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Who Should Attend?

Attendance is open to IACP DRE Section members, IACP members, and qualified non-members who support traffic safety efforts, including: 1) currently certified Drug Recognition Experts, 2) sworn law enforcement officers, 3) agencies which receive funding for the DEC program, 4) civilian employees of public safety agencies, 5) first responders, 6) prosecutors, 7) traffic safety advocates of non-profit organizations, 8) physicians providing expertise in support of the prosecution of impaired drivers, and 9) toxicologists providing expertise in the prosecution of impaired drivers. Other individuals who maintain a direct professional, supportive interest in the Drug Evaluation and Classification program, including DRE Emeritus or DRE Ambassadors, may submit a request to attend. Public safety includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire service, hazmat, and park rangers from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies, as well as members of the armed forces.

Registration Details

The conference registration fee includes access to general assemblies, workshops, the exhibit hall, and the welcome reception. While light fair is offered at the reception, meals are not provided for attendees. 

Categories and Fees

*Guest/Family refers to a spouse or family member, not a business associate or fellow law enforcement colleague. Only the family member’s name, city, and state will appear on their badge. Family members do not receive educational credits or certificates for attending workshops.

Join IACP and the DRE Section today to save on IDTS Conference registration. Sworn and civilian employees of public safety agencies, academics, and professionals of related fields can qualify for membership in the IACP. Those in sworn command-level positions qualify for active membership; others may be eligible for associate membership.

Refund Policy

All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed (703-836-4543), or e-mailed ([email protected]) to the IACP headquarters. A penalty will apply. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. It will take a minimum of six weeks to receive a refund.

• A 25% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations received on or before July 29, 2026.
• A 50% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations received between July 30-August 17, 2026.
• No refunds will be issued on or after August 18, 2026. No refunds will be given for no-shows.

Registration may be transferred to another person in your organization by written request to IACP prior to August 17, 2026. After this date, all changes must be made at the conference. Additional charges may apply. This refund policy is subject to change.

IACP Midsize Meetings Media Policy

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosts several midsize meetings, including the Division Midyear Meeting, Policy Council Midyear Meeting, Officer Safety and Wellness Conference, Technology Conference, and the Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference. These events are closed to all media. Advanced registration for media is not permitted, and no media credentials will be issued. All sessions, meetings, general assemblies, exposition areas, and ticketed events associated with these conferences are strictly closed to media representatives.

Unscheduled interviews, photography, audio or video recording by media representatives are prohibited. The IACP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

Photo, Image, and Recording Disclaimer

Registration and attendance at IACP events constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the IACP’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photos, images, video and/or audio recordings of such events without compensation or approval rights. All photos, images, and recordings are the property of IACP.

Suitcasing/Outboarding Policy

The IACP depends on our exhibitors and sponsors for successful events. As such, we are mandating increased measures to protect our exhibitors/sponsors from “suitcasing/outboarding” at our conferences and meetings.

Please note that any attendee at an IACP conference or meeting who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, or uninvited attendees in another company’s booth, will be asked to leave immediately and their conference credentials will be confiscated.

Conversely, known commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite, a restaurant, or any other public place in proximity to IACP’s conferences by non-participating companies, will be shut down if utilizing properties with which IACP has an agreement. Those found to be involved with “suitcasing” or “outboarding” will be denied registration to attend future IACP events.

Service Animals Policy

Only service or emotional support animals are permitted at IACP conferences and events. Only dogs are considered to be “service animals”. A “service animal” is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Service animals are working animals, not pets. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

An “emotional support” animal (also known as a therapy animal) is an animal that provides emotional support alleviating one or more symptoms (or effects) of a person’s disability. IACP only permits dogs as emotional support animals.

A service or emotional support animal must be under the control of its handler at all times. Service or emotional support animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service or emotional support animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls. The care and supervision of a service or emotional support animal shall be the sole responsibility of the handler. The handler shall be responsible for any repair or cleaning cost incurred by a service or emotional support animal.

If a service or emotional support animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or if the service or emotional support animal is not housebroken, IACP may ask the person with a disability to remove the service or emotional support animal from the premises. If there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service or emotional support animal be removed, IACP will offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the animal’s presence.

