Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Accountable Crisis Leadership

Society has seen tragedy and crisis strike too many times over the last few years. Wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, and mass casualty events stemming from gun violence have seemed to plague the United...

Ethics

Ethical Agency Cultures and Public Trust

In a democratic society, law enforcement must simultaneously deliver services in a fair, unbiased, constitutional, and legal manner, and deliver services effectively. To do both of these things is ver...

Community-Police Engagement

Fostering Engagement and Accountability

In today’s ever-changing landscape, police chiefs are confronted with numerous challenges that demand effective leadership and a commitment to accountability. By drawing lessons from a range of situ...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Autumn Wellness for Officers and Community

Respiratory illness season is approaching in the Northern Hemisphere. COVID-19 cases are rising. The flu season has been moderately active in the Southern Hemisphere, and it won’t be long before it ...

Leadership

The Leadership of Change

The environment in which law enforcement officers operate is becoming ever more complex and unpredictable. Forecasting training needs and implementing relevant training when the future is often uncert...

Education & Training

Maximizing the Impact of Implicit Bias Training

The reality and perception of biased policing is a significant issue facing law enforcement leaders, not only in the United States but in many countries around the world. Policing based on stereotypes...

Leadership

These officers in the Red Serge traditional uniform are posing during the Canada day celebration held in the ski resort of Whistler, 120km North of Vancouver Canada.

Leadership, Trust, and Modernization

Canada’s vast geography can be both a blessing and a challenge. The country is known for its immense natural spaces, world-class cities, and multiculturalism. However, sometimes this level of comple...

IACP

IACP 2023 Highlights

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most important law enforcement event of the year. On October 14–17, IACP 2023 will bri...