Resources
IACP's resources are aimed at helping law enforcement executives do their jobs better and cover a variety of topics, including professional development, leadership, management, and supervision, as well as hot topics such as ethics.
Resources
Nutritional Needs
Understanding what is healthy and how to teach your family about good eating habits can be challenging given the constant cycle of fad diets and...
Sleep Deprivation
While sleep deprivation is not exclusive to law enforcement, it is often amplified due to the unique stressors of the job and shift work. Sleep...
Helping Your Young Child Understand Your Job
Children of law enforcement officers often face unique challenges when it comes to understanding their parent’s jobs. This resource outlines some suggestions to help navigate...
Victim Response Training Templates
Victim response training should be institutionalized at all agencies so personnel have a foundational knowledge of victim-centered, trauma-informed practices. Trained personnel working with victims should...
Mastering Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance focuses on managing time and energy while on- and off-duty. Having a healthy work-life balance ensures that officers perform effectively, reduce stress, avoid...
Enhancing Officer Wellness and Resiliency in Policing
The stressors that police officer face can have serious implications for overall health and wellness. In times of stress and uncertainty, officers must take practical...
Communication in Officer Families
Effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy family. The policing profession offers unique challenges which may create stress, confusion, fear, and a variety of...
Community Engagement and Dialogue
Community members are not merely the recipients of police services, they are essential partners in maintaining public safety. This resource provides an overview of key...
Community Member Feedback as an Effective Tool for Building and Maintaining Trust
Providing community members with meaningful and accessible opportunities to provide feedback can be an important way for police agencies to build trust and understand the...
The Dangers of Distracted Driving Infographics
Traffic-related fatalities are annually ranked as one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The IACP is dedicated to addressing priority roadway safety initiatives, including...
Drug Impaired Driving Laboratory Toxicology Testing Recommendations
Drug Impaired Driving Laboratory Toxicology Testing Recommendations
Submitted by: Drug Recognition Expert Section
DRE.04.22
WHEREAS, an alarming number of drivers report driving under the influence...
Crime Prevention Strategy
Crime Prevention Strategy
Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
CPC.05.22
WHEREAS, the prevention of crime is fundamental to a free and safe society; and therefore, sustaining ...
