August 2024

Roll Call: Virgil Green

The IACP is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. I joined because of the networking opportunities, being able to receive updated law enforcement tren...

Community-Police Engagement

Lighting the Fire Within

The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service is a small agency delivering policing services to six First Nation communities on and around Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. The organization has a total of 45 ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Enhancing Traffic Stop Safety

While traffic stops are a routine part of a police officer’s duties, each stop carries risks to the officer, whether from the violator, vehicle passengers, or surrounding traffic. According to th...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Understanding AI in Policing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new haven for criminals, offering unprecedented opportunities for nefarious activities. For instance, child predators can initiate 40 separate conversations with as m...

The Brief

The Brief: Worldwide Mentor Matching

There are many benefits to gain from a mentoring relationship, both for mentees and mentors. Policing professionals can obtain a lot from such partnerships but may struggle to find the right mentor or...

Community-Police Engagement

The Power of Lived Experience

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience unique and serious disadvantages when involved with criminal or juvenile justice systems. Behaviors related to a person’s dis...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Strategies and Technologies to Boost Police Wellness

In the demanding landscape of policing, maintaining high morale among officers is not just a matter of employee satisfaction; it is a strategic commitment with far-reaching implications for the effect...

President's Message

President’s Message: Combating Hate and Fear in Our Communities

Hate crimes and hate incidents are heinous acts that demand immediate attention, response, and resolution whenever possible. What makes hate crimes so malicious is that their impact spreads far beyond...