January 2012

Highway Safety Initiatives: “Predictable Is Preventable”

For many in law enforcement, this column’s title immediately conjures the teachings of Gordon J. Graham, the retired California Highway Patrol captain, attorney, and risk manager who over the years ...

IACP

Awards Presented during IACP 2011 in Chicago, Illinois: The National Law Enforcement Challenge

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Divisions of State and Provincial Police (S&P) and State Associations of Chiefs of Police (SACOP), working collaboratively with the Nationa...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Budget and Staffing Shortages: Consider the Benefits and Cost Savings of Part-Time, Paid, Reserve Police Officers

Police chiefs across the United States and around the world are confronted with meeting department budget challenges while still ensuring officer safety and the ability to provide professional law enf...

President's Message

President’s Message: Chiefs: Make Your Voices Heard

Throughout its history, the mission of the IACP has required the association to be actively involved in deliberations over public safety and homeland security policies. As police leaders, it is part o...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: Congress Passes Minibus Appropriations Bill

In mid-November, President Obama signed the appropriations minibus, which contains fiscal year (FY) 2012 agriculture, commerce, justice, transportation, and housing appropriations bills. Within the mi...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Electronic Control Devices: Where Are We Now?

The use of electronic control devices (ECDs) has led to a plethora of litigation and court decisions that police departments must consider when drafting policies, conducting appropriate training, and ...

IACP

IACP Foundation: Fifth Annual Foundation Fundraiser Stands Tall in City of Big Shoulders

The Windy City blew in great success for the IACP Foundation’s Fifth Annual Fundraising Gala held on Saturday, October 22, 2011, on the opening night of the 118th Annual IACP Conference in Chicago, ...

Products & Services

Advances & Applications: January 2012

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 enforcement c...