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2023 INVESTIGATOR'S CONFERENCE
The Investigator's Conference is back by popular demand! This time we are meeting in the Classic City (Go Dawgs!) to dive into the world of investigations. We will cover an array of subjects each picked to support your role as an Investigator (specific to investigators within the DA's office).
If you are not a Dawgs fan that's okay, Athens has plenty to offer such as unique dining options, and the best part is everything you need is within walking distance. Don't miss this opportunity! Come train with us and use this opportunity to connect with other professionals throughout the state.
When: September 26-28, 2023
Where: The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia
Welcome and Announcements: 12:25pm on Tuesday, September 26th
Concludes: 12:15pm on Thursday, September 28th
No-Show Policy: Please review the no-show policy that became effective January 1, 2022.
Tentative topics include:
*Up to 12 POST hours available*
- The Role of the DA Investigator
- Courtroom Security Assessment
- GEO Fencing
- Jail Calls
- First Amendment Audit
- And more!
Also we plan to have a Chief Investigator's Meeting from 10:00am to 11:30am before the conference begins on Tuesday, September 26th.
The conference will not be providing the mandatory POST 464-5 training (Use of Deadly Force, De-Escalation, and Community Policing).
$225 Registration Fee | All registrations must be paid in full by Friday, September 8, 2023, to hold your spot at the conference. If you paid for your registration and can no longer attend the conference, the refund cut-off date is Friday, September 8, 2023. Any refund requests after this date will have to be reviewed by the Director of Training, Kelli Baxter.
Credits | This conference will only provide POST hours for Law Enforcement Officers. There is no other type of credit available.
Attendance | This conference is open to all investigators including police departments and sheriff's offices; however, the content will be geared towards investigators within the DA's offices.
No On-site Registration | If one does not register ahead of time, he or she will not be allowed to register for the conference on-site. Please ensure your registration is complete. You should receive a registration number and a confirmation email. Please check your spam/junk folder as the first few emails from Glue Up may go here.
Reimbursements | Reimbursement for attendees of this conference is based on the availability of state funds for that purpose. For District Attorney personnel, reimbursements come out of the approved travel budget for the Judicial Circuit. Reimbursement for Solicitor-General personnel is still under review and unknown at this time. We will update attendees if reimbursement is available. Employees of other agencies are not eligible for reimbursement by PAC. Please review this reimbursement document for more information.
PAC's Updated Reimbursement Guide | If you are wondering how to calculate per diem on travel days or what needs to appear on a receipt in order to be reimbursed for lodging expenses, our guide covers these topics and more. Please view the guide located at: https://pacga.org/about-pacga/departments/fiscal-services/pac-reimbursement-process/.
Reservations | When making your reservations, please inform the hotel that you are with the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia group. Below is the negotiated rate for the two area hotels we contracted with.
Hyatt Place - $107.00
The Graduate - $107.00
The link to book a room will be included in the Suggested Lodging under the Documents tab. Please be sure to review all documents in this section.
Waiver Regarding COVID-19 - Any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
Children - No children, regardless of age, will be allowed in the lecture sessions.
Weather - This registration payment cannot be refunded and/or applied to a different conference due to inclement weather. Refunds for registration payments can only be made prior to the registration deadline. There will be no exceptions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rachel Edwards at redwards@pacga.org or training@pacga.org.
