Conferences

2023 AACA Spring Training Symposium

The Arizona Association of Crime Analysts (AACA) is pleased to announce the 2023 Spring Training Symposium. This event will offer two days of dynamic training for sworn and civilian personnel involved in crime analysis, law enforcement investigations and prosecutions. A diverse offering of presentations include case studies, roundtables, technical and procedural trainings. Content will encompass tactical, strategic, administrative and intelligence analysis for both new and experienced practitioners. (Ret.) Phoenix Police Officer Jason Schechterle will be sharing his powerful and inspiring story as our Keynote Speaker! Read more about Det. Schechterle here: https://burningshield.com/.

When:   Wednesday, April 12- Thursday, April 13, 2023
Day 1 Registration:  7:30-8:00 am
Opening Remarks:  8:00 am
Daily Training hours:  8:15 am - 4:30 pm
A social gathering will be hosted onsite on Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
A barbeque lunch will be hosted on Thursday, April 13. Lunch on Day 1 is on your own.

Where:   Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85383
Parking is located on the south side of the stadium near Gate B. Enter from 83rd Ave at Stadium Way.

Registration

Early Registration  (before March 24)
$75  AACA Members
$100  Non-Members (includes 2023 AACA membership, AZ only)
$25  Students

Standard Registration (starting March 25)
$100  AACA Members
$125  Non-Members (includes 2023 AACA membership, AZ only)
$50  Students

Registration closes April 7. All registrations are non-refundable after April 1, 2023.

Presentation Topics

Keynote Speaker:   Jason Schechterle, Motivational Speaker and Retired Phoenix PD

General Session:  Superbowl LVII Debrief from AZ Terrorism Liaison Officers

IACA Certification Testing

The AACA will host IACA certification testing for both CLEA and LEAF on the morning of Tuesday, April 11 at this location. Testing is not included in the symposium registration. Those interested in testing must first receive approval by the IACA Certification Committee. Please contact [email protected] or visit the IACA website for further details. If approved by IACA to test, please notify [email protected] no later than Friday, March 24 to receive the exam schedule.

Hotel

The AACA secured a group rate of $135 per night plus taxes (approx. $152 total) at the Hampton Inn Phoenix/Glendale/Peoria (8408 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, AZ 85382), located less than 1/2 mile from the Peoria Sports Complex. The block is reserved for the Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday nights of the event (4/11 – 4/14). The last day to book with this discounted rate is Friday, March 24. To book online, click here or call 480-221-8988 under the “Arizona Crime Analyst Association.”

For questions about the symposium, contact [email protected].