October 2023 - Police Chief Magazine

Accountable Crisis Leadership

Society has seen tragedy and crisis strike too many times over the last few years. Wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, and mass casualty events stemming from gun violence have seemed to plague the United...

Ethics

Ethical Agency Cultures and Public Trust

In a democratic society, law enforcement must simultaneously deliver services in a fair, unbiased, constitutional, and legal manner, and deliver services effectively. To do both of these things is ver...

Community-Police Engagement

Fostering Engagement and Accountability

In today’s ever-changing landscape, police chiefs are confronted with numerous challenges that demand effective leadership and a commitment to accountability. By drawing lessons from a range of situ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Autumn Wellness for Officers and Community

Respiratory illness season is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere. COVID-19 cases are rising. The flu season has been moderately active in the Southern Hemisphere, and it won’t be long before it ...

IACP

2023 IDTS Conference Recap

On August 9–11, 2023, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosted the Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference (IDTS). This conference blended the success of the former Dr...

Recruitment & Personnel

The Path to an Inclusive and Representative Agency

The staffing challenges that plague many law enforcement agencies in the United States receive substantial airtime and reflect a pronounced crisis. The formula is generally simple: increased attritio...

President's Message

President’s Message: Year in Review

As I reflect on the past year serving our profession as your IACP president, I think back to the Awards Banquet at the Dallas, Texas, Conference in October 2022 when I was sworn in. I have often refle...