August 2024 - Page 3 of 4 - Police Chief Magazine

Improving Community Policing for Underserved Older Adults

The underserved elder citizen population in the United States is growing at an unprecedented rate and becoming more demographically and economically diverse. It is predicted that by 2040, the elder po...

Human & Civil Rights

Crucial Communications Across Languages

“A culturally responsive justice system does not mean the immigrants are not obligated to meet the same requirements and standards of accountability that the system imposes on all Americans. Rather,...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: The National Wellness Survey for Public Safety Personnel

In the United States, nearly 5 million people currently serve as professional or volunteer first responders, including police officers, emergency communication operators (ECOs), correctional officers ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: From Luxury to Necessity

At a time when officer wellness is prioritized but Staffing is depleted, agencies must embrace technology to ensure missions are completed safely and effectively. Recent advancements in robotic tec...

Perspectives

Perspectives: August 2024

It is challenging for police to provide support without trust in any underserved community. The Montgomery County, Maryland, Police Department’s Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Obtaining Officer and Agency Support

Over the past decade, deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs have gained prominence in the United States, largely driven by the surge in fatal and near-fatal opioid overdoses. As a result of thi...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: EEOC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Final Regulations interpreting the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect on June 18, 2024.1 In addition to actual pregnancy, ...

IACP

Looking Ahead to IACP 2024

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference and Exposition is the largest and most important law enforcement event of the year. On October 19–22, IACP 2024 will bring togeth...