David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Prioritizing Prevention

The world is witnessing a surge in global terrorism since the breakout of War in the Middle East on February 28, 2026. To mitigate threats, law enforcement authorities should take the lead to enlist t...

Legislative Update

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DHS Funding Lapse Continues as Negotiations Stall

March 20, 2026 The IACP Legislative Update covers the major developments in Congress that could impact policing. This update provides an overview of the DHS funding lapse, ongoing negotiations, and r...

Terrorism

The Rising Threat of Bioterrorism

The specter of bioterrorism represents a growing challenge for global security. In an era of rapid technological advances and digital interconnectedness, the ability of malicious actors to exploit bio...

Terrorism

Confronting Terrorist Innovation

There are two related, yet distinct emerging terrorism trends growing in parallel: artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D printed weapons. First, the ubiquity of generative AI has led to its adoption by ...

Mass Casualty Attacks

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The Threat Landscape Through Expert Eyes

I think my experiences as a local patrol officer, a detective, a patrol sergeant, and a detective sergeant are the baseline for everything I’ve done in my 37 years in law enforcement. That work taug...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: From Call Intel to Command Decisions

Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and records management systems (RMS) have long been the backbones of police work. These systems continue to evolve alongside the needs of agencies. Today, public safety i...