September 2023

IACP 2023 Preview: Part 2

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most important law enforcement event of the year. On October 14–17, IACP 2023 will br...

The Brief

The Brief: Selecting and Retaining the Right Officers

As police departments across the United States grapple with unprecedented shortages in staffing, the dilemma of adjusting hiring standards to attract more candidates becomes a pressing concern for pol...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Community Safety Starts with Officer Safety

In March 2023, the New Zealand Police announced the national rollout of its new Tactical Response Model (TRM)—a policing method that aims to maximize the safety of staff on the front line of policin...

Traffic Safety

Traffic Safety in the Digital Age

The European Roads Policing Network (ROADPOL e.V.), based in Münster (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) is a network of European traffic police forces. The nongovernmental organization coordinates ac...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Roadside Assistance for Officers

There are various reasons why a law enforcement officer may be on the side of the road. The officer may be directing traffic after a major storm knocked out power to traffic signals. Or one may be pre...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Enhancing First Responders’ Mental Health in Maryland

It was a radical idea: Require every member of the City of Hyattsville Police Department (HPD) in Prince George’s County, Maryland, to meet with mental health professionals four times a year. Eve...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Innovating to Reduce Video Perception Bias

Video evidence in policing is increasingly common. Body-worn cameras, dashcams, and surveillance videos are powerful tools for accountability, transparency, and fighting crime. While video is helpful ...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Cybersecurity for the Remote Worker

Law enforcement organizations, like many others, are increasingly allowing personnel to work from home—a situation that makes cybersecurity even more challenging. In May 2023, the city of Dallas,...