November 2008

Accreditation for Federal Law Enforcement Training Academies

In the United States, the accreditation of state and local law enforcement agencies is a well-established process that enhances the professionalism of public safety services. The benefits of accredita...

Advances & Applications

Where do the good ideas come from? In this column, we offer our readers the opportunity to learn about — and benefit from — some of the cutting-edge technologies being implemented by law enforceme...

Guidelines for Maximizing Training Efforts: Vision, Mission, and Leadership

Key elements of a successful training program are a stated vision, mission, values, and goals; strong core leadership that possesses a clarity of mission; and a level of competence in communication sk...

IACP Technology Center: One-Stop Shopping for Technology Services and Programs

he IACP recently restructured its Technology Center to create a “one-stop shop” for technology services and programs for the law enforcement community. With the expansion of the Technology Center,...

Halting Auto Theft in Its Tracks: OnStar’s Stolen Vehicle Slowdown Protocol

ith every additional mile per hour the speedometer clocks a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase, the likelihood of a positive outcome diminishes. According to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety A...

History Repeats Itself: Task Forces Fighting Vehicle Theft in the Western United States

yatt and Virgil Earp made frontier history in the well-documented Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881. The gang they fought that day, known as the Cowboys, is believed to have r...

IACP Foundation: Boasting an International Reach: The Global Enrichment Program

ne of the most critical factors in ensuring the safety and security of any community is a trained, ready, reliable, and ethical police force. It is in the public’s interest that police officers are ...

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