Advocacy
By serving as the professional voice of law enforcement, IACP works to ensure that community stakeholders, legislators, and other groups understand issues related to law enforcement and public safety and that members and others in the field are able to learn from global best practices.
Resolutions
Resolutions are the cornerstone of IACP’s policy development. Through this process, the association membership addresses critical issues facing law enforcement. Resolutions direct the efforts of the IACP and serve as the guiding statement in accomplishing the work of the association.
Individual members, committees, sections, and divisions are given the opportunity to submit resolutions for the membership's consideration. If you are an individual member looking to submit a resolution, it is recommended that you coordinate with relevant IACP committees, divisions, or sections to review and provide feedback as you develop your resolution submission. The IACP accepts resolutions on a rolling basis throughout the year for consideration at the next IACP annual conference.
Fast facts about Resolutions:
- Resolutions help direct the efforts of the IACP, serving as guiding statements for association work.
- Resolutions can be submitted by IACP committees, sections, divisions, individual members, or Board of the Directors.
- Resolutions represent the values and interests of the IACP membership.
- In order for a Resolution to go into effect, it must be voted upon by the members of the IACP, which takes place after annual conference.
- Resolutions are valid for 5 years from the date of enactment.
For more information on how the resolutions process works, including how to craft a resolution, click here. If you are interested in submitting a resolution, please complete a resolutions proposal template located here. For any questions, please email [email protected].
IACP Legislative Agenda
The IACP has set its Policy Priorities for the 118th Congress. These policy priorities have been designated as the global issues most important to the association. The policy priorities were developed by the IACP governing body, with input from the law enforcement field. This document is meant to aid IACP members in discussions with elected officials regarding key criminal justice related issues. As additional issues of interest to the IACP arise, the governing body will establish positions on them.
Read IACP's Legislative Alert to learn about the latest legislative policies and actions impacting law enforcement.
Contact: [email protected]
Current Legislative Issues in Policing
- The State of Recruitment: A Crisis for Law Enforcement
- IACP Task Force on Use of Force: Legislative Considerations and Recommendations
- IACP Firearms Policy Position Statement
- Data, Privacy, & Public Safety: A Law Enforcement Perspective on the Challenges of Gathering Electronic Evidence
- IACP Critical Issues Listening Session Report
Policy Statements and Letters
- IACP Support for the Social Security Fairness Act
- IACP Support for Reauthorization of Undetectable Firearms Act
- IACP Concern for H.R. 4639
- IACP-FOP Joint Letter Concerning S. 2103
- IACP Support for UAS Congressional Legislation
- IACP Support for H.R. 1005, EAGLES ACT
- IACP Support for H.R. 467 - HALT Fentanyl Act
- IACP Supports LEOSA Reform Act (H.R. 324)
- IACP and FOP Raise Concerns Over the American Data Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 8152)
- IACP Support for the Public Safety Officer Support Act
- IACP Support for the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
- IACP and FOP Announce Support for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
- IACP And FOP Praise Senate Deal On Firearms
- IACP And FOP Join Forces To Address Gun Policy And Community Violence
- IACP And FOP Statement On Executive Order On Police Reform
- Fentanyl Class Scheduling
- IACP Support for the Nomination of Deanne Criswell to Serve as the Administrator of FEMA
- IACP Letter to the Senate Expressing Concerns with the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
- IACP Concerns with the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 (H.R. 1280)
- IACP Support for the Nomination of Judge Merrick Garland as Attorney General
- IACP Support for the Nominations of Lisa Monaco as Deputy Attorney General and Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General
- IACP Support for the Nomination of Alejandro “Ali” Mayorkas as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
- Letter of Support for Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
- IACP Policy Framework for Improved Community-Police Engagement
- IACP Statement on Qualified Immunity
- IACP Echoes FCC Chairman Pai's Call for Repeal of T-Band Auction Mandate
- IACP Urges Congress to Provide Funding for Law Enforcement in Response to COVID-19
- Joint Letter in Opposition of Moratorium or Ban of Facial Recognition Technology Use by Law Enforcement
- IACP Supports the Federal Firearm Licensee Protection Act of 2019
- IACP Supports the Nomination of James W. Carroll as Director of ONDCP
- IACP Supports Reauthorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program
- IACP Supports the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act of 2019
- IACP Supports the Threat Assessment, Prevention, and Safety (TAPS) Act of 2019
- IACP Expresses Concern to U.S. DOJ over Body Worn Camera Policy for Federal Taskforces
- Letter of Support for the Nomination of William P. Barr as Attorney General
