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Happy New Year: IACLEA Southeast Region Updates, Monthly Meetings
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Happy New Year: IACLEA Southeast Region Updates, Monthly Meetings
Happy New Year IACLEA Southeast Region Members,
I hope this message finds you well as we begin 2026. As we settle back into the swing of the new year, I wanted to share several important updates following the Executive Board meeting held in December 2025, along with details regarding our ongoing Southeast Region Monthly Meetings, training opportunities, and a new member resource.
<hr>IACLEA Association Updates
In December, members of the Executive Board attended the inaugural Canadian Region Symposium. Congratulations to our Canadian colleagues on a very successful one-day event.
Following the symposium, we held our Winter Business Meeting, during which President Rob Kilfoyle shared several important initiatives and updates, including:
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Behind the Badge – A new online member spotlight initiative
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Mentor Connect – A program designed to foster mentorship and peer-to-peer support among members
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Inaugural Canadian Symposium recap
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Domestic Preparedness Committee updates
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Establishment of two new IACLEA Sections:
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Academic Medical Center and Hospital Section
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K–12 Safety Section
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Surveys
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Efforts to secure new corporate sponsorships
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Letters are sent out to new chiefs/ directors by President Kilfoyle.
Additionally, it was reported that there is a 95% membership retention rte. Let us continue to encourage others to join and maintain their membership in IACLEA.
<hr>New Member’s Connection Portal
IACLEA has also launched a new Member’s Connection Portal, featuring a fresh look and a more user-friendly experience. Congratulations to the Association on this update, which enhances member access and engagement.
If you experience any issues or have questions regarding the portal, please report them directly to info@iaclea.org so they can be addressed promptly.
<hr>IACLEA Southeast Region Monthly Meetings
The IACLEA Southeast Region Monthly Meeting is held on the 14th of each month at 1:00 PM (ET). These meetings provide an opportunity for regional updates, information sharing, and collaboration across our campuses.
Chief Debra Williams is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://cauonline.zoom.us/j/94238049008🆔 Meeting ID: 942 3804 9008
<hr>Monthly Training Opportunity (30 Minutes)
As part of our Southeast Region Monthly Meetings, we will include a 30-minute training or informational session focused on timely and relevant topics impacting campus safety and law enforcement.
If you have a topic you would like to see covered, or if you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposed topic no later than the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting.
📧 Submit topics or presenter interest to:
dwilliams@cau.edu<hr>2026 IACLEA Annual Conference & Exposition
Please mark your calendars for the 2026 IACLEA Annual Conference & Exposition, which will take place in:
📍 Orlando, Florida
📅 June 26–28, 2026Registration is now open on the IACLEA website. Group-rate accommodations are available at the Caribe Royale Orlando and can be reserved through the Conference website.
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Thank you for your continued engagement, leadership, and commitment to advancing campus safety across the Southeast Region. I look forward to a productive and impactful year ahead and to connecting with you during our monthly meetings.
Warm regards,
Debra A. Williams
Southeast Region Director
IACLEA
Chief of Police & Associate Vice President
Clark Atlanta University<hr>
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1 Reply
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Good Wednesday morning,
I look forward to seeing you all on the meeting that can make it! Sharing information is powerful!
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