Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Research in Brief: Understanding and Improving the Experiences of Women Officers

Diversifying policing agencies may be an essential step in building community trust. Yet, women officers make up just 12 percent of sworn officers and 3 percent of police leaders in the United States....

Spotlight

Spotlight: Here to Help

In a city of just over 10,000 individuals, helping nearly 800 within four years receive treatment for substance abuse is no small feat. Nonetheless, the Taylorville, Illinois, Police Department was ab...

President's Message

President’s Message: Mentoring and Development for Continual Progress

As police leaders, one of the most important responsibilities we have to our agencies and our communities is the development and mentorship of our officers. It is our job to not only recruit and de...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: TraffickSTOP

Human trafficking is a persistent problem that affects both children and adults. Though a lack of solid data exists, the International Labour Organization estimates that there are approximately 25 mil...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Better Preparation Equals Safer De-escalation

Law enforcement officers face stressful situations that can rapidly turn into a life-or-death incident every single day. When executed properly, de-escalation can be a valuable tool for officers and p...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Northern Idaho DUI Task Force

While Idaho is one of the safest states when it comes to the problems associated with excessive drinking, the City of Coeur d’Alene was ranked as the drunkest city in Idaho in 2018 by the Centers fo...

The Brief

The Brief: Members’ Voices Inform the IACP’s Efforts

In May 2023, local police leaders gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, to share their experience with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) on some of the biggest challenges they curre...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Building Transparency, Trust, and Procedural Justice through Video Data

When a crime occurs, chances are somebody, somewhere, caught video evidence of the incident on camera—whether it was before, during, or after. The wealth of video evidence available to investigators...