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
1. Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims: 21st Century Strategy
The 21st Century Strategy introduces state, local, and tribal law enforcement leaders to the benefits, challenges, methods, and responsibilities for enhancing their response to victims…
4. Enhancing Law Enforcement Response to Victims: Training Supplement
The Training Supplement is designed to assist in an effort to train law enforcement personnel, from recruit to executive, to be knowledgeable about victim rights…
Response to Protection Order Violations Report Review Checklist
This tool assists supervisors in ensuring that reports on protection order violations capture significant and comprehensive details and the totality of crimes that occurred. The…
Response to Domestic Violence Report Review Checklist
This tool assists supervisors in ensuring that reports on domestic/intimate partner violence capture significant and comprehensive details and the totality of crimes that occurred. The…
