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 Accelerant and Explosives Detection Canine Testing Protocols
WHEREAS, current issues affect accelerant detection canine programs, namely that the proper use of an accelerant detection canine is to assist in the location and…
EXPIRED DNA Collection and Increased Funding for DNA Evidence Technology
WHEREAS, in order to protect the public most effectively, law enforcement professionals have an obligation to use the utmost technologically-advanced methods of investigating criminal activity…
EXPIRED Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS)
WHEREAS, identification of individuals using fingerprint databases is hindered by the lack of interoperability of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS); and WHEREAS, identification of individuals…
EXPIRED Support of Implementation of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System Pro
Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference San Diego, CA October 3, 2012 Support of Implementation of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System…
