December 2020

From the Assistant Inspector General: The Fight Against Stolen Valor

In College Park, Maryland, I lead an office of dedicated criminal investigators with a U.S.-wide reach and full statutory law enforcement powers as part of the Office of Investigations at the Nati...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

Leveraging Data to Reduce Gun Violence

The year 2020 has amplified demands for more equitable policing, more efficient government, and greater transparency. As police leaders around the world attempt to maintain order and safety during a p...

The Brief

The Brief: The Newly Imagined and Enhanced IACPnet

IACPnet has been a trusted resource for thousands of police professionals for nearly 30 years. It serves as a guide for policy development, grants, trainings, and networking—and now it is even easie...

Recruitment & Personnel

Connect to Protect

Successful economies rely on the quality and capability of police services that respond quickly to customers and operate efficiently to ensure the highest levels of security. Police services are one o...

Policy

Chief’s Counsel: The Advantages and Liabilities of Camera Use by SWAT Operators

In the past decade, many police agencies have embraced body-worn cameras (BWCs) for their patrol officers. This explosion in camera usage was pushed by the public’s demand for more oversight, but th...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

How to Achieve Analysis-Driven Operations

Imagine you are a police chief headed into work early on a Monday morning and you get a call from the mayor’s secretary. He indicates that the mayor wants to see you in 30 minutes to discuss a respo...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Customized Options for a Traditional Tool

A law enforcement vehicle is an important, highly visible symbol within the field, and its presence signals a community that its police force is on site. Due to Hollywood, many associate these ...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Data and Tech Integration

How can agencies integrate technology and data across their operations? There are two key components to a successful agencywide technology and data endeavor. First, it is essential to conduct a thorou...