Event Description / Schedule
MN-IACLEA October Conference
January 14 -16, 2026
Grand Casino Hinckley Minnesota
Conference Agenda
Wednesday, January 14
7:00-10:00—-Hospitality
Thursday, January 15
8:30-9:15—-Breakfast
9:00-9:15—-Opening Remarks–President -MN-IACLEA-Carol Brewer
9:15-10:45—-Large scale community incident. – Josh Brinkman, Alex Jaye, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management
10:45—11:00—-Break
11:00—12:00—-Trauma-informed practices and Neurobiology of trauma – Melissa Watschke, MN OHE
12:00-1:00—-Lunch, Sponsored by NTS Security Services
1:00-2:30—-Department of Homeland Security – PACE (Protecting Against Cyber Enforcement) – Mary Hogan and Carly Bentley
2:30-2:45—-Break
2:45-4:00—-FBI Partnership with DHS/ICE, including Q&A – FBI Liaison Mary Claypool
4:00-4:15—-Break
4:15- 5:00—-Anti-hazing legislation…Hazing transparency report – Daniel Alberts, Minneapolis College
7:00-10:00—-Hospitality, Sponsored by Convergint
Friday, January 16
8:30 to 9:30—-Breakfast
9:30 to 11:00—-MN-IACLEA Business Meeting
1:00 to 2:30—-Executive Board Meeting
JANUARY CONFERENCE
Mark your calendars! MN-IACLEA is excited to announce its upcoming conference, taking place January 14th-16th, 2026 at the Grand Casino Hinckley in Hinckley, Minnesota.
The MN-IACLEA conference is an event focused on security and preparedness in higher education. The conference will feature presentations on a variety of timely and critical topics. There will also be opportunities for networking with colleagues from other institutions. Please forward to other colleagues who may not see this email.
Here are some of the highlights of the conference:
- Large scale community incident Presented by Josh Brinkman & Alex Jaye, St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management
- Trauma-informed practices & Neurobiology of Trauma Presented by Melissa Watschke, MN OHE
- Protecting Against Cyber Enforcement (PACE) Featuring Mary Hogan & Carly Bentley, Department of Homeland Security
- FBI Update + Open Q&A Led by Mary Claypool
And that’s not all! We are finalizing the agenda to add another speaker/session and will share that update soon. However, we wanted to get this information out now, as there is only two weeks to book at the lower hotel rate.
This conference is an invaluable opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, strengthen your skills, and build lasting connections within the MN-IACLEA community.
Conference Registration:
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MN-IACLEA – Membership
$79 Registration Fee
MN-IACLEA – Non-Membership
$149 Registration Fee
Additional Information
MN-IACLEA Membership
If you are not a MN-IACLEA member and would like to access the lower rate, please email
Carol Brewer
MN-IACLEA Benefits
- Connect with Campus Safety Professionals Across Minnesota: Build relationships with peers from colleges and universities statewide for support, collaboration, and shared problem-solving.
- Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats and Trends: Receive timely updates and insights on incidents and evolving challenges impacting campus safety and security.
- Exclusive Access to Three Annual Conferences: Enjoy discounted rates to MN-IACLEA’s signature conferences held in October, January, and June each packed with relevant content and networking opportunities.
- Engage with Trusted Vendors: Meet and learn from vetted vendors who are already serving other Minnesota institutions effectively.
We look forward to seeing you in Hinckley!
Transportation Information
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