International Association of Chiefs of Police

02/27/2025

The IACP is accepting nominations for the 2025 Leadership Awards. In 2024, the Philadelphia Police Department was awarded the August Vollmer Leadership in Forensic Science Award for their leadership in the field of forensics! Do you have an agency or individual leading the way in their field? Nominate them today: https://www.theiacp.org/awards

02/27/2025

IACP 2nd Vice President Will Johnson testifying today before the Senate Commerce Republicans Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Subcommittee hearing titled “Grand Theft Cargo: Examining the Costly Threat to Consumers and the U.S. Supply Chain.”

Tune in live: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/2/grand-theft-cargo-examining-a-costly-threat-to-consumers-and-the-u-s-supply-chain_2_2

02/26/2025

Public safety depends on timely, direct communication in critical incidents. Social media has changed how police connect with the public, making it essential to prioritize sharing information directly with your community. Silence creates room for misinformation; transparency builds trust. In the new article, learn more about how agencies can effectively communicate during a crisis. Policechiefmagazine.org/reaching-right-audience

02/25/2025

The 2025 IACP Technology Conference is coming up! Here is what some past attendees have said about this event:

- "Terrific job and state of the art information concerning Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence."
- "All presenters were exceptionally professional!"
- "Every module enabled me to expand my knowledge!"
- "Very well done. Very professional conference."

Register today for this event taking place May 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana: https://www.theiacp.org/tech-conference

02/24/2025

Join the IACP Legal Officers Section for their Spring Training & Midyear Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 18–23, 2025!

With 4.5 days of intensive training including current legal trends, model policies, and Supreme Court updates, the LOS Midyear assists in the establishment of professional standards, assistance, and cooperation among attorneys who provide legal advice or representation to law enforcement administrators.

Register today: https://www.theiacp.org/events/conference/2025-iacp-legal-officers-section-spring-training-midyear-meeting

02/21/2025

The ongoing drug crisis affects people, communities, and countries around the globe with no regard to socioeconomic status, nationality, or other demographics.

is seeking articles from the public safety, criminal justice, and public health professionals who combat this crisis in their communities for our July 2024 issue on Navigating the Drug Crisis. Whether you work on the streets, in the lab, or at an academic institution, your expertise, lessons learned, insights, and strategies can help the police profession respond to this threat and save lives in their communities.

The deadline for submission is March 31, 2025.

Submit an article today at www.policechiefmagazine.org/submit-an-article or email [email protected] for more information.

02/21/2025

This week, IACP President Ken Walker attended the Toronto Police Service graduation ceremony where 90 cadets were sworn into policing service. Graduation coincided with the grand opening of the IACP Training Center housed within the Toronto Police College. Thank you to Chief Myron Demkiw for his leadership and the opportunities that lie ahead as a result of this global coordination of the policing profession.

02/21/2025

On the IACP's Critical Dispatch podcast, Chief Steve Hebbe and Deputy Chief Kyle Dowdy of the Farmington Police Department - New Mexico speak to host Jeff Pegues and pull back the curtain on one of the harshest realities of policing—those who are first to respond to a mass violence incident carry the weight of these tragedies long after they unfold. The response from the Farmington Police Department provides valuable lessons and identifies specific challenges for policing and the resources first responders need before, during, and after such a crisis. Listen to the podcast: https://www.theiacp.org/resources/critical-dispatch-podcast

The IACP releases new episodes for the Critical Dispatch podcast routinely in response to current events. IACP members and nonmembers are encouraged to subscribe to follow Critical Dispatch on Amazon Music, Apple, iHeart Radio, and Spotify for notifications of future episodes.

02/20/2025

The educational program for the IACP 2025 Officer Safety and Wellness Conference is available! Check out the comprehensive selection of workshops and featured speakers that will be at this event:https://www.theiacp.org/sites/default/files/OSW/OSW_2025_Program.pdf

Interested in attending? Register today! https://www.theiacp.org/OSWConference

02/20/2025

There is still time to nominate an agency for the 2025 IACP Webber Seavey Excellence in Law Enforcement Award! This prestigious award recognizes tried and true solutions to a variety of problems that law enforcement officers face daily on the ground. To learn more about eligibility requirements and to nominate an agency, please visit www.theiacp.org/awards/iacp-webber-seavey-excellence-in-law-enforcement-award

02/19/2025

The IACP is excited to share the feature of our Executive Director/CEO Vincent Talucci on Core Adventures to provide insight into the IACP’s strategies and goals for connecting with policing professionals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp72e9h4E_g

The keys to ensuring your association is on the path toward a vibrant future—and avoiding the common traps of stagnation—are outlined in depth with our Six D...

02/19/2025

Preparing for reform is crucial for any police department seeking to improve community trust and foster constitutional policing. Organizational change demands thoughtful planning and cultural transformation, whether initiated internally or required under a decree.

The new article provides a 9-step guide to help police leaders develop a comprehensive reform strategy. From assembling a dedicated planning team to engaging the community, these steps can position departments for success. Policechiefmagazine.org/preparing-police-dept-reform

02/13/2025

The nomination windows are open for the IACP 40 Under 40, Leadership, Webber Seavey, and IACP/Axon Police Officer of the Year awards.

These prestigious awards recognize standards of excellence in the policing profession. Learn more about each award and submit your nomination today: www.theIACP.org/Awards

02/12/2025

Did you know a skilled knife thrower can strike a target at 100 mph, leaving an officer with less than a second to react—even with a weapon drawn? The new article delves into groundbreaking human factors that challenge the conventional wisdom about weapon threats. Learn how psychology, reaction times, and tactical training must evolve to counter this emerging danger. Policechiefmagazine.org/deadly-threat-knife-throwing

02/11/2025

Attend the IACP’s Planning, Designing, and Constructing Police Facilities course in Fairfax, Virginia, from March 12–14, 2025.

The Police Facilities course is the IACP’s three-day course for law enforcement executives and government administrators seeking a full understanding of the complexities involved in planning, designing, and constructing a new or renovated police facility. Instructors include architectural experts and law enforcement executives who have recently completed a new or renovated facility project.

Register today: https://www.theiacp.org/events/planning-designing-and-constructing-police-facilities-fairfax-va

02/11/2025

The 2024 40 Under 40 awardees hailed from around the world—Chief Inspector Katrina McMulllan’s selection shone a spotlight on the high quality of leadership in Northern Ireland, while Major Abdulla Al Shehhi is an exemplary advocate for innovation in the UAE.

Want to see your country represented in 2025? Submit a nomination at https://www.theiacp.org/awards/40-under-40.

02/10/2025

The 2025 IACP Technology Conference is coming up soon! Hear from former attendees how this conference is helpful for them and visit the IACP website to register for this event taking place May 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana: https://www.theiacp.org/tech-conference