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

Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee and Firearms Committee

PTOC. 16.t16

Passed: November 2016

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 A-Symmetrical and/or simultaneous attack; and

WHEREAS, the understanding of the MACTAC protocol could substantially save lives of both our civilian and sworn populations with collaborative effort put into place to effectively handle a multi assault situation; 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) calls upon the heads of all Law Enforcement agencies to actively recognize and train to the concepts of MACTAC in preparation for Mumbai style attacks.

Support of Law Enforcement Officers to Receive Tactical Firearms Training During the Police Academy

Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee and Firearms Committee

PTOC.17.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, law enforcement officers training of firearms has been an area that is continually changing to meet the demands and concerns for safety of the individual officer and the citizens they are empowered to protect; and

WHEREAS, a concern that the traditional and conventional firearms training received by new recruits while attending the "Basic Police Academy Firearms Training" is not adequate to prepare the officer for the potential conflicts that may be met on the street; and

WHEREAS, peers within the law enforcement community have come to realize the inefficiencies of the training they received as a new recruit and wish for more advanced training above and beyond that of which is required as a minimum standard in their individual states; and

WHEREAS, the enhanced training of an "Active Shooter" confrontation is significantly enhanced compared to that of the basic firearms instruction and similar to the needs that should be instructed in the basic firearms course as a qualifying curriculum; and

WHEREAS, reality based fire arms training for all new recruits in the areas of comprehensive advanced firearms training should include but not limited to: night fire, moving from cover to cover, shooting on the move, and combat re-loading; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement peers firmly believe advanced firearms training for new recruits while in the police academy can only stand to benefit the safety of the officer as an individual and the officers that are working next to them; and

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

RESOLVED, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) calls upon each state within the United States of America and the heads of all Law Enforcement agencies to actively pursue advanced firearms training; specific to officer survival, effective decision making, and public safety, for all new recruits while attending the basic police training course.

WHEREAS, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112-96) was signed into law on February 22, 2012, and created the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet); and

WHEREAS, the creation of this Act was strongly supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); and

WHEREAS, the law gives FirstNet the mission to ensure the building, deployment, operation, and maintenance of the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety; and

WHEREAS, the IACP has supported and participated in the operation of the FirstNet Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) to ensure that the interests of IACP members and the law enforcement community are included in the development of the FirstNet Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN); and

WHEREAS, tremendous progress has been made by FirstNet towards implementing the NPSBN; and the implementation of the NPSBN will bring new communications capabilities to law enforcement and the public safety community including the capability for increased data interoperability among multiple agencies and public safety disciplines; and

WHEREAS, as FirstNet continues to move towards implementation of the NPSBN the IACP wishes to exhibit its continuing support for the FirstNet NPSBN; now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police hereby demonstrates its strong continuing support for the FirstNet Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network and encourages all IACP members and the law enforcement community to participate in ongoing discussions relative to the implementation of the NPSBN and to strongly consider the benefits of becoming a user of the FirstNet NPSBN at the time it becomes implemented and available.

Submitted by: Communications and Technology Committee

CTC. .18.t16

WHEREAS, The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA), enacted in 1994 when the Internet was still nascent, was designed to address an identified deficiency in the ability to obtain communications content and call identifying information from the regulated telephone carriers of the time, by imposing assistance obligations on traditional telephone carriers and replacements for that technology to develop and deploy intercept capabilities, but the revolutionary expansion of communications technology over the last two decades has eroded CALEA's effectiveness; and

WHEREAS, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) action over the past twenty years has extended CALEA coverage to certain specific replacements for traditional telephony services, such as interconnected Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service and broadband internet access, but most of the communication services offered by Internet Service Providers, such as Google, Yahoo, Facebook, remain outside the coverage of CALEA; and

WHEREAS, Criminal use of encrypted technologies and communications by Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs), particularly end-to-end encrypted application (app)-based communication platforms, is increasingly diminishing law enforcement investigative capabilities, has led to the loss of critical intelligence and evidence of ongoing crimes, and poses significant risk to the public safety; and

WHEREAS, commercial products and services are commonly being designed in a way that give users sole control over access to their data. Many communication providers now encrypt certain communications by default, with the key necessary to decrypt the communications solely in the hands of the end user. This applies both when the data is "in motion" over electronic networks, or "at rest" on an electronic device. As a result of the fundamental shift in communications services and technologies, criminal and national security investigators are increasingly unable to obtain needed evidence and intelligence despite having the legal authority to do so; and

