Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Roll Call: Mike Garvey

Modern law enforcement is a profession committed to enhancing public safety. The IACP allows the vast array of sworn and non-sworn law enforcement colleagues from varying backgrounds, areas of experti...

The Brief

The Brief: Charting a Course for Evidence-Based Officer Wellness Centers

In the 21st century, there has been a significant shift in how the police profession perceives and values its most crucial asset—its peacekeepers. While this newfound commitment to the comprehens...

Perspectives

Perspectives: May 2024

Active leadership is necessary to guide the ship through a culture change. The declaration “We are dedicated to wellness initiatives” must be followed by action that shows the department leaders a...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Planning, Policy, and Practice

Both sworn and professional staff within police agencies respond to individuals who experience traumatic events. In the aftermath of these events, victims may encounter emotional, psychological, and p...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Yoga for Police Professionals

Yoga is more than a four-letter word. The purpose of yoga, like policing, is often misunderstood. They are both rooted in fundamental principles to serve and protect. Likewise, they must remain ﬂ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Culture of Wellness

When I first joined the law enforcement profession more than 30 years ago, conversations regarding officer safety and well-being, particularly when it came to mental health and resiliency, rarely occu...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Strategies for Prevention

Police know firsthand about the dismal safety record of U.S. roadways, especially the skyrocketing death and injury toll in recent years. It compels an immediate need for discussion and action. In ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Continuing the Legacy

It's 2021. A chief of police arrives at his desk and notices a package has come through the mail. Upon opening it, he sees a broken name pin. He pulls it out, flips it over to reveal the name, and is ...