August 2018

From the Director: COPS Office: Changing the Narrative

It is a great honor for me to serve as the sixth director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). Next to my family, the greatest commitment of my life has been to law enf...

Product Update

Exhibitor Update: August 2018

The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. This month’s items about new or improved products are based on news releases suppli...

IACP

Line of Duty Deaths: 6/7/2018–7/2/2018

The IACP wishes to acknowledge the following officers, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the people they served. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to their families,...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Striking a Balance: Research, Science, and Policing

Expectations that policing will be evidence-based and scientific have increased significantly in recent years. The logic behind this trend is undeniable—no government agency should use practices tha...

IACP

IACP 2018 Exhibitor List

IACP 2018’s exposition includes more than 650 exhibitors who will be showcasing innovative and cutting-edge products and services for law enforcement agencies of all sizes and budgets. Visit the exp...

Legal

Legislative Alert: DOJ Releases Critical Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Funds After Stay of Nationwide Injunction

In June 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) received temporary relief from a nationwide injunction that had been delaying the release of Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funds ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Not a Single Drop

In 2002, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) twice convened a panel of experts to develop practical policy recommendations for one of the most pressing child endangerment problems: children riding in...

IACP

Candidate for 2018 IACP Office: Chief John Letteney

Serving the Leaders of Today; Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow” is not just a motto. This mission is at the core of the IACP. We are a member-focused association of professional police leaders fro...