Submitted jointly by the Police Investigative Operations Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Law Enforcement Information Management Section, Police Administration Committee, Private Sector Liaison Committee and Victim Services Committee

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WHEREAS, an estimated 8.9 million American adults fell victim to identity crime in 2006; and

WHEREAS, this victimization translates to an economic loss of $56.6 billion to consumers; and

WHEREAS, responding to identity crime poses a significant challenge to consumers, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies, with many victims uncertain of the steps they should take if they suspect or discover identity crime; and

WHEREAS, crimes committed with compromised identities, coupled with the funding generated from related fraudulent activities, pose a significant challenge to our nation; and

WHEREAS, the IACP has previously called on law enforcement agencies to play a more active role in combating and responding to identity crime by recording all incidents of identity crime; and

WHEREAS, the Bank of America and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have formed a partnership to develop law enforcement and banking industry leaders to investigate identity crime and restore victims back to their pre-crime status; and

WHEREAS, the goal of this collaboration is to create a comprehensive, multifaceted strategy to prevent, investigate, respond to, and effectively aid victims of identity crime; and

WHEREAS, the strategy will address the critical responsibilities of law enforcement, the private sector, and the public through the work of four specific leadership groups: Law Enforcement Leaders, Banking Industry, Victim Response and Police Investigations; and

WHEREAS, the partners have launched a comprehensive website, www.idsafety.org, designed to educate both consumers and law enforcement about identity crime; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the IACP supports the efforts of the partnership in its development of a nationwide identity crime strategy that encompasses consumers, law enforcement, and the banking industry; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP encourages its members to visit www.idsafety.org to educate themselves on identity crime and how to better prevent and investigate the crime and respond to victims both informatively and restoratively; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP reaffirms the importance for all law enforcement agencies to record all incidents of identity crime for its potential investigative value and to provide victims with a police report, which is necessary to assist them in disputing fraudulent accounts and debts and preventing additional damage to their credit. 1Javelin/Better Business Bureau Survey - January 2006. 2Ibid.

WHEREAS, one of the objectives of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of police services; and

WHEREAS, every police agency is charged with the duty to assure the public sense of safety and security that, in turn, affects the quality of life of its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon every police agency to recognize and effectively and efficiently address the concerns of the community it serves and the very essence of policing demands that practitioners of every rank strive to satisfy their constituents at the operational level; and

WHEREAS, community policing provides a viable framework for the delivery of police service that focuses limited resources on issues specific to individual communities; and

WHEREAS, with its emphasis on initiative, ingenuity, and innovative approaches, community policing encourages and empowers the individual practitioner to recognize and resolve issues at the source of a community’s concerns; and

WHEREAS, community policing establishes an organizational framework and an environment for individual development, job enrichment, and personal satisfaction for law enforcement practitioners at every level; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 104th annual conference in Orlando, Florida, hereby encourages every police executive to embrace community policing and its philosophy for the creation of programs, operational strategies, and methodologies for the delivery of police services to the communities they serve.

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) have had a long and continuous relationship; and

WHEREAS, the Crime Prevention Committees of the IACP and National Sheriffs Association (NSA) working in cooperation with the BSA created a Crime Prevention Merit Badge; and

WHEREAS, the BSA which has a membership in excess of four million young people, teaches a stable set of values and encourages public service; and

WHEREAS, the BSA can make a significant contribution to their community when its members work in their neighborhoods, schools, and places of worship performing crime prevention projects; and

WHEREAS, the BSA has encouraged the close working relationship between the scout and the local law enforcement agency by establishing the opportunity for the scout to earn the Fingerprinting, Safety, and Crime Prevention Merit Badges; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 104th annual conference in Orlando, Florida, recognize a scout and a scout leader each year at the annual conference, for distinguished service in community safety through crime prevention by presenting an Award for Crime Prevention Excellence; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award be named in honor of Clarence M. Kelley, a life IACP member, a former chief of police, and a former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), who was a pioneer and a national force in implementing crime prevention methodology in law enforcement and who is responsible for the creation of “McGruff,” the crime fighting dog.

