Description

WACOPS invites you to gather in Spokane, September 16-18, for the Fall General Membership Meeting. This no-cost, members-only meeting brings together officers, deputies, and guild leadership from across Washington for two and a half days of essential updates on public safety and labor issues, expert-led training sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Make sure your organization has a voice at the table and is represented at this important meeting. Full agenda coming soon mark your calendar and register today!

When: September 16-18, 2026

Where: The Centennial Hotel, 303 W North River Dr, Spokane, WA 99201 | (509) 326-5000

Who: All WACOPS members are invited to attend. We highly encourage each member organization to send at least one representative from your guild's leadership team (board member, delegate, or legislative chair/liaison). 

What to Expect:

The Fall General Membership Meeting will feature key updates, training, and discussions, including:

• Strategic Planning Update & Year-in-Review Reports
• 2027 Legislative Session Preview
• Interim Projects & Reports
• Benevolent Fund Cornhole Tournament
• WACOPS Business Meeting
• Wellness Training: Optimizing Hormone Health for First Responders presented by Men's Revival
• Pre-Conference Union Training presented by the Labor Defense Group on September 15th

Plus: Stay tuned! agenda details, presenters, and additional training announcements coming soon...

Featured Training...

The Impact of Human and Organizational Factors on Use of Force Investigations 

Dr. Paul Taylor

This presentation will examine how our approach to understanding use of force events impacts the outcomes of our investigations, the cultures of our departments, and the way the public perceives these often controversial events. It will also outline ways to minimize the potentially biasing factors on these high stakes investigations and provide strategies for improving the data we collect, maximizing officer wellness, and educating the public. 

Register Here 

Hotel Accommodations

Guest rooms at the Centennial Hotel starting at $138/night+, make your reservation by the cut-off date of August 22nd for special group rate. Guest room scholarships available! Inquire with Teresa Taylor, ttaylor@wacops.org.

Click here to reserve a guest room