October 2024

Research in Brief: Examining the “Contagious Fire” Phenomenon in Police Shootings

Are officers more likely to shoot and to fire more rounds when nearby officers open fire at a suspect? This question directly addresses the “contagious fire” phenomenon, which comes into play in p...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Investing in Community Potential

As students return to school, an uptick in guidance counselor meetings, career fairs, and internships will be seen. This is due to society’s high expectations for high schoolers to decide on their f...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Visualizing the Unknown

Decision-making is a crucial aspect of police work, especially in high-stress situations. Without adequate tools, officers would be left to speculate about critical information rather than obtaining c...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Building Capacity for Investigating Human Trafficking

Human trafficking, a hidden crime that affects countless communities and marginalized individuals across the United States, involves the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex...

Leadership

Courageous Leadership

Police leaders sometimes find themselves in precarious positions, balancing the need for transparency and improvement with the potential for public dissatisfaction and criticism. However, two forward-...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Strategies for Successful Wellness Programs

There is a lot of buzz today in law enforcement about wellness programs, tools, and interventions. Investing in employees’ health and wellness, including psychological or mental health, is a smart w...

The Brief

The Brief: Expanding Training Opportunities Through Elevate Blue

Training is important for today’s policing profession, yet good quality and contemporary training can be hard to find. Additionally, the time and cost involved in completing training can be difficul...

Leadership

Leaving a Meaningful Legacy

The role of a police chief is among the most important and visible in any community. The events of the past several years have certainly demonstrated how crucial it is to have competent, highly skille...