Presented by The Advisory Bureau
The Global Law Enforcement Exchange
A monthly international roundtable where police professionals from every rank and every country connect to share what actually works in the field.
Why this matters: The problems officers face — mental health crises, community trust, use-of-force decisions, recruitment, officer wellness — don't stop at agency or national borders. No single department has all the answers, but together, the collective field experience of thousands of officers worldwide does. This exchange exists to put that experience in the same room, once a month, so good ideas can travel as fast as the problems they solve.
First Session
Friday, September 4, 2026
Held monthly, first Friday of every month
Time
9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET
5:00 PM London (BST) • Held virtually
Directed By
Sterling Watson
40 years of service across two of the largest law enforcement agencies in the U.S. — Chicago PD and the Los Angeles Police Department
First Session Topic — September 4
Mental Health Response Units
We'll walk through the process of standing up a dedicated mental health response unit, the steady rise in mental health holds departments are seeing, and the ongoing shift toward non-armed response models.
Format: First 30 minutes — the month's spotlight topic. Last 30 minutes — open floor, any topic the group wants to raise.
This Year's Topics
Each session spotlights one topic for the first 30 minutes, submitted and voted on by the group. Here's the planned lineup — subject to change based on what participants bring to the sign-up form.
Sep 2026Mental Health Response Units
Oct 2026Crime Prevention Strategies
Nov 2026Managing Limited Staffing
Dec 2026Specialized Units (SWAT, K9, Gang, etc.)
Jan 2027The Promotional Process
Feb 2027Use of Force Policy & De-Escalation
Mar 2027Recruitment & Retention
Apr 2027Community Policing & Trust Building
May 2027Officer Wellness & Peer Support
Jun 2027Technology in Policing (BWC, AI, Data)
Jul 2027Cross-Border Investigations & Cooperation
Aug 2027Leadership Development & Succession
Who Can Join
Any sworn law enforcement professional, from any department, anywhere in the world. No rank required — some of the best ideas come from the people doing the work in the field every day. Bring your experience, bring a problem you're working through, and bring a topic worth discussing.
Reserve Your Spot
List your department and a topic you'd like the group to discuss. You'll receive the meeting link by email once you're registered.
Sign Up Now
Or copy this link: https://forms.gle/1KErNtafdjPQmQic7