WHEREAS, the use of video and audio recording has grown in law enforcement services during the past decade; and

WHEREAS, video and audio recordings can increase the transparency and accountability of all contacts with law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, police videos released in accordance with freedom of information requests can be made public and used for profit; and

WHEREAS, the importance of transparency and accountability should not be disregarded, yet the rights of victim privacy and the potential impact on the victim should be significantly considered when capturing and/or releasing recordings; and

WHEREAS, public release of video and audio recordings can re-victimize crime victim(s) and impact the physical and psychological healing of victims and witnesses each time it is re-publicized, as well as devastate families and communities overall; and

WHEREAS, partnerships and collaborations with local community and victim advocates organizations can assist law enforcement to gain a better understanding of the impact of audio and video recordings on crime victims; and

WHEREAS, enhancing already established policies and laws to meet new and rapidly changing technology advancements can aid law enforcement with navigating the complexities that arise with the implementation and use of audio and video recordings; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), duly assembled at its 122nd Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, Illinois, recommends that law enforcement leaders collaborate with criminal justice stakeholders, prosecutors and elected officials to enhance or create laws and policies designed to closely regulate the release of law enforcement captured audio and video recordings; and, be it.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that law enforcement leaders, criminal justice stakeholders, prosecutors and elected officials work to balance transparency concerns and the public's right to know, against privacy issues for victims; and prioritize the rights of victims, their family, witnesses, and community members, to protect these individuals from further physical and psychological harm that can occur when audio and video recordings becomes public.

Submitted by: Victim Services Committee, Private Sector Liaison Committee, Crime Prevention Committee, Police Investigative Operations Committee, Community Policing Committee, and
Civil Rights Committee

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WHEREAS, many law enforcement officials have responded to individuals acting in a bizarre, uncontrollable manner. It is now known that many of these cases involve persons experiencing Excited Delirium Syndrome (ExDS); and

WHEREAS, the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) have recognized ExDS as a medical condition; and

WHEREAS, the symptoms of this syndrome include but are not limited to: extreme aggression or violence; excessive or superhuman strength; delusional behavior; and insensitivity to and extreme tolerance of pain (for a complete list, see IACP Training Key #671); and

WHEREAS, approximately 1 in 6 suspects in use-of-force incidents exhibited three or more of the classic signs of ExDS; and

WHEREAS, it is recognized that officers confronting individuals exhibiting ExDS characteristics are subjected to a greater threat of physical harm and injury; and

WHEREAS, by recognizing ExDS as an immediate medical emergency that may cause sudden in-custody death that creates unnecessary and unwarranted liability; and

WHEREAS, these situations require responding officers to make difficult judgments about the mental state and intent of the individual, and requires special skills and knowledge to avoid violence and possible civil litigation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police take a leadership role in raising awareness by disseminating the Model Policy on ExDS, and encouraging law enforcement agencies to develop policies, procedures and training to enhance officer safety, protect the individual exhibiting ExDS symptoms, and mitigate liability.

Submitted by: Crime Prevention Committee
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Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Requesting the Continued Support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Facilitate the Integration of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems into Law Enforcement Operations

Submitted by: Aviation Committee
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WHEREAS, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) have proven to be highly effective for law enforcement as a force multiplier, for search and rescue, crime and accident scene documentation, tactical and situational awareness, and support of fire and other public safety operations, and

WHEREAS, the IACP respects the rights of individuals and the U.S. Constitution, and

WHEREAS, agencies employing sUAS should engage the community to provide transparency and open the lines of communication on the use of the technology, and

WHEREAS, Section 333 of the FAA Authorization and Reform Act mandates that the FAA approve the use of sUAS by public safety agencies under the same conditions presently being approved for commercial operators, and

WHEREAS, the IACP has developed Guidelines and a Model Policy to provide guidance to agencies deploying sUAS, and

WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration has recently engaged in efforts to facilitate the use of sUAS by commercial service providers in the National Airspace System (NAS) as mandated by the FAA Authorization and Reform Act of 2012, Section 333, and now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police requests the FAA to engage the Association and its partners, including the National Sheriffs' Association and Airborne Law Enforcement Association, to review the current approval process for public safety agencies and to develop a streamlined process consistent with Section 333 approvals available to commercial users.

Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Support of Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS)
Submitted by: Highway Safety Committee
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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; 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, location-based law enforcement has emerged as an effective strategy for addressing current issues of social harm and concerns for public safety; and

WHEREAS, the shortage of law enforcement resources in many agencies is likely to continue in the foreseeable future, therefore law enforcement executives should adopt effective strategies to further improve quality of life in communities

WHEREAS, 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; now, therefore be it

WHEREAS, Data-Driven Approaches to Crime and Traffic Safety (DDACTS) is a law enforcement operational model integrating location-based crime and traffic crash data to establish effective and efficient methods of deploying law enforcement and other resources and using geo-mapping to identify areas that have high incidences of crime and crashes; 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.

Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Quick Clearance of Roadway Incidents

Submitted by the Highway Safety Committee
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WHEREAS, law enforcement personnel are frequently first responders to traffic incidents and often act as scene commanders; and

WHEREAS, highway transportation incidents represent one of the leading causes of on-duty death and injury to first responders, including being struck by vehicles while working along the roadway or being exposed to unpredictable environmental factors; and

WHEREAS, traffic incidents often exacerbate traffic congestion and result in secondary vehicle crashes; increased danger to the public,
WHEREAS, quick clearance of roadway incidents is important to preventing further incidents; and

WHEREAS, each law enforcement agency should decide upon the methodology to protect traffic incident scenes and clearance of those scenes without compromising the integrity of an investigation; and

WHEREAS, unplanned roadway events, staffing considerations, weather, terrain, and numerous other factors vary from incident to incident and make impractical typical applications, prescribed responses to, and mitigation of unplanned roadway incidents; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies currently receive training in incident management, crash investigation, and roadway clearance; and

WHEREAS, "typical traffic incident management applications" are templates that may be adapted to myriad situations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports law enforcement agencies' exploring the use of typical traffic incident management applications for unplanned traffic incidents, but opposes their inclusion in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to prevent their being interpreted as standards rather than as guidelines; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP encourages law enforcement agencies to commit sufficient resources to the planning and coordination process intended to aid in quick clearance strategies and Traffic Incident Management curriculum.

Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Quick Clearance of Roadway Incidents

Submitted by the Highway Safety Committee
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WHEREAS, law enforcement personnel are frequently first responders to traffic incidents and often act as scene commanders; and

WHEREAS, highway transportation incidents represent one of the leading causes of on-duty death and injury to first responders, including being struck by vehicles while working along the roadway or being exposed to unpredictable environmental factors; and

WHEREAS, traffic incidents often exacerbate traffic congestion and result in secondary vehicle crashes; increased danger to the public,
WHEREAS, quick clearance of roadway incidents is important to preventing further incidents; and

WHEREAS, each law enforcement agency should decide upon the methodology to protect traffic incident scenes and clearance of those scenes without compromising the integrity of an investigation; and

WHEREAS, unplanned roadway events, staffing considerations, weather, terrain, and numerous other factors vary from incident to incident and make impractical typical applications, prescribed responses to, and mitigation of unplanned roadway incidents; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies currently receive training in incident management, crash investigation, and roadway clearance; and

WHEREAS, "typical traffic incident management applications" are templates that may be adapted to myriad situations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports law enforcement agencies' exploring the use of typical traffic incident management applications for unplanned traffic incidents, but opposes their inclusion in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to prevent their being interpreted as standards rather than as guidelines; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED that the IACP encourages law enforcement agencies to commit sufficient resources to the planning and coordination process intended to aid in quick clearance strategies and Traffic Incident Management curriculum.

Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Requesting the Support of the Media to Embrace No Notoriety

Submitted by: The IACP Board of Officers
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WHEREAS, the quest for notoriety and infamy is a well-known motivating factor in mass killings and violent copycat crimes.

WHEREAS, the IACP calls on media to limit the name and likeness of the individual from reporting after initial identification, except when the alleged assailant is still at large and in doing so would aid in the assailant's capture, and

WHEREAS, the IACP requests that media refuse to broadcast/publish photos and/or self-serving statements made by the individual.

WHEREAS, the IACP calls on media to elevate the names and likenesses of all victims killed to send the message their lives are more important than the killer, and

WHEREAS, the IACP urges media to recognize that the prospect of infamy could serve as a motivating factor for other individuals to kill others and could inspire copycat crimes.

WHEREAS, the media should keep this responsibility in mind when reporting.

WHEREAS, the IACP should urge the media to promote data and analysis from experts in mental health, public safety, and other relevant professions to support further steps to help eliminate the motivation behind mass murder. Recognize that the individual's name and likeness is irrelevant to media coverage of such acts unless the alleged assailant is at large.

