October 2018

The Advisor: Unexpected Challenges

Experience is often said to be the best teacher. Each month, a question asked by a new chief of police or future law enforcement executive will be answered by three experienced leaders from our...

Community-Police Engagement

Transformation of Community-Police Relations Through History

Children are often presented with imagery, drawings, and depictions of police officers interacting with school children on a playground, walking in a neighborhood while waving hello to the residents,...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Landmark Moments in Policing

Q: What do you consider to be a landmark moment in policing history and why?...

Recruitment & Personnel

The Modernization of Volunteer Policing Around the Globe

Policing in the western world began with citizens serving in roles that deterred crime, not paid police forces. In about 900 AD, every 10 families created a tything, which was led by a tythingman who ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Year in Review

As I complete my term as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, I want to express my appreciation to each of you for your service as law enforcement professionals and your wor...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Building an Emotionally Intelligent Agency

Lieutenant John Coppedge Denver, Colorado, Police Department • 26 years in law enforcement • Earning MA in Counseling • National instructor for IACP Leadership in Police Organizations • Lead f...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Law Enforcement’s Role in Supporting Crime Victims’ Access to Compensation

Law enforcement officers, often the first and possibly the only professionals to speak to victims following a crime, are a vital component in providing justice, information, and services to crime vict...

IACP

Celebrating 125 Years

When the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893, the 51 chiefs in attendance had no idea how the association would shape and influence the law ...