Conference Agenda

Visit the CONNECT registration desk to get your conference materials and your CONNECT 2026 T-Shirt!

Guest/Spouse Badges can be purchased at registration desk.

Mingle on the outdoor patio (weather permitting) and enjoy some appetizers and a drink from the bar as we welcome you to CONNECT 2026! 

Attire: Spring Casual

Spouse/Guests permitted with Guest Badge. (Available for purchase at registration desk)

*CLOSED DURING OPENING CEREMONIES*

Visit the CONNECT registration desk to get your conference materials and your CONNECT 2026 T-Shirt!

Guest/Spouse Badges can be purchased at registration desk.

Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast Hershey-style before the Opening Ceremonies

Paul Butler joins the CODY Team to officially welcome you to CONNECT 2026! 

Attire: Business Casual

An overview of the current deployed Pathfinder RMS version and a review of the training options available during CONNECT 2026!

Learn about the types of integrations Pathfinder currently supports, what they do, and see some of the configuration options.

Join Chief Jason Gagorik in a session dedicated to sharing best practices and pro tips regarding Whitehall Borough PD's implementation and use of Pathfinder RMS. In addition to configuration and system use workflows/tips, Chief Gagorik will also demonstrate how his agency has leveraged Pathfinder RMS to provide basic CAD support for his agency and discuss process for expungements.

Learn how to manage follow-ups and assignments using the Incident Report Form, Landing Page, Dashboard widgets, Notifications, and more.

Drilldown into these modules to get a better understanding of how they fit into the overall workflow of Pathfinder, plus learn how to creat links and associations across these modules.

Pathfinder CAD is due for rollout later this year. If you are currently an agency running CODY Dispatch, this class is essential for you to get a look at the Pathfinder CAD/Mobile. 

A session for Pathfinder Administators. Whether you are new to Pathfinder or need a refresher, this class will cover  how to define roles for your agency by setting specific claims for defined roles.  We will also review how to set up new users and review the general system configuration settings in Pathfinder. Pathfinder Admins are also encouraged to register for Part 2 to complete their Pathfinder Administrator training.

NOTE: Pathfinder New Admin Parts 1 and 2 can be taken in any order!

Whether you are the COBRA Administrator for a single agency that is part of a COBRAnet sharing network OR you are the Administrator managing the entire consortium, you will learn how to use key features in the CODY COBRAnet Administration Center, including an overview of the basic operations and settings which any administrator of a COBRAnet system has available to manage the fundamentals of the application’s behavior and end users' access and experience. This will allow the Administrator to set up the application to conform to the Agency’s Rules and Regulations and to set CJIS compliance on data access across individually managed Users, Organizational Units or, the entire Consortium. This class is intended for any COBRAnet Site/Department Administrator(s).

Onboarding and Implementation Best Practices will be reviewed from the CODY Implementation Coordinator perspective. Learn what you can do to prepare your agency for a smooth rollout and transition to the Pathfinder platform. Be sure to check out the customer-led sessions that offer their unique, agency perspectives and best practice tips!

Led by Sgt. Chris Gravina, Pathfinder RMS Administator and Power User for Kennett Square PD, this session will review the agency's transition from their CODY RMS system to Pathfinder. He will share advice on system set up, implementation how-tos, and suggested workflows to get the most our of your Pathfinder RMS system.

Get a crash course in navigating Pathfinder on-demand training and refresher videos as well as how to enroll for live, remote training through the same easy to use learning portal.

This session will review how to log activities and shift information in Pathfinder as an officer.   The session will also explore how to review activities and shift information and create shift reports. 

From initial intake to disposition, Pathfinder supports the entire life cycle for your property and evidence. This course will review the Property Module as well as the enhanced QR coding/scanner, and auditing.

A session for Pathfinder Administators. Whether you are new to Pathfinder or need a refresher, review Codes Maintenance, System Configuration, Duplicate Person Record Merging,  and Groups & Restrictions Management. Pathfinder Admins are also encouraged to register for Part 1 to complete their Pathfinder Administrator training.

NOTE: Pathfinder New Admin Parts 1 and 2 can be taken in any order!

The COBRAnet Search App is both a powerful investigative tool and a tool used on the street for quick look-ups to aid in preparedness, officer safety and situational awareness. Follow along with seasoned users of the application who will review quick searches and settings to get you rolling.

What are Snaphots in Pathfinder?  Why are they important?  Why would I edit them?  Do my updates also update the master records?  Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in this session.

