Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Research in Brief: Police-Based Youth Diversion

A police youth resource officer (YRO) diversion model has re-cently shown success in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, not only in reducing juvenile arrests but also in connecting youth to service...

The Brief

The Brief: Leadership Institute to Combat Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is not a new phenomenon, but varying ideas regarding what human trafficking is and how to address it have been oversimplified and inaccurate in the past. This has made it difficult t...

President's Message

President’s Message: Enhancing Emergency & Critical Incident Response

Around the world, the month of June is known for floods, landslides, cyclones, hurricanes, brushfires, and wildfires, so let’s talk about policing’s ability to respond to natural disasters and the...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: A Better Way to Manage Evidence from Cameras to Courtroom

Building criminal cases that lead to arrests or prosecution isn’t always a straightforward process. From security cameras and body-worn camera recordings to phone captures on social media, law enfor...

Exposition

Exposition: June 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...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Program Development

Mental health impacts an enormous number of law enforcement calls. Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) identified the need for integrated services to address the short- and long-term needs of people i...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Community Impact from Illicit Market Crimes

This type of criminal activity, usually associated with organized crime, adversely affects members of the New York City community due to its inherent violence and negative economic impact. The illicit...

President's Message

President’s Message: A Culture of Wellness

The safety and wellness of police officers are critical components of a properly functioning agency. While historically undervalued due to perceived cultural norms, insufficient resources, or lack of ...