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Professional civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies can transform organizational culture in a positive way. Changes in technology, widespread access to the Internet, smartphones, 24/7 access t...
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When many current law enforcement leaders were beginning their careers, the term “open data” was not frequently used within the field of law enforcement. Historically, many police chiefs preferred...
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Many organizations outside of the field law enforcement have used unpaid civilian volunteers for a significant number of years—to the point where they have become essential contributors to the organ...
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Mediation has been used as a method of conflict resolution in many different cultures for thousands of years. And yet, the idea of mediating citizens’ complaints against law enforcement officers is...
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We are at a pivotal moment in our country as it relates to police trust and legitimacy. To do nothing is not an option; to engage in a journey that has been challenging, risky, and has the potential t...
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On October 17, 2016, at the 123rd Annual IACP Conference and Exposition, then-IACP President Terrence M. Cunningham stood before the general assembly and took a significant step for the organization b...
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Law enforcement is under scrutiny (and, sometimes, under attack) in the media and on the streets. In recent years, an anti–law enforcement sentiment has been growing in large segments of the populat...
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The death of Michael Brown in 2014 and subsequent high-profile officer-involved shootings have prompted police departments across the United States to evaluate their use of force and deadly force poli...
