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The 2022 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Symposium will be held March 15–17 in Atlanta, Georgia. This event will offer 50 educational workshops, including evidence-based practices, case stu...
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At 8:46 AM on the unusually crystal-clear morning of September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11, hijacked by terrorists, was deliberately crashed into floors 93–99 of the North Tower of the Wor...
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Many aspects of the criminal justice field are counted and reported—how many officers each agency employs, the number of arrests they make, the types of crimes they investigate, and many more. Since...
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Policing is a physically demanding career. While the majority of the daily work within law enforcement does not require enhanced levels of physical fitness, situations can arise where possessing an ap...
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Winston Churchill is credited with saying, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” Churchill asserted that dramatic events and circumstances can furnish fresh insights and growth opportunities for ...
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First responders represent a mosaic of diverse disciplines. Within this mosaic are individuals representing every facet of culture, gender, socioeconomic experience, religion, geography and region, ...
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The mental well-being of the men and women who serve and protect communities across the world is every bit as important as their physical health and safety. Unaddressed mental health issues can take a...
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In a virtual discussion on January 6, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answered IACP members’ questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine guid...
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