Welcome to the world of web-based RMS! Did you know that you can leverage tools in your Browser to enhance your user experience? This class covers some cool tips and tricks to help you leverage onboard tools (i.e. zooming in/out, microphone for text to speech, spell check, etc.)

Take a break for lunch!

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Learn about the types of integrations Pathfinder currently supports, what they do, and see some of the configuration options.

Learn how to manage follow-ups and assignments using the Incident Report Form, Landing Page, Dashboard widgets, Notifications, and more.

Drilldown into these modules to get a better understanding of how they fit into the overall workflow of Pathfinder, plus learn how to creat links and associations across these modules.

From initial intake to disposition, Pathfinder supports the entire life cycle for your property and evidence. This course will review the Property Module as well as the enhanced QR coding/scanner, and auditing.

Pathfinder was designed to make for pulling documentation for accreditation a breeze. Learn best practices from accreditation experts on how to pull these reports and configure your reports in Pathfinder.

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This session will walk through completing an incident report in Pathfinder.  Including linking locations, persons, vehicles, and organizations. (Including creating linked records in the flyouts)  This session will also teach you how to submit your incident report reviews to your supervisors in Pathfinder.

Whether you are the COBRA Administrator for a single agency that is part of a COBRAnet sharing network OR you are the Administrator managing the entire consortium, you will learn how to use key features in the CODY COBRAnet Administration Center, including an overview of the basic operations and settings which any administrator of a COBRAnet system has available to manage the fundamentals of the application’s behavior and end users' access and experience. This will allow the Administrator to set up the application to conform to the Agency’s Rules and Regulations and to set CJIS compliance on data access across individually managed Users, Organizational Units or, the entire Consortium. This class is intended for any COBRAnet Site/Department Administrator(s).

Onboarding and Implementation Best Practices will be reviewed from the CODY Implementation Coordinator perspective. Learn what you can do to prepare your agency for a smooth rollout and transition to the Pathfinder platform. Be sure to check out the customer-led sessions that offer their unique, agency perspectives and best practice tips!

Learn how to leverage Pathfinder's Reviews and Approvals to match your agency's workflows. From single to multi-level approvals, Pathfinder has been built to accommodate and supprot various different review and approval processes.

In this session, we will review how to enter charging information into an incident report in Pathfinder, including: Arrest Report,  Booking, Citation(s), Non-Traffic Citation(s), Parking Ticket(s), Warning(s) . This session also covers how to complete charging documents in Pathfinder. The session will include a general review during the first 60 minutes, followed by state-specific Q&A in the final portion of the class.

Learn how to maximize your searches using the Pathfinder search toolkit. This course will take a deep-dive into Quick Search and how to access the cheat sheet for more complex wildcard searching. Then, learn how to build simple to complex searches in the search and analysis engine and export your results.

This session will outline the new location functionality within Pathfinder, and how you can search and link existing locations within an incident report, and how you can use Google Maps functionality in Pathfinder.

Deep-dive into UCR data entry, validation, and submission. A general review will be followed by time to focus on state-specific questions during Q&A period.

The COBRAnet Search App is both a powerful investigative tool and a tool used on the street for quick look-ups to aid in preparedness, officer safety and situational awareness. Follow along with seasoned users of the application who will review quick searches and settings to get you rolling.

Poker, pool tables, black jack, and more - CONNECT CASINO NIGHT lives on! Enjoy a drink from the bar, food stations, music, photo booth, casino games, and more!

Spouse/Guests are permitted with Guest Badge. (Available for purchase at registration desk)

*CLOSED DURING EXHIBITORS SHOWCASE*

Visit the CONNECT registration desk to get your conference materials and your CONNECT 2026 T-Shirt!

Guest/Spouse Badges can be purchased at registration desk.

Enjoy a nice Breakfast to start your day!

Onboarding and Implementation Best Practices will be reviewed from the CODY Implementation Coordinator perspective. Learn what you can do to prepare your agency for a smooth rollout and transition to the Pathfinder platform. Be sure to check out the customer-led sessions that offer their unique, agency perspectives and best practice tips!

This session will review how to log activities and shift information in Pathfinder as an officer.   The session will also explore how to review activities and shift information and create shift reports. 

In this session, we will review how to enter charging information into an incident report in Pathfinder, including: Arrest Report,  Booking, Citation(s), Non-Traffic Citation(s), Parking Ticket(s), Warning(s) . This session also covers how to complete charging documents in Pathfinder. The session will include a general review during the first 60 minutes, followed by state-specific Q&A in the final portion of the class.

