September 2017

Catching Up to the Real National Security Threat: Transnational Crime

By 2030, the criminal landscape will change U.S. and European society as the more virulent and diversified transnational crime rapidly takes the place of the more familiar street crimes. Transnational...

Global Policing

A Regional Approach on Organized Crime: The Colombia Experience—Police Leadership in the Security Transformation Process

Organized crime is one of the main concerns in the global and regional public agenda. In political debates on security issues, organized crime constitutes a relevant player and promoter of crime-relat...

President's Message

President’s Message: Sharing Ideas and Information for a More Secure World

During the past year, as president of the IACP, I have had the opportunity to meet our members and law enforcement partners around the globe and witness firsthand the advantages of IACP’s status as ...

From the Director

From the Deputy Assistant Secretary: Stopping Transnational Crime Before It Crosses U.S. Borders

One of the biggest threats to global security today is transnational crime, which, by definition, transcends borders and threatens the safety of U.S. citizens both at home and abroad. Transnational cr...

Global Policing

The Diplomatic Security Service: On the Front Lines of Transnational Investigations

The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State and is charged with investigating illegal passport or visa issuance or use, identity theft, or document...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Training Programs Adapt to Modern Needs

Training has always been a key part of the law enforcement career continuum. In order to effectively police a population, officers need to stay informed on changes in the law, in technology, in method...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Police Collaborate with Sheriff and Courts to Implement “No Refusal” in Roanoke County

In 2015, more than 10,000 people were killed in traffic crashes caused by alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers in the United States. Even though tremendous progress has been made in combating this prob...

Legislative Alert

Legislative Alert: FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill Passes the Senate Appropriations Committee

Maintain[ing] funding for core programs, including law enforcement and state and local public safety grants,” the FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations bill passed the Senate Appropriati...