Mutual Aid Summit 2026
Empowering Multi-Agency Coordination and Interagency Tactical Communications
Where Technology Transforms Tactical Coordination
📅 January 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📅
📍 Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Presented by Intrepid Networks, in partnership with Google📍
When Agencies Unite, Communities Thrive
Every incident that crosses a county line — every hurricane, every pursuit, every emergency — reinforces one truth: communication is the difference between chaos and success.
The Mutual Aid Summit 2026 brings together Florida’s law enforcement and public-safety leaders for one purpose — to strengthen coordination across jurisdictions and elevate readiness through shared experience, leadership insight, and modern technology.
This exclusive one-day event, hosted by Intrepid Networks and Google, unites the agencies, innovators, and field practitioners driving the future of real-time collaboration and tactical communication across our state.
Whether you manage communications, command response, or shape regional strategy, this summit is your opportunity to learn how Florida’s finest are overcoming barriers and transforming unified response — together.
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Featured Speakers & Agency Champions
Lieutenant John McKinney | Jaxon King, Google | and More to Come ...
Lieutenant John (Cody) McKinney has been serving with the Coconut Creek Police Department for 12 years. He is currently assigned as the Criminal Investigations Section (CIS) Lieutenant and is responsible for leading the Detective Bureau, the Special Enforcement Team, and Internal Affairs in all aspects of investigations from homicides to narcotics to property crimes. He also concurrently serves as the Executive Officer on the SWAT Team where he is responsible for running the team’s tactical operations and developing the budget, training, and SOPs for the team. He has been with the SWAT Team for 8 years and worked in various roles to include operator, sniper, Assistant Team Leader, and Team Leader. Prior to being the CIS Lieutenant, he worked as the Sergeant for SET, the Sergeant for CIS, a Patrol Sergeant, and a Detective in SET. In addition to attending and teaching numerous advanced trainings in tactical operations and investigative techniques, Lieutenant McKinney earned a Master of Science in National Security Affairs – Counterterrorism from Nova Southeastern (2018) and an a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colby College (2011).
Real-time, interoperable communication across jurisdictions and command structures
Incident coordination using broadband and cloud-based interoperability
Officer safety and situational awareness during high-stakes operations
Regional readiness for large-scale events, emergencies, and disasters
Why Attend
Florida’s operational landscape demands more than readiness – it demands coordination without boundaries. At the Mutual Aid Summit 2026, you’ll gain proven strategies and practical tools to improve:
The technology exists. The success stories are real. This is where Florida’s public-safety community comes together to advance them.
Summit Agenda (Highlights)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Registration & Networking Breakfast
Kick off the day connecting with peers and exploring demo stations.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
Intrepid Networks & Google Representatives
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Opening Keynote: The State of Mutual Aid in Florida [SPEAKER NAME], [Title], [Agency/Organization]
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Agency Spotlight: Operational Success Story [SPEAKER NAME], [Agency/Organization]
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch
Conversations that connect leaders and ideas across counties and disciplines.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Live Technology Demonstration: Intrepid Response in Action How connected platforms enhance field coordination and after-action intelligence.
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Google Presentation: Next-Gen Technology for Public Safety Explore the infrastructure powering secure, scalable communication.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Leadership Roundtable: Lessons from Florida Operations An open discussion among sheriffs, chiefs, and directors on what’s working — and what’s next.
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Closing Keynote: The Future of Unified Response [SPEAKER NAME], [Title], [Agency/Organization]
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Giveaway
Closing remarks and special recognition. (Full agenda with confirmed speakers will be provided to registered attendees.)
What Makes This Summit Different
✅ Real Stories, Not Sales
Hear directly from agency leaders who’ve overcome real communication challenges — and walk away with the playbooks they used
✅ Interactive Format
From roundtables to live demos, this is a day of engagement — not observation.
✅ Google Partnership Insights
Learn how Intrepid Networks and Google Cloud for Government are driving interoperability and modern command visibility.
✅ Actionable Outcomes
Leave with strategies and contact networks you can activate the next time your jurisdiction gets the call.
Join Us in Shaping Florida’s Public Safety Future
This isn’t just an event — it’s an initiative built by Florida agencies, for Florida agencies. When agencies connect, coordination improves. When communication aligns, communities thrive.
Be part of the network that’s setting the standard for unified response.
Event Details
🎟 Registration: Complimentary for verified law enforcement, emergency management, and public-safety leaders
👥 Capacity: Limited to 50 attendees to ensure collaboration and meaningful exchange
📍 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
🗓 Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Registration Deadline: January 15, 2026
