Resolutions
Resolutions are the cornerstone of IACP’s policy development. Resolutions direct the efforts of the IACP and serve as the guiding statement in accomplishing the work of the association.
Resolutions are the cornerstone of IACP’s policy development. Through this process, the association membership addresses critical issues facing law enforcement. Resolutions direct the efforts of the IACP and serve as the guiding statement in accomplishing the work of the association.
Individual members, committees, sections, and divisions are given the opportunity to submit resolutions for the membership's consideration. If you are an individual member looking to submit a resolution, it is recommended that you coordinate with relevant IACP committees, divisions, or sections to review and provide feedback as you develop your resolution submission. The IACP accepts resolutions on a rolling basis throughout the year for consideration at the quarterly Governing Body meetings.
Fast facts about Resolutions:
- Resolutions help direct the efforts of the IACP, serving as guiding statements for association work.
- Resolutions can be submitted by IACP committees, sections, divisions, individual members, or Board of the Directors.
- Resolutions represent the values and interests of the IACP membership.
- In order for a Resolution to go into effect, it must go for a vote by the IACP Board of Directors and the Executive Board, which takes place at each quarterly Governing Body meeting.
- Resolutions are valid for 5 years from the date of enactment.
Resolutions that are still valid are available to view below.
For more information on how the resolutions process works, including how to craft a resolution, click here. If you are interested in submitting a resolution, please first complete a resolutions proposal form located here. Once the proposal has been approved, resolution drafts can be submitted for consideration using this form.
Adopted resolutions are valid for five years. For information about expired resolutions or any other questions, please email [email protected].
Current Valid Resolutions
2026 Resolutions:
- Support for Recognizing Tribal Courts as Courts of Competent Jurisdiction Under the Stored Communications Act
- Resolution To Support Legislation and Regulations to Control the Sale, Detection, Monitoring, And Tracking of Pill Presses Used in the Manufacture of Illegal Synthetic Drugs
- Resolution on Community Education and Engagement Regarding Police Use of Force
- Encouraging the Development and Implementation of Healthy, Well-Trained, and Connected Chaplain Programs in Law Enforcement Agencies
- Addressing the Public Safety Threat Posed by Crypto ATM (Convertible Virtual Currency Kiosks) Use in Crime, Fraud, Money Laundering, the Illegal Narcotics Trade, and Elder Victimization
- Resolution in Support of Collecting Lawfully Owed DNA Samples for Inclusion in CODIS
- Support for ATF Requirement to Report Multiple Sales of Long Guns
- Opposition to Removal of Silencers (Suppressors) from the National Firearms Act of 1934
- Support of Police Officers to Receive Tactical Firearms Training
- Tribal Police Departments Should Be Recognized as Governmental Entities for Purposes of The National Firearms Act and The Gun Control Act
- The Threat Posed by Possession and Use of Privately Made Firearms That are Untraceable
- Support to Prohibit the Possession or Transfer of Certain Firearm Accessories
- Opposition of Legislation Explicitly Allowing Force against Police Officers under Expansions to the Castle Doctrine or Self-Defense Laws
- Reducing the Number of Stolen Firearms
- Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms by Children
2025 Resolutions:
- Support for the National Road to Zero Campaign
- Support for Advancing the Quality of Policing Culture
- 4.9 GHz Public Safety Radio Spectrum
- Quick Clearance of Roadway Incidents
- Encouraging the Use of Overdose Mapping Programs
- Investigation of Fatal Crashes
- Support of Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety
- Resolution on the use of the ISPS-Code in the Fight Against the Trafficking of Persons, Wildlife and Goods
- Issuance of Digital License Plates
- Opposing Increases in Size and Weight of Large Trucks
- Support for Global Action to Combat the Threat of Transnational Criminal Organizations Engaged in Drug Trafficking and Related Criminal Offenses
- Resolution on Promoting Transparency, Accountability, Coordination, and Officer Safety in Immigration Enforcement Operations
- Resolution Condemning Incitement of Violence
- Omnibus Resolution For Supporting The Continuation And Expansion Of Nationwide Crime Gun Intelligence Efforts And The ATF’s Integrated Strategy And Implementation For Such Programs
- Trust Building through the Lens of Community Safety: Addressing Violent Crime and Building Community Trust
- Advancing Community Trust and Protecting Human and Civil Rights through Collaboration and Transparency
- Support of National Violent Death Reporting System
- Support for Additional NIBIN Funding at ATF
2024 Resolutions:
- Cooperation and Collaboration with Medicolegal Death Investigation Systems
- Including Any Impairing Substance or Drug in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) Statutes
- Resolution to Promote Implementation of and Adherence to Forensic Science Standards
- Support for ANSI/TMA-AVS-01 2023 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard
- Management of Behavioral Health Emergencies
- Incorporation of Rapid DNA in Mass Disaster Response Plans
- Support for the National Move Over Initiative
2023 Resolutions:
- NIBIN and eTrace Resolution
- Support for a “Public-Private Partnership Day”
- Joint Resolution on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Resolution on Preemployment Psychological Evaluations
- Support for Maintaining and Maturing the Quality of the Policing Profession by Establishing Core, Evidence-Based Hiring Practices
- Resolution to Support a Renewed and Comprehensive National Anti-Drug and Dangerous Drug Awareness Campaign
- Urging Leaders to Make Traffic Enforcement an Operational Priority and to Work with Stakeholders to Support Traffic Safety Education and Enforcement Efforts
- Support of Electronic Warrants in the Fight Against Impaired Driving
- The Public Safety and Homeland Security Needs for Retro-Reflective Front and Rear License Plates with Validation Stickers
- In Support of Amendment to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to Include Railroad Police as Qualified Law Enforcement Officers
- Support for Stronger, More Effective Border Security
2022 Resolutions:
