June 2019
Guest Editor: Tracy Phillips
The use of force has become an increasing controversial element of policing, exacerbated by a lack of accurate reporting and transparent data. However, both agencies and government organization are exploring new methods for reporting and tracking uses of force to increase understanding of this issue and to provide reliable, accurate data for police and communities.
Articles
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Force Is Not a Four-Letter Word: Closed-Loop Risk Mitigation Strategies for Use-of-Force Reporting
A claim of police brutality is an ugly, emotional, and politically loaded accusation. Police brutality is “the use of unnecessary and/or excessive force by police officers when handling civilians... -
The National Use-of-Force Data Collection: Now Enrolling Agencies and Accepting Data
In August 2014, law enforcement officers and the public took notice when protestors in Ferguson, Missouri, erupted with outrage after the death of Michael Brown following an encounter with the police.... -
The Pursuit of Reliable and Accurate Data: One City’s Experience with Use-of-Force Reporting
Police use of force continues to be a much debated, sometimes highly contested, issue for communities. Law enforcement officers face many complex and dynamic situations that may result in the use of ... -
Enhanced Skills, Improved Safety, and Reduced Liability: A New Perspective on Force Review
On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice published the Investigation of the Chicago Police Department.1 The report focused heavily on the need for the Chicago, Illinoi...
Columns
- President’s Message: Telling Our Own Story—A Call for Police Leaders to Take Part in the National Use-of-Force Data Collection
- Perspectives: Ways to Maintain Community Trust after a Use-of-Force Incident
- Chief’s Counsel: The Impacts of HIPAA on Law Enforcement
- The Advisor: Stepping into a Leadership Role
- Focus on Officer Wellness: Safety Concerns and Guidelines for Hostage and Crisis Negotiators
- Traffic Safety Initiatives: Drive Wise, Surprise—A Simple Message with a Deep Traffic Safety Meaning
- Spotlight: Sustenance and Joy
- Tech Talk: A Pivotal Shift—One Georgia Community Is Changing Its ALPR Model
- Product Feature: New Kinds of Disasters Call for New Disaster Response Tools
- Exposition: June 2019
- IACP@Work: IACP Law Enforcement Policy Center—Sound Guidance for the Profession
- IACP Net Bulletin: Stay Current on Law Enforcement Trends
- The Brief: Identifying and Responding to Elder Abuse: An Officer’s Role
- Ad Index: June 2019