Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Research in Brief: The National Wellness Survey for Public Safety Personnel

In the United States, nearly 5 million people currently serve as professional or volunteer first responders, including police officers, emergency communication operators (ECOs), correctional officers ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: From Luxury to Necessity

At a time when officer wellness is prioritized but Staffing is depleted, agencies must embrace technology to ensure missions are completed safely and effectively. Recent advancements in robotic tec...

Perspectives

Perspectives: August 2024

It is challenging for police to provide support without trust in any underserved community. The Montgomery County, Maryland, Police Department’s Autism, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Obtaining Officer and Agency Support

Over the past decade, deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs have gained prominence in the United States, largely driven by the surge in fatal and near-fatal opioid overdoses. As a result of thi...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: EEOC Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Regulations

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Final Regulations interpreting the Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) took effect on June 18, 2024.1 In addition to actual pregnancy, ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Safety and Civil Rights at Mass Demonstrations

College campuses have long been central sites for debate and action on a variety of social causes. While protests, mass demonstrations, and rallies are not new issues for police, the ways we respond t...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: The Era of the Connected Responder

From tactical vests to trauma kits, police officers leverage numerous tools and equipment when responding to emergencies. While physical equipment is critical to protecting officers and enabling th...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Utilizing Integrated Police Social Workers for Internal Wellness

In March 2019, the Bloomington, Indiana, Police Department (BPD) hired its first integrated police social worker (PSW). While the initial goals of the program were related to decreasing repeat call...