Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Tech Talk: Understanding AI in Policing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new haven for criminals, offering unprecedented opportunities for nefarious activities. For instance, child predators can initiate 40 separate conversations with as m...

The Brief

The Brief: Worldwide Mentor Matching

There are many benefits to gain from a mentoring relationship, both for mentees and mentors. Policing professionals can obtain a lot from such partnerships but may struggle to find the right mentor or...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Strategies and Technologies to Boost Police Wellness

In the demanding landscape of policing, maintaining high morale among officers is not just a matter of employee satisfaction; it is a strategic commitment with far-reaching implications for the effect...

President's Message

President’s Message: Combating Hate and Fear in Our Communities

Hate crimes and hate incidents are heinous acts that demand immediate attention, response, and resolution whenever possible. What makes hate crimes so malicious is that their impact spreads far beyond...

Research in Brief

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...