Psychological Services Section Links
This Section offers psychological solutions to the problems faced by police agencies in the areas of personnel assessment, individual as well as organizational intervention, consultation and operational assistance. The Section acts as a resource to the Association on psychological and behavioral issues. It promotes ethical and empirically based practices through education, training, consultation, research, and the publication of guidelines covering a variety of psychologically related topics.
Youth Focused Policing Agency Self-Assessment
The goal of this Agency Self-Assessment is to provide a tool that, once completed, can serve as the foundation of an Action Plan that the...
Critical Issues: Use of Military Equipment
This page serves as a clearinghouse of resources to help guide law enforcement as they are confronted with difficult questions related to use of military...
Critical Issues: Use of Force
This page serves as a clearinghouse of resources to help guide law enforcement as they are confronted with difficult questions related to use of force.
Large Trucks and Buses
The IACP, through funding from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, has developed strategies and resources to enhance traffic safety efforts by incorporating large...
Technology and Social Media
This section examines law enforcement technologies such as body worn cameras, unmanned aircrafts, and less lethal weapons as well as the topic of social media...
The Effects of Adolescent Development on Policing
This brief provides an overview of adolescent brain development and its effects on law enforcement interactions with youth.
Smaller Law Enforcement Agency Program - E-Source
The New Executive E-Source is designed to provide easy access to resources for newly appointed or elected law enforcement executives. The information and resources are...
Combined Response to Mass Casualty Attacks
There are many reasons for establishing collaborative efforts to ensure the safety of our communities. This resource provides examples of when and why partnerships are beneficial...
