Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

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In the Room or On the Screen?

Telemedicine existed long before the COVID-19 global pandemic; however, it was not widely used, and it was the pandemic that normalized the idea of telemedicine as a delivery method. Prior to the pand...

Recruitment & Personnel

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Crafting a Successful Recruit Pipeline

Given the staffing issues faced by most police agencies and the ongoing need to continue to improve community relationships and support, one proposed approach addresses both needs, involving two sets ...

Drugs & Alcohol

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The Synthetic Storm

Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and its analogs have fueled a surge of overdose deaths, devastating communities across the United States. More than 200 people in the United States—parents, neighbors...

Index to Advertisers

Ad Index: July 2025

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Technology

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....