October 2020

Chief’s Counsel: Pandemics, Protests, Social Justice, and Qualified Immunity

To say that police agencies and their communities are under a lot of strain in 2020 is an understatement. That’s why the discussion of how to move forward has never been more vital or relevant for p...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Amplifying Human Ingenuity

Technology is transforming law enforcement in many ways, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to change how people and technology interact....

The Brief

The Brief: Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide Toolkit

Over the last four years, officer suicides have outnumbered line-of-duty deaths. “It comes down to courageous leadership from the top. Police chiefs need to send the message that it’s okay to ask ...

Education & Training

2020 IACP Annual Training Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosted the 26th Annual IACP Training Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving (DAID) as a fully virtual event on August 6–8, 2020. ...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: The Power of Peer Support in Officer Suicide Prevention

Peer support is an important component of mental wellness services, including suicide prevention, for police officers. Many agencies have established formal peer support teams in their organizations w...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Police Leaders’ Role in Policy Debates

What is a police leader’s role in policy debates and how can a police leader be the most effective in that role?...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Balancing a Union’s Role with Exploring New Ideas and Practices

How can a police leader balance a union’s role in departmental activities with exploring new ideas and practices?...

IACP

IACP 2020

Join the IACP, October 21–23, for the IACP 2020 Virtual Training Event and Expo. Attendees will experience more than 175 educations sessions, an extensive exhibitor showcase, numerous networking ...