2026 WACE Fall Conference

September 23-25, 2026

Icicle Village Resort

Leavenworth, Washington

BUILDING STRONGER OFFICERS, STRONGER CASES,
and STRONGER COMMUNITIES.
Join code enforcement professionals from across Washington for three days of nationally recognized training, practical breakout sessions, networking, and resources to help you protect your community and advance your career.

JESUS VILLAHERMOSA, JR.

SURVIVING THE ACTIVE LETHAL THREAT EVENT
Life-saving tactics and the L.E.A.S.T. response model for active threat situations.

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: PERSONAL SAFETY IS THINKING AT THE SPEED OF LIFE!
Strategies to recognize danger, make better decisions, and stay safe.

DEFENSIBLE USE OF FORCE FOR EMPLOYEES
Legal standards, policy alignment, and real-world applications to protect you and your agency.

OUTSTANDING BREAKOUT SESSIONS  (You may choose which class to attend at the conference no pre-selection required)
* Report Photography & Documentation
* Reading the Dog: Canine Behavior Recognition
* Emotional Intelligence for Code Enforcement
* Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
* Funding Your Mission: Finding & Winning Grants
* 30 Years in the Trenches: Lessons Every Officer Should Know
* From Complaint to Courtroom: Lessons from a $21.5 Million Civil Lawsuit
* Interactive Mock Code Enforcement Hearing
* Junk Vehicle Affidavit Certification

CONNECT. NETWORK. HAVE FUN!
Wednesday Evening Social Hour @ Rhein Haus

Hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks provided.

Thursday Evening BBQ and GIFT BASKET AUCTION! (bring your jurisdiction Gift Baskets)

Group room rate available at
Icicle Village of $145 per night
When booking use Group Code 2609WACE

Upon check-in at the conference all attendees will be provided with a certificate of attendance. The attendee is responsible for attending the educational sessions and getting the proctor(s) of each session to stamp off their attendance at the session. attendees can then use their certificate of attendance to log their CEU's within their ICC account. Attendees are responsible for their certificate and logging CEU's as WACE will not have duplicate records following the event. In addition to the certificate of attendance, attendees will be asked to complete a sign-in sheet for each session.   

CANCELLATION, REFUND, & PAYMENT POLICY

*    Refunds requested more than two (2) weeks before the start date of the conference will incur a $50 administrative fee.
*    No refunds will be issued for cancellation within 14 days of the start date of the conference.
*    Payment in Full is required before the start date of the conference.
*    To Cancel your registration, you must notify WACE via email to [email protected]. If no cancellation is submitted, all fees remain applicable.