June 2023

Chief’s Counsel: The Rule of Law, Responsibly

Intersections can be dangerous places. And Sarasota, Florida, now better understands the intersection of the U.S. homelessness crisis and police response. Sarasota’s historic response was possibl...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: The Use-of-Force “Reasonableness Divide”

While a significant number of community members perceive that many uses of force are excessive, police agencies and the criminal courts rarely find that force is legally unreasonable. This disc...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Aligning the Human and the Machine

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major player in policing, and it is likely here to stay. And, as police retirement numbers increase while recruitment numbers plateau, embracing AI can help c...

Perspectives

Perspectives: June 2023

What do you believe is law enforcement’s role in serving vulnerable populations? Since the 19th century, law enforcement has had a role in serving vulnerable populations, and that role continues ...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Building a Chief’s Advisory Committee

There comes a time when everyone needs a bit of advice and getting different ideas on how to handle certain issues could prove useful. That is why, shortly after joining the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania...

The Brief

The Brief: Technical Assistance for Mass Demonstrations

When preparing for and responding to mass demonstration events, law enforcement can be tasked with many responsibilities. Police executives may have to juggle responding to media, updating city or sta...

Exposition

Exposition: June 2023

Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equi...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: 5 Reasons to Send an Officer to DRE School

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 31,785 people were killed in traffic crashes during the first nine months of 2022. While this is down from the same period in 2...