August 2011

Assessing the Psychological Suitability of Candidates for Law Enforcement Positions

ssessing the psychological suitability of candidates for law enforcement positions is one of the essential functions of police psychology. Police psychologists are uniquely trained and qualified to pe...

IACP

Candidate for 2011 IACP Office: Jim Craze

My name is Jim Craze, and I am a candidate for the office of vice president at large. I am the chief of police for the city of Greenbelt, Maryland, a suburban community of 21,000 residents located in ...

IACP

IACP Foundation: Save the Date for the IACP Foundation Fundraiser

As you begin planning for the 118th Annual IACP Conference this October, make sure your conference schedule includes attendance at the IACP Foundation’s Fifth Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, Oc...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Support and Sustain: Psychological Intervention for Law Enforcement Personnel

aw enforcement executives develop and implement policies and procedures that are directed at enforcing the law, protecting the public, and promoting safety within their communities. They also have a r...

IACP

In Memory of Chief Joseph S. Dominelli, 1917–2011; IACP President, 1979–1980

Joseph Dominelli was born in Schenectady, New York, on August 11, 1917. Son of Joseph and Madeline Campachero Dominelli, he attended Mount Pleasant High School and, in 1939, married his wife, Florence...

IACP

Candidate for 2011 IACP Office: Ronal W. Serpas

I’ve proudly been a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and I am proud to be a Life Member. Together in the past two decades we have witnessed many great challenges and many...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Peer Support Teams Fill an Emotional Void in Law Enforcement Agencies

Psychologically healthy police officers are far more likely to provide high-quality, professional services to the members of their communities. Police departments make a significant investment in sele...

Officer Safety & Wellness

The Role of Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations in Law Enforcement

Police employers have a legal duty to ensure that police officers under their command are mentally and emotionally fit to perform their duties, and failure to do so can result in significant civil lia...