November 2017

Procedural Justice Training: The Norfolk Model with a Focus on Race Relations

There is an expanse of the literature suggesting that procedural justice plays a significant role in influencing the perception of police legitimacy in the eyes of citizens. It has become increasingly...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working for You: Forging Ahead: IACP’s Leadership Course for Women in Law Enforcement

Women in law enforcement face a myriad of challenges and barriers as they rise in the ranks. When serving in a male-dominated profession such as law enforcement, women often find tremendous value in t...

Investigations

Bringing PEACE to the United States: A Framework for Investigative Interviewing

Information determines the direction and outcome of any investigation. With police investigations, a significant portion of the information collected comes from interviews with victims, witnesses, and...

President's Message

President’s Message: The Year Ahead (November 2017)

As my favorite philosopher, Dr. Seuss, penned, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” For 125 years, the IACP has steered the...

Technology Talk

Technology Talk: Held Hostage: Steps for Avoiding Cybersecurity Incidents within a Law Enforcement Agency

It’s a law enforcement executive’s worst nightmare—a panicked call from staff in the middle of the night. What could it be? All of the agency’s 911 and communication capabilities, report writi...

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Traffic Safety Initiatives: Motorcycle Safety

The number of fatalities involving motorcyclists in the United States has recently decreased from a peak of 5,112 deaths in 2008. A total of 4,693 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2015, according to t...

The Dispatch

The Dispatch: November 2017

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 w...