President’s Message: Inclusion and Representation in the IACP

In the over 100 years that have lapsed since the entrance of women into the policing profession, much has changed. From skirts, heels, and administrative responsibilities to tactical wear, enforcement roles, and investigative responsibilities, the women who have entered policing have transformed the profession and paved the way for many others.

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Legislative Update
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Congress returned from the Thanksgiving recess with a full agenda. The most likely major bill to advance this month is the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA does not appropriate fund...
Product Feature
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The landscape of policing has shifted from paper records and routine patrols to a profession powered by data. Biometric technology has emerged as the foundation of the transformation, turning fingerpr...
Tech Talk
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In a digital age where every decision depends on accurate information, no agency can afford to operate in isolation. Crime crosses borders, and data must do the same. Every department operates differe...
Spotlight
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In 1998, a young Kentucky State Police (KSP) trooper sat in his cruiser, pressing his pen down on a carbon citation form. He glanced up at the scene repeatedly for safety, flipping through a violation...
Perspectives
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In the simplest form, using research ensures that you can determine whether you are successful. Each task, goal, or operation needs a clearly defined outcome that is expected (hypothesis) and measures...
Chief's Counsel
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Imagine this: a qualified applicant submits a résumé for a position in a department. Before anyone on the team lays eyes on it, an artificial intelligence (AI) system screens them out. No interview....
Recruitment & Personnel
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Police officers are routinely expected to respond calmly and effectively to all kinds of critical incidents, making split-second decisions under extreme duress. Indeed, most law enforcement officers e...
The Brief
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As artificial intelligence (AI), mobile devices, and online networking tools evolve, the IACP continues to innovate, offering advanced resources to policing professionals worldwide. In recent years, t...
Exposition
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Stay up to date on new products and advances in technology to ensure your officers are equipped with the tools they need. POLICE CHIEF keeps you on the cutting edge of law enforcement technology wi...
Roll Call
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Professional Profile Why did you join the IACP? My DRE instructors recommended that I join to gain access to the wide range of resources available to Drug Recognition Experts through the DRE Section. ...