Deep-dive into NIBRS data entry, validation, and submission. A general review will be followed by time to focus on state-specific questions during Q&A period.

Join Sarah Ferri, Pathfinder Administrator for Plumstead Twp. PD, to learn how her department leverages Pathfinder Dashboards and builds user-defined dashboards to keep everyone in the department up-to-date and aware.

This session covers the Data Conversion Code Table Configuration tool, an administrative feature used to map legacy RMS codes (Incident Type, etc.) to Pathfinder to ensure a seamless data migration. Administrators can ensure data integrity before the final conversion run.

A session for Pathfinder Administators. Whether you are new to Pathfinder or need a refresher, this class will cover  how to define roles for your agency by setting specific claims for defined roles.  We will also review how to set up new users and review the general system configuration settings in Pathfinder. Pathfinder Admins are also encouraged to register for Part 2 to complete their Pathfinder Administrator training.

NOTE: Pathfinder New Admin Parts 1 and 2 can be taken in any order!

Whether you are the COBRA Administrator for a single agency that is part of a COBRAnet sharing network OR you are the Administrator managing the entire consortium, you will learn how to use key features in the CODY COBRAnet Administration Center, including an overview of the basic operations and settings which any administrator of a COBRAnet system has available to manage the fundamentals of the application’s behavior and end users' access and experience. This will allow the Administrator to set up the application to conform to the Agency’s Rules and Regulations and to set CJIS compliance on data access across individually managed Users, Organizational Units or, the entire Consortium. This class is intended for any COBRAnet Site/Department Administrator(s).

From initial intake to disposition, Pathfinder supports the entire life cycle for your property and evidence. This course will review the Property Module as well as the enhanced QR coding/scanner, and auditing.

Pathfinder was designed to make for pulling documentation for accreditation a breeze. Learn best practices from accreditation experts on how to pull these reports and configure your reports in Pathfinder.

A session for Pathfinder Administators. Whether you are new to Pathfinder or need a refresher, review Codes Maintenance, System Configuration, Duplicate Person Record Merging,  and Groups & Restrictions Management. Pathfinder Admins are also encouraged to register for Part 1 to complete their Pathfinder Administrator training. 

NOTE: Pathfinder New Admin Parts 1 and 2 can be taken in any order!

Corporal Michael Spirito of the Tredyffrin Twp PD has been using COBRAnet for over 15 years. As a power user, he has several key success stories that can help agencies across the CAPE (Commonwealth Automated Police Exchange) Network learn how to effectively search COBRAnet to solve crimes faster. Through review of these key success stories, he will share important tips and tricks on getting the data you need out of the statewide sharing network.

Learn how to manage follow-ups and assignments using the Incident Report Form, Landing Page, Dashboard widgets, Notifications, and more.

Drilldown into these modules to get a better understanding of how they fit into the overall workflow of Pathfinder, plus learn how to creat links and associations across these modules.

Learn how to leverage Pathfinder's Reviews and Approvals to match your agency's workflows. From single to multi-level approvals, Pathfinder has been built to accommodate and supprot various different review and approval processes.

Communicating in unfamiliar locations under stress - and planning for contingencies - is an art and science mastered by U.S. military special operators through hard lessons learned over the past twenty years. During this presentation, decorated Army Ranger and Director for Maryland at Critical Response Group will discuss how lessons learned overseas can improve how building managers and public safety professionals plan and communicate during critical incidents at home. This presentation will detail how to make building maps accessible and tactically-usable for first responders under stress.

Detailed Outline:

1 - How the U.S. Special Operations community plans for, rehearses, and tabletops counter-terrorism mission

2 - How the U.S Special Operations community translates that pre-planning on to a Gridded Reference Graphic, or GRG, and disseminates this map throughout a task force of different military services and nationalities

3 - How GRGs are used to communicate during a real-world operation

4 - How the principles of Special Operations pre-planning, rehearsals, and GIS mapping can be adapted to work for emergency response at home

5 - How to convert blueprints into a usable communication tool for tactical responders

6 - How to disseminate GIS maps to public safety to ensure access during emergencies

Brief Biography and Experience: Zach Querry left active duty in 2023 as a decorated Special Operations soldier in the 75th Ranger Regiment and Special Missions Unit within the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). He served as the ground force Joint Terminal Attack Controller for dozens of high-risk direct action raids across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel and Operation Inherent Resolve. Zach is the recipient of multiple combat awards, including the Bronze Star. He leads the efforts for Critical Response Group in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan which is dedicated to taking lessons learned from the battlefield and adapting them to improve incident planning and response at home. He has executed hundreds of speaking presentations across the country to assist public safety in improving usability and accessibility of mapping data for use in tactical response and decision making.

