Big Ideas for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies

Friday, October 08, 2010

Big Ideas

The Big Ideas for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies newsletter is a free electronic publication specifically designed to address topics relevant to law enforcement agencies that serve populations up to 50,000. Each issue highlights engaging law enforcement topics and resources pertinent to smaller agencies. See below for more information.

The Big Ideas for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies newsletter is now available on the Internet. This new expanded format provides a wider variety of information and resources to readers. As in past issues, our main feature article will highlight a new best practices guide or address a law enforcement topic pertinent to smaller agencies. New columns include: Mentoring, Training, Innovations from the Field, Leadership Development Resources and a Spotlight. Resources and contacts mentioned in the articles can now easily be accessed through hyperlinks.

Newsletter subscribers will receive an e-mail notification with a link to the new issue. The newsletter can be printed if a hard copy is desired or shared electronically with colleagues and friends. Even if you were a subscriber to the previously printed newsletter you MUST still REGISTER to receive the electronic notification. Subscriptions to Big Ideas are free.

We hope you will enjoy this new format of information sharing and look forward to including your ideas and comments as Big Ideas for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies continues its commitment of supporting and reaching all agencies in the U.S. with twenty-five and fewer officers.

For more information, contact Ben Ekelund at ekelund@theiacp.org or (800) 843-4227 ext. 844.


Read Now!	The Special Edition Includes: The Smaller Agency Certificate Track Schedule Workshop Descriptions Instructor Biographies

Read Now!	Winter 2010 Lead Article: Liability Management in Smaller Police Departments Spotlight: Guidance on Employing Returning Combat Veterans Mentoring: One Simple Way to Enhance Agency Reputation Innovations from the Field: The Police Pocket Guide: Responding to Youths with Mental Health Disorders Resources: The Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Writing and Management Academy, Volunteers in Police Service in Focus Series, The Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, Sixth National Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Training Conference, and much more.

Read Now!	The Special Edition Includes: The Smaller Agency Certificate Track Schedule Resources for Smaller Agencies at the IACP Annual Conference 10th Anniversary News The Police Chiefs Desk Reference Workshop Descriptions Workshop Instructors Biographies

Read Now!	Spring 2010 Lead Article: Smaller Agency Accreditation: Realistic, Valuable, Evolving Spotlight: On-Line Training Institute on Sexual Assault Investigation Mentoring: Working Effectively with the Media Innovations from the Field: Using Social Networks to Reach Out to the Public, Privacy Impact Assessment for License Plate Readers Resources: Missing Persons Database is Live on NamUs, Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence 2nd Edition and more.

Read Now!	Spring 2009 Lead Article: The Value of Traffic Enforcement & Preparing for the Unexpected: Line-of-Duty Deaths Spotlight: Smaller Agency Representatives to the IACP Executive Committee Mentoring: Proactive Stress Management for Police Executives & Meet the Mentors Innovations from the Field: Improving Officer Safety: Project Safe Shield & New Tools for Sexual Assault Investigations

Read Now!	Winter 2009 Lead Article: Unique Challenges for Smaller Departments Spotlight: Smaller Agency Executives Benefit from National Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence Against Women Mentoring: Mentor Skill Building Innovations from the Field: Community Partnership Leads to Case Closure & New Publications and Products from the IACP’s Research Center

Read Now!	Fall 2008 Lead Article: Succession Planning and Staff Development Spotlight: Discover Policing & Organized Retail Crime Mentoring: “Overstepping” Mayor Innovations from the Field: Sharing Best Practices in Local Law Enforcement

Read Now!	Summer 2008 Lead Article: Predicting & Surviving a No-Confidence Vote Spotlight: Aspen, CO PD Choose Hybrid Cars Mentoring: Leadership in Police Organizations Innovations from the Field: Law Enforcement Specifications for CAD and RMS

Read Now!	Spring 2008 Lead Article: Preparing to be a Chief of Police Spotlight: Celebrate Safe Communities & No-Cost Training Available Mentoring: A Mentors Perspective on Choosing to be a Police Chief Innovations from the Field: Anti-Meth Collaboration Program

Read Now!	Winter 2008 Lead Article: The IACP’s 2007 Criminal Intelligence Sharing Summit: Implications for Smaller Law Enforcement Agencies, Part I Spotlight: Law Enforcement/Children’s & Mental Health Roundtable Mentoring: SACOP Update & January Edition of Police Chief Magazine Innovations from the Field: Free Beer and the Webber Seavey Award

Read Now!	Fall 2007 Lead Article: Performance Evaluations and the Smaller Police Agency Spotlight: TechBytes Now Available, Police Chief’s Guide to Immigration Issues Innovations from the Field: Keys to Career Longevity & the Value of Keeping Your Employees Honorable Mention: 10 Officers-per-Thousand: Formulas and Other Policy Myths LPO Lesson: The Ethical Dimension of Leadership

Read Now!	Summer 2007 Lead Article: Crime Mapping Used as Effective Crime Prevention Tool Mentoring: Do You Need a Mentor? Innovations from the Field: Cordele Police Provides Security Escorts for Local Businesses, Images Remind Community of Safety & Gang Resistance and Education Training (GREAT) Spotlight: Project Response: Immigration, Research Advisory Committee (RAC) Law Enforcement Survey

Read Now!	Spring 2007 Lead Article: Maneuvering Successfully in the Political Environment Mentoring: Leadership Development through Mentoring Spotlight: Regional Forensic Video Labs, Identity Crime, & Gun Violence Reduction Innovations from the Field: Policing a Diverse Community

Read Now!	Winter 2007 Lead Article: Strategies to Address Violence Against Women Crimes Mentoring: Mentoring Skills-Pacing Honorable Mention: Residential Speeding, Training Opportunities: The Role of the Police Chief, Sexual Assault Response Team, Human Trafficking, LEIM Conference, Why Police Leaders Should Take a Lead, Offender Reentry Spotlight: Offender Reentry-A Police Perspective & Managing Sex Offenders

Read Now!	Fall 2006 Lead Article: Volunteers on Patrol Using Citizen Volunteers to Drive Marked Police Vehicles for Traffic Calming and Motorist Assistance Mentoring: Mentoring Skills-Feedback Upcoming Training Opportunities: An IACP Leadership Model, Smaller Agency Training Track Information Technology Spotlight: Technology Desk Reference & Meth Resources Honorable Mention: (LPO Lesson: The Leader Thought Process & Police Leadership, Development Resources-Character and Cops: Ethics in Policing, 3rd ed. & Caught Between the Dog and the Fireplug: How to Survive Public Service)

Read Now!	Summer 2006 Lead Article: Strategic Planning: Building Police- Community Partnerships in Small Towns Transition Support for New Police Chiefs Discover New Information in Boston at the Smaller Agency Certificate Track Community Mentor Program Police Recruitment: Understanding the Future Workforce Needs of Police Departments Leadership Development Resources: Police Chiefs Desk Reference, Be, Know, Do, Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement & Leadership Institute