Camryn Nethken, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Succession Planning and Intentional Leadership

When I began examining the path to succession planning and intentional leadership, I first gave thought to my own path. This contemplation brought me back through 23 years of my professional career to...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: A Preliminary Study on the Possible Use of Autonomous Vehicles for Police Activity

In recent decades, technology has provided several solutions in the field of road safety that are able reduce the risk of road accidents, resulting in decrease in the number of road deaths and injurie...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Legal Limitations on Law Enforcement Addressing Homelessness

The issue of homelessness is affecting jurisdictions across the United States. Increasingly, jurisdictions are passing laws and ordinances to address what some see as an epidemic. Those same jurisdic...

Product Feature

Product Feature: During a Routine Interaction, Quality Communication Equipment Is Key

In November 2016, fires ravaged the town and tourist haven of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The fires killed 14 people, hurt hundreds more, and destroyed thousands of buildings. As the disaster unfolded, co...

Informer

Informer—January 2020

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 ...

President's Message

President’s Message: Leading With Courage

As law enforcement executives, we are well aware that leading in today’s environment is a complex and challenging job. With increasing demands, internal and external pressures, and ever-changing tec...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Motivating Officers and Staff

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 will be answered by experienced leaders from our mentorship p...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Meeting the Critical Needs of Crime Victims through Effective Response

Victims of crime are tasked with navigating complex systems in which they did not ask to participate. Their ability to meaningfully engage in the criminal justice process is often challenged by the s...