January 2020

Product Feature: During a Routine Interaction, Quality Communication Equipment Is Key

In November 2016, fires ravaged the town and tourist haven of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The fires killed 14 people, hurt hundreds more, and destroyed thousands of buildings. As the disaster unfolded, co...

IACP

2019 IACP Leadership Awards

IACP honors law enforcement agencies and officers that exhibit leadership, excellence, and professionalism. IACP offers awards in a variety of topical areas. The following Leadership Awards were prese...

Informer

Informer—January 2020

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help keep ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Leading With Courage

As law enforcement executives, we are well aware that leading in today’s environment is a complex and challenging job. With increasing demands, internal and external pressures, and ever-changing tec...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Motivating Officers and Staff

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 experienced leaders from our mentorship p...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Top Characteristics That Every Leader Should Possess

What are the top characteristics that you believe every leader should possess?...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Meeting the Critical Needs of Crime Victims through Effective Response

Victims of crime are tasked with navigating complex systems in which they did not ask to participate. Their ability to meaningfully engage in the criminal justice process is often challenged by the s...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Building a Drone Program for More Effective Law Enforcement

In May 2018, a Little Rock, Arkansas, man allegedly fired two bullets through a wall into a neighbor’s apartment. When police officers arrived at the scene, they reportedly found the man standing on...