Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Traffic Safety Initiatives: No Results? No Problem!

In both alcohol- and drug-impaired driving cases, the blood or breath results are crucial pieces of evidence. A high blood alcohol content result in a DUI alcohol case can just about prove the case by...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Extending the Value of a Peer Support Network

A career in law enforcement is not for the faint of heart. Officers must be physically and mentally fit to effectively manage the high-risk challenges of the job, which often involve daily encounters ...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Our Femininity Is Our Strength

Women in law enforcement are not strong for women, or strong despite being women. They need not be as tough as a man or tougher than men. Women are strong and tough and formidable....

Perspectives

Perspectives: March 2024

My agency is currently at 20 percent female officers, and we are taking active measures to improve the numbers by participating in the 30x30 Initiative. Increasing representation is one way to empower...

President's Message

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. ...