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police believes that community safety is everybody’s responsibility and crime prevention is everyone’s business; and

WHEREAS, in the interest of sustaining the quality of life in communities worldwide, IACP recognizes that the terms of community safety and crime prevention are synonymous; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP endorses the Community Safety/Crime Prevention merger; and, be it 

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP adopts the term “Community safety is everybody’s responsibility and crime prevention is everyone’s business.”

WHEREAS, crime prevention, community safety, and community justice need the support of all public, private, and community agencies to be successful; and WHEREAS, IACP must take a leadership role in crime prevention and community safety; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 103rd annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and its leadership will commit to a national collaborative effort in partnership with the Crime Prevention Coalition, National Sheriff’s Association, CCPC, National League of Cities, and others to develop a national crime prevention strategy into the 21st Century.

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 damage to recovered stolen vehicles, law enforcement costs, court administration, injuries, and damage to other property, the estimated loss value exceeded $7 billion in 1997; and

WHEREAS, conservative estimates by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) indicated that 10% of all vehicle theft reports are fraudulent; and

WHEREAS, many vehicle theft rings are composed of organized crime operatives who provide large sums of money for career criminals to fund other illegal activities; and

WHEREAS, current studies show that only 14% of all reported thefts are cleared by arrest; and

WHEREAS, public awareness is needed to support the training of law enforcement officers and prosecutors in the detection, investigation, and prosecution of vehicle theft and related crimes; and

WHEREAS, such public support and awareness has resulted in the creation of vehicle theft authorities that have improved the control of and decrease in vehicle theft activities; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) urges all states to create anti-vehicle theft committees or vehicle theft prevention authorities that are supported with independent and on-going funding sources set by statute and at a level commensurate with the needs of each state; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that given the international nature of vehicle theft, that all nations are encouraged to adopt similar measures to combat vehicle theft in their respective countries.

Support for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids School and Youth Violence Prevention Plan
Submitted by the Crime Prevention Committee
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WHEREAS, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) believes that community safety and crime prevention are everyone's responsibility; and,

WHEREAS, the 20,000 members of the IACP work continuously to fight crime and remove dangerous criminals from our communities; and

WHEREAS, rigorous scientific research and our members' years of experience on the front lines show that society can greatly reduce crime by providing quality after-school and early childhood care and education programs for working families, interventions to get troubled kids back on track, and child abuse and neglect prevention programs for at-risk parents; and

WHEREAS, investments like these more than pay for themselves in reduced crime and associated costs, reduced welfare and remedial education costs, and the increased revenue generated by greater productivity of workers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 118th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, calls on public officials to fully fund the crime prevention programs cited in the Fight Crime: Invest in Kids' School and Youth Violence Prevention Plan, including after-school programs, quality early childhood care and education, programs that help get troubled kids back on track, and programs proven to improve deficient parenting and prevent child abuse and neglect.

WHEREAS, in 1997 the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) adopted the phrase “Community safety is everybody’s responsibility and crime prevention is everyone’s business” as its official motto; and

WHEREAS, few things are more important to our communities and to our quality of life than a sense of safety and security; and

WHEREAS, an organized and effective crime prevention program is essential to that sense of safety and security; and

WHEREAS, in the interest of sustaining the quality of life in communities worldwide, the IACP recognizes that the prevention of crime is fundamental to a free and safe society; and

WHEREAS, the IACP is committed to active partnership with all organizations that are involved in crime prevention and enhancing national crime prevention strategies; and

WHEREAS, the IACP is a member of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, and supports the mission and goals of the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign, featuring McGruff the Crime Dog®, the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, and the National Crime Prevention Council; and

WHEREAS, 2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the Crime Prevention Coalition of America, the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign, and McGruff the Crime Dog®; and

WHEREAS, McGruff is recognized as the nation’s symbol for crime prevention; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP encourages all members to join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the National Citizens’ Crime Prevention Campaign and McGruff the Crime Dog®; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP urges all law enforcement personnel and agencies to support and promote crime prevention as a key element of effective policing.

