Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Redirecting the Pathway

On the evening of May 23, 2014, in the California campus community of Isla Vista, a student who was socially isolated and had long stopped attending classes at Santa Barbara City College, killed six p...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Lessons Learned from Milwaukee and Madison Resilience Training Intervention

Most law enforcement officers begin their careers in good physical condition and health. However, job-related stress disorders can cause many to retire early or die prematurely....

President's Message

President’s Message: Preventing and Responding to Active Threats

When an officer enters law enforcement, he or she is aware that danger is part of the profession, but most never expect to encounter a targeted violence or active threat incident. These terms are b...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Good Will from Canned Goods

There are many different types of colleges and universities throughout the world. From large and small four-year institutions to community and trade schools, students attend not only to earn a degree ...

Exposition

Exposition: June 2020

Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need. June’s Exposition includes items on a protective mask kit; a handcuff key aw...

IACP Net Bulletin

IACP Net Bulletin: Preventing and Responding to Targeted Violence

Effectively handling targeted violence requires not only situation response guidance, but also information on trainings and policies dedicated to preparation for and prevention of such incidents. IACP...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Comprehensive Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement

Police officers are charged with the enormous responsibility of keeping their communities safe. For officers to perform their duties effectively, it is imperative that police chiefs prioritize person...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Supporting Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction

Community-police partnerships are essential for law enforcement to successfully address crime in communities. Often, there are barriers to fully implementing effective and sustainable crime red...