On September 18, law enforcement decision-makers will head to New Orleans to meet directly with vendors of police equipment and technology at the 2024 Police Technology and Equipment Exchange (PTEX).
PTEX Offers Unique Chance for Police Leaders to Meet with Technology and Equipment Vendors
There are nearly 50 police decision-makers representing 42 different agencies across the United States currently signed up for the event. At PTEX, these law enforcement leaders will be learning about a wide variety of public safety technology and equipmen

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POLICE Magazine Publisher David Gesualdo said he and the POLICE staff are excited about this year’s PTEX, scheduled for September 18-20 in New Orleans.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled with how PTEX 2024 is shaping up. The response has been tremendous, and we are honored to have some amazing leaders from law enforcement agencies around the country joining us at this event. Thank you to our sponsors and attendees for supporting this third iteration of what we anticipate to be a fixture at POLICE moving forward. We believe that this event and its new format will help ensure that agencies are making informed decisions to help keep their agencies, officers, and jurisdictions stay safe in the most efficient manner possible.”
There are nearly 50 police decision-makers representing 42 different agencies across the United States currently signed up for the event. At PTEX, these law enforcement leaders will be learning about a wide variety of public safety technology and equipment.
Attendees who qualify will receive an all expenses paid trip to the event, including:
Roundtrip coach airfare (valued at up to $450)
Two-night hotel stay at New Orleans Hilton Riverside Hotel
Event Registration, eduzcational sessions and focus groups
One-on-one meetings with industry suppliers
Exclusive evening networking receptions
High-value giveaways
Sponsors of the event include:
Dana Safety Supply
Compliant Technologies
Cognyte
Sourcewell
Utility
Veritone
First Arriving
Traka
If you are interested in joining the event as an attendee, you can apply here .
If your company is interested in sponsoring the event, you can contact Andrew Brewster, PoliceMag’s Director of Strategic Accounts, at Andrew.Brewster@bobit.com .
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