Dani Gudakunst, Author at Police Chief Magazine

The Complexities of Qualified Immunity

As discussions regarding police reform continue on the federal, state, and local levels, one recurring topic is qualified immunity. I have responded to countless media requests on the issue and recent...

From the Director

From the President/CEO: The Pandemic’s Impact on Child Safety

As families all over the world have sought refuge from the global pandemic in the safety of their homes, the unprecedented lockdown has had some unintended consequences, one of which is exposing more ...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: COVID-19 Layoffs

In a unionized department, a public employer is required to give to employee bargaining representatives (unions) both notice and an opportunity to request bargaining before unilaterally establishing o...

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The Need for Policy-Based Automatic Recording in Today’s Body-Worn Camera Programs

Now, more than ever, is the opportunity for police chiefs to have meaningful conversations with their local civil rights organizations in a spirit of cooperation to ensure that all individuals' rights...

العربية

رسالة الرئيس: التحدي أمامنا

ليس لضباط الشرطة الذين ينتهكون يمين منصبهم أي مكان في شرطتنا. إنهم يخونون زملائهم الضباط ويشوهون سمعة مهنتهم �...

español

Mensaje del Presidente: El Desafío que Enfrentamos

Return to original English column. Cualquier oficial que viole su juramento no tiene lugar en cualquiera de nuestras agencias. Traiciona a sus colegas y empaña la reputación de una profesión...

français

Message du président: Le défi qui se présente à nous

Return to original English column. Les agents qui violent leur serment d’office n’ont pas leur place dans nos agences. Ils trahissent leurs collègues et ternissent la réputation d...

português

Mensagem do Presidente: O enorme desafio diante de nós!

Policiais que violarem seu juramento não têm lugar em nossos departamentos. Esses maus policiais traem seus colegas e mancham a reputação de uma profissão dedicada a proteger o público e a prese...