Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

IACP 2025 Technology Conference Recap

This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2025 Technology Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 5–7. The event brought together more than 1,000 attendees from aroun...

Investigations

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Effective Case Triage

There are multiple phases of case triage throughout most criminal investigations, which begin with the receipt of the call for service, continue throughout the preliminary and follow-up investigations...

Traffic Safety

A Look Ahead at the 2025 IACP IDTS Conference

The 2025 IACP Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference will be held August 4–6, in Chicago, Illinois. Join traffic safety professionals from around the world to share knowledge about ...

Index to Advertisers

Ad Index: June 2025

The advertisers in this issue can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today! Always mention Police Chief when contacting our advertisers....

Investigations

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Teaming Up to Crack Cold Cases

In 2019, the Michigan State Police (MSP) Fifth District Headquarters–Special Investigation Section began a collaborative effort with Western Michigan University (WMU) to leverage university students...

Officer Safety & Wellness

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Developing Financially Well Officers

When it comes to overall wellness among police professionals, the focus is often on the obvious —mental, emotional, physical, and nutritional wellness, which are all core to one’s overall well-bei...

Officer Safety & Wellness

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2025 IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Conference Recap

This year, the IACP welcomed attendees from across the globe to the 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference in Anaheim, California, March 11–13. With a total attendance of 1,077, participants ha...

Officer Safety & Wellness

A group of eight individuals, consisting of police officers and firefighters, are gathered outdoors in a semicircle. The setting appears to be a residential area with brick buildings and trees in the background. The person at the center is holding a piece of paper and seems to be addressing the group. Three firefighters are visible from behind; one is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Belle Plaine Fire" written on it, another is wearing a light blue shirt with "BPFD" on it, and the third is wearing a navy blue shirt with "Shakopee Fire" written on it. The police officers are dressed in dark uniforms with badges and equipment belts. Some have their hands resting on their hips or crossed over their chests as they listen attentively.

A Holistic Approach to Member and Family Wellness

The Employee Well-being Office (EWBO) at the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) launched in May 2021 with the hiring of the first director for employee well-being support. The position was create...