April 2025

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Roadside Oral Fluid Testing to Combat Impaired Driving

As of this writing, 24 states and the District of Columbia have taken measures to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, and 38 states have legalized medical cannabis.1 Public officials need to pa...

The Brief

The Brief: Telling Policing’s Story

This past year, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) took another step in assisting the policing profession by launching a podcast, titled Critical Dispatch. This podcast, intended...

Technology

Police officers in uniform standing in a row, facing forward, with a blurred background of a city street

Embracing Tech Innovation

In a relatively short period of time society has become increasingly digitized. The emergence and widespread use of computers, the internet, mobile devices and telecommunication infrastructure, social...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Stopping Vehicle Theft in Its Tracks

Colorado continues to rank among the top U.S. states for motor vehicle thefts, and the city of Arvada has felt the impact. From 2020 through 2022, the Arvada Police Department noticed a startling incr...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Making a Wellness Impact from Day One

In the evolving landscape of policing, agencies increasingly recognize the critical role of wellness strategies in promoting officer resilience and family support. As more recruits enter the field wit...

Technology

Dublin aerial view with Liffey river and O'Connell bridge during sunset with OVERLAY OF THE IRELAND FLAG

Red Team/Blue Team

When faced with the changing landscape and potentially devastating impact of cyberattacks, the predominant question is, “What can police leaders do to prepare?” An Garda Síochána (Ireland’s Na...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Using an Early Intervention System to Promote Wellness

Recent surveys and studies indicate a notable percentage of police officers experience and are affected by job-related stress and anxiety, in addition to stress stemming from personal matters. These s...

Technology

A robot training demonstrating their capabilities in a training environment. The robots are equipped with various sensors and tools, showcasing advanced technology used for training purposes

The AI Transformation—From Hiring to the Field

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept into a practical tool that is transforming occupations worldwide, including policing. AI currently has novelty, excitement, a...