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New York City’s 25-year experience reveals a threat landscape changed by technology, polarization, and evolving violence pathways.

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The legacy of those lost on 9/11 lives on through resilience, advocacy, and a commitment to ensuring that no one faces tragedy alone.

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Honor experts turning evidence into insights. Explore stories, innovations, and practices showcasing forensic science’s vital role in policing.

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Leading in the Age of Digital Evidence

Digital evidence is no longer something investigators hope to find. It’s now part of nearly every major case police agencies encounter, from homicides and officer-involved shootings to narcotics, mi...

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From Patrol Cars to Poles

Over the last 40 years, policing in the United States has undergone transformative changes. From the introduction of bullet-resistant vests and dash cams to the integration of mobile data terminals an...

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Three Novel Ways to Use ALPR: Leveraging License Plate Readers for Crime Prevention and Solvability

Automated license plate readers (ALPR) are being utilized across the world in a variety of ways and for myriad purposes. Law enforcement has primarily used these devices as a way to facilitate traffi...

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Tech Talk: A Pivotal Shift—One Georgia Community Is Changing Its ALPR Model

The Marietta, Georgia, Police Department (MPD) carries out its mission to protect the city and the city’s residents with a two-pronged approach...

Legislative Update

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IACP Leadership Brief Congressional Leaders on Automated License Plate Recognition Technology

September 18, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update keeps you informed on major legislative and policy developments in the U.S. Congress that could impact the policing profession. This update covers infor...

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The Global Training Legacy of 9/11

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, marked a defining moment in the evolution of policing. In the aftermath, police agencies were forced to reassess not only how they responded to threats but...

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The Interoperability Imperative

On September 11, 2001, U.S. policing changed in ways that continue to shape the profession today. Twenty-five years later, the most enduring legacy of 9/11 is not found in equipment, training programs...

Legislative Update

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Congress Extends Government Funding Through December

September 4, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update keeps you informed on major legislative and policy developments in the U.S. Congress that could impact the policing profession. This update covers inform...

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Securing the Modern Enterprise

Cloud migration shifts the foundation of lawful intelligence security from isolated, dedicated hardware to a distributed, software-defined environment with an expanded attack surface. Beyond the physi...

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The Brief: Building an Officer Development Ecosystem

The policing profession continues to face an increased demand for adaptability. In an ever-changing and fluid working environment, officers are expected to adapt to emerging technologies, navigate evo...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

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Traffic Safety Initiatives: From Robo-Tripping to Counterflipping

New drug trends often appear first in the language people use, long before they reach training manuals....

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Roll Call: Matt Rodrigue

I joined the IACP because I have long understood it to be a leading organization in the advancement of professional policing. I like how this organization attempts to be an asset for all agencies, not...

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The Threat That Never Sleeps

It is early March 2026. Outside the residence of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, a known agitator is leading a small anti-Islam protest that has drawn more than five times as many counter-demons...