October 2010
Orlando, Florida —“the city beautiful”—is the site for the 117th Annual IACP Conference, October 23–27, 2010. The cover photograph features the conference host chief, Val B. Demings, of the Orlando Police Department. Photograph by Abbigal Petersen, City of Orlando.
Articles
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Proposition 19: California’s Marijuana Legalization Debate
In November 2, 2010, for the first time in almost four decades, Californians will vote on an initiative that would legalize possession and cultivation of marijuana. Proposition 19, the Regulate, Contr... -
Pentagon Safeguards against Future Incidents with Force Protection Agency
On September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 77 out of Washington Dulles International Airport flew into the Pentagon, killing 64 passengers and 125 Department of Defense (DOD) employees. Al Qaeda ... -
When the Guilty Walk Free: The Role of Police in Preventing Wrongful Convictions
It does not take long on the job for a rookie police officer to realize that hardly anyone admits guilt, even when caught redhanded. Sometimes a skillful interrogator can elicit a confession, but just... -
Handling Officer-Involved Shootings
The most critical investigation in any law enforcement agency is that of an officer-involved shooting. These shootings bring media attention; citizen inquiries; liability issues; and, if handled incor... -
Police Reserve Officers: Essential in Today’s Economy and an Opportunity to Increase Diversity in the Law Enforcement Profession
With resources shrinking and demands for services either staying the same or increasing, police departments are in a difficult position. Police departments have always relied on volunteers to help off... -
No Longer a Federal Responsibility: Local Law Enforcement’s Role in Preventing Terrorist Attacks
On April 5, 2009, during a speech in Prague, Czech Republic, President Barack Obama commented on an issue that should concern all Americans.... -
Police Use-of-Force Outcomes: Injuries and Control
This study is concerned with injuries that may occur to police officers and citizens during use-of-force events. Previous research has shown that a very small percentage—just 1 percent or 2 percent... -
Media Savvy: Plano Police Department Pioneers Efficient Way to Monitor TV Broadcast News
When it comes to public perception, television wields a great deal of influence. How a police department communicates with the media and manages press coverage of its operations can affect its reputat... -
The National Violent Death Reporting System: The Critical Law Enforcement Component
As law enforcement officers know all too well, no one is immune to violence. Violence takes its toll on individuals, families, and communities throughout the United States and affects people of all ag...
Columns
- President’s Message: The Year in Review (October 2010)
- Legislative Alert: IACP Opposes California Marijuana Legalization Effort
- IACP Foundation: 2010–2011 SELECT Scholarship Recipients Announced
- Chief's Counsel: A Comprehensive Approach to Eliminating Adverse Impact in Public Safety Promotional Exams
- From the Assistant Director
- Highway Safety Initiatives: License Plates as Crime Stoppers
- Technology Talk: Nationwide Corrections Image and Information Exchange over Nlets: A Partnership between Law Enforcement and Corrections
- October 2010 Exhibitor Update
- Index to Advertisers: October 2010