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Policing has significantly evolved in recent years. However, the increase in threats to elected officials and concern over politically motivated violence has uniquely impacted the leaders of capitol p...
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Drug recognition experts (DREs) are the most highly trained law enforcement officers in identifying alcohol or drug impairment.
The DREs’ primary focus is using their advanced training and impair...
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The IACP’s sections bring together police professionals from around the world. These groups provide valuable subject matter expertise and guidance to IACP programs, projects, and deliverables while ...
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In the United States, more than 68 million people—21 percent of the adult population—are experiencing a mental health condition, as reported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin...
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In law enforcement training facilities across the United States, police legal instructors are showing viral videos of “First Amendment audits” to police recruits and veteran officers alike. Some v...
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Wandering, a behavior characterized by a person leaving their known location and potentially finding themselves in a dangerous situation, often results in tragedy. Wandering is common in individuals w...
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As police departments across the United States grapple with unprecedented shortages in staffing, the dilemma of adjusting hiring standards to attract more candidates becomes a pressing concern for pol...
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In May 2023, local police leaders gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, to share their experience with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on some of the biggest challenges they curre...
