Dear

This letter is to request approval to attend the 2019 International Association of Chiefs of Police Technology Conference (IACPTech 2019), May 20-22, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. IACPTech 2019 will provide access to the latest training, best practices, and solutions we need to meet today’s technology challenges.

Each year, IACPTech is the forum in which to share information, strategies, and lessons learned regarding state-of-the-art law enforcement information management, communications and interoperability, technology standards, and information sharing, analysis, and fusion. The event offers three full days of content, that will allow me to focus on specific skills and insights I can immediately bring back to the agency. I will also have the opportunity to learn global best practices, gain new contacts within the field, and make valuable connections with exhibitors showcasing the latest law enforcement technology products and services.

Upon my return from IACPTech 2019, I will share the new ideas and key takeaways with others — not only within the agency, but throughout the community — to help increase public safety.

I’ve provided a couple of documents for your review. Included is a breakdown of approximate costs to attend IACPTech 2019 and a goals worksheet that specifically focuses on our agency’s current needs and how attending this conference will enhance our operations.

I hope that you will agree that my attendance at IACPTech 2019 is a valuable use of my time due to the educational and networking opportunities in which I will participate. Both our agency and our community will benefit from this investment. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

2019 May 20-22JACKSONVILLE, FLtheIACP.org

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE theIACP.org

2019 May 20-22JACKSONVILLE, FLtheIACP.org

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EXPENSES COST SAVING TIPS COSTS

Conference Registration

n Save up to $250 by registering before May 6.

n Become an IACP member to qualify for the lower member attendee rate.

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Transportation to/from Jacksonville

n Jacksonville International Airport is approximately 15 miles away from the hotel and convention center.

n Jacksonville Station Amtrak is less than five miles from the convention center.

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Lodging

n Book through IACP’s official conference hotel, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, by April 28 to secure the best hotel rate.

n Reservations are first come, first served. Reserve your hotel room early to ensure availability in the IACP hotel block.

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Transportation during IACPTech 2019

n Free shuttle bus transportation will be provided from IACP’s host hotel and the convention center.

n Ride Jacksonville’s Skyway for free or jump on a bus for as low as $1.50/ride.

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Mealsn Lunch is provided each day in the convention center.

n Jacksonville has food establishments to fit any budget.$

Parkingn If you are driving in for the conference, parking rates at

the convention center are $5/day. Parking at the IACP’s host hotel are $20-25/day (self/valet).

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TOTAL COST TO ATTEND $

REGISTER TODAY AT theIACP.org

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Conference Goals W O R K S H E E T

Complete this worksheet with your specific information and submit it with your request for approval to attend or as a post-show report. Use the 2019 IACP Technology Conference website or mobile app to find the resource — education sessions, workshops, and exhibitors — that will meet your goals.

EXAMPLE GOAL IACP RESOURCE

Learn from experts on best practices to implement a UAV program.

<list the session that relates to this topic>

Find a new vendor for analytical software. Exposition Hall — <vendor names>

Discuss next generation technology integration with colleagues to get input on possible solutions to my agencies challenges and insight on best practices.

<list the session that relates to this topic>

YOUR GOAL IACP RESOURCE

COMMENTS

With the 2019 IACP Tech Conference app, you can:n Get exhibitor, speaker, and event informationn Build a personalized schedule and bookmark exhibitorsn Take notes and complete session surveysn Connect with your colleagues and locate attendees using “Friends”n Follow social media feeds and receive important conference alertsn Use the “What’s on Now” feature to see what sessions are happening at

that moment, or coming up in the next 30 minutes

2019

May 20-22

JACKSONVILLE, FL

theIACP.org