Dani Gudakunst, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Technology Talk: Exploring Cyber Risks to Police Fleets

It is becoming increasingly difficult to open any news site today without reading about cyber invasions, data breaches, and privacy compromises. No sector has gone unscathed. The size, scope, and expe...

Community-Police Engagement

Ideas & Insights, Part 2: The Role of Police Executives in Police Culture: A Response to Police Culture in the 21st Century

Dr. Gary Cordner’s research article on factors that affect police culture in the 21st century examines whether there is a universally identifiable police culture present in U.S. law enforcement. Whi...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Proper Trailer Loading Important to Prevent Trailer Sway-Related Crashes

Trailer towing is more popular than ever. A person can’t watch a sporting event on television without multiple commercials touting the ability of a given vehicle to tow more and more weight. Given t...

Index to Advertisers

February 2017 Index to Advertisers

The advertisers in this issue can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today! Always mention the Police Chief when contacting our advertisers....

Line of Duty Deaths

Line of Duty Deaths: 12/8/16-01/09/17

The IACP wishes to acknowledge the following officers, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the people they served. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to their families...

Product Update

Product Update – February 2017

The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufactur...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working for You: Safeguarding Children of Arrested Parents

The arrest of a parent can have a significant traumatic impact on children, including shock, immense fear, anxiety, or anger toward arresting officers. In recent years, an emphasis has been placed on ...

Leadership

10 Essential Attributes of Effective Leaders

When it comes to the knowledge, skills, and ability to embody leadership qualities, most law enforcement executives have the tools and resources to lead successful agencies. These leaders get the job ...