WHEREAS, there is an ever widening gap between the lawful authority to intercept wire and electronic communications pursuant to court orders and the capability of communications providers to implement those orders on the new communications products. These challenges include:

     · End-to-end encryption (data-in-motion)

     · Encrypted devices (data-at-rest)

     · Lack of data retention by providers

     · Mobility (user moving from cellular networks to Wi-Fi networks, and from application to application when communicating)

     · Point of presence (communications service providers (CSP) located in foreign countries and not subject to US legal process)

     · Anonymization (inability to attribute actions of users)

     · Outdated authorities (existing statutes do not apply to many modern means of communication)

WHEREAS, any solution, legislative or otherwise, must strike a balance among the public's privacy interests, the industry's goals of competition and innovation, and the ability of law enforcement to protect the public safety. An ongoing honest and informed public debate about how best to protect liberty and security in both our laws and our technology must continue; and

WHEREAS, the drug-related crime and violence, and particularly the current heroin addiction and heroin/fentanyl overdose epidemic, are plaguing America, from major cities to rural communities is a serious public safety issue which includes unnecessary violence and ultimately impacts the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); and

WHEREAS, the Going Dark problem impacts public safety and welfare by limiting law enforcement's ability to respond to, prevent and bring to justice those responsible for the murder of overdose victims; and

WHEREAS, the Going Dark problem impacts the public safety, health, and welfare by restricting the ability to access critical information on the cellphones of overdose victims. Without access to the victims' recent contacts, communications, and location information, law enforcement is restricted in its ability to prevent additional deaths and save lives. In particular, law enforcement, first responders, health officials and emergency medical personnel are unable to identify and disrupt potential sources of supply; unable to identify and respond to locations where additional victims may be in need of critical medical response; unable to identify, notify and assist other potential victims where ever they may be; and are unable to issue public safety warnings with sufficient detail to prevent further victimization from particular batches of drugs or sources of supply; and

WHEREAS the Going Dark problem impacts the public welfare by limiting law enforcement's ability to provide critical information to victims' loved ones concerning the causes, circumstances, and information on those responsible for the victims' death, exacerbating the victims' families' grief and denying them the ability to seek redress, through criminal, civil or other means; and

RESOLVED, that the IACP recognizes the effectiveness that electronic surveillance used by federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement authorities has had on attacking the command and control structure of narcotics trafficking organizations within the United States; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports efforts to:

     · Petition the FCC to extend CALEA coverage to application providers whose communication services function as a replacement for a substantial portion of the local telephone exchange service,

     · Update the CALEA to ensure that law enforcement maintains its ability to conduct electronic surveillance by requiring telecommunication companies to communicate directly with law enforcement which will provide them with the ability to intercept those communications in a timely and cost effective manner,

     · Clarify and strengthen the mechanism to enforce the compliance of communications service providers with CALEA obligations,

     · Impose reasonable data retention obligations for transactional identifying information, similar to obligations currently required on regulated telecommunications carriers; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports efforts to enhance law enforcement technical capabilities by providing adequate funding to engage in the development and implementation of government intercept and exploitation technologies for encrypted technologies and communications; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports efforts to increase technology sharing and robust collaboration with other law enforcement agencies to identify best practices for developing solutions to encrypted technologies and communications; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports efforts by its membership to raise awareness on how this issue impacts day-to-day police work and obstructs public safety, health and welfare by preventing first responders and parents from obtaining the information necessary to save lives and prevent future deaths; and be it

FUTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP strongly supports efforts to coordinate a global all-news-agency-press day that will educate the public about the challenges of Going Dark, and being unable to obtain needed evidence in an encrypted world, similar to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's International Overdose Awareness Day, which also aims to raise awareness that overdose death are preventable. The global press will include specific examples of compromised public safety due to the inability to access encrypted communications and devices when investigating and responding to drug-related violence and heroin/fentanyl overdose cases.

Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee

NDDC .19.t16

Supporting DEA's 360° Strategy: Bolstering Enforcement Efforts and Building Community Coalitions To Make a Lasting Difference

Submitted by: Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Committee

NDDC .20.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, the abuse of prescription opioid drugs and heroin addiction have had a devastating effect on communities across the country; and

WHEREAS, drug abuse is the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States with 47,055 in 2014; and

WHEREAS, prescription opioid drugs and heroin overdoses account for 29,467 of those deaths in 2014; and

WHEREAS, heroin related overdose deaths increased 286% between 2002 and 2013; and

WHEREAS, 80% of heroin abusers start by taking prescription opioids; and

WHEREAS, approximately 60 people per day die from overdose in the United States; and

WHEREAS, combatting this epidemic requires a multi-faceted approach curbing both supply and demand for drugs; and

WHEREAS, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has developed a three-pronged strategy, called the 360° strategy, which it is implementing in four pilot cities: Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Louisville; and will be implementing in additional cities; and

WHEREAS, the 360° strategy is a model for interagency cooperation in the fight against opioid and heroin abuse and DEA welcomes partnerships in its implementation of the strategy both nationally and globally; and

WHEREAS, the first prong involves coordination between state and local law enforcement and the DEA leveraging law enforcement resources to disrupt the distribution chain between the drug cartels and local street gangs; and

WHEREAS, the second prong involves coordinated DEA, state and local law enforcement efforts to prevent the diversion of prescription pain killers to the illicit drug trade by targeting the supply and demand problem, engaging industry, practitioners and government health groups, and expanding take back initiatives, education and outreach; and

WHEREAS, the third prong involves DEA and state and local law enforcement leadership in bringing together communities to create coalitions of community leaders who will change attitudes and reduce demand through collaboration, prevention, education, treatment and recovery support; and

WHEREAS, the 360° strategy shows promise in addressing the heroin epidemic; now, therefore be it,

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) supports the DEA 360° strategy as an appropriate approach to curb the prescription pill abuse and heroin addiction epidemic; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the 360° strategy, that the IACP calls upon state and local law enforcement to strengthen its coordination with DEA to more successfully disrupt drug trafficking networks by working alongside DEA Special Agents to target the strategic link points between the cartel suppliers and gang distributers; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the 360° strategy, that the IACP calls upon state and local law enforcement to actively partner in efforts to prevent the diversion of prescription opioids and reduce the supply and demand for illicit prescription pain pills and heroin; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the 360° strategy, that the IACP calls upon state and local law enforcement to actively partner with their local communities to begin building a coalition of community leaders from schools, community based organizations, treatment providers, health fields, faith-based organizations, social service organizations, and local businesses; and, be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the 360° strategy, that the IACP calls upon state and local law enforcement to utilize a comprehensive communication approach with aggressive public messaging through mass media, television, radio, and social media outlets, as well as creating a grassroots movement within each community to empower its citizens to take back their neighborhoods and create safer places for their children.

WHEREAS, the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program encompasses the seizure and forfeiture of assets that represent the proceeds of, or were used to facilitate federal crimes; and

WHEREAS, asset forfeiture powers enhance public safety and security by removing financing relied upon by terrorist organizations and other Transnational Organized Criminal syndicates to perpetuate their criminal activity against our society; and

WHEREAS, asset forfeiture has the power to disrupt or dismantle criminal organizations that would continue to function even after specific individuals are convicted and incarcerated; and

WHEREAS, the Controlled Substances Act, prohibits the manufacturing, distribution or dispensing, or the possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense, a controlled substance, making such acts a federal crime, regardless of state laws that permit such activities; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Justice is committed to the enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act in all States; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. federal law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Attorney community recognize the importance of partnerships and coordination to employ asset forfeiture tactics to seize the proceeds of illegal drug trafficking activities in violation of the Controlled Substances Act; and

WHEREAS, continued, effective drug control requires coordination between Federal and state entities, as well as meaningful consultation with representatives of the recognized law enforcement organizations during the development of policies that will have a national impact on state and local law enforcement drug control efforts; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice's asset forfeiture program has three primary goals: punish and deter criminal activity; enhance cooperation among foreign, state and local law enforcement agencies through equitable sharing of properly forfeited assets; and strengthen law enforcement; and

WHEREAS, since 1978, Congress specifically granted the Attorney General authorization to exercise, his or her discretion, and share federally forfeited property with participating state and local law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice has promulgated specific protocols governing the decision making processes to determine the eligibility of individual law enforcement agencies to receive an equitable share of forfeited assets in a specific case, the appropriate share they are eligible to receive as a result of case-related asset seizure, the permissible uses of the shared funds, and the annual reporting, certification, and auditing of each agency's expenditures of equitable shared funds ; and

