Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Perspectives: Threat Landscape Post-9/11

How do you think the threat landscape has changed since 9/11? Since 9/11, the threats we face have evolved dramatically. China and Russia have rearisen as familiar competitors; but, some...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: The Eyes Have It!

To accomplish their mission, criminal justice agencies need complete and accurate information....

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Recognizing and Responding to Hate Crimes

The individual and community-wide impacts of a hate crime can have devastating and long-lasting effects, making it crucial that law enforcement recognizes and responds effectively to hate crimes. Poli...

The Brief

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...