Margaret White, Author at Police Chief Magazine

Jettisoning the Lethal Force Gold Standard

California Assembly Bill AB-392 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on August 19, 2019, and went into effect on January 1, 2020. The new law sponsored by Assemblywoman Shirley Weber (D-San Di...

Policy

Proven Pandemic Response Tactics

The Seattle, Washington, Police Department (SPD) has been operating under the COVID-19 pandemic since February 27, 2020. This is the date that the Seattle-King County region identifies as marking when...

Chief's Counsel

Chief’s Counsel: Pandemics, Protests, Social Justice, and Qualified Immunity

To say that police agencies and their communities are under a lot of strain in 2020 is an understatement. That’s why the discussion of how to move forward has never been more vital or relevant for p...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Amplifying Human Ingenuity

Technology is transforming law enforcement in many ways, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to change how people and technology interact....

The Brief

The Brief: Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide Toolkit

Over the last four years, officer suicides have outnumbered line-of-duty deaths. “It comes down to courageous leadership from the top. Police chiefs need to send the message that it’s okay to ask ...

Education & Training

2020 IACP Annual Training Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosted the 26th Annual IACP Training Conference on Drugs, Alcohol, and Impaired Driving (DAID) as a fully virtual event on August 6–8, 2020. ...

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: The Power of Peer Support in Officer Suicide Prevention

Peer support is an important component of mental wellness services, including suicide prevention, for police officers. Many agencies have established formal peer support teams in their organizations w...

Perspectives

Perspectives: Police Leaders’ Role in Policy Debates

What is a police leader’s role in policy debates and how can a police leader be the most effective in that role?...