Traffic Safety
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The 2024 IACP Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference will be held August 16–18, 2024, in Washington, DC. Join traffic safety professionals from around the world to share knowledge abo...
Index to Advertisers
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The advertisers in this issue, such as Caseify and Emesent, can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today! Always mention Police Chief when contacting our advertisers...
Human & Civil Rights
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The Call  “911, What’s the address of the emergency?” The dispatcher barely discerns a faint inaudible whisper. “Hello, Hello, 911, What’s the address of the emergency?” A hushe...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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First responders daily experience the effects of mental health injuries sustained on the job.1 In an environment where police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are at an elevat...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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It is estimated that police officers will be exposed to more than 900 potentially traumatic incidents during their career, both direct and vicarious. Officers also experience organizational stress tha...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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  Given the stunning rise of mental health crises among police officers, including but not limited to higher levels of officer depression, substance use, and even suicide, it’s clear that the r...
Leadership
New Zealand Police performing the Haka, a traditional Māori dance, during a funeral service in 2020 to honor Constable Matthew Hunt, who was killed in the line of duty.
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There are numerous police agencies across the world implementing compelling police management programs. One such agency, the New Zealand Police, has emerged as forerunners in innovative police leaders...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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Policing is a 24-hour business, hence shift work will always be required. However, it isn’t natural for humans to be awake through the night; this is when people usually experience sleepiness, so st...