02/13/2026
Get a signed copy of Unarmed at the Texas CIT Association Conference!
We're honored to welcome keynote speaker Joe Smarro — Marine Corps combat vet and 15-year San Antonio Police Department veteran who handled thousands of mental-health crises without using force.
Featured in the Emmy-winning HBO documentary Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops, Joe’s book Unarmed: De‑Escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage, Compassion, and Connection breaks down what actually works in high-stakes conversations.
Joe has generously donated 10 signed copies for our prize giveaways — and you can also pre-order a personalized copy which you can bring with you. Joe has offered to sign books at the conference.
Order here: www.joesmarro.com/unarmed (https://lnkd.in/g5aE-r6H)
📅 April 15–18, 2026
📍 South Padre Island Convention Center
🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWfu8Hg3
Don’t miss this chance to meet Joe and take home practical, life‑saving insights. See you there!