Convening the Leaders of Criminal Justice Information Sharing
The 2026 SEARCH Annual Membership Group Meeting brings together state criminal history repository leaders, technology decision-makers, and justice policy experts for three days of strategic collaboration in Baltimore.
This semi-annual gathering addresses the most pressing challenges facing criminal justice information sharing today, from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to clean slate implementation and biometric system modernization.
Through member roundtables, technical sessions, and breakout workshops, SEARCH Members work together to establish best practices, share innovative solutions, and speak with a unified voice on critical issues affecting state, local, and tribal justice agencies nationwide.
Registration
Register here for the 2026 SEARCH Annual Membership Group Meeting, taking place August 18–20, 2026, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel.
Registration Fees are Required for SEARCH Members from jurisdictions who have not paid annual SEARCH Membership dues, governmental and non-governmental observers (researchers, professional organizations, etc.), sponsors (beyond their allotment), and industry representatives who are not paid sponsors of this event.
Registration fees are payable via credit/debit card, ACH, or check. You will receive an email from SEARCH with a link to the invoice to pay online via our secure payment system or print the invoice to submit payment via check.
Please Note: All invoices must be paid in full by July 26, 2026.
(The information you provide on questions 1 through 6 will appear on an Attendee Roster distributed to meeting attendees.)
Questions? Please contact the SEARCH Event Coordinator, Leticia Meraz at leticia@search.org.
We look forward to welcoming you August 18–20, 2026, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship of the 2026 SEARCH Annual Membership Group Meeting enables dynamic engagement with State Leaders who are responsible for procuring and managing computerized criminal history records, AFIS and Live-Scan systems, and critical information sharing systems and infrastructure in jurisdictions nationwide. SEARCH offers a variety of Sponsorship opportunities to enhance your visibility and to market your services and solutions to SEARCH Members and attendees. Please join us in Baltimore!
* Additional representatives may register at $800 per person.
Diamond
- Opportunity to provide a 10-minute overview of your product and/or services
- Logo recognition on the projector screen
- Logo recognition on event signage
- Logo recognition on the meeting website
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- Complimentary 6-ft table for display and a prime location in the meeting room
- Four (4) Complimentary meeting registrations
Platinum
- Sponsorship of the Networking Reception
- Logo recognition on the projector screen
- Logo recognition on event signage
- Logo recognition on the meeting website
- Recognition from the podium during opening remarks
- Complimentary 6-ft table for display
- Three (3) Complimentary meeting registrations
Gold
- Sponsorship of one of the three (3) Breakfasts
- Logo recognition on the projector screen
- Logo recognition on event signage
- Logo recognition on the meeting website
- Complimentary 6-ft table for display
- Two (2) Complimentary meeting registrations
Silver
- Logo recognition on the projector screen
- Logo recognition on event signage
- Logo recognition on the meeting website
- Complimentary 6-ft table for display
- One (1) Complimentary meeting registrations
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome and Call to Order
Posting the Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Executive Director Welcome
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Host Jurisdiction Welcome
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
SEARCH Business Meeting
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Your SEARCH: Understanding the Organization and Your Role
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
SEARCH Program Directors – Innovation, Policy, and Technology
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
SEARCH Member Roundtable 1: Repository Staffing
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Diamond Sponsor Address
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Emerging Technology: Rapid ID
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Building the NIBRS Toolkit: Standards for Analysis and Action
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Breakout Sessions:
Member Resources and What
SEARCH Provides
Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Metrics
Permissions, Passwords, and
Privacy
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking Reception
Wednesday, August 19
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Session: Leadership Award and Staff Recognition
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Government Affairs Update
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
SEARCH Member Roundtable 2: How is your state using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Diamond Sponsor Address
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
SEARCH Project Highlight: Louisiana Integrated Criminal Justice Information Sharing
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Variations on Recidivism
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Bureau of Justice Statistics Briefing
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Bureau of Justice Statistics: Funding, Strategic Priorities, and Grantee Q&A
Thursday, August 20
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) Briefing
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Department of Homeland Security Briefing
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Clean Slate Initiative and State Implementation Updates
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Conclusion and Adjournment
Last updated August 17, 2026
Travel & Accommodations
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
SEARCH has reserved a block of rooms at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The special group room rate is $150.00 per night single occupancy, plus 17.5% local/state taxes. This rate is available for the nights of August 16-21, 2026.
Cancellations/Changes: (855) 511-7809 or (410) 385-3000
Hotel Amenitites
Ideally situated in the Harbor East neighborhood, our waterfront hotel in Baltimore provides unparalleled access to Fells Point, the National Aquarium and the restaurants and shops of the Inner Harbor.
- Full-service restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Convenience Store
- Guest Room Entertainment
- Business Center
- On-site sauna and steam room
For dues-paying members, detailed instructions can be found on the Member Portal.
For meeting/registration questions, contact Leticia Meraz at leticia@search.org. For airfare/hotel/travel processing, contact Al Nemerofsky at al@search.org.
Getting There
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The hotel is approximately 11 miles from BWI, with a typical drive time of about 16 minutes.
Light Rail Option
Maryland Transit operates light rail service from BWI Airport to Camden Station/Camden Yards every 30 minutes, with tickets at $2. The hotel is approximately a 10-minute taxi or rideshare ride from Camden Yards.
Additional Transportation
- Rental cars available at the airport
- Uber and Lyft services available
- Shared and private shuttle services can be booked in advance through providers such as SuperShuttle
- Valet parking available at the hotel (contact hotel for current rate)
Driving Directions
The hotel is located at 700 Aliceanna Street in the Harbor East neighborhood of Baltimore, MD 21202. From BWI, take I-195 East to I-95 North toward Baltimore. Take exit 55 for I-395 North toward downtown. Follow President Street north, then turn right on Aliceanna Street. The hotel will be on your right.
While in Baltimore
Exploring the Area
The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront sits in the heart of Harbor East, with easy walking access to some of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods and attractions.
Must-See Attractions
- National Aquarium (15-minute walk)
- Historic Ships in Baltimore — floating museum collection on the Inner Harbor
- Fells Point — historic cobblestone waterfront neighborhood with shops, galleries, and nightlife
Outdoor Activities
- Baltimore Waterfront Promenade — a continuous path connecting Harbor East, Fells Point, and the Inner Harbor
- Water taxi service around the harbor
- Federal Hill Park — panoramic views of the Inner Harbor skyline
Dining & Entertainment
- Harbor East and Fells Point offer dozens of restaurants within walking distance, with a strong emphasis on Maryland seafood — crab cakes, steamed crabs, and fresh Chesapeake Bay fare
- Live music venues and historic pubs throughout Fells Point
Thank You to Our Sponsors
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See you in Baltimore!
2026 SEARCH Annual Membership Group Meeting | August 18-20, 2026 | Baltimore, MD
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