Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Working Together to Win Together

In a world where law enforcement is pushed to do more, be more, and meet ever-evolving needs, it is important to remember the core—the unique combination of power and responsibility that resides in ...

Drugs & Alcohol

2022 IACP IDTS Recap

On August 21–23, 2022, the IACP hosted the Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference (IDTS). This conference blended the success of the previous Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving Conference ...

Research & Evidence-Based Policing

Making the Case for Agency Success

Success is never found; it is created. With this in mind, what is the greatest challenge for executive decision makers in creating optimum conditions to achieve success in law enforcement? In the Unit...

Traffic Safety

Strengthening Automated Traffic Enforcement Systems to Reduce Road Deaths

Each year, 1.3 million people are killed and another 50 million are injured in road traffic collisions. This issue—particularly problematic in low- and middle-income countries—presents global chal...

Human & Civil Rights

Interview Considerations—Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is an irreplaceable process that serves a vital role in sustaining and supporting the health of humans. Quality of sleep has been linked to a diverse range of bodily functions and processes incl...

Criminal Justice Reform

A Vision for Policing Reform

It would be an understatement to say that serious concerns, issues, and bad news about policing seem to be constantly pressing on people in the United States over the last couple of decades. Most rec...

Leadership

Dimensions of Cultural Change

Change will be a constant for all aspects of our society over the next five to ten years, and the policing profession will not be an exception. While advances in technology tend to get the most att...

Officer Safety & Wellness

Waking Up to Fatigue-Related Well-Being Issues

There are many varied shift patterns employed within policing. In the UK, in particular, officers and staff don’t usually have the option to select a shift or rotation that works for them—those in...