Resolutions
Resolutions are the cornerstone of IACP’s policy development. Resolutions direct the efforts of the IACP and serve as the guiding statement in accomplishing the work of the association.
Complete resolutions packets that are still valid are available to view below.
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 first complete a resolutions proposal form located here. Once the proposal has been approved, resolution drafts can be submitted for consideration using this form. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Adopted resolutions are valid for five years.
2024 Resolutions:
- Incorporation of Rapid DNA in Mass Disaster Response Plans
- Including Any Impairing Substance or Drug in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) Statutes
- Support for ANSI/TMA-AVS-01 2023 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard
- Management of Behavioral Health Emergencies
- Support for the National Move Over Initiative
- Implementation of Forensic Science Standards
- Collaboration on Medicolegal Death Investigation
Resolutions
National Virtual Pointer System
WHEREAS, in 1992 the Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized a critical need for a system to increase information sharing among federal, state and...
Nationwide Adoption of Identity, Credential, and Access Management Services and the Trustmark Framework
Nationwide Adoption of Identity, Credential, and Access Management Services and the Trustmark Framework
Submitted by: Communication and Technology Committee
CTC.005.t2017
WHEREAS, the need...
Nationwide Non-Emergency Telephone Number
WHEREAS, the federal government is exploring the possibility of mandating the designation of a nationwide non-emergency telephone number, and,
W HEREAS, the use of a...
Need for Legislative Dialogue with the Telecommunication Industry and the Federal Communication Commission Encouraging Compliance with the Telecommunications Carriers Law Enforcement Act
WHEREAS, telecommunications systems and networks are used in the commission of criminal activities; and lawfully authorized electronic surveillance preserves public safety; and
WHEREAS, the lawful...
NEW HIGHWAY SAFETY GOAL
NEW HIGHWAY SAFETY GOAL Submitted by: Highway Safety Committee HSC.012.a08
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation reported for 2005 that motor vehicle traffic crashes were...
NHTSA Regional Offices
WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and operates with 10 regional office throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS...
Noting the Dramatic Rise in Teen Marijuana Use in States Permitting the Sale of Marijuana for Allege
Orlando, FL.
October 27, 2010
Noting the Dramatic Rise in Teen Marijuana Use in States Permitting the Sale of...
Noting the Link Between Increased Teen Marijuana Use, Increased Driving Death Statistics and Drug Tr
Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference
San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012
Noting the Link Between Increased Teen Marijuana Use, Increased Driving Death Statistics and...
Operation Cooperation
WHEREAS, a good cooperative relationship between public law enforcement and private security is beneficial to public safety, and
WHEREAS, the private security industry continues to...
Operator Responsibility When Passing a Stopped Emergency Vehicle
WHEREAS, every year public safety officers encounter the risks and hazards inherent to the profession; and
WHEREAS, in the performance of their duties, police officers...
Opposing Increases in Size and Weight of Large Trucks
Submitted by: Highway Safety Committee
HSC.02.20
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is concerned with the safety of motorists on U.S...
Opposing Increases in Size and Weight of Large Trucks
Adopted at the 121st Annual Conference
Orlando, Florida
October 21, 2014
Opposing Increases in Size and Weight of Large Trucks
Submitted by: Highway Safety...
Opposing Safe Injection Site Programs and Legislation
Chicago, IL
October 26, 2011
Opposing Safe Injection Site Programs and Legislation
Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee...
Opposing the Arrest of Petitioners for Violations of Their Own Protection Orders
Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference
San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012
Opposing the Arrest of Petitioners for Violations of Their Own Protection Orders
Submitted...
Opposition of Legislation Explicitly Allowing Force against Law Enforcement Officers under Expansions to the Castle Doctrine or Self-Defense Laws
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2013
Opposition of Legislation Explicitly Allowing Force against Law Enforcement Officers under Expansions...
Opposition of Safe Injection Sites
Opposition of Safe Injection Sites
Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee
NDDC.022.t2017
WHEREAS, safe injection site programs convey an implicit acceptance...
Opposition of the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
Opposition of the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee
NDDC.023.t2017
WHEREAS, marijuana is a Schedule I substance...
Opposition to Ballot Initiatives to Allow the Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting at its 104th annual conference in Orlando, Florida, passed a resolution urging all governments and governing...
Opposition to Conceal Carry Reciprocity Legislation
Opposition to Conceal Carry Reciprocity Legislation
Submitted by: Firearms Committee
FC.007.t2017
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) of 2004 enables retired...
Opposition to Efforts to Label or Classify Marijuana as Medicine
Opposition to Efforts to Label or Classify Marijuana as Medicine Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee NDD.006.a09
WHEREAS, there is an organized and well-funded...
