Who should attend?

The Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium is not open to the general public. Attendance is open to sworn and civilian employees of public safety and government agencies; academics and students in public safety or related fields; and public safety medical/psychological professionals. Public safety includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire service, hazmat, and park rangers from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies.

Registration Details

The in-person conference registration fee includes access to all in-person general sessions, workshops, activities, and networking events, as well as content available on the virtual event platform. Registration for the in-person event.

A virtual only registration will give you access to live-streamed general sessions and on-demand workshops only available through the virtual platform. All workshops listed in the educational program will be available virtually, unless indicated otherwise, and will be accessible indefinitely beginning March 3, 2023. Register for the virtual event.

The deadline to register for the in-person or virtual event is Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Categories and Fees

     *All prices per individual.

Join IACP today to save on Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium 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. Only IACP members can take advantage of the member registration rate for this event. All IACP memberships are individual and non-transferable.

Please allow up to 24-hours for new memberships to update in our system before trying to register.

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.

Refund Policy

• A 25% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations postmarked or fax/e-mail dated on or before February 9, 2023.
• A 50% penalty will be assessed on cancellations postmarked or fax/e-mail dated February 10-24, 2023.
• No refunds will be issued on or after February 25, 2023. No refunds will be given for no-shows.
• No refunds will be given for virtual registrations.

Individuals may transfer their registration between virtual or in-person registration types. Requests to transfer registrations must be made to OSWConference@theiacp.org no later than February 10, 2023. Additional fees may apply.

All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed (703-836-4543), or emailed to OSWConference@theIACP.org. A penalty will apply. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. This refund policy is subject to change.

Educational Program

The educational program is now available! Check out our comprehensive selection of workshops and featured speakers at the 2023 Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium.

Through these engaging workshops, attendees will explore successful programs, gain expert advice, and learn skills and best practices to establish effective officer wellness strategies. Led by policing and wellness experts, OSW Symposium 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.

*Session will be live-streamed for registered virtual attendees.

Previous Programs

Click below for more information about our previous programs:

• 2022 Atlanta, GA
• 2021 Virtual
• 2020 Miami, FL
• 2019 San Antonio, TX

Hotel

All event activities will take place at the Hilton Anaheim – 777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802. The IACP has reserved a room block for attendees at the prevailing government per diem rate of $182/night+tax. Follow this link to make your reservation within the room block. The cutoff date to book in the IACP room block at the Hilton Anaheim is February 8, 2023.

Hotel Parking

Hilton Anaheim has self-parking available for $24/night or valet parking for $35 per night.

Airports

• John Wayne Airport (SNA): SNA is located approximately 14 miles from the Hilton Anaheim hotel. It is the primary international airport serving Orange County.
• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): LAX is located approximately 35 miles from the Hilton Anaheim hotel. It is the primary international airport serving Los Angeles.

Rideshare Options

Both major rideshare operators, Uber and Lyft, service Anaheim, SNA, and LAX.

Local Transportation

Anaheim Regional Transportation (ART) is a local public transportation system that connects you to theme parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping, dining, and other destinations within the Anaheim Resort area, including the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Buena Park, Costa Mesa and Orange. Find out how to ride here.

Discover Anaheim

Click here to explore the best restaurants, events, and special offers you can experience during your visit to Anaheim!

Health and Safety

We ask that you follow all local guidelines and laws with respect to practicing social distancing, vaccination requirements, and wearing a mask in public areas. Please check local guidelines for the latest information on requirements that may be in place for the duration of your stay.

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities for the 2023 OSW Symposium are outlined in the Sponsorship Prospectus. If you would like more information, please contact Heather Shuster at 202-437-1986 or shuster@theiacp.org.

The 2023 OSW Symposium call for proposals is closed.

IACP conducts a call for proposals each year for its Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Symposium educational program. The proposal submission deadline for the 2023 OSW Symposium was August 10, 2022. All completed submissions are peer-reviewed. Click here to view a series of frequently asked questions regarding the call for proposals process, the review process, and speaking at the 2023 OSW Symposium.

The 2024 OSW Symposium call for proposals will open in the summer of 2023. If you have additional questions, contact oswconference@theiacp.org.