2012 Annual Conference

June 16-20

Nashville, TN

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In 2012, the Annual Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, on the banks of the Cumberland River, just minutes from the Nashville International Airport and a short drive or riverboat cruise from downtown Nashville.

Everything is all in one place - guestrooms, dining options, unique shopping experiences, live entertainment, and late night excitement. You'll love the indoor gardens, waterfalls, and indoor river with Delta flatboats. For recreation and relaxation, you'll find the Rêlache spa, the Gaylord Springs Golf Links, swimming pools, and unique specialty shops.

 

Registration

Things To Do

Schedule

Exhibitors

Sponsors
 

Conference Updates & Info

  • Conference Registration is now open. Click here to register. Click here for lodging.
  • Eric Greitens, a Navy SEAL; award-winning author; Rhodes Scholar and CEO of The Mission Continues, will be our keynote speaker on Sunday, June 17. He speaks on leading with strength and compassion through adverse circumstances. His work as a social entrepreneur is transforming how this country views our veterans. Click here to read more about Eric.
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  • Calling All Deputies, Corrections and Court Security Officers. You and your staff are invited to the 2-day mini-conference with a focus on Jails and Court Security.

  • Agency Drawing

    • Win $1,000 for your agency. Visit our participating vendors to receive tickets. Drawing to be held Tuesday afternoon in the 'classroom in the hall' at 1:30 p.m. Must be present to win, law enforcement only. Sponsors:  Expert Bail, GEICO, ABL Management, Securus, F.A.A.C. Incorporated, California Southern University

  • We will have a Cash Cube in the Exhibit Hall this year.

    • Win the chance to enter the cash cube and grab  as much floating cash as you can. Visit participating vendors to obtain tickets. Drawing times will be listed in conference program, four opportunities per day. Sponsors: K-2 Solutions, Inc., Correctional Medical Care, Inc., AOptix
  • Major County Sheriffs' Association Conference will be held June 14-15 in Nashville.
  • NSA has partnered with American Airlines to provide our attendees a 5% discount off ANY published airfare on www.aa.com. The valid travel dates for this discount are June 12-24. You can easily access American’s fares and apply this discount by going to www.aa.com to book your flight. This special discount is valid off any applicable published fares listed for American Airlines, American Eagle, and American Connection. International originating guests will need to contact your local reservation number and refer to the Promotion Code.
    Promotion Code: 3162DA
  • NOTICE: Unauthorized Company Soliciting Housing for Annual Conference
    Several members and exhibitors have reported receiving telephone solicitation calls who say they are
    associated with housing groups in connection with housing for 2012 NSA Annual Conference. These groups are not authorized by NSA to provide housing for our meeting. NSA has secured a housing block providing convenient and discounted room rates for those who attend the NSA Annual Conference. NSA’s authorized housing company is THE HOUSING CONNECTION/Orchid Event Solutions, located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Avis Rental Car Discount
  • Click here for an interactive map of the exhibit hall.
  • Click here to download a copy of the schedule.
 

Event Overview

Seminars & Training
There are over 60 Seminars and Workshops covering all aspects of the duties and responsibilities for sheriffs' offices, including, but not limited to Law Enforcement, Jail Operations, Service of Process, Transportation of Prisoners, and Court & Judicial Security.
 
Exhibit Hall
The exhibit hall will present close to 500 exhibit booths and will include a very diverse group ranging from weapons, universities, electronics, vehicles, clothing, commissary, forensics, government agencies, and more.
 
Networking
Provides a platform for lively debate on issues that matter most. 
Training and exhibits are second to none
. Sheriffs from across the country network to develop solutions to common problems. 
NSA presents the latest in programs and training in crime fighting techniques
 
Exhibitors
Your products and services are of immediate interest to our membership and conference attendees.
 Sheriffs have buying power and authority for their counties. This is your opportunity to make valuable contacts and develop relationships on the exhibit hall floor. Industry suppliers from across the country recognize that it is the place to be to reach the buying power of the nation's sheriffs.