May 2021

Mensaje de la Presidenta: Mejorar la resiliencia y fomentar el crecimiento de nuestros oficiales

La resiliencia es la capacidad de sortear la adversidad, y crecer y prosperar superando desafíos. El Programa de Capacitación en Resiliencia de las Fuerzas del Orden, desarrollado por la IACP, el Ce...

Officer Safety & Wellness

The Divergence of Institution, Leadership & Culture

The mental well-being of the men and women who serve and protect communities across the world is every bit as important as their physical health and safety. Unaddressed mental health issues can take a...

Officer Safety & Wellness

The COVID-19 Vaccine and Law Enforcement

In a virtual discussion on January 6, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answered IACP members’ questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine guid...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Psychological Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations

Psychological Fitness for Duty Evaluations (FFDEs) are complex and powerful, yet often misunderstood, assessment tools within police psychology. Police officers who have been referred for an FFDE typi...

Officer Safety & Wellness

The Five Facets of Comprehensive Wellness

Twenty-two years—The average life expectancy of a police officer in the United States is 22 fewer years than their civilian counterparts. As a police officer, life expectancy is only 57 years, compa...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Encourage Critical Thinking within Organizations

How can police leaders encourage critical thinking within their organizations? As LE executives, we must ensure we’re sharing two realities when it comes to using critical thinking skills....

President's Message

President’s Message: Enhancing Officer Resilience and Growth

Resilience is the ability to navigate adversity and grow and thrive in the face of challenges. The Law Enforcement Resilience Training Program, developed by the IACP; the University of Pennsylvania Po...