WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed forever the responsibilities of government to protect its citizens: and

WHEREAS, Congressional and Commission hearings into the events that led up to September 11, 2001 have concluded a system wide failure in the gathering, analysis and dissemination of information played a major role in this nation's inability to protect itself; and

WHEREAS, members of local law enforcement had numerous contacts with the persons who later conducted the attacks, and

WHEREAS, the IACP convened two summits, the Criminal Intelligence Sharing Summit and the Summit to address these failures from a state, tribal and local perspective; and

WHEREAS, the conclusions of both of these summits called for a dramatic increase, within the guidelines of Constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties, in the capabilities for gathering and sharing of intelligence between all law enforcement agencies and the private sector; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the membership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) call upon its executive committee and staff to monitor the developments in the intelligence arena and oppose any proposals that does not include the considerations and needs of law enforcement; and be it

FURTHER RESOVED, that the IACP again present the findings of its Summits and the products of the Global Intelligence Working Group to any government forum addressing the issues related to the collection, analyzing and dissemination of Intelligence.

WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes that in the aftermath of the September 11th atrocities, there is a need to address the deficiencies that exist in this country in the collection, analysis and dissemination of Criminal Intelligence; and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the IACP recognized the need to address these deficiencies and to ensure that state and local law enforcement is involved in the Intelligence process; and WHEREAS, at the direction of the IACP Executive Board, the Police Investigative Operations Committee convened the IACP Criminal Intelligence Sharing Summit in March of 2002; and WHEREAS, the findings of that Summit, issued in a report in August of 2002, led to the creation of the Global Intelligence Working Group, which is a Federal Advisory Committee as defined under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA); and WHEREAS, the Global Intelligence Working Group has created the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan, a plan which is consistent with the IACP Summit Report; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the IACP will strongly support the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan as a valuable tool to remedy the deficiencies in the existing methods of collecting, analyzing and disseminating criminal intelligence, that the IACP encourages all law enforcement to utilize this tool in creating and/or bettering its efforts in the area of Criminal Intelligence, and that the Federal Government also support these efforts.

WHEREAS, electronic information technology is an integral component of most facets of modern society; and

WHEREAS, continued advancement in electronic information technology is inevitable; and

WHEREAS, digitization and computerization of data will become the predominant data media in the future; and

WHEREAS, computerization of information is capable of improving access to—and transfer of—information from multiple sources; and

WHEREAS, data sharing among public service agencies is capable of improving national security, officer safety, and public and highway safety; and

WHEREAS, effective law enforcement in contemporary society requires swift access to information from a variety of sources, including law enforcement agencies, departments of transportation, departments of motor vehicles, and others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP endorses the concept of providing law enforcement agencies with access to digital photos (images) on record at motor vehicle agencies for the purpose of verifying identity; and be it further

RESOLVED, that specific policies and procedures for requesting and exchanging such images, including a list of penalties and/or sanctions for misusing such images, will be left to the specific motor vehicle agencies.

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police represents law enforcement executives from around the world; and

WHEREAS, the Counter-Drug Technology Assessment Center (CTAC) of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) operates a Technology Transfer program that has provided critical assets to hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the nation; and

WHEREAS, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP/CTAC) is not currently authorized to provide assistance for counterterrorism efforts; and

WHEREAS, the federal government has established the historic and contemporary connections between global drug trafficking and terrorism; and

WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 require that law enforcement assume a greater role in the prevention and detection of potential acts of terrorism; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP does hereby commend ONDCP/CTAC for their continued support and assistance to local law enforcement agencies; request that Congress and the White House now authorize CTAC to provide technology transfer for the dual purpose of counterterrorism as well as counternarcotics; and approve the use of CTAC assets previously given to law enforcement for prevention and detection of potential acts of terrorism; and recommend to Congress that funding be made available to expand CTAC’s Technology Transfer program to include counterterrorism.

WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes that in the aftermath of the September 11th atrocities, there is a clear danger to the public of additional terrorist attacks; and

WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes that while technology plays an important role in countering terrorism, there is a recognition that human intelligence is a key factor in both the prevention of and response to these acts; and

WHEREAS, the IACP maintains that it is imperative that law enforcement maintains the trust and support of the citizens as partners in the co-production of public safety; and

WHEREAS, the IACP maintains that this partnership has been established through the successful implementation of community policing initiatives; and

WHEREAS, the IACP maintains that community policing efforts have fostered those partnerships that are aimed at supporting and facilitating the prevention of terrorist acts and the response to handling these acts when they do occur; and

WHEREAS, the IACP maintains that community policing should be an integral part of the measured response to the threats to homeland security; and

WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes that the principles of community policing are even more important post-September 11th than ever before. The philosophy it represents, the principles for which it stands, and the strategies it offers, should further enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, social service agencies, and the corporate community to improve public safety in connection with potential terrorist attacks as well as non-terrorist criminal activity; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP will strongly support and employ community policing as a valuable tool to provide the best possible readiness, response and handling of terrorist incidents; and that the IACP encourages governments of the free world to actively promote, support and fund community policing philosophies and initiatives in an effort to prevent terrorist activity and ensure the safety and security of their citizens.

Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference

San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012

Support of Implementation of the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System Protocols During Multidisciplinary Operations
Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee
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WHEREAS, successful multi agency operations are dependent upon a clear understanding of the multiple components of Preparedness, Communications and Information Management, Resource Management, and Incident Command and Management; and

WHEREAS, the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5, or HSPD-5, called for a National Incident Management System (NIMS) and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal, State, local and private industry response to incidents and described the way these agencies will prepare for such a response; and

WHEREAS, since 2004, NIMS requires all levels of government, including Territories and Tribal Organizations, adopt NIMS/ICS as a condition of receiving Federal preparedness funding; and

WHEREAS, NIMS includes the adoption and use of the Incident Command System (ICS), a plain language requirement, the inventorying and typing of resources, and more; and

WHEREAS, NIMS provides a foundation for a multiple jurisdictional, all hazards approach to Incident Command Systems which can be easily shared across multi-disciplinary boundaries; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 119th Annual Conference in San Diego, California recommends that police and other agencies adopt a policy of ICS which conforms to the NIMS protocols during multi-agency or multi-disciplinary operations.

Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference

San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012

The Importance of the Terrorist Screening Center to State, Local, and Tribal Homeland Security Efforts
Submitted by: Board of Officers
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WHEREAS, as evidenced by repeated attempts by terrorists to attack the United States homeland, the threat of terrorism is still very real, and state and local law enforcement officers must remain vigilant at all times; and

WHEREAS, three of the 9-11 hijackers – Mohammed Atta, Ziad Jarrah, and Hani Hanjour – were stopped by state or local law enforcement for routine traffic violations in the days leading up to the deadliest terrorist attack in US history, before there was the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center or today's active info-sharing program; and

WHEREAS, the Terrorist Screening Center maintains a list of all known or suspected terrorists in the world, and works with state and local law enforcement officials to monitor terrorist activity through the NCIC interface; and

WHEREAS, the Terrorist Screening Center maintains a call center that is operational around the clock so that law enforcement officers can get information on whether they may be dealing with a known or suspected terrorist; and

WHEREAS, known or suspected terrorists are encountered on average 50 to 60 times each day and have been encountered in all 50 states; and

WHEREAS, evidence shows that in many regions of the country, some law enforcement officials are not contacting the Terrorist Screening Center when a positive match may be triggered by an NCIC query; and

WHEREAS, known or suspected terrorists who are not identified during routine law enforcement stops represents a significant threat to the US Homeland and a monumental lost opportunity in terms of counterterrorism and intelligence collection; and WHEREAS, many police departments and law enforcement agencies have changed training programs and adopted new standards of procedure to require all officers to contact the Terrorist Screening Center whenever an NCIC query triggers a potential match; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police duly assembled at its 119th Annual Conference, recommends that, in an effort to strengthen homeland security, enhance officer safety, increase information-sharing, and help support US counterterrorism objectives, all police departments in the US are encouraged to cooperate to the greatest extent possible with the Terrorist Screening Center; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police encourages all police leaders to make coordination with the Terrorist Screening Center a mandatory subject in training, and that new standards of procedure are implemented to underscore the critical nature of working with the Terrorist Screening Center; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police believes strongly that Terrorist Screening Center is a vital tool that will enhance the capabilities of the state, local and tribal law enforcement officials as they serve as the first line of defense against those who wish to harm our country.

