May 2025

Inside the FBI/CJIS: FBI CJIS Division Services

The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division houses many critical programs and services that provide law enforcement and criminal justice agencies with identification and investig...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Gabapentin Primer

The increasing use and misuse of gabapentin, an anticonvulsive medication, pose notable risks to public health and traffic safety. After obtaining U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval in 1993 fo...

Officer Safety & Wellness

two individuals seated on stage in a formal setting, likely during a panel discussion or interview. Both individuals are sitting in gray armchairs with a small wooden table between them, which holds two water bottles. The individual on the left is dressed in a suit and tie, while the individual on the right is wearing a blue suit and white sneakers with black accents. Behind them is an American flag positioned to the left side of the stage. The backdrop consists of large panels illuminated with blue and green lighting, creating a professional atmosphere suitable for conferences or formal events.

2025 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference Recap

This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in Anaheim, California, March 11–13. With a total attendance of 1,077, participants ha...

The Brief

The Brief: Internal Procedural Justice

Trust and fairness are the cornerstones of a healthy organizational culture. Police officers who believe that internal processes such as hiring, promotion, and discipline are not handled fairly lose t...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Peer Wellness Programs and Confidentiality

Many police agencies already have or are looking into peer-to-peer counseling programs to assist first responders in dealing with the trauma that accompanies critical incidents. While these programs m...

Officer Safety & Wellness

A group of eight individuals, consisting of police officers and firefighters, are gathered outdoors in a semicircle. The setting appears to be a residential area with brick buildings and trees in the background. The person at the center is holding a piece of paper and seems to be addressing the group. Three firefighters are visible from behind; one is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Belle Plaine Fire" written on it, another is wearing a light blue shirt with "BPFD" on it, and the third is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Shakopee Fire" written on it. The police officers are dressed in dark uniforms with badges and equipment belts. Some have their hands resting on their hips or crossed over their chests as they listen attentively.

A Holistic Approach to Member and Family Wellness

The Employee Well-being Office (EWBO) at the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) launched in May 2021 with the hiring of the first director for employee well-being support. The position was create...

Leadership Insight

Leadership Insights: Leading the Way in Firearm Safety and Security

As discussions surrounding gun safety, community security, and the role of police chiefs and sheriffs continue, one point is clear—the right to carry comes with an even more important duty to sec...

Exposition

Exposition: May 2025

Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers a...