Owners who decide to leave an IACP event because of a violation of this policy will not be eligible for a refund.

Hotel

All event activities will take place at the Hilton Anaheim (777 Convention Way, Anaheim, California, 92802). The IACP has reserved a room block for attendees to make your trip to Anaheim more affordable. Rooms in this block are available at the prevailing government per diem rate of $191/night (+tax). Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to book within the IACP room block is Monday, July 27. Make your reservation now.

Please note, this is the only official room block for the 2026 IDTS Conference. The IACP will not send direct marketing or promotional codes through a third party email or affiliate for the 2026 IDTS Conference. The IACP urges caution if using alternative booking platforms or if receiving emails from third parties.

Airport

Anaheim is serviced by four nearby airports:

• John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA) is approximately 14 miles from the hotel.
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) is approximately 19 miles from the hotel.
• Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approximately 36 miles from the hotel.
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is approximately 36 miles from the hotel.

Local Transportation

Taxi and rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, are available in Anaheim, CA. There are many local transportation options, including the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), multiple bike-sharing and ride-sharing services, and several bus routes that traverse the region. Explore transportation options here.

Discover Anaheim

View the Anaheim, CA, tourism website to explore the best restaurants, sights, events, and special offers you can experience during your visit to the city. 

Health and Safety

We ask that you follow all state and local guidelines and laws with respect to public health and personal safety. Please check local guidelines for the latest information on emergency requirements that may be in place for the duration of your stay.

Conference Program

The 2026 IDTS Conference program is now available! View the educational program to check out the comprehensive selection of workshops and featured speakers at the 2026 IDTS Conference. Through these engaging workshops, attendees will explore successful programs, gain expert advice, and learn skills and leading practices across the field. Led by policing and traffic safety experts, IDTS Conference workshops are designed to be relevant for every rank and position in your department.

Schedule at-a-Glance

Schedule subject to change. All times listed in Pacific Standard Time. Sessions will only be available in English. Lunch is not provided. Breaks between educational sessions will include refreshments and networking opportunities. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided at the welcome reception (8/21).

Call for Proposals

IACP conducts a call for proposals each year for the IDTS Conference educational program. The 2026 IDTS Conference call for proposals is CLOSED. All proposals must be submitted through the online portal to be considered for the program. All completed submissions will be peer-reviewed prior to selection. The deadline to complete a proposal submission was January 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Notifications were sent to all submitters on March 31, 2026.

View the call for proposals FAQ document for guidance on submission requirements, proposal guidelines, the review process, and speaking at the 2026 IDTS Conference.

Previous Educational Programs

Click below for more information about our previous educational programs:

• 2025 Chicago, IL
• 2024 Washington, DC
• 2023 Anaheim, CA
• 2022 San Antonio, TX
• 2021 Orlando, FL
• 2020 Virtual

Please direct any questions about conference certificates to [email protected].

Exhibitors

Exhibit space is SOLD OUT for the 2026 IDTS Conference. Please contact Exhibits Manager David Lippe, [email protected], be added to the waitlist. Details about exhibiting at the conference can be found below.

View the floor plan.

Rate: $2,750.00 per 8' x 8' booth

Included with the booth:

• 6' table and two (2) chairs
• 8′ high drape and 3′ high side rails
• Two (2) complimentary full meeting registrations per 8’ x 8’ booth
• A complimentary pre-registration attendee postal mailing list three (3) weeks prior to the show
• Listing and description in the online Exhibitor Directory and the IDTS Conference app

Not included with the booth:

• Audio-visual equipment
• Electrical, phone, and internet service
• Material handling, installation, and dismantling of booth
• Cleaning service for booth space
• Security of individual booth

*Pricing for show services will be available in the online Exhibitor Kit, coming soon.

View the exhibitor Terms & Conditions. Contact Exhibits Manager David Lippe, [email protected], or sign-up for additional information.

Sponsors

Review the Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities at the 2026 IDTS Conference. Sign-up or reach out to [email protected] for additional information.

Looking for alternative sponsorship or advertising opportunities? Police Chief magazine also provides year-round options to promote products and services digitally and in print.

