WHEREAS, fatigue is a common health and safety concern for all law enforcement officers; and

WHEREAS, overtime, special duty assignments, secondary employment, and shift work are contributing factors to fatigue; and

WHEREAS, other occupations recognize the negative impacts of fatigue on safety, health, and performance and minimize their impact by restricting duty hours; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recommends that all law enforcement agencies provide training and adopt policies, which shall minimize the effects of fatigue on officers prior to and during their duty assignments.