The annual IACP 40 Under 40 award recognizes 40 law enforcement professionals under the age of 40 from around the world who demonstrate leadership, exemplify commitment to their profession, and have a positive impact on their communities and the field of policing.

The professionals chosen as the 2023 40 Under 40 awardees represent the rising leaders of policing, regardless of rank. They serve their agencies and communities with excellence, whether they are civilian staff, line officers, supervisors, or chiefs of police. This year’s class represents sworn and civilian professionals serving in a wide spectrum of roles in their communities, ranging from explosives experts to wellness experts and from new officers to 20-year veterans. They serve communities around the globe, hailing from seven countries. Their home agencies range from small local police departments to large national police agencies.