February 2009

Legislative Alert: House Introduces Stimulus with COPS, Byrne-JAG Funds

In late January, the House of Representatives introduced the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a piece of legislation aimed at stimulating the U.S. economy. Included in this legislation is $4 bi...

President's Message

President’s Message: IACP Committees

Over the last 115 years, the IACP has served as a leader in the law enforcement profession, striving each day to provide law enforcement executives around the world with the skills, knowledge, and too...

Line of Duty Deaths

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Terrorism

Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

From November 26 through November 29, 2008, an ongoing and coordinated terrorist attack took place in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. According to news reports, the intended victims of these attacks ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Officer Safety Initiatives of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police

Organized in 1901, the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (NYSACOP) has an active membership of more than 600 police executives and supervisors. This membership represents a diverse group ...

Tech Talk

Technology Talk: Partnerships Target Online Predators

This year, the Los Angeles, California, Police Department (LAPD) proudly celebrates its 140-year anniversary. The six men who became the LAPD’s first officers in 1869 could not have imagined the tec...

Products & Services

Soft Body Armor Coverage and Fit

Since the creation of the first bullet-resistant vest in the late 1800s, numerous developments have been made in the field of soft body armor. Through World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, se...

IACP

IACP Foundation: Scholarships for Law Enforcement Command Staff Prove Challenging and Rewarding

As law enforcement executives will attest, training opportunities for command staff are critical for the smooth transition of responsibility and leadership within any agency. However, when faced with ...