In the mission to support the law enforcement leaders of today and develop the leaders of tomorrow, the IACP is constantly involved in advocacy, programs, research, and initiatives related to cutting-edge issues. This column keeps you up to date on IACP’s work to support our members and the field of law enforcement.

IACP Law Enforcement Cyber Center

On May 18, 2015, the IACP officially launched the Law Enforcement Cyber Center at the 39th Annual Law Enforcement Information Management (LEIM) Conference in San Diego, California. The Center focuses on information sharing, especially in the categories of cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, and information systems security. In line with its goal to educate and increase both prevention and response to cyber threats and crimes, the Center provides support through a variety of resources for chiefs, investigators, line officers, and prosecutors. The Center also connects users to existing tools and resources offered by partner organizations worldwide and helps guide the development of new solutions where needed.

The Center is the result of partnerships with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, RAND Corporation, and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), funded by the Program Manager, Information Sharing Environment.

To learn more, visit the new resource at www.iacpcybercenter.org or contact Sarah Guy at 703-647-7226 or guy@theiacp.org.

IACP-DuPont Kevlar Survivors’ Club

The IACP is proud to once again work with the professionals at DuPont with a renewed effort for the IACP-DuPont Kevlar Survivors’ Club. DuPont is celebrating 50 years of Kevlar through its Dare Bigger campaign. The IACP is proud to be a contributing partner in this campaign.

Through the years, the IACP-DuPont Survivors’ Club has recognized thousands of officers who were saved by wearing personal body armor. This recognition and other outreach efforts have led to an increased awareness by officers of the importance of wearing personal body armor on a daily basis. As we become more aware of the widespread threats that officers face, it is crucial that we continue to focus on officer safety. DuPont remains a committed partner to IACP’s Center for Officer Safety and Wellness. This year, the Survivors’ Club has already recognized several individuals who have been saved by the use of personal body armor; for their stories, see the Survivors’ Club Newsletter.

Those who wish to join must be nominated through the completion of the assault/accident application filled out by the surviving officer’s chief or supervisor. If accepted, new Survivors’ Club members receive a membership plaque, lapel pin, and a one-year subscription to Police Chief.

For more information about the program, or if you or someone you know has been saved by a vest, please visit www.theiacp.org/survivorsclub.

National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative on Violence Against Women: Training and Technical Assistance to Address Violence Against Women

The crimes of domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault are complex and warrant the full attention of law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The IACP recognizes the need for effective, comprehensive training and resources to increase the ability of departments to thoroughly address these crimes. The IACP’s National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative on Violence Against Women project, with the support of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), provides materials, training, and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies to strengthen their overall efforts to effectively respond to and investigate crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.

The Leadership Initiative provides

• Roll Call Training Videos on sexual assault investigations and response to human trafficking to strengthen understanding of and response to these crimes
• Investigative Guidelines to support agency members’ responses to and investigations of the crime of sexual assault, as well as the creation of more comprehensive reports
• Executive Guide to provide department leaders with details to address sexual offenses and misconduct by law enforcement and promote training, guidance, and clear communication of expectations
• Leadership Institute and First-Line Supervisor Training to provide a dynamic forum for law enforcement to identify promising practices and identify strategies to improve its ability to meet the needs of victims and to hold offenders accountable
• On-Site Training and Technical Assistance to help law enforcement agencies and partners increase their ability to respond to victims of violence against women crimes by providing tailored presentations and training curricula and assisting with development of department tools and implementation of efforts
• Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Investigation Training to equip law enforcement with a stronger understanding of sexual assault through material centered on the neurobiological impact of trauma and how traumatic experiences impact victims’ memories, reactions, and behaviors and to identify strategies to strengthen officer interviews and report writing. ?

Visit www.theiacp.org/Violence-Against-Women for more information or contact Michael Rizzo at rizzo@theiacp.org or 1-800-THE IACP ext. 818