Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Informer: September 2023

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help keep ...

Technology

Inside the FBI/CJIS: Equipping Officers with Critical Information

In the summer of 2022, a man shot and killed a police officer during a traffic encounter. The subject’s criminal history included violent crimes such as endangering police officers, assaults, and st...

Perspectives

Perspectives: September 2023

Innovation is the lifeblood of public safety. It is essential for police departments to be ingenious in order to keep their communities safe. The Falls Church, Virginia, Police Department is committed...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Eyes in the Skies

Drones have become so ubiquitous in today’s society that it’s hard to believe that they were initially created for one purpose. These unmanned aircraft were originally created for war-time efforts...

Research in Brief

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...