This is the registration form to be considered for presenting a Student Session at the 2027 NORCAN Conference.
Please note that completing this registration form does not reserve your spot. Registrants will receive a confirmation email once registration has been approved and capacity has been confirmed.
You may submit multiple applications, and each application should be specific to a single presentation.
The Northwest Regional Crime Analyst Network (NORCAN) invites students to submit presentation proposals for the 2027 NORCAN Conference. This dedicated Student Spotlight track provides an opportunity for emerging professionals to share research, innovative projects, internship experiences, and fresh perspectives with crime analysts and law enforcement professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.
Whether you've completed a capstone project, conducted original research, developed analytical tools, or explored emerging trends in public safety, we encourage you to share your work. NORCAN welcomes submissions from students at all levels, pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Intelligence Studies, Data Science, GIS, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, Sociology, and related fields.
Presentation Format: Student Sessions will be scheduled as 45 minute educational sessions. Educational sessions are designed to provide attendees with practical knowledge, innovative ideas, and actionable strategies that can be applied in their day-to-day work.
These presentations should focus on sharing experiences, lessons learned, research findings, analytical techniques, technologies, programs, or case studies relevant to crime analysis and intelligence professionals. Successful educational sessions typically:
- Highlight real-world applications and outcomes
- Demonstrate analytical methods, tools, or technologies
- Share successful programs, projects, or initiatives
- Present research findings and their operational implications
- Explore emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in crime analysis
- Provide attendees with practical takeaways they can implement within their agencies
Presentations should be educational rather than promotional. While presenters may discuss software, platforms, or services used in their work, sessions should focus on methodology, outcomes, and lessons learned rather than product demonstrations or sales-oriented content.
Attendees should leave each educational session with at least three actionable insights, tools, techniques, or resources that they can apply within their own organizations.
Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Relevance to crime analysis, intelligence and public safety
- Originality and quality of content
- Clear learning outcomes
- Practical application for conference attendees
- Overall presentation value and engagement