October 2014

Dental Implantology: An Emerging Technology in the Identification of Missing Persons

The field of dental implantology can provide the dental forensics division an invaluable tool in the identification process of the unknown and missing. The great potential of this unique forensic dent...

Investigations

Denver Crime Gun Intelligence Center: Locked On Target

In January 2013, the Denver, Colorado, Police Department (DPD) and the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Denver Field Division created a partnership to improve the way in ...

Drugs & Alcohol

DRE Conference Draws Record-breaking Attendance in Phoenix

The IACP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Section’s Annual Training Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving convened July 28–30, 2014, in Phoenix, Arizona, and drew more than 870 law enfor...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: Fiscal Year Ends and U.S. Congress Adjourns for Midterm Recess

In early September 2014, U.S. President Obama approved a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that will fund the operations of the U.S. federal government through December 11, 2014. Under the terms o...

Recruitment & Personnel

HR Transformation in the Danish Police

The police have a strong impact on the safety and security of citizens, as well as on the welfare and prosperity of society as a whole. Consequently, it is of great importance that the police deliver ...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working for You In the mission to support the law enforcement leaders of today and develop the leaders of tomorrow, the IACP is constantly involved in advocacy, programs, research, and initiative...

Technology Talk

Technology Talk: Innovation in Public Safety: Empowering Officers and Providing Value

When seconds matter, emergency responders depend upon state-of-the-art technology to deliver concise and reliable information. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) technology allows 9-1-1 telecommunicators t...

Investigations

Law Enforcement’s Silent Partner: Forensics Research and Development

Police officers—from patrol to top brass—don’t always think about how scientific research leads to innovative solutions that improve their odds of catching criminals. Nonetheless, from bloodstai...