2026 WDOA Conference
2026 WI DARE Officer Training
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
June 22- July 1, 2026
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
2026 State Conference
Oneida Casino Hotel, Green Bay, Wisconsin
July 13-15, 2026
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
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Group ID: 1933
Password: 20327533
2026 State Conference Registration Form.pdf
Send completed registration form and checks to:
Alexander Hyatt
C/O WDOA Treasurer
10599 401st Ave.
Genoa City, WI 53128
*When booking rooms please reference WI DARE Officers Association Conference Room Block. We have 60 rooms reserved in our block. Deadline to book within our block is June 21, 2026.
2026 STATE CONFERENCE EXCLUSIVE
Join us for the 2026 WDOA Conference in Green Bay, WI! We are excited to offer attendees a complimentary guided tour of the legendary Lambeau Field and Hall of Fame.
It's a fantastic opportunity to network with peers in an iconic setting.
Family Members are more than welcome to join the tour for a small fee of $20-$25 per person.
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2026 Conference Agenda & Speaker Bios
2026 WDOA Conference Detailed Agenda
Sunday July 12, 2026
5:00pm-7:00pm WDOA Board of Directors Meeting-Oneida Hotel & Casino, Green Bay, WI
7:00pm – 9:30pm Registration- Conference Area
Monday July 13, 2026
8:00am – 10:00am Registration – Conference Area
6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast-Hotel Lobby/ On your own
8:30am – 9:00am Opening Ceremony
Presentation of Colors-
Welcome – WDOA President Jay Weber
D.A.R.E. America
Special Welcome:
Conference Chair- WDOA Region 2 Rep, Bry Gawlik
9:15am – 11:15am Jacob Chihak & Amanda Mohr (WI DCI- ICAC)
Special Agent & Crime Response Analyst
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Division of Criminal Investigation
11:15am-12:30pm Lunch Conference Center
12:45pm – 2:45pm Kristen Rabideau, LCSW, CCTP (Handle with Care)
Public Safety Embedded Social Worker
Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office/Behavioral Health Services
3:00pm – 5:00pm Business Meeting/ Elections/ Region Meetings
6:00pm-10:00pm WDOA Social Activity – Networking Opportunity
Bags tournament-conference area
Pizza will be served
Tuesday July 14, 2026
6:30am – 8:00am Breakfast-Hotel Lobby/ On your own
9:00am- 11:30am DARE America Update/ New Curriculum Review
WDOA Vice President: Cody Bernhardt
Table Top Discussion led by WDOA President: Jay Weber
11:45am – 1:00pm DOY Banquet & Ceremony – Conference Area
Other Distinguished Awards
1:15pm – 3:15 pm “Educational Leadershift”
American Excellence Initiative
Andy Arnold, Founder @ AEI
3:30pm-4:45pm WDOA Membership Bi-Law Review
5:30pm-11pm NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday July 15, 2026
6:30am – 8:30am Breakfast- Hotel Lobby/ On your own
8:30am – 10:30am “One Bad Day Away”
American Excellence Initiative
Andy Arnold, Founder @ AEI
10:45am- 11:45am Business Meeting cont. / Hotel Check-Out
12:00pm – 12:30pm Raffles, Evaluations and Conference Wrap-Up
Speaker Lineup
Andy Arnold: Andy began his career as a professional educator, serving the School District of Beloit, WI from 1999 to 2003. His desire to serve never left him and in lieu of military service, he was sworn in by the City of Beloit Police Department in August 2003.
Throughout his distinguished law enforcement career, Andy served in numerous capacities including Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations, Investigations (Drug and Gang Unit/FBI Safe Street Task Force), and Supervision. His tactical and supervisory experience ultimately opened the door to international service.
Andy's knowledge, skills, and abilities qualified him for a Department of State World Wide Protective Services (WPS) assignment as a High-Threat Diplomatic Security contractor at United States Embassy-Kabul, Afghanistan. This experience further broadened his perspective on leadership, crisis management, and serving in high-stakes environments.
Amanda Mohr: Amanda Mohr is a Crime Response Specialist with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). She specializes in providing support to victims and non-offending family members in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cases. She is a member of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and provides victim support, outreach and resources to our ICAC affiliate agencies. Amanda earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology from Edgewood College and her Master’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Amanda is a trained Forensic Interviewer, as well as a Certified Social Worker through the State of Wisconsin. Prior to joining DCI, Amanda investigated cases of child maltreatment for the Child Protection Services Unit within Sauk County Department of Health and Human Services. In that position she investigated several child sexual abuse and ICAC cases. In addition to this role, Amanda was also employed part time for the Dane County Crime Response Unit, as part of the on-call team. Prior to that, Amanda was a Probation and Parole Agent for seven and a half years based out of the Reedsburg Police Department.
Jacob Chihak: Jacob Chihak is a Special Agent with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ), Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). He specializes in Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cases and is assigned to the Appleton Field Office. Jacob is a member of the Wisconsin ICAC Task Force and investigates cases and provides resources and assistance to our ICAC affiliate agencies. Jacob earned his Bachelor's of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to joining DCI, Jacob worked at the West Bend Police Department for 10 years and attained the rank of Detective. In that position, he investigated general crimes which included child sexual abuse and ICAC cases as well as all the other types of cases.
Kristen Rabideau, LCSW: Kristen is the first Public Safety Social Worker (Co-Responder) employed through the Kenosha County Division of Behavioral Health and embedded within the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. In this role, she co-responds with deputies to behavioral health-related calls, provides case consultation, and conducts follow-up support with individuals and families. Prior to joining Kenosha County, Kristen worked as an ongoing case manager for Child Protective Services in Milwaukee County. During her time in CPS, she focused on trauma-informed practices and supporting the health, safety, and well-being of children placed in out-of-home care. Kristen has also spent much of her social work career working within several Wisconsin county jails, where she provided services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Her work in correctional settings strengthened her commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and addressing behavioral health needs within the justice system. Kristen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Wisconsin. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and has received training in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management. In addition, she is listed on the DHS 34 roster for Waukesha County, where she works as a clinical therapist in the Crisis Intervention Unit.