Midwest Security & Police Conferance
Thu, Aug 13
|Tinley Park Convention Center
The education and training program presents a broad mix of expertise from local, state and national agencies, private security professionals, together with authors, educators and other experts in security and law enforcement.
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2026, 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA
About the event
This session explores the lasting impact of Tyler’s life and death, lessons learned through grief and
adversity, and the urgent need for stronger peer support within law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch,
corrections, and security professions. Attendees will leave with: A deeper understanding of why peer
support matters in first responder culture Practical ways leaders and coworkers can recognize distress
and support one another Insights on building healthier organizational cultures where seeking help is
viewed as strength, not weakness Personal reflections on resilience, purpose, and turning tragedy into