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First Amendment Summit 2026

Join us May 27-29, 2026, for three days of expert-led First Amendment training, keynotes, and hands-on resources for law enforcement.

First Amendment Summit: Essential Training for Law Enforcement

Stay ahead of the challenges law enforcement officers face when balancing public safety and constitutional rights. The First Amendment Summit provides critical training on managing protests, media interactions, and public dissent lawfully and effectively.

Avoid legal pitfalls, reduce liability, and strengthen public trust by learning how to distinguish protected speech from unlawful conduct. Gain the tools to de-escalate tense situations while upholding civil liberties.

Don’t let misinterpretations of First Amendment rights put your agency at risk. Equip yourself with the knowledge to protect both public safety and constitutional freedoms.

Hotel & Venue

Bristol Event Center

1112 Century Drive Bristol, CT 06010

To help make your planning easier, a special room block has been reserved for Summit attendees at Home2 Suites connected to Bristol Event Center. Rooms within the block are available at a discounted group rate until the reservation deadline of May 9, 2026. Hotel reservations are the individual registrant’s responsibility and should be made as soon as possible, as the room block tends to sell out quickly.

You can book your room directly using the online Booking Link.

Hotel website: Home2 Suites by Hilton Bristol, for online bookings, use group code “FAS” under the special rates tab. Both the date and the code must be entered.

Prefer to call? Call 1-800-774-1500 and mention the FIRST AMENDMENT SUMMIT.

Rate is $165.00 plus tax per night for 1 king bed studio suites. To explore the Home2 Suites amenities visit HERE.

Instructors & Sessions

Day #1: May 28, 2025

8:30 AM: Introduction to the First Amendment

10:30 AM: Employment & First Amendment Update

1:15 PM: Crowd Management & Public Disorder – Legal Considerations

3:00 PM: Public Order National Standards

Day #2: May 29, 2025

8:45 AM: Freedom of Religion & Law Enforcement Operations

10:30 AM: Social Media & First Amendment Implications

1:15 PM: Freedom of the Press – What You Need to Know

3:00 PM: First Amendment in Detention & Jail Operation

Day #3: May 30, 2025

8:00 AM: Police & The Press

9:45 AM: Police Use of Social Media & The Constitution

11:30 AM: Crowd Management & Public Disorder – Policy Development

Key Summit Benefits

Gain exclusive insights from top First Amendment experts on crowd management, social media & free speech, recording police, First Amendment auditors, religious freedom, and retaliation claims.
Experience cutting-edge education with interactive multimedia and engaging training methods.
Earn a Certificate of Attendance upon completing live or on-demand sessions—potentially meeting continuing education requirements.

Live Training

Join three days of expert-led sessions featuring top industry leaders, live keynotes, and panel discussions on critical First Amendment issues.
Build connections with professionals nationwide, exchange insights, and share real-world experiences.
Gain practical resources—including sample policies, presentations, videos, and handouts—to apply within your agency.

Need help with registration? Call 860-270-0060.