September 2014

September 2014 Line of Duty Deaths

Line of Duty Deaths “They will be remembered—not for the way they died, but for how they lived.” The IACP wishes to acknowledge the following officers, who made the ultimate sacrif...

Products & Services

September 2014 Products & Services

The advertisers in this listing can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today! Always mention the Police Chief when contacting our advertisers. Alzheimer’s Initiatives...

President's Message

President’s Message: Strengthening Police-Community Relations

Recent events have shone a spotlight on law enforcement agencies, officers, and the tactics and equipment that we employ to protect our communities. As a result of these events, many observers and com...

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Targeted Violence in Schools: Understanding Mental Health and Managing the Risks

Over the last several years, various communities have suffered incidents of targeted violence in schools and colleges. Communities such as Newtown, Connecticut; Santa Barbara, California; Columbine, C...

Mental Health

Unlock the Mystery of Mental Illness with CIT – A Community Approach to Officer Safety

Officer safety is of paramount importance to law enforcement leadership. It is embedded in the police culture at every level. Simply explained, the goal of every officer is to go home every day. When ...

Mental Health

Vicarious Traumatization: A Guide for Managing the Silent Stressor

Police work has long been understood to involve work that may be considered upsetting and shocking to the public. Police officers routinely have to respond to situations where they are exposed to the ...

Technology Talk

Technology Talk: Why Participating in NIBRS Is a Good Choice for Law Enforcement

The way crime is counted in the United States is changing, moving from monthly aggregate reporting of summary crime and arrest statistics to detailed reporting of crime and arrest activities at the in...