Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference

Hosted by ND Sheriff's & Deputies Association

November 17-19th 2025 - Fargo, ND

Delta Marriott, Fargo is the Conference Host Hotel. A block of rooms are available under Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference. Reservations can be made by calling (701) 277-9000 reference the Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference when booking for the conference rate.

Candlewood Suites, Fargo also has a room block under Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference. Call (701) 282-6006 to make reservations and reference Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference. 

Attendees Click Here to Register.

Sponsors/Vendors Quick Link to Register

Registration deadline is November 5th. 

Dakota Territory Sheriffs Conference Agenda - 13 hours POST Credits

November 17th 

1:00  NDSDA Business Meeting (Attorney General, Highway Patrol, Medical Marijuana, SIRN Updates) 

2:30  Welcome  

2:45  Southern Border & Western States Sheriff's Association Issues - Mark Daniels, Cochise Co. Sheriff 

3:30  National Sheriff's Association & Federal Policy Updates - Justin Smith & Yesim Karaman, NSA

4:15  Ethics: It's All About the Little Things - Dr. Kimberly Miller

5:30  Welcome Social

November 18th

7:30  Breakfast

8:30  Case Study: July 2023 Fargo Ambush Incident - Part 1 - Dan Heidbreder & Shelby Franklin, BCI

10:30 Vendor Networking Break

11:30 Lunch 

12:30 Case Study: July 2023 Fargo Incident Investigation - Part 2 - Dan Korsmo, Cass Co Sheriffs Office

2:00 Vendor Networking Break  

3:00 Vendor Speaking Opportunity 

3:30 Employee Selection & Development - Dr. Kimberly Miller 

6:00  Social & Banquet

November 19th

7:00  Breakfast  

8:00  Accountability & Trust in County Leadership - Kari Dunn, All In Development Co. 

9:30  Midwest HIDTA Update - Daniel Neill, Exec Dir. 

10:15 ICE & 287G Program Update - Corey McMahon & Steven Draves

11:00 Raising Awareness about the Northern Border Security Mission - Michael Hanson, Border Patrol

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Challenges & Solutions in Recruiting the Next Generation of Law Enforcement - Panel Discussion 

2:00 Policing, Stress, Mental Health & Seeking Help - Carol Archbold, NDSU 

3:00 Adjourn

Conference Sponsorship Opportunities

Options are listed below. Click here to register. 

The North Dakota Sheriff's & Deputies Association is honored to host the Dakota Territory Sheriff's Conference. Below you will find an explaination of numerous opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors. Participating in this event will be Sheriffs, deputies and jail administrators from North and South Dakota. 200 attendees are expected at this bi-annual event. We appreciate your consideration and involvement; your support will be acknowledged at the conference.