The IACP is pleased to share a new resource, Shared Principles of Agreement — Public Safety Leadership Convening, developed to support constructive dialogue and strengthen intergovernmental public safety cooperation.

In response to ongoing challenges, the IACP helped convene senior leaders from federal, state, and local law enforcement; national law enforcement labor organizations; prosecutors’ offices; and state and local government for a facilitated, solutions-focused discussion. The convening was designed to identify areas of shared understanding and practical approaches that enhance officer safety, promote constitutional policing, and sustain community trust. Findings were consolidated into this report, designed to guide collaborative discussions and decision-making.

• Despite diverse roles and perspectives, 16 organizations identified strong alignment around the following shared principles:
• Recognizing the public safety benefit, value, and legitimacy of properly coordinated federal immigration enforcement operations
• Refocusing operational relationships and expectations, where needed
• Preventing the risk of inadvertent and potentially dangerous conflict between law enforcement officials from differing agencies and enhancing community safety through clear incident leadership and interoperable communications
• Prioritizing the apprehension of violent and other serious offenders and national security threats while minimizing collateral impacts
• Treating community trust and human rights as operational requirements
• Committing to cross‑training, supervision, and transparent processes for investigating allegations of misconduct and/or law enforcement–involved critical incidents
• Communicating consistently to reduce polarization and confusion

Promoting responsible, fact‑based communication grounded in accurate, verified information to support officer and public safety, strengthen credibility, counter misinformation, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve

The shared principles of agreement are intended to serve as a constructive foundation for continued dialogue and collaboration among public safety partners nationwide. The IACP offers this resource to support members as they navigate complex operational environments and intergovernmental relationships.

We encourage you to review and share this document within your agencies and professional networks.