December 2016

Line of Duty Deaths 10/8/2016 – 11/8/2016

“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 sacrifice for their communities and the ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Less-Lethal Options for ANY Agency

As ongoing public controversy over police tactics shapes the conversation over use of force, it should come as no surprise to anyone in the law enforcement community that less-lethal weapons are an im...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Evidence-Based Policing: Examples and Impacts

Evidence-based policing is not a new idea; however, implementing it can sound overwhelming to law enforcement leaders. Evidence-based policing uses the most current, effective research to make policy ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Raising Awareness of Winter and Holiday Traffic Dangers

December has arrived—and with it comes all the promise of holiday fun and excitement. However, public safety officials also recognize December as a time of increased traffic on the roadways; drivers...

Officer Safety Corner

Officer Safety Corner: Investing in Your Health

The importance of investing money early to realize a financially secure retirement is a familiar topic to most people. By setting aside money each month, individuals can realize substantial growth in ...

From the Director

From the Administrator: Law Enforcement’s Role in Changing Minds About Children’s Exposure to Violence

Children who experience and witness violence are robbed of their childhoods and bear physical and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. We know that youth who have been exposed to violence are mor...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: IACP Unveils Policy Priorities Document

Every two years, the IACP sets policy priorities that are representative of global issues that are most important to the association and its membership. These policy priorities are developed by the IA...

Community-Police Engagement

PIO “Jump Teams”: Cross-Jurisdictional Crisis Support

Although it often remains largely unknown when the next critical incident will arise, law enforcement is expected to be on an even higher state of alert and readiness at all times than ever before: be...