Police Chief Magazine|Columns
Product Feature: The Evolution of Drones in Law Enforcement

Although originally built for military purposes, unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have increasingly become a common part of everyday life.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there were 865,505 drones registered in the United States as of May 31, 2022.

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Legislative Update
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NDAA Advances as Spending Talks Tighten

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...
Tech Talk
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Tech Talk: Modernizing Law Enforcement Records

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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Spotlight: Reimagining Reporting

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...
Product Feature
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Product Feature: The Power of Recognition

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...
Perspectives
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Perspectives: December 2025

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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Chief’s Counsel: The Algorithm Trap

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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Focus on Officer Wellness: The Emerging Role of Law Enforcement Chaplaincy

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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The Brief: Empowering Policing Professionals Through Technology

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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Exposition: December 2025

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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Roll Call: Aaron Botts

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. ...
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