Armenia’s Investigative Committee chairman attends IACP 2026 conference in United States

Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Republic of Armenia Artur Poghosyan attended the 2026 conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in Orlando, Florida, United States.

The visit was organized with the support of the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Office of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.

According to the Investigative Committee, Poghosyan held bilateral meetings and productive discussions with law enforcement partners from several countries during the conference. The meetings focused on expanding legal cooperation, exchanging information, and modern approaches to combating crime.

On the sidelines of the conference, Poghosyan met with Lesley Ziman, a Deputy Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and Nicholas Collura, Director of the Diplomatic Security Service.

The parties discussed issues of mutual interest, as well as reforms in the law enforcement system and the progress of joint programs.

As part of the international conference, the chairman of the Investigative Committee also visited a specialized exhibition, where he familiarized himself with the latest technological equipment for law enforcement. During the exhibition, he discussed technical assistance to develop the Investigative Committee’s capabilities with partners.