International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Post

On September 30 and October 1, the IACP provided training on checkpoint operations emphasizing speed enforcement in Bogotá, Colombia for officers of the Colombian National Police and agents of District Secretariat of Mobility of Bogotá. The training, supported by the Bloomberg Philanthropies BIGRS initiative, offered effective practices in roadside operations, ways to improve interagency collaboration, and practical checkpoint exercises in a controlled environment. #RoadSafety

The IACP donated breathalyzers to support the Agencia de Tránsito y Movilidad (ATM) drunk driving enforcement operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety. Following delivery, traffic enforcement agents were trained in the use of the equipment.

The IACP 2024 Annual Conference and Exposition is only a couple of weeks away! Register now for the largest and most impactful policing event of the year, taking place in Boston, MA, October 19-22. IACP 2024 will bring together public safety professionals to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eHy2fgf

This year at the IACP 2024 Annual Conference, the IACP is hosting a Leadership Engagement Roundtable to hear from the field and increase engagement in leadership positions. Join this open discussion at conference to share your feedback and learn about additional opportunities for involvement.

With support from the UAE Ministry of Interior, the IACP is holding a 2-day roundtable in Abu Dhabi, UAE to discuss cultural transformation in policing. The event convenes police leaders from across the globe to share their experiences in leading culture change agendas in their agencies.

The legalization of cannabis compels police agencies to examine if and how legislation may impact their employee drug use policies. The IACP Policy Center has published new guidance on Cannabis Legalization and Police Personnel Management. View this guidance here: https://lnkd.in/exgBTBcN

An Incident Command System may be utilized for any size or type of incident or event to coordinate the efforts of responding agencies and individuals as they work to stabilize the incident. View the IACP Policy Center’s updated guidance here: https://lnkd.in/e3g-N8_f

A police-research partnership highlights the “contagious fire” phenomenon in police in a study aimed at improving training, accountability, and decision-making during critical incidents. The participating chiefs’ commitment to evidence-based policing sets a powerful example for other agencies, fosters continuous improvement, and enhances service to their communities. Learn more about this innovative study and its implications in #PoliceChiefMag's new article: https://lnkd.in/gYx2zUvJ #Police #PublicSafety #EvidenceBasedPolicing

Calling all sworn and civilian first-line supervisors. Do you want to become a more effective leader within your agency and community? Sharpen your leadership skills with IACP’s First-Line Leadership (FLL) course! The FLL training program is designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring sworn and civilian first-line supervisors. An upcoming course will take place November 4 – 6, 2024 in Nashua, New Hampshire. To learn more, contact [email protected]. Register today: https://lnkd.in/evwhTpjT

Empower high school students and schools to identify and prevent human trafficking! The IACP is excited to announce the release of the TraffickSTOP (Signs to Observe and Prevent) program―a human trafficking identification and prevention training for high school students.  Developed in collaboration with the NW3C, Inc. and the Office for Victims of Crime, TraffickSTOP uses a facilitator-guided approach, with school resource officers (SROs) or other police personnel delivering the curriculum in schools. The TraffickSTOP online toolkit includes meeting plans, posters, and additional resources to implement the program in any high school. A self-paced, online training course guides facilitators on how to effectively deliver the curriculum. To access the toolkit, visit the TraffickSTOP webpage: https://lnkd.in/gH5sKeZ3