March 2nd and March 3rd, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown
Join us for the 2026 Iowa Association of Women Police (IAWP) Spring Training Conference. This event is proudly hosted by the Dubuque Police Department and Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office and promises to be an enriching experience for law enforcement professionals dedicated to advancing their skills and knowledge.
The conference will feature a variety keynote speakers, and networking opportunities designed to empower women in law enforcement. Attendees can expect high-quality content aimed at enhancing their professional development and fostering collaboration among peers in the field.
Special conference pricing is $80 for Members and New Members and $70 for Lifetime Members until 2/09/2025. After 2/09/2025, pricing increases to $120 for Members and New Members and $110 for Lifetime Members.
Conference Itinerary
Sunday, March 1st:
Registration/check in:
1500-1900 Birds Food Truck and hospitality room
Monday, March 2nd:
0700-0800 Registration/Breakfast
0800-0830 Presentation of Colors
-Dubuque Police Department Honor Guard
-Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
-Iowa State Patrol Honor Guard
Introduction by IaAWP Board
Welcome Statements
– Chief Jeremy Jensen
– Sheriff Joe Kennedy
– Mayor Brad Cavanaugh
0830-1030 Case Study: Murder of Rachel Reuter
– DCI Special Agent Beth Miller
– DCI Special Agent Holly Witt
1030-1040 Break
1040-1230 OIS and aftermath
– Jill Ohm, former Sioux City Police Officer
1230-1330 Lunch- Wellness and Peer Support
– Dr. Keedy
1330-1630 Mental Health and Resiliency
– Heidi Ramsey, FBI
1630-1700 Business Meeting
1800-2000 Social Night
Island Social – food will be served
2000 – Hospitality Room Opens
Tuesday, March 3rd:
0700-0800 Breakfast
0800-1200 Mental Health- Work Life Balance
– Dr. Jaime Brower, Brower Psychological
1200:1300 Lunch- Axon
1300-1400 Crisis K9 Program
– EMA Mandy Bieber and K9 Mable, Delaware County Emergency Management
1400-1600 Case Study: Corn Rake Murder
– Retired DCI Special Agent John Turbett
Hotel Information:
Hilton Garden Inn Dubuque Downtown
1801 Greyhound Park Drive
Dubuque, Iowa 52001 USA
Phone: +1 563-585-5200
Click Here For Room Reservations
Room Rates: $129/Night
Donations to the IaAWP Flower Fund can be mailed to Lyndi Bieber, PO Box 54, Anamosa, Iowa 52205
You may be eligible for our Spring Training Conference Scholarship. Click here to find out more.