The Texas Crime Stoppers Council’s 26th annual conference is hosted by Beaumont Crime Stoppers. The conference begins at noon on Wednesday, October 8, and ends at noon on Friday, October 10, 2014. The conference is located at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Beaumont Plaza. Attendees who arrive on Tuesday evening, October 7th, will have the opportunity for a pre-conference excursion to the L’Auberge Casino & Resort in Lakes Charles, Louisiana. Free bus transportation to and from the Casino will be provided.
This year’s conference offers TCOLE and CPE hours and fulfills the training requirement for certification and continued certification. Training topics include: Internet crimes that exploit children, other types of cyber-crimes, metal theft, terrorism, leadership development and other interesting topics concerning the Crime Stoppers initiative.
Training also includes a Crime Stoppers Basic Course with the following topics: Texas Crime Stoppers overview, board responsibilities, program operations, record keeping and requirements of the governor’s office for program certification, campus Crime Stoppers, marketing, and legal items & governance.
Attendees are responsible for travel and lodging expenses, reservations, and payments.
Conference Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Beaumont Plaza
3950 IH10 South
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Lodging is no longer available at Holiday Inn & Suites.
Arrangements for spill-over lodging have been made at:
MCM Elegante Beaumont
2355 I-10 South
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Tel: (877) 842-3606
NOTE: LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED DURING OPENING CEREMONY AT NOON ON WEDNESDAY
Conference Payment
Conference registration includes the following:
- Tuesday Pre-Conference Casino night at L’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles, LA
- Lunch during Opening Ceremony at Noon on Wednesday
- Wednesday Entertainment Night – Blend of the Bayou with Fried Fish, Gumbo & Live Entertainment (casual dress please)
- Thursday night awards banquet
- light breakfast Thursday and Friday
- light snacks Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
You can register and pay either online or by mail. Download PDF Registration Form. Payment must accompany registration.
Registration rate: (postmarked or paid online by September 18, 2014): $140 per person
Late registration (postmarked on paid after September 18) and on-site registration rate: $250 per person
You can register and pay either on-line or by mail. Payment must accompany registration. Make checks payable to Beaumont Crime Stoppers.
Beaumont Crime Stoppers
P.O. Box 12982
Beaumont, Texas 77726
Payment after September 18, 2014 and on-site registration is $250.
Confirmation
Confirmation is sent to the email address listed on the registration form.
Special Accommodations
If you require special accommodations to participate, please
call 409-880-1092 by September 27, 2013.
Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellations must be received no later than September 19 in order to receive a full refund. There is a $75 cancellation fee after September 19. Notify Texas Crime Stoppers Training of cancellations or changes by calling 409-880-1092.
Award Competition
The Texas Crime Stoppers Council encourages all programs to submit nominations for the annual Texas Best Awards. Programs competing for conference awards may download forms at TheTexasCrimeStoppers.org. Nomination deadline is close of business August 15, 2014.
Contact Information
Call 409-880-1092 toll free with any questions regarding the conference. Conference Coordinator: Cindy Bloodsworth
Download: Registration Form | PDF
Download: Registration Confirmation & Agenda | PDF
Download: Beaumont Crime Stoppers W9 Form | PDF
