Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

The Brief: The Future of Traffic Enforcement

The role of traffic enforcement as part of the “safe systems approach” to making the roads safer is at a critical juncture in the United States. Traffic enforcement has declined while traffic cras...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Considerations for the Ethical Use of Facial Recognition

Facial recognition technology is one of the most promising—and most misunderstood—technologies of today. When leveraged responsibly, facial recognition is an incredibly powerful tool that benef...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Taking Back the Narrative

Every morning, you wake to a litany of sounds: the alarm clock, the dog barking, the kids crying. Even before you take your first sip of coffee, you’re probably reaching for your phone. It’s be...

Spotlight

Spotlight: S.A.F.E. Shopping

For many individuals, grocery shopping is a simple chore. But for those with sensory sensitivities, the music, bright lights, and crowds make a trip to the store more difficult. In 2022, the Gilber...

Informer

Informer: July 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 ...

Perspectives

Perspectives: July 2023

Police departments have become quite good at publicly highlighting the heroism of their officers—life-saving actions, great arrests, and personal citations fill law enforcement social media feeds....

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Reducing Recidivism in DUI Offenders

The Spokane Municipal DUI Court is a treatment-oriented accountability court dedicated to changing the behavior of high-risk DUI offenders. The court model utilizes a multidisciplinary team approac...