About the IACA
The International Association of Crime Analysts was formed in 1990 to help crime analysts around the world improve their skills and make valuable contacts, to help law enforcement agencies make the best use of crime analysis, and to advocate for standards of performance and technique within the profession itself. We accomplish these goals through training, networking, and publications.
Our Mission
The IACA is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing training, networking and professional opportunities to crime and intelligence analysts around the world. We deliver these services in a cost-effective manner.
Our Membership
The IACA currently has 2147 members from 41 nations. Members include crime analysts, intelligence analysts, police officers of all ranks, educators, and students. Many of our members are in the United States, however we also have a good representation from the following countries:
| Canada |
163 |
| United Kingdom |
22 |
| Australia |
16 |
| Austria |
10 |
| Chile |
9 |
In the coming year, we will begin expanding our services to better assist analysts in non-English-speaking nations. Regional crime analysis associations are eligible for a discounted dual-membership with the IACA. Our membership is low-cost and high-benefit. Become a part of the IACA!
Training Conferences
The centerpiece of the IACA is its Annual Training Conference, held every fall in different cities around the United States. The conference features four or five days of training in crime analysis and policing topics, exhibitions, networking opportunities, and discussions. Our next conference will be from September 19-23, 2011 in Hyannis (Cape Cod), Massachusetts.
In 2011, we will also offer our first annual International Symposium, a smaller, regional conference intended to bring crime analysis training to different parts of the globe.
Publications
In 2004, the IACA published its first book Exploring Crime Analysis, a 414-page manual on crime analysis processes, tools, and techniques. The second edition was published in 2009. We are currently working on other publications for release in 2011 and 2012.
Professional Training
The IACA’s Professional Training Series provides low-cost, multi-day classes in fundamentals of crime analysis, crime mapping, computer applications, tactical analysis, problem analysis, and special topics at different locations around North America. Hundreds of analysts have attended Professional Training Series classes over the last four years. All of our instructors are experienced analysts and trainers, and most of them work for police agencies full-time.
Certified Law Enforcement Analyst Program
Our Certified Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) credential, offered since 2005, is an intermediate-level certification that requires experience, education, professional contributions, and a high score on a difficult test. Police chiefs and agencies can be confident that an IACA Certified Law Enforcement Analyst possesses a demonstrated proficiency in crime analysis skills. Our certification area has resources for analysts and employers seeking to learn more. |
