Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

IACP@Work: Recognizing, Responding to, and Investigating Hate Crimes

Hate crimes have unique implications beyond the immediate victim and can affect people more profoundly than other crimes because they target and aim to devalue aspects of an individual’s identity. ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Serving and Protecting All

As law enforcement leaders, we serve communities that encompass populations of diverse backgrounds who have different needs and expectations. While our very mission is to serve and protect all peop...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: The Rule of Law, Responsibly

Intersections can be dangerous places. And Sarasota, Florida, now better understands the intersection of the U.S. homelessness crisis and police response. Sarasota’s historic response was possibl...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: The Use-of-Force “Reasonableness Divide”

While a significant number of community members perceive that many uses of force are excessive, police agencies and the criminal courts rarely find that force is legally unreasonable. This disc...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Aligning the Human and the Machine

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a major player in policing, and it is likely here to stay. And, as police retirement numbers increase while recruitment numbers plateau, embracing AI can help c...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Building a Chief’s Advisory Committee

There comes a time when everyone needs a bit of advice and getting different ideas on how to handle certain issues could prove useful. That is why, shortly after joining the Chambersburg, Pennsylvania...

The Brief

The Brief: Technical Assistance for Mass Demonstrations

When preparing for and responding to mass demonstration events, law enforcement can be tasked with many responsibilities. Police executives may have to juggle responding to media, updating city or sta...

Exposition

Exposition: June 2023

Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equi...