Community-Police Engagement
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In a culture of cellphone videos and body cameras, the public sees the world through a small lens—the angle of which is historically, dictated by the media. Researchers have often argued that factor...
Community-Police Engagement
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If Sir Robert Peel were alive today, he’d probably be a Twitter power user. Almost two centuries ago, Sir Robert Peel and the newly formed London Metropolitan Police force—then struggling t...
Community-Police Engagement
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Although it often remains largely unknown when the next critical incident will arise, law enforcement is expected to be on an even higher state of alert and readiness at all times than ever before: be...
Community-Police Engagement
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Today’s societal landscape appears to have a different atmosphere that mirrors the political climate. Historical concepts highlighting the connection between law enforcement and the community have b...
Community-Police Engagement
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On a warm summer morning on July 17, 2016, Ohio Governor John Kasich and Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director John Born stood together in an auditorium on the campus of Cleveland State...
Community-Police Engagement
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The New Orleans, Louisiana, Police Department (NOPD) has had its share of problems. Its history includes poor training; weak supervision; excessive force; racial profiling; biased policing; inadequate...
President's Message
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We find ourselves—as individual and collective leaders of this noble profession—at a challenging moment in history. A moment that will challenge the very best of our intentions, our dedication, ou...
IACP
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Policing has a long and storied history, but as any textbook can tell you, it is also constantly evolving. Sometimes the evolution of policing is catalyzed by a particularly innovative idea. Being ...