WHEREAS, media reports have portrayed the U.S. asset forfeiture and equitable sharing programs in an unfavorable manner and portrayed drug traffickers as innocent victims of government overreach and policing for profit; and

WHEREAS, there is a popular misconception that law enforcement officers can seize assets for forfeiture without any evidence of criminal wrongdoing; and

WHEREAS, several states have reacted to this misinformation by abolishing or greatly restricting state civil forfeiture laws leaving only federal statues to prevent criminals from keeping their illegal profits and drug infrastructure [New Mexico, Michigan]; and

WHEREAS, Congress is currently considering two pieces of legislation either of which would significantly restrict the asset forfeiture and equitable sharing programs; and

WHEREAS, the absence of an effective public education program to reiterate the fact that law enforcement must have probable cause (same standard for a criminal arrest) linking an asset to criminal wrongdoing prior to seizure and the government has the burden of proof to show that the asset is subject to forfeiture has led to a negative perception of these vital law enforcement programs, and therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) opposes further restrictions to the Department of Justice's asset forfeiture and equitable sharing programs and urges the White House and Department of Justice to coordinate and implement an effective response to the public misconception of the DOJ asset forfeiture program; and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Justice, in coordination with local, state and federal law enforcement organizations, undertake organized efforts to educate Congress, lawmakers, and the public on the appropriateness and effectiveness of these programs and the benefits to communities throughout the United States.

Submitted by: Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Committee

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WHEREAS, fentanyl is a Schedule II controlled substance as set forth in the Controlled Substances Act; and

WHEREAS, under medical supervision, fentanyl is used as both an anesthetic and for pain management; and

WHEREAS, fentanyl pharmaceuticals are available as lozenges (fentanyl "lollipops"), transdermal patches, and injectables. The Food and Drug Administration has warned that fentanyl patches are dangerous even after they have been used because they still contain high amounts of strong narcotic pain medication; and

WHEREAS, fentanyl is diverted for illicit use by pharmacy theft, illegal distribution by patients and registrants, fraudulent prescriptions and clandestine manufacturing; and

WHEREAS, fentanyl is sometimes mixed with other illicit white powder narcotics, typically heroin but also cocaine to increase their euphoric affects.

WHEREAS, fentanyl is also being pressed into pill form that may resemble other pharmaceutical pills such as oxycodone, Xanax, Norco and other similar pills. It is visually indistinguishable from other white powder.

WHEREAS, fentanyl is approximately 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine and roughly 40 to 50 times more potent than pharmaceutical grade (100% pure) heroin;

WHEREAS, between 2013 and 2014, more than 700 fentanyl-related deaths in the United States were attributable to illicit fentanyl;

WHEREAS, drug users often overdose on illicit fentanyl because users are unaware that they are ingesting illicit fentanyl and do not anticipate the toxicity and potential lethality of illicit fentanyl;

WHEREAS, in 2016, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a National Heroin Threat Assessment Summary, which found that "starting in late 2013, several states reported spikes in overdose deaths due to fentanyl and its analogue, acetyl-fentanyl";

WHEREAS, carfentanil or carfentanyl, is an analogue of the synthetic opioid fentanyl, and is one of the most potent opioids known, and is 10,000 times stronger than morphine, making it entirely inappropriate for use in humans;

WHEREAS, fentanyl is easily absorbed in the blood stream through contact with the skin, and through the mucous membranes by touching the mouth, nose and eyes. It is also ingested by accidentally inhaling airborne powder. Minute amounts as small as .25 milligrams, can cause serious illness and death. Fentanyl is extremely fast-acting in the blood stream and rapid response is critical.

WHEREAS, the Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a nationwide alert on fentanyl as a threat to health and public safety, and fentanyl is known to be lethal, even in dosages of as small as a microgram, one millionth of a gram - similar to just a few granules of table salt;

WHEREAS, illicit fentanyl has the potential to endanger public health workers, first responders, and law enforcement personnel who may unwittingly come into contact with illicit fentanyl by accidentally inhaling airborne powder;

WHEREAS, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration's National Forensic Lab Information System, 13,002 forensic exhibits of fentanyl were tested by labs nationwide in 2015, up 65 percent from the 2014 number of 7,864;

WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Officers, First Responders and Evidence Personnel are advised to wear proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE); at a Minimum Level PPE for all drug-related encounters which includes gloves, mask and eye protection and protect drug-detecting dogs as well;

WHEREAS, if a law enforcement officer believes an exhibit contains fentanyl, it is prudent not to field test it, but rather submit the material directly to the lab for analysis and clearly mark the submission paperwork to indicate that the item is suspected of containing fentanyl.

