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...

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 ...

IACP News

IACP New Sex Offender Management Publications Available In collaboration with the American Probation and Parole Association, the IACP has released two new publications aimed at enhancing the ability o...

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,...