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) have had a long and continuous relationship, and

WHEREAS, few things are more important to our communities and to our quality of life than a sense of safety and security; and WHEREAS, an organized and effective crime prevention program is essential to that sense of safety and security; and

WHEREAS, in the interest of sustaining the quality of life in communities worldwide, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognizes that the prevention of crime is fundamental to a free and safe society; and

WHEREAS, the IACP has embraced the crime prevention public awareness efforts of the NCPC, featuring its international symbol for crime prevention, McGruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff.

WHEREAS, McGruff the Crime Dog celebrates his 30th anniversary and official birthday on July 1, 2010 as the world renowned symbol of crime prevention

WHEREAS, McGruff, the beloved icon of the NCPC, is recognized by 83 percent of Americans; described by more than 90 percent of adults as informative, trustworthy, and relevant; and listened to by 80 percent of kids; and now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 117th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, hereby affirms its commitment to support and promote crime prevention initiatives and supports the efforts of the National Crime Prevention Council that focus on the protection of children, youth, and families to improve the quality of life, and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP recognizes the National Crime Prevention Council and celebrates the 30th anniversary of McGruff the Crime Dog, and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP urge all of its Members to actively participate in crime prevention programs and initiatives and to encourage law enforcement officers who use McGruff to advance crime prevention in their communities.

Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
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WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) have had a long and continuous relationship; and

WHEREAS, the National Crime Prevention Council which has been a leader in Crime Prevention education and awareness teaches a stable set of Crime Prevention values and encourages public support of Crime Prevention efforts; and

WHEREAS, a McGruff House is a NCPC initiative which provides a temporary haven, a sense of security, and a source of emergency aid for children who find themselves in emergency or frightening situations while in their neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, a house that is designated a McGruff House is a place for appropriate short term help by an adult volunteer who agrees to provide emergency assistance for a child by telephoning appropriate authorities; reassuring and aiding children who are frightened or lost; and assisting children who have medical emergencies by obtaining appropriate medical attention; and

WHEREAS, the McGruff House Program is different from other block parent programs in that the symbol of McGruff, the crime fighting trench coated spokes dog for crime prevention is displayed on the house; and

WHEREAS, McGruff is recognized by 83 percent of Americas children because theyve seen him on television or in print, or because he has visited their school; and

WHEREAS, the McGruff House Program has established reasonable precautions against abuses in designing the McGruff House Program which has built in safeguards including requiring volunteers to agree to complete a favorable law enforcement records check; and

WHEREAS, the McGruff House numbered signs are strictly controlled and issued only after all screening procedures have been completed and the applicant is approved; and

WHEREAS, the local community recruits and screens McGruff House volunteers; educates youth and parents about the program; promotes public awareness of the program; and maintains and monitors the program; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 117th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, hereby affirms its commitment to support and promote crime prevention initiatives that focus on the protection of children, youth, and families to improve the quality of life, and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the National Crime Prevention Councils (NCPC) further development and growth of the McGruff House program is a method for enhancing child safety in the community; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP and its member Law Enforcement agencies endorse the concept that the McGruff House Program would be the only bona fide user of the McGruff logo in conjunction with a safe house program. (Reinstated a 1988 Resolution)

Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
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WHEREAS, The members of the Crime Prevention Committee have received the "building our way out of crime strategy" as set forth in the book by Bill Geller and Lisa Belsky, entitled Building Our Way Out of Crime: The Transformative Power of Police-Community Developer Partnerships, as a ground-breaking approach to reducing crime in low-income neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, "Building our way out of crime" strategy establishes a blue print by which public safety agencies can provide a catalyst for community developers to transform crime-generating sections of neighborhoods into safe, vital places for people of modest means to live, work, and engage in commerce; and

