Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Returns to TREXPO East—Registration Now Open

Registration for TREXPO East is now open for its August 18–20 event in Chantilly, Va. Internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker Lt. Col. Dave Grossman returns to TREXPO on Aug. 19 and 20. Grossman is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.

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April 23, 2009

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Registration for TREXPO East is now open for its August 18–20 event in Chantilly, Va. Registration information is available at http://east.trexpo.com/t_inside.cfm?action=register. Attendees can register online, or via mail, phone, or fax. Special Early Bird registration discounts apply for those who register before May 22.

TREXPO East is the place where first response professionals find everything they need to respond more effectively to real-life situations. The 2009 conference will offer targeted educational tracks, including Active Shooter Response, Tactical Medicine, Edged Weapons, Counter-Terrorism, Night Vision Technology, Gangs, Street Survival, and more. Led by the country's leading law enforcement instructors, the sessions focus on educating, training, and preparing attendees for real-life situations.

Internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker Lt. Col. Dave Grossman returns to TREXPO on Wednesday August 19 and Thursday August 20. Grossman is one of the world's foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime.

The TREXPO East exhibit hall will be open on Wednesday and Thursday August 19–20, with leading-edge companies showcasing and selling their products and services. Attendees can purchase equipment, gear, and apparel during the show. POLICE Magazine will host a networking reception on Wednesday with competitions, prizes, and giveaways.

The keynote sessions, the networking reception, and the exhibit floor are open to all attendees and FREE. Attendees who register before May 22 will save $100 on their registration package. TREXPO East also offers special discounted rates for association members and groups. For additional savings, attendees are urged to book their hotel rooms early at the TREXPO East headquarters hotel, the Holiday Inn Select Chantilly-Dulles-EXPO. Hotel reservations can be made online at http://east.trexpo.com/t_inside.cfm?action=travel.

TREXPO is the original and the leading first response training conference and expo for law enforcement, military, security, corrections, and federal agencies. Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities should contact Leslie Maris (West Coast) at 480-367-1101 or leslie.maris@bobit.com, or Susan Freel (East Coast) at 920-397-7570 or susan.freel@bobit.com.

For information about early bird discounts, attending, or exhibiting, visit www.TREXPO.com or call 800-576-8788.

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