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President’s Message: The Evolution of Crime Trends & Its Relevance to Police Leaders

Police leaders have always been responsible for the safety of communities; this responsibility requires knowledge of crime trends, both globally and locally. Not only can the knowledge of crime trends help agencies develop more effective and appropriate tactics to prevent and solve crimes, but proactively acknowledging and addressing the changing needs of your community can help foster trust and support for the police.

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President’s Message: Roadway Safety—A Global Imperative

In 2023, the United States witnessed an estimated 40,990 traffic fatalities. This alarmingly high figure doesn’t even come close to the global scale of roadway fatalities. This staggering number und...
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President’s Message: A Collective Responsibility

When we hear elected officials, the media, and community members discuss the criminal justice system, almost always, these discussions focus on the police. However, as we know, the real criminal justi...
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President’s Message: Preventing and Combating Hate Crimes

In 2013, Chief Paul Cell was sworn in as president of IACP. Recognizing the growth of transnational crime and the critical role of global collaboration, President Cell made expanding our international...
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President’s Message: Come Play for Our Team!

I’ve seen firsthand the noble ideals that make policing one of the most meaningful and rewarding professions. Those who are drawn to this career bring with them admirable values and virtues, includi...
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President’s Message: The Year Ahead

I would like to thank IACP Immediate Past President Wade Carpenter for his outstanding leadership over the last year—in both words and in actions, he has made all of us and our association look good...
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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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