DENVER – Governor Polis and the Colorado State Patrol are proud to announce that Colonel Matthew C. Packard has been sworn-in to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Executive Board, in the role of State & Provincial Police Division General Chair. The ICAP is the largest international professional association for police leaders that works to develop policing practices and leadership skills to advance the profession and build safer communities.

“Congratulations to Colonel Matthew C. Packard for being selected to serve as the State & Provincial Police Division General Chair on the Executive Board of The International Association of Chiefs of Police. This selection exemplifies Colonel Packard’s dedication to excellent policing and commitment to progressing policing worldwide. I am proud to have you representing Colorado and the Colorado State Patrol and look forward to your future contributions as you embark on this new role,” said Gov. Polis.

“The members of the Executive Board exemplify commitment to the Association’s values and to the policing profession,” said IACP Executive Director / CEO Vincent Talucci. “Colonel Packard brings a wealth of experience and commitment that will undoubtedly assist the Association and its membership as we continue to be the gold standard for training and leadership development. I am thrilled to work with Colonel Packard in the years to come.”

“I am equally proud and humbled to have been given this opportunity to serve as a member of the IACP's Executive Board representing not only the State & Provincial Division but also the women and men of the Colorado State Patrol and our broader policing community,” stated Col. Matthew C. Packard, Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. “It is empowering to work alongside other dedicated and passionate leaders in the policing community who share a vision of developing the future of a stronger, accountable, and trusted policing profession.”  

As part of the sixteen-member Executive Board, Colonel Packard will provide valuable expertise, represent the diversity of the global policing community, and help guide the future of the IACP.