TREXPO Joins Forces with GovSec to Establish Definitive Event Showcasing Tactical Training and Cutting-Edge Tools for Law Enforcement

Free Trade Show and Discounted Conference Fee Give Law Enforcement Professionals Opportunity to Enhance Police Week Experience While in D.C.

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This year TREXPO is joining forces with GovSec – the Government Security Conference and Expo – to bring together leaders in law enforcement, military, security and federal agencies in a single location, where they can learn more about the tactical training, technology and services required to gain an advantage in ensuring public safety and security. Scheduled for May 13-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., TREXPO will enable credentialed law enforcement professionals to enhance their Police Week experience by attending free exhibits, educational sessions and demonstrations, and receiving discounted registration for the conference and workshops.

“The combination of TREXPO and GovSec allows for the fusion of two audiences – law enforcement and government security professionals – who share the common goal of ensuring the safety of our communities and critical infrastructure.”

“By offering free and discounted programming, TREXPO gives law enforcement departments and agencies a cost-effective way to provide their officers and employees with valuable training and exposure to the latest tools and tactics in law enforcement,” said Don Berey, senior event director for TREXPO. “The combination of TREXPO and GovSec allows for the fusion of two audiences – law enforcement and government security professionals – who share the common goal of ensuring the safety of our communities and critical infrastructure.”

Enhanced Police Week Experience

While in town for Police Week events, law enforcement also can attend TREXPO to make the most of their visit to Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, May 14, TREXPO is hosting Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, featuring special programming. In addition, the first 250 current and credentialed first responders to attend will receive a free lunch in the exhibit hall, and the first 250 in uniform will receive a limited edition TREXPO challenge coin.

Then, on Wednesday, May 15, at 11 a.m., there will be a moment of silence at GovSec and TREXPO when the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service begins to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice and to support the law enforcement officers from around the world converging in Washington, D.C. for the memorial.

Free Special Presentation by Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman

This year, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about “The Bulletproof Mind: Psychological and Physiological Preparation for Combat,” a special presentation on May 14 by Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman, who will discuss the new breed of domestic and international terrorism and share his expertise on prevention, response and survival.

Special Conference Rates

Active federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement personnel can choose to attend the TREXPO conference for one or two days, at rates of $99 or less. Sessions on the agenda include:

• Building a Law Enforcement Intelligence Operation Center on a Budget
• Terrorism and Patrol Officers
• Decisive Force Strategies, Tactics and Planning
• GANGS: The Ever-Changing Threat to Our Communities
• Active Shooter/Extreme Violence in the Workplace: Learn What the FBI Uses to Train
• Managing Information Exposure: How to Successfully Apply the Red Flags Rule
• Decision Making: Leadership in Crisis & High Stress Situations
• The Terrorist-Criminal Nexus: An Alliance of International Drug Cartels, Organized Crime, and Terror Groups
• Anti-terrorism for Law Enforcement & Security: News You Can Use and What You Can Do About the Threat
• Mass Notification: Identifying the Gaps in Broadcasting Emergency Information

Free Expo

TREXPO also features a two-day free Expo – open to all qualified attendees – during which leading industry vendors will showcase their latest products and services for first responder communications, counterterrorism, digital evidence management, firearms storage and security, forensic tools, in-vehicle video systems, license plate recognition systems, mobile apps, mobile command centers, personal protection equipment, threat detection and identification systems, traffic control and enforcement, and uniforms.

Free Education and Demonstrations

Also, as part of the Expo, attendees can take advantage of free education sessions and demonstrations in the exhibit hall. Topics include:

• K-9 Explosive Detection Team Demo
• Demonstration of Police Cyclist Techniques and Tactics
• K-9 Interdiction Demo
• Providing Technology Tools and Assistance to Support the Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Mission
• FBI LEO: Secure Communication and Information Sharing for Law Enforcement
• Transferring Excess DOD Property from Warfighter to Crimefighter
• Federal Grants for Homeland Security & Law Enforcement
• Why Cybercrime Has Become the Perfect Crime

Free Keynote Addresses

Keynote addresses are free and open to all registered attendees TREXPO. This year’s keynote addresses will feature General Stanley McChrystal discussing “The State of International Affairs and the Security Challenges Facing America,” and former Washington Redskins Quarterback and entrepreneur Joe Theismann, who will talk about “Managing to Win!”

Law Enforcement Community Support

Attendees will see even more benefits through the support of industry leaders, including Fairfax County Law Enforcement Foundation, FBI National Academy Associates, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, International Police Mountain Bike Association, Loudoun Crime Commission, Maryland Sheriff’s Association National Association of Police Organizations, National Sheriff’s Association, PoliceGrantsHelp.com, PoliceOne.com, Virginia State Police Association and Women in Federal Law Enforcement, as well as media sponsors POLICE magazine and BLUtube.

To register or for more information about TREXPO, please visit www.TREXPO.com

About TREXPO

Scheduled for May 13-15, 2013, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., TREXPO is the definitive event for tactical training, equipment, technology and services for law enforcement from the military, federal government, as well as tribal, state and local departments and agencies. TREXPO, combined with GovSec, provides the strategic and tactical tools that provide a tactical edge in the field. This combination will further empower law enforcement to fulfill their role as the first line of defense against threats to our homeland and the communities they serve Both TREXPO and GovSec are produced by the Security, Safety, and Health Group at 1105 Media, Inc. For more information visit http://www.govsecinfo.com.

About 1105 Media

1105 Media is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted B-to-B markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home health care. 1105’s offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; and Web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, Calif., with offices throughout the United States. Visit 1105media.com.

About the Security, Safety, and Health Group

TREXPO is part of the Security, Safety, and Health Group – a division of 1105 Media, Inc. In addition to premier industry events such as GovSec and TREXPO, the group includes the media brands Security Products, Occupational Health & Safety, and Home Medical Equipment, as well as ancillary products related to these brands. It is an industry leader in every category it includes.