Legal
Engaging IACP members and their representatives in legislative and legal matters is only one way the IACP advocates for law enforcement officers and agencies. The IACP thoroughly examines proposed legislation and analyzes the potential impact on the field and provides support and feedback to the White House, the United States Congress and Supreme Court. The IACP also helps develop police legal advisors from agencies across the globe, who assist the IACP in its mission to advance the field of law enforcement and ensure that the field is aware of relevant court decisions.
IACP Policy Priorities
The following policy priorities have been designated as the global issues most important to the association. These policy priorities were developed by the IACP governing…
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Grievance Procedures
Every employee has the right to be treated fairly in matters arising from employment and have the opportunity to be heard fully any time his or...
Harassment and Discrimination
In a time where the costs of liability insurance continue to rise driving many towns to self-insure or join insurance pools, law enforcement executives have...
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Retaliatory Conduct by Employees
Law enforcement agencies should prohibit retaliatory conduct against or interference with an employee who reports, assists, or seeks to report breaches of department policy, procedures, or...
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EXPIRED Support to Maintain the Public Safety T-Band Spectrum
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 23, 2013 Support to Maintain the Public Safety T-Band Spectrum Submitted by: Communications and Technology Committee…
EXPIRED Resolution to seek Legislative Guidance for Access to Electronic Communications, Geolocation, and License Plate Reader Evidence
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 23, 2013 Resolution to seek Legislative Guidance for Access to Electronic Communications, Geolocation, and License Plate…
EXPIRED Recognition of Law Enforcement Concerns in Immigration Reform Discussion
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 23, 2013 Recognition of Law Enforcement Concerns in Immigration Reform Discussion Submitted by: Division of State…
EXPIRED Opposition to the Legalization of Marijuana by States for “Recreational” Purposes
Adopted at the 120th Annual Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania October 23, 2013 Opposition to the Legalization of Marijuana by States for "Recreational" Purposes Submitted by: Narcotics…
