Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Product Feature: The Power of Recognition

The landscape of policing has shifted from paper records and routine patrols to a profession powered by data. Biometric technology has emerged as the foundation of the transformation, turning fingerpr...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Reimagining Reporting

In 1998, a young Kentucky State Police (KSP) trooper sat in his cruiser, pressing his pen down on a carbon citation form. He glanced up at the scene repeatedly for safety, flipping through a violation...

Perspectives

Perspectives: December 2025

In the simplest form, using research ensures that you can determine whether you are successful. Each task, goal, or operation needs a clearly defined outcome that is expected (hypothesis) and measures...

The Brief

The Brief: Empowering Policing Professionals Through Technology

As artificial intelligence (AI), mobile devices, and online networking tools evolve, the IACP continues to innovate, offering advanced resources to policing professionals worldwide. In recent years, t...

Roll Call

Roll Call: Aaron Botts

Professional Profile Why did you join the IACP? My DRE instructors recommended that I join to gain access to the wide range of resources available to Drug Recognition Experts through the DRE Section. ...

President's Message

President’s Message: The Importance of Collaborative Police Research

The safety of our communities is the core responsibility of every police leader. We hear political leaders express it as being important, but the police are responsible and accountable for it. We will...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Leadership That Works

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) continues to lead the way in developing law enforcement leaders through its Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) training program. Recogniz...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Navigating the Legislative Landscape

Decisions made by the U.S. Congress have a direct impact on how policing professionals serve their communities. These legislative actions can influence state and local law enforcement assistance progr...