Investigations
Law enforcement are key in criminal investigations. They are the eyes and ears on the ground and integral in preventing and responding to crimes and maintaining public safety. The IACP offers a library of resources providing guidance to law enforcement in: victim and offender identification; evidence collection; investigative operations and strategies; community policing strategies; coordination; information-sharing; interacting with and responding to victims, witnesses, and suspect; and more.
Combating Child Sex Trafficking: A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders
This guide aims to assist law enforcement leaders in adopting effective multidisciplinary approaches to address child sex trafficking in their communities.
IACP Releases Four-Part Training Video: The Crime of Domestic Violence
The crime of domestic violence is complex and law enforcement officers often feel frustrated and discouraged when responding. Officers provide as much support to victims…
Policy Center Resources
See AllInvestigation of Hate Crimes*
Any acts or threats of violence, property damage, harassment, intimidation, or other crimes motivated by hate and bias and designed to infringe upon the rights...
Identity Theft
Identity theft affects millions of people every year, causing serious and sometimes devastating financial, psychological, and reputational injury. By providing timely and effective assistance, law...
Policy/Protocol
Investigation of Officer Use of Deadly Force
The accuracy and professionalism of investigations of incidents involving officer use of deadly force can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies...
Sexual Assaults
Law enforcement employees should take a professional, victim-centered approach to sexual assaults and to proactively investigate these crimes and prosecute the perpetrator in a manner...
Resources
EXPIRED Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement
WHEREAS, state and local police are often the first to respond to a terrorist attack and are most likely to chance encounter individuals involved with…
EXPIRED Supporting Full Funding for Mobile Enforcement Teams
Supporting Full Funding for Mobile Enforcement Teams Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee NDD.002.a09 WHEREAS, the coordinated efforts of federal, state, local and tribal…
EXPIRED Support for Development and Expansion of Information Sharing Systems
WHEREAS, local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agents and officers engaged in routine police work are an excellent resource to gather information related to…
EXPIRED Requesting the Creation of a National Strategy to Assist State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement in Addressing the Technical Developments and Issues Related to Electronic Surveillance
REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL STRATEGY TO ASSIST STATE, LOCAL AND TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ADDRESSING THE TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTRONIC…
