NIJO (National Institute for Jail Operations)

JAILCON26 Southern Regional Conference (Chattanooga, TN)
2026-10-13 - 2026-10-15 | TN – Chattanooga Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 2 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37402, United States
NIJO is excited to announce that the JAILCON26 Southern Regional Conference is heading to an exciting new destination—Chattanooga, Tennessee! Join us October 13–15, 2026, at the stunning Chattanooga Downtown Marriott and Chattanooga Convention Center for the premier corrections training conference and exhibitor showcase of the year.
This dynamic 2.5-day event delivers cutting-edge, legally focused training designed specifically for today’s corrections professionals, along with access to the newest products and services shaping the industry. Attendees will also enjoy unmatched networking opportunities with sheriffs, jail administrators, supervisors, officers, civilian support staff, and healthcare professionals from across the region.
We can’t wait to reconnect with our returning attendees and extend a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time—get ready for an exceptional and impactful JAILCON experience in Chattanooga!
JAILCON continues to be the perfect gathering place for you and other detention and corrections professionals to:

Continue to learn more about what the law requires to run a constitutionally-safe detention facility.
Discover what’s new in corrections-based products and services and meet some amazing corrections vendors.
Surround yourself with other individuals in corrections who offer solutions for some of the challenges and difficulties you face in your profession every day.
Get that much needed morale boost you deserve, plus the opportunity to feel appreciated and valued in your career.

Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA) November 16-20, 2026
2026-11-16 - 2026-11-20 | Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), 11009 South Hornet, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
The Kansas Sheriffs’ Association and National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) are proud to once again offer the Kansas Jail Training Academy (KJTA), a full 5 days of legal-based basic training specifically for detention officers. Taught by experienced NIJO instructors, attendees will receive basic training on a variety of critical topics and issues founded on case law specific to Kansas jails. The hands-on group oriented course includes complete testing for individual knowledge and comprehension. Upon successful completion, attendees can apply the classroom time and testing toward national certification!

To register for 2026 dates or to learn more, click here.

Download printable flyer here.
