September 2023 - Police Chief Magazine

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Addressing the Trust Crisis

There is a growing concern about an erosion of trust in society today. Trust is a fundamental component of social and economic interactions, and diminished trust can have significant consequences for ...

Technology

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Exploring AI for Law Enforcement

San Mateo County Undersheriff Chris Hsiung sat down with subject matter expert Frank Chen on behalf of Police Chief to discuss emerging technology and artificial intelligence trends—and what they me...

Crime & Violence

Using Research to Improve Hate Crime Reporting and Identification

Hate crimes harm whole communities. They are message crimes that tell all members of a group—not just the immediate victims—that they are unwelcome and at risk. The damage that bias victimizati...

Technology

Data Rich but Information Poor? Not Anymore

Data has been referred to as the “new oil” by publications as notable as The New York Times, The Economist, and WIRED. Data has been one of the foundational elements of considerable economic growt...

Technology

Innovative Tools or Torments?

Drones are a modern police technology frequently used and relied upon to tackle a range of law enforcement tasks. A wide range of missions are levied by police on these intriguing aerial systems, whi...

IACP

2023 IACP 40 Under 40 Awards

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...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Bringing P.E.A.C.E. to Michigan

Peace is typically recognized as a state of tranquility or quiet, such as freedom from civil disturbance. It is something that most communities strive for, and it almost seems unattainable at times. H...

Criminal Justice Reform

Transforming Policing Culture

Three officers watched as their training officer that day effected an arrest. They watched as the senior officer on the scene, for nine and half minutes, applied 92 lbs. of weight onto the neck of a ...