2026 SEPLA CONFERENCE
June 15-17, 2026

COMFORT INN & SUITES HOTEL CONFERENCE CENTER
 2424 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

Essential Training for Officers and Educators
to Better Protect Michigan’s Children and Schools.

COMING SOON

2026 SEPLA CONFERENCE

The SEPLA Advisory Board is working hard to plan the 2026 conference.  

Details will be coming soon!

REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN SOON!

2026 SEPLA Conference starts in

Days

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About the Conference

SEPLA is a nonprofit organization formed with the specific objective of providing training and networking opportunities that create an environment conducive to open communications between law enforcement officers, educators, students, parents, and the community.

The Advisory Board of SEPLA is pleased to invite you to attend the Annual SEPLA Conference which will be held at the Comfort Inn Conference Center in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan from June 15th through June 17th, 2026.

Online Registration

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Conference Highlights

Schools Educators Police Liaison Association Conference
Essential Training for Officers and Educators to Better Protect Michigan’s Children and Schools.

For more information about the 2026 SEPLA Conference, download a copy of the schedule.

DAY 1

POLICE SCENARIO TRAINING
Lead instructor of these simulations Sgt. Kendall Kretzschmer of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office along with Livingston Regional SWAT Team

POLICE SCENARIO TRAINING

Emphasizing hands-on, interactive and multi scenario-based situations that are designed to simulate real life stress and circumstances encountered in the field. Lead instructor of these simulations Sgt. Kendall Kretzschmer of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office along with Livingston Regional SWAT Team.

DAY 2 - AM SESSION

STUDENTS IN MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS
Stephanie Zoltowski

DAY 3 - AM SESSION

Officer Dave Gomez

DAY 1

NETWORKING EVENT
Monday, June 16th
5:00 pm until 9:00 pm

NETWORKING EVENT

Join us for a casual evening of networking, food, beverages, corn hole and cards!

DAY 2 - PM SESSIONS

Bonus Session
STOP the BLEED®
Public Safety Officer/SRO Benjamin Carlson, City of
Petosky Department of Public Safety

I LOVE U GUYS

DAY 2 - PM SESSIONS

STOP the BLEED®
With STOP THE BLEED® quick 3 actions, you can be trained and empowered to save
a life. This working
lunch certified session is open for school personnel and officers.

I LOVE U GUYS - Standard Reunification Protocol

DAY 3 - PM SESSION

KENT WILLIAMS -BREACH POINT CONSULTING

SEXTORTION JORDAY DeMAY - CASE STUDY

KENT WILLIAMS - BREACH POINT CONSULTING

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Registration

Scheduled activities will begin at 9:00 AM on Monday and end at 3:00 PM on Wednesday. The fee for the conference includes classes, student materials, breaks and some meals. Registration information is available under the Conference tab.

Participants who attend all registered classes will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of their last session.

Don’t miss this opportunity to attend an exceptional program planned around current issues and challenges faced by schools and communities of all sizes.

The conference provides three days of fast paced training and is open to Law Enforcement and School Officials. 
School Officials may register for the full conference, 2 day conference or Educator’s Day.
(Please note that Educator’s Day registration is for school officials only.)

*Note: There’s a processing fee for credit card payment.

FULL CONFERENCE

monday - wednesday registration
$ 525
Full conference registration is designed for participants to attend all sessions. Registration fee includes:
Training/classes
Conference materials
MEALS INCLUDE:
Breakfast - Tues. & Wed.
Lunch - Mon., Tues. & Wed.
Breaks - Mon., Tues. & Wed.

TWO DAY REGISTRATION

You pick the 2 days to attend
$ 350
2 day Registration fee includes:
Training/classes
Conference materials
MEALS INCLUDE:
Breakfast - Tues. & Wed.
Lunch - Mon., Tues. & Wed.
Breaks - Tues. & Wed.

1 DAY REGISTRATION

You pick the 1 day to attend
$ 175
1 day registration fee includes:
Training/classes
Conference materials
MEALS INCLUDE:
Breakfast - Tues. & Wed.
Lunch - Mon.,Tues., Wed
Breaks - Tues. & Wed

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Payment & Deadline

If Paying by Check
make checks payable to Schools Educators Police Liaison Association (SEPLA) and return by June 1, 2026.

Mail to:
SEPLA
PO Box 45
Shepherd, MI 48883

Credit Card Payment Links
Please note: if you chose this method of payment there is an additional service charge added.

Credit Card Payment Link

 

 

2026 SEPLA Conference Payment must be paid in full by the June 1, 2026 deadline to hold your spot. SEPLA accepts checks or credit cards.

Registration Deadline is June 1, 2026. There will be no refunds for “no shows” or cancellations made after the June 1, 2026 deadline.

SEPLA Conference registration deadline is June 1, 2026.

Location & Lodging

MT. PLEASANT COMFORT INN & SUITES HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 

2424 S Mission St | Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 

Lodging Reservations

MT. PLEASANT COMFORT INN & SUITES HOTEL

Lodging Information

SEPLA has a block of rooms reserved at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mt. Pleasant.

Standard rooms are available starting at $105 per night plus applicable taxes and occupancy charges. DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS THROUGH A THIRD PARTY.

To get the discounted rate, call 989-772-4000 and tell them you are a SEPLA participant when making reservations.

You may also use this Choice Hotel link to get discounted rate.

PROUDLY SERVING

SEPLA Advisory Board Members

Each year the Advisory Board Members work hard to bring the latest trends, the most current training, and information to the SEPLA Conference. 
We thank them for their service and dedication to excellence.

LUKE SAWYER

LUKE SAWYER

SEPLA PRESIDENT
Chief of Police
Shepherd Police Department
KRISTIN FAULL

KRISTIN FAULL

SEPLA VICE-PRESIDENT
Chief of Police
Belleville Police Department
JEFF SOLI

JEFF SOLI

SEPLA TREASURER
Director of Safety/Security
Fowlerville Community Schools
JANESSA DANIELSON

JANESSA DANIELSON

SEPLA ABM
Lieutenant
Ferndale Police Department
SHANNON GIFFIN

SHANNON GIFFIN

SEPLA ABM
Deputy
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
MICHAEL MAIN

MICHAEL MAIN

SEPLA ABM
Sheriff
Isabella County Sheriff’s Dept.
CHRIS MCAULIFFE

CHRIS MCAULIFFE

SEPLA ABM
Principal
Brighton Area Schools
MIKE MITCHELL

MIKE MITCHELL

SEPLA ABM
Sergeant
Brighton City Police Dept.- Retired

SEPLA would like to take a moment to thank you these sponsors at the 2024 Schools Educators Police Liaison Association Conference.
We appreciate their support and participation. 

Thank You 2024 Sponsors!

2024 SEPLA Gold Sponsors
Fortis Group, LLC
High5.id
Safe Haven Defense – Michigan

2024 SEPLA Bronze Sponsor
The Thin Blue Line USA

Essential Training for Officers and Educators
to Better Protect Michigan’s Children and Schools.

Questions

Location

Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn & Suites

989.772.4000

2424 S Mission St.

Mt Pleasant, MI 48858

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Conference Deadline

Monday, June 2, 2025

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be received in writing by conference deadline date. There are no refunds for no shows or cancellations after conference deadline date.

© 2025 Schools Educators Police Liaison Association

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