December 2024

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The Six Facets of Holistic Wellness

Police officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and upholding the law. Their profession demands resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to protecting and serving their communities....

Human & Civil Rights

A Brighter Future in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse Material

Police agencies face an unprecedented challenge in combating child exploitation, halting the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and finding the predators responsible. The rapid advan...

Victim Services

Mapping Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has long supported law enforcement-based victim services (LEV). In recent years, the IACP’s work in providing training and technical assistan...

Mass Casualty Attacks

LEWISTON, MAINE - OCTOBER 27: Law enforcement officials gather at the Lewiston High School as they continue a manhunt for suspect Robert Card following a mass shooting on October 27, 2023 in Lewiston, Maine. Police are actively searching for a suspect, Army reservist Robert Card, who allegedly killed 18 people in a mass shooting at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine.

Emerging Terror and Terrain

The terrorism threat landscape continues to evolve since al Qaeda’s attacks on September 11, 2001. Since 9/11, violent extremists repeatedly adapted to counterterrorism pressure as law enforcement a...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: The Royal Bahamas Police Force’s Three-Pronged Approach to Crash Reduction

In the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Police Traffic Division is tasked with the enforcement of all road traffic laws and engaging in preventative awareness. In addition to their enforcement duties,...

Criminal Justice Reform

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Empowering Victims, Enhancing Justice

Human trafficking remains a pervasive and complex global issue, with millions of individuals exploited each year for labor, sex, and other forms of exploitation. In response to this crisis, stakeholde...

President's Message

President’s Message: Come Play for Our Team!

I’ve seen firsthand the noble ideals that make policing one of the most meaningful and rewarding professions. Those who are drawn to this career bring with them admirable values and virtues, includi...