AUGUST 26
Lane Agri-Park
315 John Rice Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
JULY 9
Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino
21 Blackjack Blvd.
East Peoria, IL 61611
SEPTEMBER 29-30
Fairgrounds & Event Center of Montgomery County
580 Calumet Lane
Dayton, OH 45417
OCTOBER 15
Wood Lake Meeting Center
210 Wood Lake Drive SE
Rochester, MN 55904
What Are Jail Summits?
Spark Training Jail Summits are continuing education training events for correctional professionals designed by former Sheriffs, Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers, and Correctional Nurses for Correctional Staff. These full-day training events offer an in-depth and comprehensive look at the entire jail, from medical and behavioral health care to legal and operational considerations.
Why Jail Summits?
Jail Summits are designed to address the unique and evolving challenges faced by today’s correctional professionals. These training events provide a platform for jail leaders to come together, share insights, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. These award-winning expert-led sessions focus on real-world solutions and a commitment to practical, actionable learning.
Crayman Harvey
Director of the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center
Dr. Melanie Stroda, DNP, FNP-BC,
CHSE, CCHP-CP
Director of Clinical Education
USA Medical Staffing
Honey Sternberg
Occupational Health Manager
Freedom Behavioral Health
Sheriff Ana Franklin (Retired), CCHP
Assistant Director of Business Development
and Client Services
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
Nick Burleson
Program Consultant
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
More Speakers
to be announced soon!
Building a Healthy Jail: The Leadership Factor - Crayman Harvey
Med Pass Mayhem: Errors, Exploitation, and Officer Risk - Dr. Melanie Stroda and Nick Burleson
Beyond the Charges: Identifying Human Trafficking in Jail and What to Do About It - Monti Herring
It Starts at Home: Strong Families Build Long Careers - Honey Sternberg
Creating a No Blame Culture in a High Blame Environment: Security and Medical Working Together - Liz Harris
In Their Shoes: The Opioid Simulation - Dr. Melanie Stroda
Break the Cycle of Compassion Fatigue: How to Refocus - Ana Franklin
Media Crisis and Communication: Guidelines for Jail Responses - Heidi Barcus, Attorney
Top 3 Hottest Topics: News and Trends Impacting Your Jail - Speakers will vary by region
Plus Many More Topics to Be Announced Soon!
2026 Jail Summit Highlights Include:
Training developed in partnership with former Sheriffs, Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers, and Correctional Nurses
Earn Continuing Education credit
Can’t Miss Panel discussions
Practical and timely training
Engaging simulations
Excellent networking opportunities with jail staff from across the region
Group Rates Now Available!
Are you looking to attend a Jail Summit with others from your facility or university? Group Rates are now available! Email paige.randall@sparktraining.us or call (309) 272-3484 to learn more.
Interested in speaking at a Jail Summit? Click Here
A Special Thank You to this year’s Jail Summit Exhibitors:
Spark Training, LLC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education (IBON #395)
Correctional Nursing Summits will provide 6 hours of continuing education*
Historically, registration starts at 7:30, with presentations concluding between 3:00- 4:45/5:00pm*
Admission is $50 (IL, TN & MN) or $99.99 (OH) and includes training materials, breakfast & lunch, opportunities to win raffle prizes, the ability to earn CE credits toward your professional development, and full access to conference experts and industry vendors.
The registration fee is non-refundable. However, it may be transferable to a team member upon request.
Speakers, fees, and locations may be subject to change.
*subject to change