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Line of Duty Deaths: 11/14/2011-12/21/2011

“They will be remembered—not for the way they died, but for how they lived.” The IACP wishes to acknowledge the following officers, who made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities and the...

Index to Advertisers

February 2012 Index to Advertisers

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From the Director

From the Administrator: February 2012

In December 21, 2011, I joined a number of law enforcement and national security leaders at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for a memorial honoring the 270 lives lost when a bomb exploded onbo...

President's Message

President’s Message: Homeland Security Is Hometown Security

In the 10 years since the horrific events of 9/11, law enforcement agencies throughout the United States and the world have worked tirelessly to protect their communities. During that time, law enforc...

IACP

IACP Foundation: Foundation Furthers Educational Pursuits of Law Enforcement Leaders

In continuation of its dedication to the professional development needs of law enforcement command staff, the IACP Foundation is pleased to announce the results of its nationwide application process f...

Recruitment & Personnel

Recruiting During the Economic Downturn

Over the last four years, the economic downturn has impacted every employer—public, private, and nonprofit. During this time, law enforcement agencies have been forced to endure furloughs, freezes, ...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Last Chance Agreements

In an effort to rid departments of problematic officers, some chiefs are turning to the use of a so-called last chance agreement (LCA) when confronted with the prospect of a long, uncertain, and expen...

Products & Services

The New Cape Coral Public Safety Facility: Overcoming the Economic and Political Odds to Reality

The fact that the Cape Coral, Florida, Police Facility was designed and built in record time and under budget is noteworthy—but toss in tough political and economic challenges, and it becomes a case...