December 2016 - Police Chief Magazine

Tips to Reduce Celebratory Gunfire on New Year’s Eve

When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people think of champagne toasts, balloon drops, and kissing their loved ones to celebrate. Unfortunately, for law enforcement, it is t...

Technology

3D Printing New Kinds of Crime

3D printing has the potential to transform the world by simplifying manufacturing, shortening supply and distribution chains, democratizing production, creating and repatriating jobs, and customizing ...

Community-Police Relations

Successfully Navigating a Use-of-Force Encounter by Being Prepared

The state of news affairs has dramatically shifted over the past decade with the proliferation of social media. Communities are more connected than ever before through the plethora of online news blog...

Technology

Beyond the Digital Bullhorn: The Benefits of a Two-Way Engagement Strategy

For police chiefs considering the addition of a social media manager position or wondering about the actual value of an agency social media program in the first place, new police-specific research she...

IACP Working for You

IACP Working for You – December 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 cutti...

The Dispatch

The Dispatch-December 2016

Police Chief knows that many of the best ideas and insights come from IACP members who serve their communities every day. The Dispatch is an opportunity for members and other readers to share their w...

Index to Advertisers

December 2016 Index to Advertisers

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