Technology

Technology

Technology impacts every aspect of the policing profession and is constantly evolving. The IACP provides a wide range of programs, working groups, and resources that cover technology topics, including communications, information management, identification, enforcement technologies, forensics, operations, cybercrime, digital evidence, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and autonomous vehicles.

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Police Chief Magazine regularly features expert insights and practical guidance on technology-driven policing, including emerging cybercrime threats, digital evidence, and cybersecurity strategies—making it a valuable resource for staying informed on the evolving intersection of policing and technology. Explore articles, case studies, and expert commentary to help your agency adopt innovative solutions and strengthen digital resilience. 

The IACP Technology Conference is a premier annual event that brings together police executives, IT professionals, and operational staff for hands-on training, professional development, and a national forum to share promising practices on emerging technologies that enhance public safety operations. Join the conversation, discover solutions, and bring actionable strategies back to your agency. 

IACP supports multiple committees and sections focused on police technology. These groups provide forums for members to share information, develop promising practices, and address advancements in technology for police.  

  • Artificial Intelligence Resource Hub: A central resource offering police agencies evidence-based guidance on AI in policing, including primers on predictive and generative AI, real-world use cases, and policy considerations to help navigate opportunities, risks, and ethical implications.
  • Law Enforcement Information & Technology (LEIT) Section: A key forum for sharing information, promising practices, and lessons learned on cutting-edge topics such as information management, communications interoperability, technology standards, and data sharing.  
  • Communications & Technology Committee (CTC): Monitors and advances the use of modern communication systems and emerging technologies in policing, helping agencies stay informed and equipped to apply these tools effectively.
  • Computer Crime & Digital Evidence Committee (CCDE): Strengthens law enforcement’s ability to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cyber-enabled crimes by promoting collaboration, identifying resource needs, and advancing digital evidence practices across sectors.  
  • Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) Committee: Serves as IACP’s central coordination point for police data and information sharing, and acts as the primary liaison with the FBI on systems like the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Data Exchange (N-DEx).

Learn more about IACP Committees, Sections, and Divisions. 

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