When I was sworn in a year ago, I could not have imagined the incredible journey I would embark upon as the president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. I feel truly fortunate to have had the opportunity to represent global law enforcement and to have been able to meet so many remarkable and thoughtful law enforcement leaders over the course of the year.
Almost immediately following the 2015 IACP Conference and Exposition, I set out on a mission to learn about the global challenges being faced by law enforcement—terrorism, community-police relations, border security, cybercrime, human trafficking, and narcotics addiction—and how agencies are dealing with these challenges, what is working, and what we can all respectively and collectively do to thwart crime and safeguard our citizens.
The President’s Message: The Year in Review
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As I complete my term as IACP president, I feel incredibly grateful for all the experiences I have had throughout the year that will stay with me for my lifetime. I first got involved in the IACP beca...
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For generations, elections in the United States were remarkably peaceful. People in most communities went to local schools or municipal buildings to cast votes in elections organized by counties and s...
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Hate crimes and hate incidents are heinous acts that demand immediate attention, response, and resolution whenever possible. What makes hate crimes so malicious is that their impact spreads far beyond...
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College campuses have long been central sites for debate and action on a variety of social causes. While protests, mass demonstrations, and rallies are not new issues for police, the ways we respond t...
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As I write this, we are coming up to National Police Week. By the time this is printed, this solemn week will have passed. We will have honored those who sacrificed for their communities and our chose...
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When I first joined the law enforcement profession more than 30 years ago, conversations regarding officer safety and well-being, particularly when it came to mental health and resiliency, rarely occu...
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in policing, impacting the way we approach crime prevention, investigations, and community safety. AI technology and its applications hav...
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In the over 100 years that have lapsed since the entrance of women into the policing profession, much has changed. From skirts, heels, and administrative responsibilities to tactical wear, enforcement...
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Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship between the police and the communities they serve. Trust fosters cooperation, open communication, and a sense of safety within the community.
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We are amid an unprecedented fatal and nonfatal overdose epidemic, and in my over 30 years of law enforcement experience, the devastation and violent crime resulting from illicit drugs—from their ma...
