May 2014

Pay Now or Pay Later: The Value of Structured Physical Training

There is no better time than now to address a culture change in law enforcement in regards to physical training and fitness. An organization faces two choices: it can either invest time in rehabilitat...

Technology Talk

Technology Talk: Predictive Policing in Action in Atlanta, Georgia

Policing crime patterns is hard business. Atlanta, Georgia, is no different than any other jurisdiction in this regard. Every day sees new crimes added to the database; and every day, the Atlanta poli...

Mass Casualty Attacks

Preparing for Active Shooter Incidents: Adapting to the Latest Tactics and Anticipating Future Trends

The first modern active shooter incident occurred in Austin, Texas, on August 1, 1966, when Charles Whitman climbed to the top of the University of Texas at Austin clock tower with an arsenal of weapo...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Dressing the Officer for Protection

Sometimes, the best offense is a good defense. New advances in apparel and protective gear help make officers safer. They are also becoming easier to use, more convenient, and less burdensome for l...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Using NIBIN Ballistic Imaging Hits for the Strategic Targeting of Violent Criminal Networks

The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) program is designed to link evidence from firearms that are used at multiple crime scenes or link confiscated firearms to evidence from cr...

The Dispatch

The Dispatch May 2014

Police Chief knows that many of the best ideas and insights come from IACP members who serve their communities every day. The Dispatch is an opportunity for members and other readers to share their ...

Traffic Safety

The Importance of Developing Speed-Measurement Device Policies

Speeding is a significant traffic safety concern. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that, in 2009, speeding was a contributing factor in 31 percent of fatal crashes, ...