February 2015

Legislative Alert: IACP President Richard Beary Testifies before President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing

On January 13, 2015, IACP President Richard Beary had the opportunity to testify before U.S. President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. President Beary recounted to the Task Force paneli...

Leadership

Leadership Consciousness in Policing

Tragedies have the potential to claim thousands of lives, injure thousands more, , and generally cause disruption. Large-scale events such as the plane attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, N...

Leadership

Leadership Consciousness in Policing

Officer Safety Corner

Officer Safety Corner: Policing with Purpose: A Journey to Officer Wellness and Safety

The significance of holistic wellness in policing cannot be overstated. A holistic wellness program can save the life of a colleague or friend; salvage a career; save a marriage or keep a family toget...

Technology

Police Body-Worn Cameras: An Overview

Forty-three years ago, Albert Reiss Jr., in his now classic book The Police and the Public, commented on the lack of official documentation on most police officer–citizen contacts. He suggested that...

Product Update

Product Feature: Tactical Gear Balances New Designs with a Tradition of Craftsmanship

Gear is an interesting part of the law enforcement product portfolio. Though companies that provide gear must be responsive to changing customer preferences and evolving options for creating their pro...

Leadership

Regional Partnerships: The Greater Boston Area’s Approach to Large-Scale Security

The U.S. Democratic National Convention (DNC) was scheduled to be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from July 26 to 29, 2004. It was the first time the national convention for either political party was ...