Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

President’s Message: Inclusion and Representation in the IACP

In the over 100 years that have lapsed since the entrance of women into the policing profession, much has changed. From skirts, heels, and administrative responsibilities to tactical wear, enforcement...

New Members

Roll Call: Shawn Butler

When I was named chief of police for the Auburn, New York, Police Department in 2016, there was no formal on-the-job training that prepared me for this massive responsibility. I knew that it would req...

Perspectives

Perspectives: February 2024

My favorite IACP event is the IACP Technology Conference. I started attending the Technology Conference regularly around 2007 and quickly learned it is the place to be for technology trends and soluti...

President's Message

President’s Message: Trust Building Campaign

Trust is the cornerstone of any successful relationship between the police and the communities they serve. Trust fosters cooperation, open communication, and a sense of safety within the community. ...

The Brief

The Brief: Partnering to Reduce Impaired Driving Recidivism

Drug recognition experts (DREs) are the most highly trained law enforcement officers in identifying alcohol or drug impairment. The DREs’ primary focus is using their advanced training and impair...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Elevate Blue Essential Training for Law Enforcement

Today, law enforcement is expected to successfully tackle modern challenges that often transcend traditional law enforcement duties. Void of alternatives, police officers are increasingly called up...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Considering the Wearer

The police uniform is one of society's most recognizable symbols; it can build confidence and discipline in the officer’s position, while also signifying authority and protection. The uniform can ev...