May 2024

Enhancing the Capabilities of Vulnerable Person Registries

The Call “911, What’s the address of the emergency?” The dispatcher barely discerns a faint inaudible whisper. “Hello, Hello, 911, What’s the address of the emergency?” A hushe...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Integrating and Expanding Wellness Services

First responders daily experience the effects of mental health injuries sustained on the job.1 In an environment where police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are at an elevat...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Regulate and Reset

It is estimated that police officers will be exposed to more than 900 potentially traumatic incidents during their career, both direct and vicarious. Officers also experience organizational stress tha...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Balancing the Badge

Given the stunning rise of mental health crises among police officers, including but not limited to higher levels of officer depression, substance use, and even suicide, it’s clear that the r...

Leadership

New Zealand Police performing the Haka, a traditional Māori dance, during a funeral service in 2020 to honor Constable Matthew Hunt, who was killed in the line of duty.

New Zealand Police Leadership

There are numerous police agencies across the world implementing compelling police management programs. One such agency, the New Zealand Police, has emerged as forerunners in innovative police leaders...

Officer Safety & Wellness

The Perils of Shift Work

Policing is a 24-hour business, hence shift work will always be required. However, it isn’t natural for humans to be awake through the night; this is when people usually experience sleepiness, so st...

Roll Call

Roll Call: Mike Garvey

Modern law enforcement is a profession committed to enhancing public safety. The IACP allows the vast array of sworn and non-sworn law enforcement colleagues from varying backgrounds, areas of experti...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Elevating Officer Wellness through Family Support

In the continually evolving landscape of policing, the pursuit of effective strategies to address resilience has become a focal point for leaders around the globe. The extension of officer wellness s...