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President’s Message: Coordinated Effort Required to Curb Gun Violence

The persistent and pernicious problem of gun violence impacts communities across the United States on a daily basis. Ranging from random shootings and suicides to retaliatory assaults and targeted mass killings, violence committed with firearms universally challenges law enforcement and taxes resources. I believe this insidious problem requires us in law enforcement to lead a … Continue reading President’s Message: Coordinated Effort Required to Curb Gun Violence

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President’s Message: The Year Ahead

It’s an incredible honor to serve as the president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and I have so many people to thank for pouring into me and lifting me up to get to thi...
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President’s Message: Year in Review

As I reflect on my term as president of the IACP, I am filled with deep gratitude and pride. This past year has been one of extraordinary progress, global engagement, and unwavering commitment to the ...
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President’s Message: Confronting the Evolving Landscape of Transnational Crime

The global landscape of crime is more complex, adaptive, and dangerous than ever before. As police leaders, we face a rapidly shifting threat environment shaped by technological innovation, geopolitic...
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President’s Message: Dignity and Devotion in Confronting Hate

Once again, we are mourning the loss of innocent lives at the hands of a coward. In Minnesota, an elected official and her husband were tragically murdered, and two others were wounded. Evidence sugge...
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President’s Message: Navigating the Drug Crisis

Across the globe, headlines continue to underscore a grim reality: the drug crisis remains a persistent and deadly threat to our communities. While the specific substances may vary by region, the cons...
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President’s Message: Forward Progress

As I reflect on my tenure thus far as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), I am filled with pride and gratitude for what we have accomplished together. With more than...
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President’s Message: Honoring Service, Celebrating Success

Each day, law enforcement officers everywhere carry out acts of courage, compassion, and resilience—often without fanfare, sometimes without notice. The media may not always capture the depth of wha...
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President’s Message: Embracing AI in Policing

As we stand on the brink of a technological revolution, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into policing presents both exciting possibilities and significant challenges. AI has the potent...
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President’s Message: Roadway Safety—A Global Imperative

In 2023, the United States witnessed an estimated 40,990 traffic fatalities. This alarmingly high figure doesn’t even come close to the global scale of roadway fatalities. This staggering number und...
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President’s Message: A Collective Responsibility

When we hear elected officials, the media, and community members discuss the criminal justice system, almost always, these discussions focus on the police. However, as we know, the real criminal justi...
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