Month: November 2008

n the United States, the accreditation of state and local law enforcement agencies is a well-established process that enhances the professionalism of public safety services. The benefits of accreditat...

Where do the good ideas come from? In this column, we offer our readers the opportunity to learn about — and benefit from — some of the cutting-edge technologies being implemented by law enforceme...

Key elements of a successful training program are a stated vision, mission, values, and goals; strong core leadership that possesses a clarity of mission; and a level of competence in communication sk...

ith every additional mile per hour the speedometer clocks a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase, the likelihood of a positive outcome diminishes. According to U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety A...

yatt and Virgil Earp made frontier history in the well-documented Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, in 1881. The gang they fought that day, known as the Cowboys, is believed to have r...

ne of the most critical factors in ensuring the safety and security of any community is a trained, ready, reliable, and ethical police force. It is in the public’s interest that police officers are ...

IACP New Sex Offender Management Publications Available In collaboration with the American Probation and Parole Association, the IACP has released two new publications aimed at enhancing the ability o...

he IACP recently restructured its Technology Center to create a “one-stop shop” for technology services and programs for the law enforcement community. With the expansion of the Technology Center,...