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
Support for Creation of a Law Enforcement Uniform Injury Report
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2013
Support for Creation of a Law Enforcement Uniform Injury Report
Submitted by: Division...
Support for Data Retention in Aid of the Investigation of Crimes Facilitated or Committed Through the Use of the Internet and Telephony-Based Communications Services
WHEREAS, the lawful investigation of Internet data and telephonic communications has historically proven to be one of the most valuable tools available to law...
Support for Development and Expansion of Information Sharing Systems
WHEREAS, local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agents and officers engaged in routine police work are an excellent resource to gather information related to...
Support for Development of a Next Generation 911 (NG911) System
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2013
Support for Development of a Next Generation 911 (NG911) System
Submitted by: Communications...
Support for Development of Comprehensive Crime Gun Intelligence Strategies
Submitted by: Firearms Committee
FC.07.t2018
WHEREAS, a “Crime Gun” includes any firearm unlawfully possessed, used in a crime, or suspected to have been used...
Support for Drug Impaired Driving Legislation, Research and Training
WHEREAS, driving under the influence of illegal drugs has become a significant problem worldwide; and
WHEREAS, 13 percent of 16-20 year olds report driving within...
Support for Education and Awareness on U Visa Certifications and T Visa Declarations
Submitted by: Victim Services Committee
Co-Sponsored by: Police Investigative Operations Committee and Forensic Science Committee
VSC.18.t2018
U.S. Law provides several protections for legal...
Support for Education and Awareness Programs to Address the Growing Prescription Drug Abuse Problem
WHEREAS, the non-medical use or abuse of prescription drugs has been growing at an alarming rate in the United States and is a serious public...
Support for El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC)
Support for El Paso Intelligence Center...
Support for Encouraging National Governments to Examine Placing More Stringent Regulatory Controls on Flunitrazepam
WHEREAS, flunitrazepam, a potent sedative/hypnotic drug most commonly known under the trade name of “Rohypnol,” is abused in many countries by such groups as teenagers...
Support for Enhancements to Internet Prescription Drug Legislation
WHEREAS, non-medical use of addictive prescription drugs ranks second (behind marijuana) as a category of illicit drug use in the United States (SAMHSA, 2002 National...
Support for Environmental Justice
WHEREAS, the Environmental Crimes Committee of The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) has been actively engaged in training for the recognition and response...
Support for Event Deconfliction Systems in Support of Officer Safety and Wellness
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2013
Support for Event Deconfliction Systems in Support of Officer Safety and Wellness
Submitted...
Support for Federal Bureau of Investigation Checks on Applicants for State Private Security Officer Licensing
WHEREAS, growing public awareness and concern about safety and security matters have stretched thin the resources of public law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau...
Support for Federal Legislation Banning Junk Guns
WHEREAS, the prohibition on the importation of handguns as defined by ATF F 4590, that are not generally recognized as particularly suitable or readily adaptable...
Support for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids School and Youth Violence Prevention Plan
Chicago, IL
October 26, 2011
Support for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids School and Youth Violence Prevention Plan
Submitted...
Support for Firearms Offender Registries
WHEREAS, the reduction of firearms-related violent crime has been and continues to be a major goal of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)...
Support for Full and Complete Access to States’ Criminal History Record Information for National Security Purposes
Support for Full and Complete Access to States'
Criminal History Record Information for National Security Purposes
Submitted by: Criminal Justice Information System Committee
CJIS.24.t16...
Support for Full Funding for All Federal Agencies Involved in Combating Drug Crime
WHEREAS, federal programs designed to assist local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies have played a vital role in reducing the nation’s crime rate; and...