Adopted at the 119th Annual Conference

San Diego, CA
October 3, 2012

Crime Prevention and Homeland Security Re-emphasizing Community Policing as a Philosophy and Practice to Support Crime Solving, Crime Prevention and Homeland Security
Submitted by: Community Policing Committee
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WHEREAS, an objective of the Association shall be to advance the science and art of the delivery of police services; and

WHEREAS, the IACP maintains that it is imperative that law enforcement maintains the trust and support of the citizens as partners in the co-production of public safety; and

WHEREAS, every police agency is charged with the duty to assure the public sense of safety and security that, in turn, can enhance the quality of life of all its citizens, while helping to assure homeland security; and

WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon all police agencies to recognize and address the concerns of the communities they serve and the very essence of policing demands that practitioners of every rank strive to respond effectively to the needs of 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 the commitment to do the very best with the resources provided to identify and respond to threats, prevent crime and establish a safe cooperative environment; and

WHEREAS, police agencies will continue to emphasize the real value of operating in accordance with the philosophy and practice of the principles of community policing which include, but are not limited to, problem solving and the "force multiplication" that comes from partnership building and community trust building; and

WHEREAS, community policing establishes an organizational framework and an environment for individual development, job enrichment, and the realization of positive difference making for law enforcement practitioners at all levels; and

WHEREAS, the IACP, realizing the value of partnership, pledges to continue and enhance its working relationships with the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other agencies in the free world that pledge to work to enhance the safety, security and quality of life for all citizens worldwide; and

WHEREAS, the IACP, through its Community Policing Committee and other standing committees, will continue to encourage, educate and reward police agencies and their communities in and for the actual best practices of the community policing philosophy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 119th annual conference in San Diego, California, hereby encourages every police executive to embrace community policing and its philosophy for the creation of initiatives, operational strategies and methodologies for the delivery of police services to the communities they serve.

WHEREAS, resources allocated for law enforcement activities are frequently insufficient to keep pace with the demands placed on agencies to respond to calls for service and threats to public safety, including the ability to analyze and map crime and crash data; and

WHEREAS, decreasing social harm and improving quality of life for communities continue to be primary missions of law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, the need for law enforcement executives to provide timely and accurate data to justify expenditures and deployment decisions will only increase as Federal, State, and local officials, along with the public, continue to scrutinize the allocation of tax dollars; and

WHEREAS, community-focused, place-based law enforcement has emerged as an effective strategy for addressing current issues of social harm and concerns for public safety; and

WHEREAS, the National Network of Fusion Centers are fast becoming critical analysis and information-sharing hubs, combining the intelligence, risk analysis, strategic and operational data from a wide variety of sources; and

WHEREAS, the implementation of a data-driven approach is a vital point, along with other strategies, for executing long-term change in which law enforcement professionals take an integrated approach to the deployment of personnel and resources; and

WHEREAS, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the National Institute of Justice jointly developed an intelligence-led law enforcement operational model known as Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS); and

WHEREAS, the DDACTS model integrates place-based crime and traffic crash data to establish effective and efficient methods of identifying—via geo-mapping—areas experiencing high incidences of crimes and crashes ("hot spots") and of deploying highly-visible law enforcement and other resources to resolve simultaneously crime and crash issues; and

WHEREAS, the shortage of law enforcement resources is likely to continue in the foreseeable future, law enforcement executives should strive to adopt effective strategies to further improve quality of life in communities that suffer from the effects of high crime and motor vehicle crash rates and, in doing so, should make every effort to leverage fusion centers' ability to analyze and map data in conjunction with the DDACTS model; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recommends that all law enforcement agencies adopt and implement the Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) model and improve its effectiveness by availing themselves of the considerable resources intelligence fusion centers are available to offer.