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police requests that in an effort to reduce future tragedies, we request responsible media coverage for the sake of public safety when reporting on individuals who commit or attempt acts of rampage mass violence thereby depriving violent like-minded individuals the media celebrity and media spotlight they so crave.

Adopted at the 122nd Annual Conference
Chicago, Illinois
October 2015

Supporting DoD Legislative Proposal to Improve Civil-Military Law Enforcement Cooperation

Submitted by: Civilian Law Enforcement-Military Cooperation Committee
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WHEREAS, the Department of Defense (DoD) represents just under three million personnel, encompassing active and reserve component military, active military dependents, and civilians working for the DoD who work and live on over three hundred DoD installations within the United States; and

WHEREAS, these installations, as federal enclaves, are in effect towns and cities, with equivalent municipal services and structures to the civilian communities which surround them; and

WHEREAS, over 70% of DoD's active component military population and all of its civilian population live in adjacent and adjoining civilian communities; and

WHEREAS, close civil-military law enforcement cooperation is required to ensure the safety and security of both populations; and

WHEREAS, DoD's ability to enter into legal civil-military cooperation agreements is limited by the Secretary of Defense lack of certain statutory authorities to enforce regulations under criminal code on DoD installations and enter into agreements with State, tribal, and local governments to both enforce laws concurrently and receive mutual support on DoD installations; and

WHEREAS, DoD has submitted an FY16 legislative proposal to amend Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, to add a new section 2672, 'Protection of buildings, grounds, property, and persons,' which will provide the Secretary of Defense the statutory authority to both enforce regulations under criminal code on DoD installations and enter into agreements with State, tribal, and local governments to enforce laws concurrently and receive mutual support on DoD installations; and

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the significance of the efforts of DoD to create the statutory basis for legally concurrent civil-military cooperation and mutual support; and, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Civilian Law Enforcement-Military Cooperation Committee (CLEMCC), at its 122nd Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, Illinois calls for all federal, state, municipal, and tribal law enforcement agencies and departments to continue to cooperate as fully as legally possible with military law enforcement agencies for the safety and security of both military and civilian communities; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP CLEMCC calls upon IACP to fully support the Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2016 legislative proposal to give the Secretary of Defense authority to create the statutory basis for legally concurrent civil-military law enforcement cooperation and mutual support.

Support of Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies to Recognize and Receive MACTAC Training

Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee and Firearms Committee
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WHEREAS, MACTAC stands for Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities; and

WHEREAS, MACTAC is a regional and national concept wherein law enforcement agencies may, by necessity, combine personnel or operations to assist the local jurisdiction responding to such a terrorist; and

WHEREAS, MACTAC response implementation requires multi-jurisdictional and multi-discipline planning, training and resource allocation; and

WHEREAS, A terrorist attack is plausible to happen on the soils of the United States of America with the possibility of a high number of casualties; and

WHEREAS, a concern that many law enforcement agencies are not adequately prepared to handle an attack similar to that occurring in Mumbai India November 26, 2008 that lasted for four days; and

WHEREAS, the understanding of the MACTAC protocol could substantially save lives of both our civilian and sworn populations; and

WHEREAS, the momentum of a terrorist attack can be significantly reduced within the first 30 minutes of the incident via MACTAC training and implementation; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement peers firmly believe having knowledge and training in MACTAC can only stand to benefit the safety of the officer as an individual and the agencies responding to such an incident; and

WHEREAS, such training can only stand to enhance the officer's and agencies performance when encountering the more enhanced training of criminals and terrorists in today's society; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) duly assembled at its 122nd Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois calls upon the heads of all Law Enforcement agencies to actively consider the concepts of MACTAC in preparation for Mumbai style attack, one that consists of extremist actions involving multiple threats occurring simultaneously.

Support for the National Use of Force Data Collection Project Led by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division

Submitted by: IACP Board of Directors

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Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recognizes the need for formal law enforcement use of force data collection on a national level to promote transparency between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and

WHEREAS, IACP recognizes that law enforcement use of force data will be invaluable for training, policy development, and research in the law enforcement profession, and

WHEREAS, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division is leading a Task Force of state, local, and tribal stakeholders to develop a data collection process to collect this information, and

WHEREAS, IACP will promote the use of force data collection process to its membership; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP supports the National Use of Force Data Collection Project led by the FBI CJIS Division and encourages its membership to do the same.

