The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition kicked off in Boston on Sunday, bringing together over 16,000 police leaders and professionals for this signature law enforcement event, which runs through Tuesday.
Attendees—including roughly 1,000 participant from international participants—will be able to network and talk about topics and challenges affecting law enforcement. Over 200 educational sessions will be available, giving professionals an opportunity to learn new skills and pick up helpful knowledge and tips.
Built around three tenets—training, networking and exhibit hall education—the conference is the largest yearly law enforcement event. Along with conference sessions, participants will be able to check out over 600 vendors on display, with the expo hall opening Sunday.
Here's a quick look at the schedule:
Monday, Oct. 21
- 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: Education workshops
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: General assembly
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Exposition Hall open
- 2 to 3 p.m.: Speaker series
- 7 to 10 p.m.: IACP's Chiefs Night
Tuesday, Oct. 22
- 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Education workshops
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Committee/section/division meetings
- 10 to 11 a.m.: General assembly closing
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Expo hall open
- 2 to 3 p.m.: Speaker series
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Banquet reception and dinner (ticket required)
Retired Lt. Frank Borelli, OFFICER Magazine's editorial director, and OFFICER Magazine Editor Paul Peluso are both attending the conference. Keep checking OFFICER's website and social media feeds—Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Threads—for updates from the event.
But if you're in Boston and attending the 2024 conference, stop by the Officer Media Group at Booth 2731 over the next few days. You can pick up the latest magazine and check out the other materials we'll have there.
Go to the conference's website for more information about the event. And check out the IACP's website for more information about the organization.
