Leadership
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Leading through crisis had a much different meaning in 2020 than it did in past years. Historically, incidents or disasters under the police’s purview come and go within a short time period. Howeve...
Leadership
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If 2020 taught us anything, it is that crisis IS the new normal. This is an era of overlapping, nonstop, and ever-evolving crises, and there seems to be no end in sight. While police leaders are no st...
Leadership
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As leaders in the ever-evolving field of policing, police commanders have a duty and responsibility to share lessons learned with their peers. Such lessons can come from a variety of topics, and those...
President's Message
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I write this message for the February Police Chief just days after watching the rioting in the U.S. Capitol that tallied its damage in the unforgiving cost of lives lost, iconic property destroyed, ...
Ethics
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Recent events have focused attention on police reform and led to public demands to “rethink” how police services are provided. The enormous amount of attention focused on restraint techniques, qua...
Policy
IACP President Steven R. Casstevens had the opportunity to sit down with United States Attorney General William P. Barr
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IACP President Steven R. Casstevens had the opportunity to sit down with United States Attorney General William P. Barr in early September 2020 to discuss the most pressing issues confronting policing...
Community-Police Engagement
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Policing is at a crossroads. With the advent of mobile cameras and social media, the police face unprecedented public scrutiny. How policing responds matters, not just for agencies and officers, but f...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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The half-day equine workshop at War Horses for Veterans is the last step in the Commander Level Peer Support training, following a four-day classroom curriculum. The curriculum is designed and taught ...