Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

President’s Message: Year in Review

As I complete my term as IACP president, I feel incredibly grateful for all the experiences I have had throughout the year that will stay with me for my lifetime. I first got involved in the IACP beca...

From the Director

From the Director: The Challenge of AI to Global Policing

As we stand at the dawn of a new era in policing, artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges for law enforcement agencies around the globe. The rapi...

Perspectives

Perspectives: October 2024

Our agency established a value statement in 2022 to address two priorities: (1) enhance community engagement and (2) demonstrate sincerity for our employees. It states, “We are a community-forward a...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Examining the “Contagious Fire” Phenomenon in Police Shootings

Are officers more likely to shoot and to fire more rounds when nearby officers open fire at a suspect? This question directly addresses the “contagious fire” phenomenon, which comes into play in p...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Investing in Community Potential

As students return to school, an uptick in guidance counselor meetings, career fairs, and internships will be seen. This is due to society’s high expectations for high schoolers to decide on their f...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Visualizing the Unknown

Decision-making is a crucial aspect of police work, especially in high-stress situations. Without adequate tools, officers would be left to speculate about critical information rather than obtaining c...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Building Capacity for Investigating Human Trafficking

Human trafficking, a hidden crime that affects countless communities and marginalized individuals across the United States, involves the exploitation of a person for labor, services, or commercial sex...

The Brief

The Brief: Expanding Training Opportunities Through Elevate Blue

Training is important for today’s policing profession, yet good quality and contemporary training can be hard to find. Additionally, the time and cost involved in completing training can be difficul...