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.
Complete resolutions packets 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. If you have any questions, please email resolutions@theiacp.org.
2023 Resolutions
Past Resolutions
Anti-Drug Legalization Update
WHEREAS, overall drug use in the United States decreased by more than one third since the late 1970s, however 15.9 million people in the United...
Anti-Legalization Update
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting at its 105th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, adopted a resolution strongly opposing ballot...
Anti-Legalization Update
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police meeting at its 105th Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, passed a resolution strongly opposing ballot...
Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement
WHEREAS, state and local police are often the first to respond to a terrorist attack and are most likely to chance encounter individuals involved with...
Anti-Vehicle Theft Committee
WHEREAS, the FBI estimates that somewhere in the United States one vehicle is stolen every 23 seconds; and
WHEREAS, without considering the cost of associated...
Applying Comprehensive Community Engagement Strategies and Systems (ACCESS)
WHEREAS, the September 2015 edition of the Police Chief magazine1 was dedicated to recognizing “Great Ideas” in the policing profession. One of...
Approval of Unusual Vehicle Designs/Configurations
WHEREAS, police have encountered unusual vehicle types operating on the highways; and
WHEREAS, the design/configuration of these vehicles appears to be contrary to existing federal...
Asset Forfeiture
WHEREAS, the citizens of the United States of America continue to be victimized by the devastation brought about by illicit drug trafficking; and
WHEREAS, the...
Assisted Outpatient Treatment
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers are often the first responders to individuals in mental health crises; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers continue to experience an...
Automated External Defibrillators
WHEREAS, medical experts have determined that the sooner a heart attack victim can be defibrillated, the greater the chance the victim will survive; and,
WHEREAS...
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...
Automated Speed Enforcement
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and its member Departments are fully committed to reducing the number of roadway deaths and injuries...
Bar Codes on Motor Vehicle Licenses
WHEREAS, the ability of law enforcement agencies in different states to quickly access information about any driver operating in a particular state is an important...
Bias-Based Legislation
WHEREAS, there has been an increased amount of media and special interest attention to allegations of bias by law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, this has...
Bias-Free Policing
WHEREAS, in a free society, law enforcement is entrusted and expected to protect the civil rights of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the overwhelming majority of...
Bias-Free Policing
WHEREAS, bias-free policing is a critical cornerstone for upholding professional ethics in law enforcement, is vitally important to strengthening public trust and confidence in our...
Body-Worn Camera Video Release
Submitted by: Police Administration Committee
Cosponsored by: Committee of Homeland Security, Communications & Technology Committee, Community Policing Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Education & Training...
Brady Extension Act
WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police strongly supported the passage of the “Brady Act” which required the completion of the background investigation before...
Bringing Awareness to Effective Tools Being Used to Combat Opiate Pain Reliever Overdose Deaths in the U.S.
WHEREAS, overdose rates for all drugs in the United States have more than tripled since 1990 and have never been higher; and
WHEREAS, 100...
Building Our Way Out Of Crime Strategy
WHEREAS, The members of the Crime Prevention Committee have received the "building our way out of crime strategy" as set forth in the book...
