Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

President’s Message: High-Risk Operational Planning

As I write this, we are coming up to National Police Week. By the time this is printed, this solemn week will have passed. We will have honored those who sacrificed for their communities and our chose...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Collaboration for Care

In the Canadian province of Ontario, there continues to be a significant strain on frontline staff at agencies because police are called up to address both the health and human services needs of the c...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Reframing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

First responders do not typically come to mind when considering vulnerable populations. Police officers are trained to rush toward danger to save the vulnerable, and often society brands them as re...

Perspectives

Perspectives: June 2024

I believe the biggest challenge that today’s policing professionals face is the daily interactions with vulnerable populations, which can include homelessness, drug addiction, mental health issues, ...

Roll Call

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...