International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
Upcoming International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Events
The IACP 2026 Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference will be held in Anaheim, California, August 21-23.
Join traffic safety professionals from around the world to share knowledge about effective and proven approaches for improving road safety, the latest science on alcohol and drug impaired driving enforcement, how technology can be leveraged to make communities safer, and how agencies can use traffic safety education to engage and build trust with their communities. The IDTS Conference is the largest training conference for drug recognition experts and traffic safety professionals. Conference attendees include DREs, law enforcement officers (state police, highway patrol, county, municipal, governmental, sheriffs, and other agencies), crash investigators, supervisors/administrators, prosecutors, toxicologists, laboratory personnel, traffic safety professionals, among others.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.
The three tenants of conference are training, networking, and exposition hall education. There are more than 200 educational workshops offered each year on a variety of topics important to the profession. Subject-matter experts and thought-leaders present case studies, after-action reports, and engaging conversation throughout four days of programming. Network with public safety professionals and leaders in the industry. Exchange ideas and learn from colleagues around the globe.
The exposition hall features more than 600 companies showcasing products and services supporting the policing industry. Climb on helicopters, explore mobile units, try on uniforms, and speak with representatives. The hall is truly a can’t miss part of the conference with so much to see, hear, and do.