December 2009 - Police Chief Magazine

Colorado Springs, Colorado: An Example of Civilian and Military Police Cooperation

Communities near military installations often encounter unique problems that require cooperative agreement between the military and civilian authorities. Often each authority is busy with its own issu...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

Community Policing and CompStat

The genesis of policing in the United States was entangled in politics, as politicians in large eastern cities were quick to appreciate the value of local influence over the police. In 1844, the New Y...

December 2009 Line of Duty Deaths

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Index to Advertisers

December 2009: Index to Advertisers

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Products & Services

Advances & Applications: December 2009

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 cuttingedge technologies being implemented by law enf...

December Exhibitor Update

The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. For free in-depth information, visit us online, or circle the appropriate Reader Servic...

December IACP News

How Departments are Using Volunteers The IACP surveyed registered volunteer programs through its Volunteers in Policing project earlier this year. The survey, conducted over the Internet, resulted in ...

From the Director

From the Acting Director: The Bureau of Justice Assistance: The DOJ’s Global Initiative and Partnerships as the Keys to Success

To begin, I want to congratulate the IACP on another outstanding annual conference. As I attended the sessions, I thought about why this event—even during tough economic times—consistently ...