Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

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...

Spotlight

Spotlight: A Sunny Day to Brighten Lives

Gabriel Minnucci always wanted to attend Pennsylvania State Police’s Camp Cadet, a camp that promotes good relations between police and local youth. Unfortunately, there were two things standing in ...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Alternative Response Models and Outcomes

Law enforcement and the communities they serve want many of the same things. They want effective responses to crime and other problems. They want policing that promotes safety and trust....

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: MADD Impaired Driving Toolkit

Drivers impaired by alcohol and other drugs have been, and continue to be, a major highway and public safety problem. In 2021, there were 42,939 traffic fatalities, the most in any year since 2005. Of...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Navigating Policy Considerations for an Effective Peer Support Program

A peer support program provides an invaluable service to the members of an agency as they deal with professional and even personal trauma. However, while a peer support team is often championed by ...