Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Product Feature: Specialty Apparel for Special Occasions

Originally emulating a military style, police uniforms were designed to command respect and show authority. “In a chaotic, crazy situation—and in lesser ones—you don’t want someone in sweat...

Exposition

Exposition: October 2022

Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Items about new or improved products are based on news releases supplied by manufacturers a...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: A Practice in Preparedness, Patience, and Perseverance

Miami Beach, Florida, Police Department (MBPD) officers assigned to the midnight shift on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, reported to work like most nights. For officers assigned to the Middle and North ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Customized Membership for Global Policing

As I have traveled the world on behalf of IACP this year, I have seen how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of policing on a global scale. Many chiefs have retired, and the new or remaining l...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Improving Officer Health and Safety with Data

There is no occupation with responsibilities as diverse as that of a law enforcement officer. During any given day, officers may shift from more mundane tasks such as enforcing traffic violations and ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Collaboration on Fatal Crashes Leads to Greater Understanding

There are many people with expertise on traffic safety in any given community. These include law enforcement officers, traffic engineers, transportation planners, public health officials, safety activ...

The Brief

The Brief: Benefits of an Aviation Section

Collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Minnesota has been key as the aviation section of the Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) finds itself more relevant than ever. An ever-changing environment ...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Controlled Communication and Incorporation of Advocacy

Thorough, offender-focused investigations are the foundation of effective law enforcement response to reports of crime. These investigations include interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; p...