in the hotel to register onsite and pick up your conference materials.

I would like to extend my stay before/after the conference - will the hotel give me the same rate?
You need to check with the hotel. These rates were only negotiated for the timeframe of the conference. However, if the hotel has available space, they will usually extend the rate.

Can vendors attend a conference?
No, these conferences are designed to be interactive among law enforcement agencies only. Vendors will not be permitted to register or attend a conference.

About the Reimbursement…

My Agency is not a 2001 or 2002 COPS MORE Grantee.  Can I still request reimbursement for up to $1,000?
No.  Only agencies that are 2001 or 2002 COPS MORE Grantees are eligible for any reimbursement.  However, you are still welcome to attend a conference.  To register online, click here.

What happens if two people from my agency attend the conference and our combined travel expenses exceed $1,000?
Your agency will receive a check for $1,000 for authorized expenses after your expenses are submitted to SEARCH. This will contribute to your combined incurred costs. Your agency will be responsible for reimbursing the balance of the individual costs directly.  Please refer to the $1,000 Reimbursement guidelines for details.

How much will my agency be reimbursed if total travel expenses are less than $1,000, say $650?
Your agency will be reimbursed for the exact amount of authorized expenses, in this example, $650.

Is there a limit on the number of individuals from our agency that may attend the conference?
No, but remember, regardless of the number of attendees from your agency, the maximum reimbursement amount for expenses is $1,000.

If I have additional questions about the conference, who should I contact?
Please contact SEARCH’s Meeting Planner, Laura DeOrio at laura@search.org or by phone: 916-392-2555 extension 252 or by fax: 916-392-8440.