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President’s Message: The Year Ahead: 2022–2023

As I begin my term as the 2022–2023 IACP president, I wish to thank the IACP staff, board members, and Immediate Past President Dwight Henninger for their service and work to move the association forward. As our members know, there were many accomplishments during the past year; among these, initiating the IACP Trust Building Campaign is one of the most significant.

The issue of trust in policing is not new, nor is it limited to the United States. As I have traveled to other countries and met with global police leaders, I have learned that, to a large extent, we are all dealing with similar issues and have similar opportunities, and the issue of communities having trust in their police agency is a global one that dates back to the origins of modern-day policing.

 

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President’s Message: Year in Review

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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President’s Message: Police Play an Important Role in Ensuring Democracy

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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President’s Message: Combating Hate and Fear in Our Communities

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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President’s Message: Safety and Civil Rights at Mass Demonstrations

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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President’s Message: High-Risk Operational Planning

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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President’s Message: Culture of Wellness

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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President’s Message: AI’s Transformative Impact

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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President’s Message: Inclusion and Representation in the IACP

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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President’s Message: Trust Building Campaign

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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President’s Message: Current Drug Trends Demand a Comprehensive Strategy

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...
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