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.

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.