Detective Sergeant John Koretzky shares his administrative workflows for setting up, configuring, and daily use of Pathfinder RMS. Great class for Pathfinder RMS Administrators!

In this session, we will review how to configure the Pathfinder Alarm Billing module and how agency personnel will utilize it to document false alarm responses.  The use of the Alarm Billing Operations screen, by personnel assigned to manage false alarms and annual registrations, will be covered.  Printing annual registration invoices and False Alarm invoices will also be shown. 

This session will walk through completing an incident report in Pathfinder.  Including linking locations, persons, vehicles, and organizations. (Including creating linked records in the flyouts)  This session will also teach you how to submit your incident report reviews to your supervisors in Pathfinder.

The COBRAnet Search App is both a powerful investigative tool and a tool used on the street for quick look-ups to aid in preparedness, officer safety and situational awareness. Follow along with seasoned users of the application who will review quick searches and settings to get you rolling.

Enjoy lunch, speakers, and visit our Exhibitors during the Exhibitors Showcase

Learn about the types of integrations Pathfinder currently supports, what they do, and see some of the configuration options.

Get a crash course in navigating Pathfinder on-demand training and refresher videos as well as how to enroll for live, remote training through the same easy to use learning portal.

Drilldown into these modules to get a better understanding of how they fit into the overall workflow of Pathfinder, plus learn how to creat links and associations across these modules.

Learn how to maximize your searches using the Pathfinder search toolkit. This course will take a deep-dive into Quick Search and how to access the cheat sheet for more complex wildcard searching. Then, learn how to build simple to complex searches in the search and analysis engine and export your results.

In this session, we will review how to configure the Pathfinder Alarm Billing module and how agency personnel will utilize it to document false alarm responses.  The use of the Alarm Billing Operations screen, by personnel assigned to manage false alarms and annual registrations, will be covered.  Printing annual registration invoices and False Alarm invoices will also be shown. 

Law enforcement agencies across the country are facing increasing pressure to deploy resources more efficiently. This session will walk attendees through Driver Exchange 911 — a no-cost platform already available to CARFAX for Police partner agencies — that allows dispatch centers to send a digital driver exchange link directly to citizens involved in minor, non-injury crashes. No officer deployment needed.

Attendees will learn how agencies are using Driver Exchange 911 to reduce call volume for minor crash incidents, free up officers for higher-priority responses, lower dispatcher stress during peak hours, and improve the overall citizen experience. Real-world results from agencies already using the platform will be shared, including how one communications center significantly reduced dispatcher workload and received overwhelmingly positive feedback from the community.

This session is designed for Chiefs, command staff, and communications directors looking for practical, technology-driven solutions to everyday operational challenges.

I will follow up with the exhibitor contract shortly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything else in the meantime!

Join Pathfinder Admin and Power User Nick Karetas of West Reading PD in this session to learn about several topics, including implementation best practices:

• Interfaces (eCitations, CAD, etc)
• Incident Report Form workflows
• Reviews & Assignments
• System set-up and Configuration for success!

This special, 3-hour seminar on Pathfinder is designed specifically for our customers who are still running Desktop/Express. During the Seminar, you can watch a live, instructional demo (not a sales pitch!) on the platform, review implementation processes, and have plenty of time to ask your questions about timelines, onboarding, available features, cost, etc. 

Welcome to the world of web-based RMS! Did you know that you can leverage tools in your Browser to enhance your user experience? This class covers some cool tips and tricks to help you leverage onboard tools (i.e. zooming in/out, microphone for text to speech, spell check, etc.)

This session will review how to log activities and shift information in Pathfinder as an officer.   The session will also explore how to review activities and shift information and create shift reports. 

Learn how to leverage Pathfinder's Reviews and Approvals to match your agency's workflows. From single to multi-level approvals, Pathfinder has been built to accommodate and supprot various different review and approval processes.

In this session, we will review how to enter charging information into an incident report in Pathfinder, including: Arrest Report,  Booking, Citation(s), Non-Traffic Citation(s), Parking Ticket(s), Warning(s) . This session also covers how to complete charging documents in Pathfinder. The session will include a general review during the first 60 minutes, followed by state-specific Q&A in the final portion of the class.

This session will outline the new location functionality within Pathfinder, and how you can search and link existing locations within an incident report, and how you can use Google Maps functionality in Pathfinder.