WHEREAS, an alarming rate of impaired drivers are suspected of using impairing drugs alone, or in combination with alcohol (2014 National Survey on Drug Use and Health); and

WHEREAS, drugged driving and drug-related crashes, deaths, and injuries continue to occur at an alarming rate; and

WHEREAS, timely, consistent, and accurate drug toxicology testing and reporting are critical components in the overall efforts to deter drugged driving; and

WHEREAS, an increasing number of police officers are being trained to detect drug-impaired drivers through the Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) and Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program; and

WHEREAS, an increasing number of toxicology laboratories are being requested to conduct toxicological analysis of blood and/or urine of suspected drug-impaired drivers; and

WHEREAS, there are a lack of consistent, comprehensive, and timely toxicology testing of impairment-causing drugs and compounds by laboratories nationwide; and

RESOLVED, that the IACP joins with the National Safety Council's Alcohol, Drugs, and Impairment Division in supporting the recommendations set forth in the Recommendations for Toxicological Investigation of Drug-Impaired Driving and Motor Vehicle Fatalities (Logan, Lowrie, Turri et al, Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2013) that establishes a set of minimum recommendations for the toxicological investigation of suspected alcohol and drug-impaired driving cases and motor vehicle fatalities involving drugs and alcohol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all state highway safety offices, law enforcement officials, and DEC Program state coordinators should work in partnership with their toxicology laboratories using the above mentioned publication recommendations to identify best practices for identifying and testing, at a minimum, Tier 1, and preferably Tier 1 and 2 drugs listed in the publication using the recommended cut-off detection levels.

Submitted by: DRE Technical Advisory Panel (TAP)

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Support for Increasing Real Time Access to Criminal Investigative

Information and Intelligence

Submitted by: Transnational Crimes Committee

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Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, transnational crime and terrorism are formidable threats to our public safety and national security; and

WHEREAS, that any perpetrator or facilitator should be able to enter or remain in the United States undetected by law enforcement poses an unacceptable risk that must be addressed as comprehensively as possible; and

WHEREAS, in the United States, law enforcement is a national enterprise that encompasses more than 18,000 individual agencies; and

WHEREAS, although distinguished from each other by their respective missions and jurisdictions local, state, federal, and Tribal - each agency has a compelling need for real-time access to criminal investigative information and intelligence regarding the identities, activities, and associates of individuals who are of official concern; and

WHEREAS, through a process called Federation, INTERPOL Washington offers all U.S. law enforcement agencies the ability to query both domestic and INTERPOL indices in a single search transaction, enabling them to make a concurrent determination of both the domestic and transnational criminal or terrorist threat posed by persons and items of investigative interest; and

WHEREAS, processed through established national information sharing environments such as the International Justice and Public Safety Network (Nlets), federated searches can be conducted from both fixed and mobile IT platforms that include vehicle-mounted and hand-held devices; and

WHEREAS, contributed by its 190 member countries, investigative information is available from INTERPOL Washington on;

• Wanted Persons: International alerts for fugitives, suspected criminals, persons linked to or of interest in an ongoing criminal investigation, missing persons, and persons and entities subject to UN Security Council Sanctions;

• Stolen Motor Vehicles: Records on nearly 7 million stolen motor vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, heavy machinery, and motorcycles) and identifiable spare parts, including more than 3 million records from North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean;

• Stolen and Lost Travel Documents: Records on more than 50 million passports (including blanks), visas, and identity documents that have been reported stolen, lost, or revoked by the national issuing authorities in INTERPOL member countries; and

• Illicit Firearms: Records pertaining to stolen and illegal firearms;

WHEREAS, federated access to INTERPOL's global investigative data can significantly enhance criminal investigations, increase officer safety, and afford better protection to local communities; and

WHEREAS, moreover, because it does not contain classified national security information, INTERPOL's data can be readily and safely shared with law enforcement agencies in any INTERPOL member country; and

WHEREAS, to combat the formidable threats to our public safety and national security the International Association of Chiefs of Police recognizes the need to query both domestic and international indices; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports the Federation initiative which offers all U.S. law enforcement agencies the ability to query both domestic and INTERPOL indices in a single search transaction, enabling them to make a concurrent determination of both the domestic and transnational criminal or terrorist threat posed by persons and items of investigative interest; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, IACP encourages law enforcement leaders to explore participating in the INTERPOL Federation initiative which significantly increases real-time access to criminal investigative information and intelligence regarding the identities, activities, and associates of individuals who are of official concern.