January 2008

2007 IACP Awards

IMGXYZ1853IMGZYX Click here to view this article with photos of award winners. he IACP awards program supports the association’s mission to advance the art and science of policing. The awards recogn...

Advances & Applications

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Mass Casualty Attacks

First U.S. Statewide Crisis Management System Already Saving Lives

On the morning of September 11, 2001, New Yorkers watched a blazing sunrise illuminate the twin towers of the World Trade Center, which represented the heart of U.S. commerce. In less than two hours, ...

Leadership

Guidance from a Mentor Helps Avoid the Pitfalls of Many New Police Chiefs

New chiefs often step into their new role inadequately prepared for the challenges ahead. Police chiefs need an array of tools to help them succeed. A major part of achieving this success involves sid...

Hoffman Estates Award Programs Recognize Traffic Enforcement

program that emphasizes traffic enforcement as a crime control measure is the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police program called “Looking Beyond the Safety Belt.” The program recognizes law e...

IACP

IACP Foundation Events in New Orleans Raise Funds and Awareness

Letting the good times roll in New Orleans at the 114th Annual IACP Conference in October proved to be an exciting and successful strategy for the IACP Foundation, as we hosted our first series of maj...

Legal

Legislative Alert: IACP Holds National Call-In Day-2008

On November 15, the IACP held a national call-in day for members to contact their senators regarding S. 2123, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007. The legislation, which would ...

IACP Law Enforcement Challenge—Part VI: Traffic Enforcement Tactics

t is appropriate that the first traffic safety column of a new year features enforcement of traffic laws as the subject. After all, only law enforcement officers have the ability, call, and mission to...