Submitted by the Homeland Security Committee
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Support of Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) as Standalone Program
Submitted by the Homeland Security Committee
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WHEREAS, the vast majority of federal homeland security efforts have focused to date on increasing the nation's capabilities to respond to—and to recover from—a terrorist attack, improving thereby those vital response and recovery capacities of the state, county, tribal, and local public safety agencies; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement officials, unlike other public safety officials, are charged with dual responsibilities: to ensure their agencies respond effectively to the scene of any crime, vehicle crash, or terrorist attack; and to detect, deter, and prevent—as their chief duty—such events before they actually occur; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement officials firmly believe that the need to build response and recovery capacities are secondary to their paramount responsibility of developing the capability to prevent terrorist attacks from being initiated in the first place; and

WHEREAS, the Congress of the United State recognized law enforcement's unique prevention role with the creation of the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) within the Department of Homeland Security; and

WHEREAS, all other homeland security programs fund a broad range of public safety agencies, the LETTP program is the only funding source dedicated solely to meeting law enforcement's unique requirements of detection, deterrence, and prevention; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) believes that the failure to retain—and to fully fund—the LETPP will severely weaken the ability of law enforcement to detect, deter, and prevent future terrorist attacks; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED that the IACP believes that it is vitally important to the security of the United States of America to fully fund the LETPP as a standalone program.

Plain English Communications during Incidents Requiring NIMS / ICS Operations

Submitted by: Patrol & Tactical Operations Committee

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WHEREAS, successful multi agency emergency responder operations are dependent up clear, concise communication; and

WHEREAS, in response to the attacks on September 11, President George W. Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) in February 2003 which called for a National Incident Management System (NIMS) and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal, State, local and private industry response to incidents and described the way these agencies will prepare for such a response; and

WHEREAS, NIMS also requires, since 2004, that all levels of government, including Territories and Tribal Organizations, adopt ICS as a condition of receiving Federal preparedness funding; and

WHEREAS, NIMS/ICS recognizes that not all agencies use the same codes or jargon, almost none of which are shared across multi-disciplinary boundaries; and

WHEREAS, a critical part of an effective multiagency incident management system is for all communications to be in plain English to minimize misunderstanding; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 116th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado recommends that police and other member agencies adopt a policy of plain English, which is to use clear text, not radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon, during multi-agency or multi-disciplinary operations when using the NIMS / ICS protocols.

Support for Sustainability of Fusion Centers

Submitted by: Homeland Security Committee

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WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a need exists to address the deficiencies that exist in the United States with the collection, analysis and dissemination of criminal intelligence; and

WHEREAS, the IACP convened stakeholders in a policy summit to address these deficiencies and to ensure that state, local and tribal law enforcement is involved in the intelligence process; and

WHEREAS, the policy summit bore out elements of and recommendations within the National Criminal Intelligence Sharing Plan (NCISP); and

WHEREAS, the NCISP put forth the following need, &.to identify an intelligence information sharing capability that can be widely accessed by local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies; and

WHEREAS, that need drove the establishment of fusion centers as effective and efficient mechanisms to exchange information and intelligence, maximize resources, streamline operations, and improve the ability to fight crime and terrorism by merging data from a variety of sources; and

WHEREAS, the National Strategy for Information Sharing designates fusion centers as the focus within the state and local environment for the receipt and sharing of terrorism information, homeland security information, and law enforcement information related to terrorism; and

WHEREAS, many states, cities and regions have created local fusion centers to share information and intelligence within their jurisdictions as well as with the federal government; and

WHEREAS, the sustainability of fusion centers is a critical element of our nations homeland security strategy and our respective communities security; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police, duly assembled at its 116th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado strongly supports the continued substantive, fiscal and operational support provided to fusion centers by governments at both the state and federal level.