About this Event
The South Dakota and North Dakota Association's of School Resource Officers has come together to offer the 2026 School Resource Officer Conference in the beautiful Black Hills, in Lead, South Dakota. This years dates are June 9-11th, 2026. This years keynote speaker is Professor/Dr. Bernie James, a nationally recognized authority on education law, civil rights and school safety. We also will be offering blocks on threat assessments, cyber investigations, Tribal and State drug trends and investigations, and internet crimes. This year is not one you want to miss! See Q&A Section for conference hotel information.
Agenda
π: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Tuesday-June 9th, 2026
Info: Check in/On site registration
π: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Tuesday-June 9th, 2026
Info: Threat Assessments with Brett Garland-Director, South Dakota School Safety Program
π: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday-June 9th, 2026
Info: Cyber Investigations with Shane Hardie and Tasha Volhken of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation
π: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Tuesday-June 9th, 2026
Info: Tribal and State drug trends and investigations with BIA Investigator Isaiah Soldier
π: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday-June 9th, 2026
Info: Professor Bernard James, J.D., is a nationally recognized authority on education law, civil rights, and school safety. As a Professor of Law at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law since 1984, he has dedicated his career to shaping legal policies that impact students, educators, and law enforcement nationwide.
π: 08:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Thursday-June 10th, 2026
Info: Current Trends in Internet Crimes with Hollie Strand of the Pennington County Sheriff's Office
π: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Thursday-June 10th, 2026
Info: SDASRO and NDASRO Business Meetings
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lead-Deadwood High School, 320 South Main Street, Lead, United States
USD 50.00 to USD 125.00






