David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Co-Creating New Pathways for Youth Engagement

Talk to most young people today, and they will express that times are hard. Youth are dealing with mental health issues, financial pressures, inequities, and other difficult societal conditions. Th...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Empowering Departments

In recent years, officer resignations have continued to increase with some agencies reporting nearly 50 percent more resignations in 2022 than in 2019.1 This stark shift can’t be traced back to one ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Broadening the Reach of Speed Cameras

It was a hazy, overcast day, and “Matthew” had overslept. He was in a rush to get to work. But the traffic lights didn’t seem to want to comply with his plan. Annoyed and trying to make up for l...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Visa Programs Designed for Cooperative Victims and Witnesses

The U.S. government does not intend for a victim of a crime who is in the United States unlawfully to be shuttled across borders by the federal immigration authority when that victim is needed for the...

Officer Safety & Wellness

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The Six Facets of Holistic Wellness

Police officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and upholding the law. Their profession demands resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to protecting and serving their communities....

Human & Civil Rights

A Brighter Future in the Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse Material

Police agencies face an unprecedented challenge in combating child exploitation, halting the dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and finding the predators responsible. The rapid advan...

Victim Services

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Mapping Law Enforcement-Based Victim Services

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has long supported law enforcement-based victim services (LEV). In recent years, the IACP’s work in providing training and technical assistan...