Your IACP 2024 Conference Must-Do List

It's that time again! The Leonardo/ELSAG team is off to Boston for one of the most prominent law enforcement conferences, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition. The conference runs from October 19-22 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

If you're also off to IACP 2024, here are some of our tips to make the most of it.

1. Swing by Booth 1101.

We never just rest on our laurels, so be assured we will be demoing all the newest plate recognition and surveillance technology. Innovations that include the ELSAG EOC Plus which correlates signals from electronic devices into a digital fingerprint to help identify suspects. We will also be introducing our video analysis platform and command and control center software.  Long days require a little refreshment too. Stop by for a morning espresso or a late afternoon drink!

2. Stay engaged on social media.

Whether you’re attending in person or virtually, following @TheIACP on X, Instagram, and Facebook ensures you’ll receive real-time updates, session highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. And share your own experiences and connect with fellow attendees by using the official hashtag, #IACP2024.

3. Add these key sessions to your schedule.

The full schedule is here, and we’re excited about a lot of the sessions. These in particular should be interesting and eye-opening:

• Identifying and Applying for Funding for Policing Initiatives
  Sunday, October 20, 2024
  10:30 AM – 10:50 AM ET
  Exhibit Hall, Booth 1331
  Speakers:
  - Heather Dooley, MSW – IACP
  - Dave Kinser, D.B.A. – Rapid City (SD) Police Department
  

• Enhancing Law Enforcement Well-Being: A Comprehensive Approach to Officer Wellness and Community Impact
  Sunday, October 20, 2024
  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
  210A
  Speakers:
  -  Nicole Troelstrup, LMHC – Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office
  -  James "Jimmy" Goodman – Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office
  -  Walter A. McNeil – Leon County (FL) Sheriff's Office
  -  Victoria McNeil-Young, PhD – Jacksonville University
  
  
• Police Responses to Homelessness: The Current State of the Field
  Monday, October 21, 2024
  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET
  205C
  Speakers:
  -  Natalie K. Hipple, Ph.D. – Indiana University
  -  Kayla Allison, Ph.D. – University of Arkansas
  -  Maris Herold – Boulder (CO) Police Department
  -  Tabatha McLemore – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
  -  Nate Schwiethale – Wichita (KS) Police Department
  -  Rex Troche – Sarasota (FL) Police Department

4. Explore Boston.

If you have some free time before, after, or during the conference and you've never been to Boston, you've got to experience this city; it's one of our team's favorites. Stroll along the historic Freedom Trail, dine along the waterfront at the Seaport, or visit world-class museums like the Museum of Fine Arts or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Love Italian food? The North End has phenomenal options. 

5. Meet the Leonardo team.

We’ve spent nearly two decades delivering cutting-edge ELSAG® ALPR technology to law enforcement and organizations across the country. Our advanced license plate reader solutions enhance everything from crime investigations and traffic management to school safety and infrastructure security—and we'd love nothing more than to meet with you. 

Stop by Booth 1101 and let’s chat about how our innovative solutions can help drive your mission forward. We’re excited to connect!