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WELCOME TO OUR 2026 Gangs and Violent crime Training Symposium page
 | The Host Hotel for 2026 is the WINSTON-SALEM MARRIOTT 425 N. Cherry St. $128.00 a night (Double Occupancy) Last Day to Book - July 31, 2026 |
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Head over to our Trainings Page for all the details! | Tuesday September 1stOpening CeremoniesThe 2026 North Carolina Gang Investigators Association Gangs & Violent Crime Training Symposium officially begins with Opening Ceremonies, welcoming attendees from across local, state, and federal agencies Executive Session (Invitation Only) Designed specifically for executive leadership, this closed session brings together Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Command Staff, and agency decision-makers for focused discussion on strategic priorities. Training Symposium – Day 1 Day one of the Training Symposium delivers high-impact instruction led by subject matter experts from across the country. Attendees will gain actionable intelligence on evolving gang structures, current drug trends, human trafficking, criminal behavior analysis, and investigative strategies. Each session is designed to provide practical tools that can be immediately applied in the field. Awards Banquet (Invitation Only) The day concludes with the NCGIA Awards Banquet, recognizing outstanding achievements in gang investigations, intelligence work, and community impact. This formal event honors individuals and units who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and service in the fight against gang-related crime. Attendees will celebrate the accomplishments of their peers while reinforcing the mission and standards of the association. | The North Carolina Association of Human Trafficking Investigators will be hosting their first training symposium Thursday September 3rd Pursuing Justice: Human Trafficking Investigations This is the First Annual Training Symposium hosted by the North Carolina Association of Human Trafficking Investigators. This intensive training is designed specifically for law enforcement professionals seeking to strengthen their investigative response to human trafficking. Join fellow investigators from across North Carolina to sharpen your skills, build strategic partnerships, and enhance your agency’s ability to disrupt trafficking networks and pursue justice. |
Submit your nominations to honor your staff/community/youth that their hard work and determination has not gone unnoticed.
| The North Carolina Gang Investigators Association (NCGIA) and Gang Free North Carolina (GFNC) awards has been developed to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of law enforcement, corrections officers, departments, gang units, youth, programs and criminal justice professionals in the Carolinas. For more information, please review the Awards Nominations Rules and Regulations. All nominations must be submitted no later than June 1st, 2026, to the Awards Committee. Nominate someone today. Don’t wait until the deadline! |
