19th Annual Problem-Oriented Policing Conference

Sponsored by the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing

Funded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice

Hosted by the Washington State Patrol

September 22nd-24th, 2008
Meydenbauer Convention Center
Bellevue, Washington

The annual Problem-Oriented Policing Conference is often described by attendees as the most substantive policing conference they've ever attended. Each year, police officers and police leaders, and all the ranks in between, as well as crime consultants and crime researchers, come together to discuss what they've learned about trying to reduce different crime and safety problems. Attendees choose the workshops they'll attend from an agenda that will feature more than 20 different crime and safety problems. In addition, leading up to the POP Conference, the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing sponsors an international competition to identify the top problem-solving projects of the year. These are also presented at the Conference and attendees help in judging the winning project for the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing. Conference sessions will be of varying sizes and use different formats, so you can choose the type of learning environment that works best for you.

Some of the sessions that will be presented at this year's conference include:

• Problem-Solving in Small Towns & Suburban Communities
• Problem-Solving in Mid-Sized Cities
• Super Controllers of Crime
• State Policing and Problem-Solving
• Turning around Crime in Section 8 Properties
• Using Premises Liability to Reduce Crime
• Reducing Metal Theft
• Reporting to the Community about Problem-Solving and Crime Reduction Efforts
• Developing Problem-Specific Surveys to Gain Information about Crime Problems
• Accountability Systems in POP
• Police Resources and Problem-Solving
• Reducing Crime in Rental Properties
• Problem-Based Learning and Police Training Officer Model of Field Training

** NOTE: New session topics will be added on this site as the agenda develops.

Registration Information

Register for the 2008 Problem-Oriented Policing Conference

Registration Fees

The registration fee for the conference is $450.

Group Discount: For every 5 persons registered from a single agency, the POP Center will waive the registration fee for 6th person. If you plan to send more than 5 attendees, please contact the POP Center at events@popcenter.org or by phone at 704-788-8302 for additional information.

Registration payments may be made online with a credit card or by check. Checks should be made payable to the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing and sent to:

Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
1360 Regent Street, PMB 323
Madison, WI 53715

Contact Information

For questions concerning the conference registration, please contact us by email at events@popcenter.org or by phone at 704-788-8302.

Travel Information

Getting to Bellevue:

The Seattle-Tacoma Airport is located approximately 11 miles from downtown Bellevue. The Airport is served by all major airlines and has numerous ground transportation options available.

About Bellevue:

Bellevue is ideally located on Lake Washington, just minutes from Seattle and Sea-Tac International Airport, close to world-class golf and skiing, and surrounded by the spectacular beauty of the Pacific Northwest. The downtown area features an upscale mix of shops at Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square, popular dining and nightlife destinations plus welcoming hotels--all within easy walking distance of Meydenbauer Center. Other local attractions include golf, lake cruises, winery and brewery tours, seasonal festivals, museums, and performing arts.

Meydenbauer Convention Center:

This year's POP Conference is being held at the Meydenbauer Convention Center which is located in the heart of downtown Bellevue within easy walking distance of the conference hotels and numerous restaurants and shops.

Hotels

In order to better meet the needs of our attendees, the POP Center has secured room blocks at three hotels at various price ranges all within 3 blocks of the Convention Center.

Marriott Courtyard Bellevue

Located 1 Block from the Meydenbauer Center.
Rate: $179
To make reservations please contact the hotel directly at 1-800-716-5874 or at 425-454-5888. The block is listed under the "Center for Problem-Oriented Policing." The cut-off date to receive the conference rate is September 5th, 2008.

Sheraton Bellevue

Located 2 Blocks from the Meydenbauer Center.
Rate: $159
To make reservations please contact the hotel directly at 1-866-837-4275. The block is listed under "Center for Problem-Oriented Policing." The cut-off date to receive the conference rate is August 22, 2008.

Red Lion Bellevue

Located 3 Blocks from the Meydenbauer Center.
Rate: $142
To make reservations please contact the hotel directly at 425-455-5240. The block is listed under "Center for Problem-Oriented Policing." The cut-off date to receive the conference rate is August 21, 2008.

Discount Seattle Mariner’s Tickets for Conference Attendees

Special Seattle Mariners Ticket Offer For POP Conference Angels vs. Mariners Tuesday, September 23 – 7:10 pm

Join fellow POP Conference attendees at Safeco Field and catch some exciting Major League Baseball action! Special seating has been reserved and is available to purchase online via the Mariners Group Manager program. The deadline to purchase tickets through this offer is September 19 at 5:00 pm.

Game Date: Tuesday, September 23 vs. Los Angeles Angels – 7:10 pm

Pricing: $11 View Reserved Seating (normally $20) $25 Field Seating (normally $40)

To Order Up To 25 Tickets:

1. Send an email to the Mariners at groupmanager@mariners.com.

2. Within two business days you will receive email invitations with the option to choose your seating level and print your tickets - all from the comfort of your home or office!

Please note: A $1.00 TicketFast charge will be added per ticket to your order. If you do not receive your requested invitation within two business days (Monday - Friday), please send a second request that includes your name and phone number and you will be contacted.

To Order Over 25 Tickets Or if you require wheelchair seating:

Please call Stephanie Brandt at (206) 518-3879. Note: Groups of 40 or more will have their group name on the scoreboard during the game and receive two additional complimentary tickets with your group.