November 2025

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Legal but Lethal

Across the United States, police officers are encountering a troubling pattern: drivers who show unmistakable signs of impairment, such as slurred speech, slowed reaction time, or poor coordination, y...

The Brief

The Brief: The Ongoing Threat of Fentanyl Smuggling

From Alaskan glaciers and Washington forests to the rugged coastlines of Oregon and the wild rivers of Idaho, 15 million people live and work in the Pacific Northwest—one of the United States’ mos...

President's Message

President’s Message: The Year Ahead

It’s an incredible honor to serve as the president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and I have so many people to thank for pouring into me and lifting me up to get to thi...

Perspectives

Perspectives: November 2025

I have witnessed a significant evolution in the strategies used to address violence. From punitive, enforcement-heavy models to community-centered approaches, the shift reflects the growing understand...

Roll Call

Roll Call: Cody Miller

As I began to promote up through the ranks, it was important for me to seek out all available resources to better myself as a leader. When I would ask my peers and mentors where to start, it was alway...

Global Policing

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Rethinking Policing in Latin America

For decades, Latin American policing has relied heavily on the “mano dura” (iron fist) approach to combat violence and organized crime. This legacy of policing inspired in militarized approaches, ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

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Elevating the Response to Violence

Differing approaches to addressing violence within a local community are sometimes seen as being in opposition, yet there is increasing recognition that working across sectors can be a more effective ...

Human & Civil Rights

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The Human Trafficking–Gun Violence Nexus

Certain types of crimes are known for their connection to violence; human trafficking is one such crime that falls into this category. In Connecticut, both the state’s attorney for one of the hig...