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
Reasonable Laws to Facilitate Cross-Border Access to Extraterritorial Data Related to Criminal Offenses or Held by Service Providers
Submitted by the Homeland Security, Police Investigative Operations, and Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committees HSC.09.t2018 WHEREAS, many criminal investigations require access to electronic evidence…
EXPIRED To Address the Threat Posed by Untraceable Firearms Made Through 3D Printing and Unfinished Frames and Receivers
Submitted by: Firearms Committee FC.08.t2018 WHEREAS, firearms tracing is a powerful investigative tool that is dependent on the firearm’s serial number; and WHEREAS, law enforcement…
EXPIRED Support for Development of Comprehensive Crime Gun Intelligence Strategies
Submitted by: Firearms Committee FC.07.t2018 WHEREAS, a “Crime Gun” includes any firearm unlawfully possessed, used in a crime, or suspected to have been used in…
Reducing Metal Theft
Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee Co-sponsored by: Private Sector Liaison Committee and Police Investigative Operations Committee CPC.05.t2018 WHEREAS, U.S. Senate Resolution 252, dated November 16…
