IACA 2004 Training Conference - Seattle, WA

Problem-solving was the major theme of our 2004 conference, held from September 8-11 in Seattle. Herman Goldstein, the conceptualist behind problem-oriented policing, gave the keynote. We had a computer lab with hands-on training, training for the IACA’s research and statistics skill sets, and the track that gave the conference it’s “official” theme, “Analyze This!,” which offered analysis techniques for specific problems. Winners of the member, Board, and President’s awards were Sean Bair (NLECTC Crime Mapping & Analysis Program), Debra Piehl (Newton, MA Police), and Rana Sampson (Community Policing Associates).

In their off-hours, conference-goers enjoyed the great sites of Seattle, with drinks at the Space Needle, boat tours of Puget Sound, a walking tour of Seattle’s “underground,” and a little relaxation and reading at Seattle’s many coffee shops.

The members of the Northwest Regional Crime Analysis Network (NORCAN) were instrumental in helping to plan and execute this very successful conference.

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