May 2006

2nd IACP Sub-Saharan Executive Policing Conference

The Second IACP Sub-Saharan Executive Policing Conference was held in Durban, South Africa, March 26-28, 2006. The conference was hosted by Mr. Eugene Nzama, director, Durban Metro Police (Ethekwini M...

Technology

Advances & Applications: May 2006

Chicago Adds to Its Fleet of Segway Human Transporters Segway Inc., developer of Segway Smart Motion technology and manufacturer of the Segway Human Transporter (HT), announces that Chicago has releas...

Legal

Legislative Alert: House Fails to Bring Budget Resolution to a Vote

After negotiations between conservative and moderate Republicans broke down over new budget rules and spending limits, House Republican leaders were forced to pull the $2.8 trillion fiscal year 2007 b...

IACP

IACP News: May 2006

The Chief Executives Seminar Program The main reason members attend the annual IACP conference is because of the educational seminars. The IACP Education and Training Committee plans the annual confer...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Justice Department Awards Medals of Valor to Public Safety Officers

In an 1823 call to arms that doubled as a job announcement, Stephen Austin undertook to organize a band of "ranging men" to protect American settlers in the newly acquired territory of Texas. "I shall...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Officer Safety Corner: Keep Officers Safe on the Road

On May 15 the nation will pause to remember officers who gave their lives in service to others. Events will be hosted by departments across the country. In Washington, D.C., the 25th Annual National P...

President's Message

President’s Message: Protecting Officers and Their Families

During the week of May 14, National Police Week, people across the United States will honor the police officers who have died in the line of duty. During this period, members of the law enforcement pr...

Products & Services

Product Update: May 2006

The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manu...