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
#548 - First-Line Supervision: A Primer for Aspiring Line Officers
The position of first-line supervisor is one of the most demanding in the police profession. The job skills of even the most capable patrol officers...
Consular Notification and Access
Law enforcement agencies should adhere to the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of State concerning consular notification and access based on treaty obligations. Adherence to...
Corruption Prevention
Law enforcement agency should establish proactive procedures to prevent corruption, to investigate complaints or allegations of corruption, and to administer appropriate administrative punishment or criminal prosecution...
Court Appearance
The success of a criminal prosecution is determined not solely by the quality and quantity of evidence but by the manner in which it is...
Court Protection Orders
Research reveals that nearly one-third of all female homicide victims in the United States are killed by a husband or boyfriend. Another third of all...
Pandemic Flu
Health care professionals predict that a pandemic influenza outbreak is highly likely, if not inevitable, based on current conditions and historical data. Should the current...
Overtime
All law enforcement personnel must be mindful of and exercise fiscal responsibility in the use of public funds and resources. Overtime pay requires particular attention...
Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Serious Incidents
The accuracy and professionalism of officer-involved shooting investigations can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies, community-law enforcement relations, and public perceptions...
Off-Duty Arrests
Out-of-uniform, off-duty officers may confront criminal activity to which they should take, or must decide whether to take, enforcement action. When engaged in off-duty enforcement...
Search Warrants
The search warrant is one of the more powerful and valuable tools in the law enforcement arsenal. While the process of applying for and obtaining...
Crime Analysis
Law enforcement crime analysis functions should include collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting crime and incident data to evaluate past performance and identify criminal activity patterns and...
Naloxone
Naloxone - commonly known by the brand name, Narcan - can be used to treat a narcotics overdose in an emergency. These documents explore the primary issues surrounding...
