COMMUNITY TRUST
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2026
“Bridging the Gap: Service-Oriented Leadership for the Future”
Join us for the Third Annual Community Trust National Symposium, where law enforcement leaders from across the country will come together to explore the future of service-oriented leadership. This transformative event will tackle critical issues such as maintaining integrity in law enforcement, prioritizing mental health for leadership, mentoring the next generation and more. Through dynamic discussions and expert-led sessions, you'll gain actionable strategies to strengthen community trust, support your officers, and empower youth. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with forward-thinking leaders and shape the future of public service.
WHEN?
Tuesday, September 15, 2026- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET
Wednesday, September 16, 2026- 8:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
Topics include:
Panel Discussion, moderated by M. Quentin Williams
Paws of Trust: Building Bridges Through Therapy K9s, presented by Corporal Ricardo Ortiz, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office & Milo
Panel Discussion, moderated by Dr. Randy Nelson
Word on the Streets: Slang, Signals & the Stories They Tell, presented by Dr. Shirley Plantin, U-Turn Youth Consulting
The Two Questions That Matter: Guiding Community Programs with Care, presented by Captain Christopher Sims
Officer Rain Man: A Father’s Journey to Truth and Justice, presented by Kim Varner, Sr., Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (retired)
Breaking Barriers & Building Community, presented by Dr. Aisha Johnson, Instructor, FBI National Academy
WHERE?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami 550 NW 42nd Avenue Miami, FL 33126
Any questions should be directed to the following:
communitytrust@dedicationtocommunity.org
Registration is Open NOW!
To register, please click the ‘REGISTER HERE’ button below. Once the form is submitted, click on the shopping cart above to submit payment.
Hotel Recommendation: Miami Airport Marriot, 1201 NW Le Jeune Rd Building A, Miami, FL 33126; (305) 649-5000
In partnership:
To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami’s “Bigs In Blue” Partnership program, please click HERE.
Dr. Randy Nelson, Co-Founder M. Quentin Williams, Co-Founder Laura Holden, Executive Director
Community Trust National Symposium Executive Team
