Since PERF launched the Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics (ICAT) training in 2016, agencies across 33 states and Canada have taught their officers ICAT. PERF has continually updated the training material by adding new case studies, refining PowerPoint slides, and creating a seventh module, “Step Up and Step In.” To keep ICAT trainers updated on the latest materials and training practices, PERF is holding an in-person conference in San Diego on January 24-25. At this conference, PERF and experienced ICAT trainers will share updates to the training program, discuss model fidelity, and ask agencies to share lessons they’ve learned as they’ve implemented ICAT.

There will be no charge to attend this conference. Agencies may want to send ICAT instructors, training academy leaders, and agency leaders to the conference. Both agencies that have already implemented the ICAT training program and those still considering implementation will find this conference beneficial.

This conference will discuss training strategies and some of the training material for those who have already been trained in ICAT. For those who have not yet received ICAT training, PERF and the San Diego Police Department will host a day-and-a-half, train-the-trainer session on the Thursday and Friday following the conference.

Meeting Details

Reception: PERF will host a reception for conference attendees on Monday, January 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, January 24 and Wednesday, January 25, 2023 

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (breakfast and lunch will be provided both days)

Location: Paradise Point, San Diego, California

Meeting registration:  Please click here to register for the meeting.

Hotel Rooms

PERF has secured blocks of rooms at Paradise Point at a rate of $209.00 per night. To reserve a room, click here or contact the hotel at (855) 463-3361 and tell them you are booking a room for the ICAT conference. The room rate will be available from Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27.

All rooms must be booked by Tuesday, January 3.

ICAT Train-the-Trainer Session 

PERF and the San Diego Police Department will host an ICAT Train-the-Trainer session on Thursday, January 26 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, January 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This session will take place at San Diego Police Academy and will be free for all meeting attendees.

Click here for more information and to register for the session. The group room block at Paradise Point will be available through Friday.

For More Information

If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Jason Cheney at [email protected] or (202) 454-8331.