January 2018

A History of the IACP Insignia

The origin of the insignia provides a cohesive framework through which the IACP’s history can be viewed. Throughout the historical account that follows, the power of this symbol emerges as a means o...

Leadership

Leading the Effort to Save Lives in Transit

In a world where snipers emerge from the top of buildings to kill innocent people and drivers insist on driving while using smartphones or while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, which often r...

President's Message

President’s Message: Leading the Way to a Culture of Safety

As leaders, we often have to take on difficult issues, including those that might be outside of our comfort zones. As you have surely noticed, the news cycle seems to be dominated by incidents of sexu...

Technology Talk

Technology Talk: Evaluating Use-of-Force Training Systems

An integral part of law enforcement training includes use-of-force simulators that enable officers to experience crisis situations and learn tactical strategies for responding to them. The theory behi...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working For You: Framing Law Enforcement’s Role in Supporting Positive Justice Change

Law enforcement leaders are critical stakeholders in their local criminal justice systems and have a powerful voice to contribute to any conversation about criminal justice system reform. As law enfor...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: Chief David Rausch Testifies on Worldwide Threats and Keeping Communities Secure in the New Age of Terror

On November 30, 2017, Chief David Rausch, general chair of the IACP Midsize Agencies Division, testified before the Homeland Security Committee, U. S. House of Representatives on securing communities ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Education and Training Prepares Officers for an Uncertain World

Few people, if any, would argue that education is unimportant. But, in law enforcement, it may be more important than ever—both for the individual careers of officers and for the field of public saf...