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
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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
Officer-Involved Shootings Investigative Protocols: A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders
The Officer-Involved Shootings Investigative Protocols guide provides information on what officers must know before an officer-involved shooting, what officers must know after an officer involved…
Vehicle Crime and Auto Theft Educational Awareness Report
The goal of the Auto Theft Educational Awareness Working Group of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Vehicle Crimes Committee is to educate…
Vehicle Crime: A High Impact Crime
Did you know that 97% of car thieves are charged with additional crimes? Or that fraud steals $80 billion a year across all lines of…
Educational Toolkit for Vehicle Crimes
The mission of this IACP working group is to create a best practices guideline for law enforcement agencies that do not have a dedicated vehicle…
