IACP Net Alert is a monthly electronic newsletter sent to IACP Net members highlighting resources for police chiefs and recent additions to the exclusive law enforcement network. The October 2015 edition included information on these and other topics: Use of Force New IACP Model Policies The 2015 IACP Conference A new survey on Citizen Review […]

Some recent acts of violence have prompted inquiries about possible rashes of crime in different parts of our city. I’ve heard concern about the old Northeast and the 18th and Vine entertainment district among other areas, lately. Let me assure you that no area of the city is having an abnormal outbreak of violent crime. […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Darryl Forté Chief of Police Kansas City Police Department, Missouri

I began this blog, among other reasons, because I wanted to share with you stories which otherwise don’t get told. It stands to reason that if something has the power to shock and upset a 20-year veteran of law enforcement, then surely it must be worth sharing with the public at large. And let me […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Sam Dotson Chief of Police Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department, Missouri

The IACP Law Enforcement Policy Center has published three new and updated Model Policy and Concepts & Issues Papers! IACP Net members have full access to these new and updated law enforcement policies, as well as the full archive of IACP Model Policies. Download these resources for police in the IACP Net law enforcement e-Library. […]

I have often talked and spoken about the benefits of law enforcement using social media. I think most of us who use it, recognize what a powerful tool social media can be. Law enforcement uses social media for many reasons. We use it to check the backgrounds on our recruits; for investigations; to educate our […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Billy Grogan Chief of Police A metro Atlanta police department, Georgia

IACP Net Highlights is an electronic newsletter sent every other month to individuals who are not yet members of IACP Net highlighting some recent additions to our service. The September 2015 Highlights includes information on these and other topics: Understanding Legal Cases Regarding Body-Worn Cameras Internet Commerce Safe Exchange Policy A Grant to assist with […]

The Overland Park, Kansas Police Department conducted a Labor Day – You Drink, You Drive, You Lose – S.T.E.P. Campaign from August 20th through September 7th. The principle focus was on DUI deterrence and detection in an effort to reduce alcohol related accidents. Officers also looked for speeding violations, seat restraint violations, testing violations, bicyclist […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Overland Park Police Department Overland Park, Kansas

A couple of days ago I found this interesting article on the subject of women police officers and the national concern about police use of force. As you might guess, I was pretty interested in what it had to say. I also gave a report on the police department to the members of the city […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Doreen Olko Director of Public Safety Auburn Hills Department of Public Safety, Michigan

IACP Net Alert is a monthly electronic newsletter sent to IACP Net members highlighting resources for police chiefs and recent additions to the exclusive law enforcement network. The September 2015 edition included information on these and other topics: Grooming and Appearance The 2015 IACP Conference Information on how to share your revenue generating programs The […]

Last week was very busy for the Duluth Police Department as we had some of our busiest days by call volume ever. I was listening to the police radio at my desk Thursday, Aug. 13, and calls were being dispatched nonstop. After hearing calls aired by dispatchers with no available squads, I left my desk […]

FEATURED BLOGGER Gordon Ramsay Chief of Police Duluth Police Department, Minnesota