November 2023

Rapport in Police Interviewing

Rapport is an interpersonal relationship between individual participants that can be positive or negative. It’s a connection between individuals that establishes an emotional tone in a given moment....

Product Feature

Product Feature: Innovative Tools for the Crime Scene

It takes several types of tools to process a crime scene. Barrier tape, evidence bags, measuring devices, and first aid kits may all be traditional, albeit necessary, items to have readily available....

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Leveraging Advanced Technology to Uplevel Field Training

The success of a law enforcement agency largely depends on the effectiveness of field training officers (FTOs). As the first point of contact for new officers, FTOs play a critical role in getting the...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Leveraging Culture Change to Enhance Public Trust

In July 2022, the IACP announced the launch of the Trust Building Campaign, an initiative that aims to enhance trust between police agencies and the communities they serve by ensuring positive commu...

Technology

Inside the FBI/CJIS: The FBI’s Repository for Individuals of Special Concern

For sworn law enforcement officers on the street, the ability to quickly determine whether an individual is wanted or dangerous can potentially save lives. During the critical minutes when officers fi...

Perspectives

Perspectives: November 2023

What has been the benefit of becoming actively engaged in IACP projects or programs?...

President's Message

President’s Message: The Year Ahead

Each person who has served as president of the IACP has used their particular talents, gifts, and experiences to advance the safety of communities worldwide—each bringing their unique perspective to...

The Brief

The Brief: Guiding Response to First Amendment Auditors and Agitators

In law enforcement training facilities across the United States, police legal instructors are showing viral videos of “First Amendment audits” to police recruits and veteran officers alike. Some v...