Conference Information

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) and Florida Department of Law Enforcement are pleased to present the 2027 ATAP Winter Conference, designed to address major issues surrounding mass shootings and other public attacks, workplace violence, school/campus violence, domestic violence, assassination of public figures and other situations involving the prevention of targeted violence. A variety of nationally recognized speakers will give presentations on current information, research and techniques relating to the industry.

Who Should Attend:

• Law Enforcement
• Prosecutors and Private Practice Attorneys
• Corporate Security, Legal, and Human Resources Professionals
• School/University Administrators, Resource Officers, and Counselors
• Mental Health and Behavioral Science Professionals
• Psychologists
• Executive Protection Professionals
• Threat Assessment Practitioners & Researchers
• Victim/Witness Coordinators
• Probation/Parole Officials

Professional Credits:
American Psychological Association (APA)
Certified Protection Professionals (CPP)

Application has been made for continuing education for psychologists.

The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (NUPPC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The NUPPC sponsors this event and maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Security and Admission:
Security procedures at the conference will require calling a phone number from a registered cell phone and may also require a picture I.D. for picking up conference materials. A visible display of the conference badge will be required at all sessions and events. By registering and attending the conference, attendees agree that they and their personal property will be subject to search, as requested, before or during attendance at any conference session or event. Refusal to allow the requested search will be grounds for uncompensated revocation of access to all conference sessions and events.

ATAP retains the right to refuse and/or revoke admission to any and all conference events to any person who, in ATAP’s sole discretion, presents a threat of harm to themselves or others, and/or whose conduct or presence has or will cause disruption to the conference.

Registration Information

Registration Rates:

*ATAP Members: $800
Non-Members: $950
**Students: $650

*New Applying Members: Please contact the ATAP office to secure the member rate during registration.

**Students must be enrolled in a graduate program in the field of criminal justice or psychology, and must provide school and instructor’s name as a reference.

How to Register:
Registration is capped at 1,000 attendees. Once the 1,000-attendee cap has been met, ATAP will reopen registration for spots made available due to cancellations on a predetermined schedule that will be posted on the ATAP Winter Conference Page.

Register immediately for the ATAP 2027 Winter Conference by completing the online registration form. If you’re an ATAP member, make sure to log into the website to receive member pricing! All conference pre-registrations must be received by January 15, 2027. You may pay online with a credit card, or send check payments to:

ATAP
808 R Street, Suite 209
Sacramento, CA 95811

Please Note ATAP's Event Payment Policy:

ATAP registration fees must be paid in full no later than 30 days before the event begins.

ATAP accepts payment from third parties (e.g., a registrant’s employer); however, ATAP does not pursue payment from third parties, and the registrant is solely responsible for ensuring payment is received by ATAP no later than 30 days before the event regardless of indicated payment method. ATAP will send a reminder to any registrant with an outstanding invoice five (5) business days before the 30-day mark. If payment is not received by the deadline, the registration will be canceled, and the spot will be made available for others. Registrations made within the 30-day window of the event, or made onsite, must be accompanied by payment in full.

Program Information:
The 2027 Winter Conference program will be available in November 2026. For an idea of what to expect, please see the 2026 program linked below.

2026 Winter Conference Program

ATAP Attendee List:
Registered attendees of the Winter Conference will be listed within the conference mobile app, listing their names, agencies, phone numbers and email addresses of all registered conference participants. Attendees wishing to opt out of having their information printed in the roster may do so during the registration process.

Cell Phone Requirement:
ATAP Winter Conference attendees will use a cell phone check in process that relies on cell phone numbers provided during the registration process. Attendee cell phone numbers will not be shared with any other entity, nor will attendees be called by ATAP. To ensure a smooth registration process, please provide a cell phone number that will be used during the event.

Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations notices must be made IN WRITING and received by ATAP no later than January 15, 2027. All cancellations received on or by January 15, 2027, will be refunded less a $50 processing fee. There will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 15, 2027. Please send cancellation notices to staff@atapworldwide.org.

Additional Considerations:

• The registration fee includes a continental breakfast each day and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• Conference dress attire is casual. It is recommended that you have a jacket or sweater, as meeting rooms are kept at a cool temperature.
• Attendees requiring ADA accommodations should contact Elizabeth Cardwell (ecardwell@atapworldwide.org) to ensure that appropriate arrangements are made prior to the event.