David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

President’s Message: Courage Over Compliance

This issue of Police Chief is focused on policy in policing. I had a recent opportunity to consider the impact of policy and law from a national government that resulted in the most tragic outcome i...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Becoming the Agency of Choice

Across the United States, police departments are confronting a new reality—traditional staffing models no longer align with the expectations of today’s workforce. At the Charlotte-Mecklenburg, No...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: From Concept to Practice

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)’s Policy Center was created through a partnership with the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance in 1987, until it became an independent...

Officer Safety & Wellness

A Rising Tide Lifts All Shifts

As wellness programming has become a must-have for law enforcement agencies, despite the goal being the same, the work is often done in silos. While some chiefs and agencies lead the way, it seems...

Leadership

The Leadership Legacy

In policing, rank is often treated as the ultimate marker of leadership. Insignia signal authority, organizational charts define power, and formal titles dictate who speaks and who listens. Yet most p...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Stronger Minds, Safer Streets

Officer safety is most often discussed in terms of equipment, tactics, and training. Body armor, defensive tactics, pursuit policies, and use-of-force standards all play a critical role in protecting ...

Sponsor Article

Training Environments That Scale Oklahoma’s Readiness

Oklahoma is redefining law enforcement readiness by implementing solutions ranging from mobile fitness units to large-scale tactical training infrastructure. What began as outdoor workouts centered...

Legislative Update

Black‑and‑white view of the U.S. Capitol centered at the end of an empty roadway blocked by ‘STOP’ barricades, lined with leafless trees, fencing, and street lamps

Congress Ends DHS Funding Impasse

May 1, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of DHS funding and the FY2027 appropriations pr...