December 2008

IACP Foundation: Second Fundraising Gala Sparkles in San Diego

Three hundred guests joined the IACP leadership to celebrate the accomplishments of the IACP Foundation and its programs at the foundation’s Second Annual Fundraising Gala, which took place Saturday...

IACP News

IMGXYZ2496IMGZYXU.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director Robert S. Mueller announced the appointment of Ronald C. Ruecker as assistant director of the FBI’s Office of Law Enforcement Coor...

Policy

Legislative Alert: The 111th Congress: What to Expect

The inauguration of a new U.S. president and the convening of the 111th Congress in January will no doubt bring changes that are significant to the law enforcement community. This column outlines the ...

Line of Duty Deaths

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Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Mistaken Use of Firearm instead of Electronic Control Weapon

What are the legal implications when an officer reaches for an electronic control weapon (ECW), such as a Taser, intending to subdue a suspect, but mistakenly grabs a firearm instead and unintentional...

President's Message

President’s Message: Invest in Your Community through the Special Olympics and the Torch Run

The Special Olympics has been an empowering and joyful part of international athletics since 1968, when the first games were held at Chicago’s Soldier Field. As we all know, the Special Olympics is ...

Report of the 115th Annual IACP Conference: San Diego

IMGXYZ2386IMGZYX Board of Officers General Assemblies IACP Business Education Exhibit Hall Special Events Thank You San Diego Resolutions Life Members Exhibitor Update – Please see the Product U...

Tech Talk

Technology Talk: Changing Behavior and Systems for Criminal History Improvement in Nevada

For years, achieving full charge-disposition matching in state criminal history repositories has been an elusive target for many jurisdictions. A typical rap sheet for a repeat offender shows multiple...