Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

The Informer: November 2021

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help keep ...

The Brief

The Brief: Hazards from Fireworks Used Against Law Enforcement during Civil Unrest

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the death of George Floyd in May 2020, the criminal and negligent misuse of fireworks and improvised explosive devices has increased exponent...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: We’re Number One, But Don’t Want to Be

Greenville is a vibrant city in eastern North Carolina with a large university, a community college, and a Level One trauma center. For many years, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles T...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Securing Public Safety Communications from Cyberthreats

Every day, public safety organizations work together with a variety of partners to provide essential services to their communities. Standardized communications and information sharing systems are k...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Aligning Organization’s Activities with its Values

Law enforcement leaders should ensure their organization’s core values are aligned using the following activities, which allow leaders to communicate using educational reinforcement. Leaders must ke...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Vehicle Accessories Keep Officers Safe on the Roadway

As many officers can attest, and as statistics demonstrate, it doesn’t take a high-speed pursuit or armed confrontation to make the roadways dangerous, even during routine police work....

Exposition

Exposition: October 2021

Stay up to date on new products, such as handcuffs, shields, and vehicle accessories, and advances in technology like facial recognition systems to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools the...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Using Technology to Aid Police Response

Of their many duties, responding to emergencies can be some of the most intense for law enforcement. But it may be when the public is most in need. From active shooters and traffic accidents to sea...