Submit a CERF

About CERFs

The Convention Event Request Form (CERF) is designed to help organizations, exhibitors, and sponsors obtain meeting space at official IACP conference properties. If you are interested in hosting a meeting, meal function, or hospitality suite in conjunction with IACP 2026 IDTS Conference you must complete a CERF.

Once the CERF has been submitted, IACP staff will review the request to ensure it abides by the rules and regulations listed below. Once the request is reviewed and approved, it will then be sent to the property. A representative from the hotel will contact you and work directly with you on the specifics of your event.

If at some point your event date, time, or location changes or is canceled, please forward the confirmation email you received when you submitted the CERF to [email protected] clearly indicating what changes need to be made. Please do not complete a new CERF.

Submission Deadline

Submissions must be received by early-July for your event to be listed in the IACP 2026 IDTS Conference mobile app. Any submissions received after the deadline may not be listed online and in the mobile app.

All requests must be submitted by close of business on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to ensure review and approval of a submitted CERF.

CERF Rules and Regulations

• Meetings cannot be held during opposed dates and times as noted in the paragraph below.
• Anyone hosting a meeting or event must follow IACP’s health and safety protocols in place at the time of the event to ensure the safety of all conference attendees.
• Entertainment, meetings, or similar activities are not permitted in hotel rooms or other private or public facilities during hours that conflict with IACP sponsored events.
• Contracted properties in Anaheim will not reserve meeting rooms/function space for anyone during the meeting dates without prior IACP approval.
• IACP will review and approve the CERF on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Space in contracted meeting space is reserved for IACP staff events only.
• IACP reserves the right to decline meeting requests meetings that are not approved will receive a notification immediately explaining the denial.

Opposed Dates and Times

The following dates and times conflict with the IACP 2026 IDTS Conference program. You may only schedule events outside of IACP program hours to ensure approval of your meetings/events. It is the goal of IACP to provide all attendees with the full opportunity to benefit from our scheduled education and networking opportunities. Special consideration may be given to smaller meetings; these meetings will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

IACP Suitcasing/Outboarding Policy

The IACP depends on our exhibitors and sponsors for successful events. As such, we are mandating increased measures to protect our exhibitors/sponsors from “suitcasing/outboarding” at our conferences and meetings.

What is Suitcasing and Outboarding?
“Suitcasing” and “outboarding” are unethical parasitic business practices in which non-exhibitors and non-sponsors attempt to gain access to conference attendees.

“Suitcasing” refers to those non-participating companies or persons who go to conferences as an attendee but “work the aisles” from their suitcase (briefcase) and solicit business in the aisles or lobby area.

“Outboarding” refers to non-participating companies that set up meetings and demos at off-site locations—hotel hospitality suites or restaurants—and encourage show attendees to leave the conference and show floor to spend time with them.

Examples may include but are not limited to:

• A non-exhibitor sets up a hospitality suite off the show floor and invites attendees to leave the show floor and visit their suite.
• A non-exhibitor sends out alerts to potential customers that while they will not be participating this year, they will have personnel walking the show floor and will be offering demos or show specials.
• A non-exhibitor puts together a webpage with the conference logo and solicits meetings with attendees.
• A non-exhibitor piggybacks on the activities of a third party such as a vendor or partner who is exhibiting.

What are the consequences of Suitcasing or Outboarding?
Please note that any attendee at an IACP conference or meeting who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, or uninvited attendees in another company’s booth, will be asked to leave immediately and their conference credentials will be confiscated.

Conversely, known commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite, a restaurant, or any other public place in proximity to IACP’s conferences by non-participating companies, will be shut down if utilizing properties with which IACP has an agreement. Those found to be involved with “suitcasing” or “outboarding” will be denied registration to attend future IACP events.

Statement of Intent
In order to protect our valued exhibitors/sponsors and the investment they make in the association, thereby supporting IACP’s mission, our rules strictly prohibit solicitation, “suitcasing” or “outboarding” by attendees who transact business at our conferences and meetings and do not have exhibit booths or sponsor investment.

By suitcasing or outboarding the show, an attendee gains an unfair competitive advantage over exhibitors and sponsors that have invested money and other resources to participate in the events and deprives IACP of income we use to support our many programs and initiatives.

Submit a CERF