Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

The Brief: Family Matters in Agency Policies and Procedures

Officers are frequently exposed to taxing, stressful incidents on the job. thus, the support network of an officer is a vital component of resiliency, physical wellness, and work performance....

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Long-Term Success of Hot Spot Policing in a Small City

Hot spot policing (HSP)—i.e., policing focused on small geographic places or areas where crime is concentrated—has been one of the most important policing innovations of recent decades....

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Protecting Officers and All Road Users

For many law enforcement officers and first responders, the roadways are their offices. Managing dangerous drivers is a common and sometimes deadly work hazard....

Product Feature

Product Feature: Strengthening the Fibers of Community Trust

Patches. A badge. The duty belt. Freshly pressed pants. These are some of the components that make the police uniform one of the most recognizable outfits to the public, as many children have been tau...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Online Threats

January 2011 was, for one police officer in Aurora, Colorado, the achievement of a long-sought goal: to become an investigator in the Vice/Narcotics Unit. John Christy loved the profession of policing...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Reinforcing Safe Driving to Boost Community Trust

Have you ever pulled over an individual for driving correctly? Although it may seem unconventional, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) has implemented an award program that encourages law enforceme...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: What to Do and Expect When Pulled Over by Police

In January 2021, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), in partnership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Organization of Black L...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Providing Feedback to Peers

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. What is one piece of adv...