The National Police Academy Research Conference 2026 invites researchers, academics, law enforcement professionals, policy makers, and scholars to submit original research abstracts and full papers for consideration for oral or poster presentations. This conference provides a distinguished platform to share innovative ideas, evidence-based practices, and scholarly contributions that advance policing, criminal justice, security studies, governance, and related interdisciplinary fields. We welcome submissions that demonstrate academic region, practical relevance, and meaningful contributions to contemporary national and global challenges