January 2012

Recruiting During the Economic Downturn

Over the last four years, the economic downturn has impacted every employer—public, private, and nonprofit. During this time, law enforcement agencies have been forced to endure furloughs, freezes, ...

Products & Services

The New Cape Coral Public Safety Facility: Overcoming the Economic and Political Odds to Reality

The fact that the Cape Coral, Florida, Police Facility was designed and built in record time and under budget is noteworthy—but toss in tough political and economic challenges, and it becomes a case...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Wrongful Convictions and Officer Safety: Shifting the Focus to the Process

These two, separate scenarios involve two completely different areas of police procedures, officer safety, and investigations, and therefore are in no way related, right? Poor street survival tactics ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Highway Safety Initiatives: “Predictable Is Preventable”

For many in law enforcement, this column’s title immediately conjures the teachings of Gordon J. Graham, the retired California Highway Patrol captain, attorney, and risk manager who over the years ...

IACP

Awards Presented during IACP 2011 in Chicago, Illinois: The National Law Enforcement Challenge

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Divisions of State and Provincial Police (S&P) and State Associations of Chiefs of Police (SACOP), working collaboratively with the Nationa...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Budget and Staffing Shortages: Consider the Benefits and Cost Savings of Part-Time, Paid, Reserve Police Officers

Police chiefs across the United States and around the world are confronted with meeting department budget challenges while still ensuring officer safety and the ability to provide professional law enf...

President's Message

President’s Message: Chiefs: Make Your Voices Heard

Throughout its history, the mission of the IACP has required the association to be actively involved in deliberations over public safety and homeland security policies. As police leaders, it is part o...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: Congress Passes Minibus Appropriations Bill

In mid-November, President Obama signed the appropriations minibus, which contains fiscal year (FY) 2012 agriculture, commerce, justice, transportation, and housing appropriations bills. Within the mi...