November 2016

Research in Brief: A Behavior Analysis of Unintentional Discharges

Unintentional discharges (UDs) of firearms present a challenge to law enforcement in that they occur unexpectedly and infrequently, yet they can lead to property damage, injury, and death. Previous re...

Officer Safety Corner

Officer Safety Corner: Using High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Cardiovascular Fitness and Anaerobic Fitness

Critical components of every law enforcement agency are the health and wellness of individual officers. At a moment’s notice, an officer could be called into intense activity, a sustained chase, or ...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working for You: November 2016

In the mission to support the law enforcement leaders of today and develop the leaders of tomorrow, the IACP is constantly involved in advocacy, programs, research, and initiatives related to cutting-...

Mass Casualty Attacks

Building Response Capacity for Distributed Attacks

According to a study by the Heritage Foundation, there were 60 publically known terrorist plots against the United States during the timeframe between the attacks of September 11, 2001, and June 24, 2...

Line of Duty Deaths

Line of Duty Deaths: 9/11/16-10/8/16

The IACP wishes to acknowledge the following officers, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the people they served. We extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to their families,...

Community-Police Engagement

An EPIC Idea by NOPD: A New Model for Ethical Policing

The New Orleans, Louisiana, Police Department (NOPD) has had its share of problems. Its history includes poor training; weak supervision; excessive force; racial profiling; biased policing; inadequate...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

Physiological Effects on Police Officers Performing Field Trauma Medicine and Tourniquet Application

Active shooter and violent incidents require quick responses from law enforcement officers to end the threat. The increased frequency of active shooters or violent attacks by organized groups and the ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Road to Zero Fatalities – IACP Joins a U.S. Coalition to End Traffic Deaths in 30 Years

The IACP has long been recognized as a leader in traffic safety. Through initiatives like the Drive to Save Lives campaign, the High-Visibility Education and Enforcement project, the Drug Evaluation a...