Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

IACP@Work: Safe, Quick Clearance of Traffic Incidents Toolkit

Every year, road traffic crashes kill 1.35 million people worldwide, a number that is equivalent to the population of Maine. In 2019, 44 responders—18 law enforcement officers and 26 other responder...

Informer

The Informer: September 2020

Research abounds on topics related to law enforcement and criminal justice, and it can be difficult to sift through it all. The Informer breaks down three studies for law enforcement leaders to help k...

Traffic Safety

From the Deputy Administrator: Looking Ahead to Safer Roadways

At the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we appreciate the important relationship we have with law enforcement—you are the cornerstone of our success in meeting the challenges ...

Exposition

Exposition: September 2020

Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equi...

The Brief

The Brief: Traffic Enforcement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic changed society more dramatically and quickly than anything most people have ever witnessed. Within the law enforcement community, agencies had to adapt and comply with health or...

The Advisor

The Advisor: Misconceptions about Leadership

It was easy … people basically managed themselves… I could easily tell people they need improvement, and they would improve … it will work as long as you support your people … it will all come...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Reducing Global Road Deaths and Injuries

More than 1.35 million people die each year on the world’s roads, making road injuries the eighth leading cause of deaths globally, and the number one killer of people ages 5–29....

Spotlight

Spotlight: Leveraging Technology for Mental Health Response

In March 2018, Delta, British Columbia, Police Department (DPD) Chief Neil Dubord saw a short presentation on an app that categorizes the risk level of an individual experiencing a mental health crisi...