January 2025

De-Escalation in Everyday Police Operations

Everyday police work encompasses any kind of deployment that police officers handle daily. These tasks include, for example, interventions in cases of domestic violence, handling of traffic crashes an...

Community-Police Engagement

Women distraught in the street wrapped in robes

It Matters

Then-Captain Mike Hanifin stood proudly in front of his peers, choked up and fighting back tears. He paused before he uttered two powerful words that resonated with his colleagues and summed up the ef...

Community-Police Engagement

New Skills, New Friends, New Perspectives

Youth-focused policing is a proactive strategy that enables police to engage with youth early, aiming to reduce delinquency, crime, victimization, long-term health and criminal justice costs, and prol...

Youth

The Vital Role of Credible Messengers

In 2022, gun-related incidents were the leading cause of death for children in the United States.1 Since 2020, firearm deaths have surpassed those from car accidents.2 While overall violent crime rate...

Roll Call

Roll Call: Dale Armour

I joined the IACP because, from a young age, I was inspired by the organization’s commitment to advancing the field of policing. Growing up, my dad was a proud member, and I remember reading his IAC...

Youth

Equipping and Empowering Youth for Success

Las Vegas, Nevada, often recognized for its glimmering lights and vibrant nightlife, is a city that embodies both excitement and challenges. Beneath the surface of entertainment lies a pressing conce...

Community-Police Engagement

From a Vision to Success

The mission statement of the Sioux Falls Police Department (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) is “Partnering with the community to serve, protect, and promote quality of life.” The department consistentl...

Youth

Co-Creating New Pathways for Youth Engagement

Talk to most young people today, and they will express that times are hard. Youth are dealing with mental health issues, financial pressures, inequities, and other difficult societal conditions. Th...