Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Tech Talk: Implementing 3D Laser Scanning in Law Enforcement

Although laser technology is not a new concept, it is relatively new in terms of how frequently it appears in criminal investigations. Considering this, it is critical to grasp the history of this tec...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Finding a Way Home

When a crime is committed, an emphasis is often placed on the “who” rather than the “why.” However, one agency has gained more success and trust in the community after taking a more proactive ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Tire Deflation Devices – Worth the Risk?

Tire deflation devices (TDDs), often called spike strips, have been used in law enforcement since the 1990s....

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Therapy Dogs in the First Responder Profession

Even though studies on the use of therapy dogs for improved psychological outcomes has been around for decades, first responders have only begun to realize their purpose within the profession....

President's Message

President’s Message: Innovative Training to Advance Policing

As society continues to evolve, the policing profession must evolve with it to meet new demands and challenges....

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Assessing Acute Stress Response During Live-Action & Virtual Reality Training

Scenario-based training (SBT) is com-monly used to support classroom instruction at police training academies or in continued education programs (99.7 percent).1...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Balancing Training Innovations with Legal Standards

The author’s experience in litigation, evaluation of Consent Decrees, and in conducting operational studies of departments has shown that an agency’s “custom” is the most direct way to impose ...

Exposition

Exposition: February 2023

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need....