This session covers the Data Conversion Code Table Configuration tool, an administrative feature used to map legacy RMS codes (Incident Type, etc.) to Pathfinder to ensure a seamless data migration. Administrators can ensure data integrity before the final conversion run.

ReadyOp provides a unified ecosystem designed for real-time clarity. Join us to see how integrating communications, dynamic mapping, and custom reporting into one platform enables personnel to see the full picture instantly. This session covers practical strategies for using ReadyOp’s dashboard and form-building tools to simplify complex workflows and ensure every member of your team is operating from the same playbook.

This session will walk through completing an incident report in Pathfinder.  Including linking locations, persons, vehicles, and organizations. (Including creating linked records in the flyouts)  This session will also teach you how to submit your incident report reviews to your supervisors in Pathfinder.

What are Snaphots in Pathfinder?  Why are they important?  Why would I edit them?  Do my updates also update the master records?  Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in this session.

Onboarding and Implementation Best Practices will be reviewed from the CODY Implementation Coordinator perspective. Learn what you can do to prepare your agency for a smooth rollout and transition to the Pathfinder platform. Be sure to check out the customer-led sessions that offer their unique, agency perspectives and best practice tips!

From initial intake to disposition, Pathfinder supports the entire life cycle for your property and evidence. This course will review the Property Module as well as the enhanced QR coding/scanner, and auditing.

This session is a walk-through of the Pathfinder Parking Ticket Processing workflow, from module configuration through initial ticket entry, escalation, and state citation issuance.  The printing of letters and address labels will be included.

Has your agency considered attempting to work toward accreditation through the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association? Do you find it difficult to develop policies or feel your agency’s facilities are not up to standard?  Does your agency not have the manpower or time to dedicate to get these tasks accomplished?

Law Enforcement Accreditation Services (LEAS) provides professional consulting to law enforcement agencies throughout the Commonwealth. The primary focus of LEAS is to prepare and assist agencies with achieving and maintaining accredited status through the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.  

Session attendees will learn about what PLEAC accreditation is, what it can do for their agency and how it can be achieved.  The processes of best practices policy development, training, prisoner transportation, facility compliance, cells & temporary holding and property & evidence management will all be discussed.

Through accreditation, the morale of the agency is enhanced by increasing the employees’ confidence in the effectiveness and efficiency of their own agency. Operations become more streamlined and consistent. Accreditation standards address officer safety issues and provide for adequate training and equipment for the officers.

Think you have what it takes? Register onsite at CONNECT to participate in the third annual CONNECT Cornhole Tournament! Prizes and bragging rights are on the line!

🌴Come dressed in your best beach party attire!🌴

Light refreshments and bar. Registered Contestants get 2 additional drink tickets!

Spouse/Guests are permitted with Guest Badge. (Available for purchase at registration desk)

Enjoy a nice Breakfast to start your day!

Learn how to manage follow-ups and assignments using the Incident Report Form, Landing Page, Dashboard widgets, Notifications, and more.

Drilldown into these modules to get a better understanding of how they fit into the overall workflow of Pathfinder, plus learn how to creat links and associations across these modules.

Pathfinder was designed to make for pulling documentation for accreditation a breeze. Learn best practices from accreditation experts on how to pull these reports and configure your reports in Pathfinder.

Learn how to leverage Pathfinder's Reviews and Approvals to match your agency's workflows. From single to multi-level approvals, Pathfinder has been built to accommodate and supprot various different review and approval processes.

Learn how to maximize your searches using the Pathfinder search toolkit. This course will take a deep-dive into Quick Search and how to access the cheat sheet for more complex wildcard searching. Then, learn how to build simple to complex searches in the search and analysis engine and export your results.

Pathfinder is still evolving! There are more modules on the horizon (due for rollout in early 2027). Come see what features, modules, and functionality is on-deck!

What are Snaphots in Pathfinder?  Why are they important?  Why would I edit them?  Do my updates also update the master records?  Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in this session.

Get a crash course in navigating Pathfinder on-demand training and refresher videos as well as how to enroll for live, remote training through the same easy to use learning portal.

This session is a walk-through of the Pathfinder Parking Ticket Processing workflow, from module configuration through initial ticket entry, escalation, and state citation issuance.  The printing of letters and address labels will be included.

This session will walk through completing an incident report in Pathfinder.  Including linking locations, persons, vehicles, and organizations. (Including creating linked records in the flyouts)  This session will also teach you how to submit your incident report reviews to your supervisors in Pathfinder.