WHEREAS, This strategy has received the enthusiastic endorsement of the Office of Community Oriented Policing, U.S. Department of Justice, which underwrote the landmark case studies by Bill Geller and Lisa Belsky of the use of this strategy in Providence, Rhode Island; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Charlotte, North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, Mayors, city managers, county executives, a former secretary of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, police chiefs, sheriffs and other leading government officials and highly regarded scholars have hailed this strategy as a practical, replicable "new investment strategy for criminal justice in these challenging economic times" because of the way public safety and local government leaders can leverage considerable neighborhood turnaround resources from the private sector to convert crime-generating problem properties into community assets, thus freeing public safety practitioners to tackle other problems; and

WHEREAS, Bill Bratton, who is a noted police administrator, and Paul Grogan, who is a highly regarded national community development leader, report in their Foreword to the book Building Our Way Out of Crime that "The substantial, multi-year improvements in focus areas in Charlotte, Minneapolis and Providence – which are portrayed in this book's case studies – are remarkable…. Our belief in the value of greater, more routine police-developer interaction is confirmed by the quantitative and qualitative evidence Geller and Belsky have amassed in this book…. There are many experts on policing and many experts on community development, but nobody knows more about the intersection of public safety and community development practice than Bill Geller and Lisa Belsky…. At this juncture in the 21st century, these collaborations are necessary not only because they are effective, but also because shrinking public resources require them. We can think of no better investment at the neighborhood level than a wellconceived, ongoing alliance between dedicated cops and high-capacity grassroots community developers. Some may say that nurturing this new synergy among police, neighborhoods, and community developers is a luxury we can ill afford when terrorists and economic woes challenge the nation. Nonsense…. With this book in hand, newly elected public officials – from mayors to the President – can hit the ground running and take practical steps that support robust public-private collaborations. We recommend Building Our Way Out of Crime to urban leaders everywhere. It offers an effective and practical roadmap we can follow to knock crime down and keep it down in low-income neighborhoods." and

WHEREAS, United States Attorney General Eric Holder on August 1, 2011, on behalf of the United States Department of Justice and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, presented the first annual L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award to the police-developer team in Providence, Rhode Island and the first runner-up Sutin Civic Imagination Award to the police-developer team in Charlotte, North Carolina whose accomplishments are portrayed in the Building Our Way Out of Crime book; and

WHEREAS, The National Sheriff's Association at a Meeting of the General Membership in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 20, 2011 adopted a similar resolution, now, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 118th Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois does hereby support the "building our way out of crime strategy" as a valuable form of high-impact, cost-effective partnership between police departments, sheriffs' offices, prosecutors, other local government agencies and developers with a long-term interest in strengthening, safeguarding and revitalizing challenged neighborhoods throughout the nation; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the IACP commend the public safety and community development practitioners and leaders who forged effective partnerships in Providence, Rhode Island, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Charlotte, North Carolina, which resulted in durable crime reductions and community improvements as proof of concept for the "building our way out of crime strategy" and, be it further

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the IACP commend public safety expert Bill Geller and community development expert Lisa Belsky for their work over 15 years in developing evidence of the effectiveness of this strategy, compiling that evidence in their book Building Our Way Out of Crime, and continuing to support public safety organizations, local governments and community developers who are implementing the "building our way out of crime" strategy and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the IACP commend the private foundations and corporations, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, which have provided on-going support to provide practitioners with clear and convincing evidence of this cost-effective crime-control, community-building strategy, along with practical guidance on how to implement it to enhance public safety in neighborhoods throughout the nation, and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, That the IACP encourage its members to learn more about the "building our way out of crime strategy" and to collaborate with other relevant public and private organizations to adopt this strategy in challenged neighborhoods that will benefit significantly from innovative, mutually reinforcing partnerships between creative public safety practitioners and high-capacity developers who are committed to the long-term improvement of the neighborhoods they serve and protect.

Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
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