The IACP 40 Under 40 award program is designed to recognize individuals in law enforcement under the age of 40 who demonstrate leadership and commitment to the profession. The award program is a chance for law enforcement agencies around the world to recognize the rising leaders within their field who possess the leadership skills and dedication that is essential to lead law enforcement now and in the future.

The IACP is pleased to announce the 40 leaders selected for the 4th annual award. Selected from a very competitive field of applicants, these individuals embody the qualities inherent in excellent law enforcement personnel and leaders. The 2019 40 Under 40 awardees’ leadership, dedication, and spirit of service both on and off duty is truly admirable.

The 2019 awardees represent local, county, state/provincial, university, tribal, and national law enforcement agencies, including awardees from sheriff’s departments, federal agencies, airport police, and investigative organizations, among others. They hail from seven countries—the United States, Canada, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, India, and the Solomon Islands. They include chiefs of police, sergeants, lieutenants, inspectors, special agents, project leads, and numerous other roles and ranks, serving their communities in both sworn and non-sworn positions.

Meet the 2019 awardees—and look for their profiles in the September 2019 Police Chief!

Know someone who you think should be among next year’s awardees? The nomination period will open in January 2020 at theIACP.org/40under40.