ROCIC 35th Annual Homicide Conference

ROCIC 35th Annual Homicide Conference

September 27 - 30, 2026  ·  Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Registration Fee: $200

Registration and all training will take place at:
Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN
Law Enforcement / Agency ID required at registration
Located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer
 Please check in at one of the following times:
Sunday, September 27 - 3:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. EST
Monday, September 28 - 7:00a.m. – 8:30a.m. EST
Lexington is in the Eastern Time Zone

Training presentations will take place Monday-Wednesday from 8:30am - 5:00pm each day in the Grand Ballroom. You must check-in for each session to receive your certificate at the end of conference. Please download the "Eventleaf Guide" app from your app store ahead of arriving to the conference. You will need to create an account using the email address that you registered with in order to access the conference and sign into the sessions. 

The exhibitors will be located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer of the Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel during registration and throughout the conference. Please take time to visit them and get your passport card signed for a special prize! 

If you have questions, or need assistance while at the conference, please find an ROCIC staff person wearing a red lanyard and they will be glad to assist. 

Please wear your lanyard at all times. 

Conference Agenda

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presented by Criminal Intel Analyst Sean Rambaran, Pima County Attorney’s Office, AZ
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
A special lunch buffet will be offered each day for purchase
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
1:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Presented by Heidi Sievers, PhD, MSFS, CBPA, CCSA, Sievers Forensics, LLC, FL
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by Sgt. Brandon Askew, Davenport Police Department, IA
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Presented by ATF Special Agent Dino Balos, ATF Headquarters, DC
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by David Schilling, NorthLogic AI, MN
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
A special lunch buffet will be offered each day for purchase
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Presented by L. Scott Miller, Owner, L.S. Miller Law Firm, PLLC, KY
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by Det. JT Williams, Sandy Springs Police Department, GA
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presented by Lt. John Ludemann, Greensboro Police Department, NC
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by Jim Vaughn, Deputy Director, ROCIC
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
A special lunch buffet will be offered each day for purchase
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Presented by Ronnie Bowling, Commonwealth Attorney, 34th JD, KY
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by Mike Hotz – Metro Nashville PD/TN Narcotics Officers Association, TN

Exhibitors

ROCIC and KY Narcotic Officers Association (KNOA) are pleased to invite you and your company to host a booth. Download more info by clicking the "Floor Plan" link above.

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ROCIC BOARD / LEC / POST INFO

Location

Location: Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511

More Info

Dining/Attractions

There will be a lunch buffet offering served in the Bluegrass Pavilion each day Mon-Wed for lunch at the per diem rate of $22. Menus will be posted when confirmed. 

Restaurants on-site and close by the Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott are listed below. For more dining options and things to do in Lexington and the downtown area, please see the VISITLEX - Convention & Visitors Bureau Website. 

On-Site Dining at the Griffin Gate Marriott

Restaurants Near the Griffin Gate Marriott

  • Sedona Taphouse - 1950 Newtown Pike #100, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Jimmy Johns - 1445 Newtown Ctr Wy, Ste 140, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Panera Bread - 1425 Newtown Ctr Wy, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Tachibana Japanese Restaurant, 785 Newtown Ct, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Cracker Barrel, 1927 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY 40511
  • McDonalds, 1950 Stanton Way, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Kroger Marketplace Grocery Store, 760 Newtown Springs Dr, Lexington, KY 40511
  • Publix Grocery Store, 1952 Stockton Wy, Lexington, KY 40511

FAQ's

Where will conference registration be located? 
Registration will be held in the Grand Ballroom Foyer at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa. 
Where will the general session be located? 
All conference presentations will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort and Spa.
What are state intelligence meetings and where will they be located?
State Intelligence Meetings are a time for attendees to meet with their Board Member and Proxy and ROCIC Law Enforcement Coordinator to discuss state specific cases and information sharing. Meetings will be held in various rooms and locations will be updated here on the "Agenda" tab on this website when confirmed. We will also announce these during the conference. Questions? Please reach out to your ROCIC Law Enforcement Coordinator. 
What is the dress for the conference?
Attire for ROCIC conferences may range from casual, to business casual, to professional dress according to the preference of the attendee and any policy from their agency. A light jacket is recommended as the ballroom can sometimes be chilly. 
Can I walk to restaurants from my hotel?
There is an onsite dining option at the Marriott (Bluegrass Bistro) as well as a one restaurant within a short walk (Sedona Taphouse). There are quite a few restaurants nearby the hotel that require a short drive.