David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Audit. Action. Change

Concerns regarding racial bias in policing are a persistent and growing issue in communities across the United States , leading to increased scrutiny for police agencies’ policies, practices, and ac...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Modernizing Law Enforcement Records

In a digital age where every decision depends on accurate information, no agency can afford to operate in isolation. Crime crosses borders, and data must do the same. Every department operates differe...

Leadership

The Network Effect

Police chiefs face common, long-standing challenges, regardless of geography: How can we keep our best officers? How can we get officers to genuinely support new policies? How can we reduce problema...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: The Algorithm Trap

Imagine this: a qualified applicant submits a résumé for a position in a department. Before anyone on the team lays eyes on it, an artificial intelligence (AI) system screens them out. No interview....

Recruitment & Personnel

Focus on Officer Wellness: The Emerging Role of Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

Police officers are routinely expected to respond calmly and effectively to all kinds of critical incidents, making split-second decisions under extreme duress. Indeed, most law enforcement officers e...

Exposition

Exposition: December 2025

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need. POLICE CHIEF keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology wi...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

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Evidence-Based Recommendations for Effective Investigations

The growing body of research on police investigations shows that detectives, their work, and the organization and supervision of that work are important to solving cases. However, despite glamorous po...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: From Traffic Stops to Community Impact

According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, self-reported data revealed that 37.3 million individuals (ages 12 years or older) were current illicit drug users in the United States. M...