Dani Gudakunst, Author at Police Chief Magazine

IACPNet Bulletin: Critical Communications

Internal and external communications both play important roles for police agencies. Consistent, transparent communication provides a foundation for the critical communication that needs to occur durin...

The Brief

The Brief: Mitigating Public Information Risks

In the midst of everything that the noble profession of policing endured in the past year, one constant remained—the value of providing timely, accurate, and relevant information to communities. Ag...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Reimagining IACP Learning and Development

Effective internal and external communication has never been more critical for law enforcement than it has been over the past year. Police professionals face new challenges every day and depend on the...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Mandating Vaccinations for Public Safety Personnel

This is an extended version of the article that appeared in the January 2021 Police Chief, with updates based on guidelines released in December 2020. If proper procedures are followed, it is possi...

The Brief

The Brief: The Newly Imagined and Enhanced IACPnet

IACPnet has been a trusted resource for thousands of police professionals for nearly 30 years. It serves as a guide for policy development, grants, trainings, and networking—and now it is even easie...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Customized Options for a Traditional Tool

A law enforcement vehicle is an important, highly visible symbol within the field, and its presence signals a community that its police force is on site. Due to Hollywood, many associate these ...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Data and Tech Integration

How can agencies integrate technology and data across their operations? There are two key components to a successful agencywide technology and data endeavor. First, it is essential to conduct a thorou...