Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

From Handshakes to Hashtags: Using Every Communication Tool in the Law Enforcement Toolbox

When I joined the Charlotte Police Department in Charlotte, North Carolina, 37 years ago, the department issued each officer a two-way radio to talk to a single officer or dispatcher. In July 2016, Fa...

IACP

Report of the 123rd Annual IACP Conference and Exposition

The 123rd Annual IACP Conference and Exposition in San Diego, California, was a great success. IACP 2016 featured more than 250 workshops, and the exposition hall featured more than 750 companies. ...

Product Update

Product Update – December 2016

The Police Chief keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology with monthly product announcements. For free in-depth information, visit us online at http://www.policechiefmagazine.org. ...

Line of Duty Deaths

Line of Duty Deaths 10/8/2016 – 11/8/2016

“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 ...

Product Feature

Product Feature: Less-Lethal Options for ANY Agency

As ongoing public controversy over police tactics shapes the conversation over use of force, it should come as no surprise to anyone in the law enforcement community that less-lethal weapons are an im...

Research in Brief

Research in Brief: Evidence-Based Policing: Examples and Impacts

Evidence-based policing is not a new idea; however, implementing it can sound overwhelming to law enforcement leaders. Evidence-based policing uses the most current, effective research to make policy ...

Officer Safety Corner

Officer Safety Corner: Investing in Your Health

The importance of investing money early to realize a financially secure retirement is a familiar topic to most people. By setting aside money each month, individuals can realize substantial growth in ...

From the Director

From the Administrator: Law Enforcement’s Role in Changing Minds About Children’s Exposure to Violence

Children who experience and witness violence are robbed of their childhoods and bear physical and emotional scars that can last a lifetime. We know that youth who have been exposed to violence are mor...