Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Focus on Officer Wellness: How to Survive an Ambush Attack

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at about 10:30 p.m., police officers responded to a domestic violence call between two brothers in Bristol, Connecticut. Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, 35, Officer Alex Hamzy...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Rising Crime and Reducing Harm

Violent crime is increasing in many cities while law enforcement agencies are losing officers and encountering significant challenges in recruiting new ones. This is forcing police organizations to...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Leading Cultural Change

Experience is often said to be the best teacher. Each month, a question asked by a new chief of police or future law enforcement executive is answered by experienced leaders....

Perspectives

Perspectives: March 2023

Violent crime is a symptom of the overall health of our society and does not suddenly appear; there are many factors that impact the origin of violence....

Product Feature

Product Feature: Becoming an Electric Police World

Mobility is an important part of the law enforcement profession. Whether an officer is on foot, horseback, bicycle, motorcycle, or car, the job is one that requires movement in many different terrains...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Cost-Effective Training Recommendations

Experience is often said to be the best teacher. Each month, a question asked by a new chief of police or future law enforcement executive is answered by experienced leaders....

Perspectives

Perspectives: February 2023

Traditional firearms training focuses on shoot/don’t-shoot judgment and marksmanship. In Springfield, Massachusetts, firearms training uses life-like scenario-based phases that keep the trainees una...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Supporting: Take Action: Make the R.I.G.H.T. Choice and Intervene

The very efficacy of law enforcement, including its duty to prevent harm, requires agencies to instill a culture that empowers officers to intervene to prevent colleagues from being physically injured...