When the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in Chicago, Illinois, in 1893, the 51 chiefs in attendance had no idea how the association would shape and influence the law enforcement profession for the next 125 years.

Since then, the IACP has grown into a global network of more than 30,000 members in more than 150 countries—an association that the law enforcement community has come to respect and turn to as a leading resource and voice for law enforcement. It continues to be a leader in policing, tackling issues that have transcended decades, such as officer safety and wellness, community policing, traffic safety, drugs, and more.