- Joint Law Enforcement Letter on Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019 (H.R. 451)
- IACP Letter of Support for Don't Break Up the T-Band Act (H.R. 5085/S. 3347)
- IACP: U.S. Federal Government Shutdown Threatens Public Safety
- FOP and IACP Applaud Senate for the Passage of the First Step Act
- FOP and IACP Announce a Big Step for First Step Act
- Letter to President Donald J. Trump in Support of the First Step Act
- IACP Voices Support for the FIRST STEP Act
- IACP Supports the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017
- IACP Support for the Nomination of Senator Sessions as Attorney General
- Joint Letter on JFA and Rapid DNA
- Joint Letter on Criminal Justice Reform
- Joint Law Enforcement Letter on S. 356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act
- IACP Supports the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, S. 2123
- IACP and NDAA Support Burr-Feinstein Draft Legislation on Encryption
- Letter to the Attorney General on Asset Forfeiture
- IACP Supports the Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2016, S. 2544
- Joint Law Enforcement Letter on Email Privacy Act, H.R. 699
- IACP Supports Legislation to Clarify Law on Internet Threats
- IACP Supports the Rapid DNA Act of 2015, S. 2348
- IACP Supports the Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, S. 2372
- Letter of Support to Senate for DHS Grant Funding
- Letter of Support to House for DHS Grant Funding
- Letter to President Obama on Asset Forfeiture
- Letter to Congressional Leadership on Asset Forfeiture
- Letter to Attorney General Lynch on Asset Forfeiture
- Joint Letter on S. 356 – the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 and Reducing the Effects of Non-Technical Barriers to Lawful Access to Electronic Evidence
- Joint Law Enforcement Letter on Email Privacy Act of 2015
- Joint Law Enforcement Fact Sheet on Electronic Communications
- IACP Supports the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015
- Statement on Proposed Reforms to Asset Forfeiture
- FY 2016 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Grants Request Letter
- FY 2016 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Request Letter
- Joint Letter on ALPR by Law Enforcement Organizations to Congress
- Senate Letter on National Preparedness Grant Program
- House Letter on National Preparedness Grant Program
- IACP Opposes Federal Pre-Emption of Individual States Carrying of Concealed Weapons Laws (S. 498/H.R. 402)
- IACP Supports AG Nominee Ms. Loretta Lynch
- IACP Calls for the Return of Fugitives Who Have Fled to Cuba
- IACP Supports Bulletproof Vest Program Reauthorization Legislation
- IACP Submits Letter to Senate on Hours of Service Requirements
- IACP and Law Enforcement Groups Urge Senate to Reject Amendments That Would Prohibit Federal Funds From Being Used to Acquire Automated License Plate Recognition Technology
- IACP submits joint letter to House and Senate Homeland Security Committee on National Preparedness Grant Program
- IACP Supports the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Improvements Act of 2014
- IACP Supports the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- IACP Supports Nomination of Gil Kerlikowske for Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- IACP Supports the Nomination of General Francis X. Taylor
- IACP supports Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013
- IACP supports Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization
- FOP and IACP letter on police reform provisions in the FY 22 CJS Appropriations Bill
Testimony
- Testimony of Chief Steven Casstevens, President of the IACP, before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Police Use of Force and Community Relations
- Testimony of Chief Steven Casstevens, Second Vice President of the IACP, before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism on the Long-term Care Needs of First Responders Injured in the Line of Duty
- Testimony of Chief David Rausch, General Chair of the IACP Midsize Agencies Division, before the House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing on World Wide Threats: Keeping America Secure in the New Age of Terror
- Testimony of Chief Will D. Johnson, Chair of the IACP Human And Civil Rights Committee, before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Hearing on Responses to the Increase in Religious Hate Crimes
- Testimony of President Donald W. De Lucca before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Hearing on Mental Health Care: Examining Treatments and Services
- Testimony of President Richard Beary before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency Hearing on Unmanned Aerial System Threats: Exploring Security Implications and Mitigation Technologies
- Testimony of President Richard Beary before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence Hearing on Addressing Remaining Gaps in Federal, State, and Local Information Sharing
- Submitted Comments of the IACP for the Task Force Listening Session on Policy and Oversight
- Testimony of Hassan Aden, IACP Director of Research and Programs, for the Task Force Listening Session on Social Media
- Testimony of IACP Executive Director Vincent Talucci for the Task Force Listening Session on Technology
- Testimony of President Richard Beary before the Task Force Listening Session: Building Trust & Legitimacy
- Testimony of President Yost Zakhary before the Senate Judiciary Hearing on the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program
