Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Program
Since 1997, the Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Program with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice has been providing resources for the largest portion of IACP’s membership, departments serving fewer than 50,000 residents.
First-Line Leadership Training (FLL)
The First-Line Leadership (FLL) training program is designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring sworn and civilian first-line supervisors. FLL is offered as…
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Smaller Department Section
See DetailsSmaller Agency Best Practices Guides
Designed with the unique challenges of a small law enforcement agency in mind, this series focuses on various topics. The guides include applicable solutions to…
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Resources and Tools for Smaller Departments
IACP Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Program Guidance for Executives
Being a new executive can come with plenty of challenges. There are many resources available for individuals who think they might want to be a...
IACP Internal and Community Surveys
The effective use of an agency's internal survey or a community safety survey can allow an agency to respond to their employee's and communities needs...
Police Chiefs Desk Reference: A Guide for Newly Appointed Police Leaders
This reference was produced in conjunction with the Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Technical Assistance Program, and is designed with the newer chief in mind. The Police Chiefs Desk...
Emerging Trends and Issues in Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies Focus Group Report
The landscape of policing in America is changing rapidly. It is impacted by recent high profile events covered by the media, changing expectations from the...
Recorded Webinars
- The Role of Law Enforcement in Domestic Violence Fatality Review
- Bridging the Generation Gap through Leadership and Communication
- Combatting Addiction and Building Great Neighborhoods
- Developing a Successful and Sustainable Victim Services Program to Build Community Trust
- Improving Officer Safety and Wellness through Mindful Resilience
- Grant Writing Fundamentals for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies
- Officer-Involved Shootings and the Smaller Agency
- Developing and Implementing a Fitness Requirement for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers Webinar
- Bringing Research into Police Agencies Webinar
- Reducing Overtime through Schedule Design Webinar
- Police Response to People with Autism Webinar
