David Teodosio at Police Chief Magazine

Tech Talk: Building a Responsible, Effective Facial Recognition Program

Facial recognition technology is an incredibly powerful investigative tool, but it has also been one of the most scrutinized technologies available to the police profession. It is an “assistive” t...

Technology

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Beyond IT

Trust in policing is almost always discussed in terms of face-to-face encounters with the public and community. However, nearly every engagement includes a digital component, and if the actual inciden...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Patrolling the Digital Street

For today’s police officers, the first sign of a serious threat increasingly appears not on a street corner or in a call for service, but on a screen. Posts, comments, livestreams, group chats, and ...

Technology

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Digital Deception

Elder fraud has been an evolving issue for many years, and while scams have always been prevalent, advancements in technology have changed the landscape. Perpetrators of elder fraud are increasingly u...

Global Policing

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...