WHEREAS, Narcan (naloxone), an opioid antagonist, is an antidote for opiate overdose, when administered quickly and effectively, naloxone may immediately restore breathing. It must be noted that a higher dose or several doses of naloxone may be necessary involving a fentanyl overdose;

RESOLVED, that the IACP is gravely concerned about the dangers law enforcement personnel and their canine drug-detecting partners are subject to each time they come into contact with fentanyl, and strongly encourages greater awareness regarding these dangers, and recommends law enforcement agencies adopt the best practices for safety and protection; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that IACP supports continued dissemination of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Roll Call training video outlining the dangers of fentanyl; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that IACP recommends that the life-saving Narcan (naloxone) that blocks the effects of opioids and reverses an overdose be made available to state and local law enforcement and first responders around the country; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP calls upon every state and local law enforcement agency to conduct an immediate review of its unknown powder and drug collection and evidence processing protocols, as recommended by National Forensic Science Technology Center; and be it

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the IACP supports continued interagency coordination in seeking increased funding for and in disseminating equipment and training materials that is necessary to achieve the broadest implementation of best practices for protection and safety protocols.

Submitted by: Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Committee

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WHEREAS, traditionally recognized agencies, such as state and local crime labs, non-law enforcement owned nationally recognized Fusion Centers, operate in support of traditional criminal justice and law enforcement agencies mission;

WHEREAS, these entities have taken on new and expanded primary roles to support the Administration of Criminal Justice since the introduction of new investigative technologies and the events of 9/11 to enhance public safety, prevent, detect and deter crime and terrorism as well as, the protection of homeland security;

WHEREAS, these entities now function and operate daily in roles that are traditionally law enforcement and criminal justice agency duties performing the Administration of Criminal Justice during the detection and investigation of crimes, investigative intelligence gathering, and emergency criminal crisis events;

WHEREAS, these entities need access to Criminal History Record Information and Criminal Justice Information that by federal statute and policy prohibits access to or, requires a cumbersome process to gain access to information that may be contained within federal and state repositories that maintain those records and other criminal information datasets;

WHEREAS, despite new technologies and new roles and responsibilities since 9/11, these similarly configured entities supporting the Administration of Criminal Justice which have duties that are similar in nature to those performed by criminal justice and law enforcement agencies, are limited and/or prohibited from access to Criminal History Record Information merely by the interpretation of the current definition;

WHEREAS, this prohibition is directly related to the current construct of 28 USC 534 and CFR 28 Part 20, and accompanying policy and procedures through the FBI Advisory Policy Board;

WHEREAS, these statutes and organizations govern release of this information and terms and definitions that limit prudent access that intuitively should not be limited to these entities given their creation and new Administration of Criminal Justice responsibilities;

WHEREAS, these entities would be subject to the same suitability, training, security, handling requirements and sanctions as those entities currently granted access to criminal history record information through the FBI-CJIS Division;

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recommends passage of amendment to definitions in 28 USC 534 or CFR 28 Part 20, as well as policies established under the FBI CJIS Advisory Policy Board to reflect current organizational changes and responsibilities to entities that support the Administration of Criminal Justice and national security duties and encompass these entities permitting - agencies such as, state and local crime labs and nationally recognized Fusion Centers to receive the full and complete criminal history records information and other criminal justice datasets maintained federally and by the respective states.

Submitted by: Criminal Justice Information System Committee

CJIS.23.t16

Support for Full and Complete Access to States'

Criminal History Record Information for National Security Purposes

Submitted by: Criminal Justice Information System Committee

CJIS.24.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, the Secretary of Homeland Security is responsible to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, to reduce vulnerability of the United States to terrorism, and to generally safeguard the safety and well-being of the People of the United States;

WHEREAS, over three million foreign nationals apply annually to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for valuable immigration benefits such as asylum, travel authorization, lawful permanent residency, and, most significantly, to become citizens of the United States of America;

WHEREAS, millions of individuals apply with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Credentialing Section for vetting required for transportation security-related authorizations, including transportation workers seeking access to sensitive areas of airports and seaports, truck drivers seeking to haul hazardous materials on the nation's highways, and travelers applying for Pre ? ® expedited screening;

WHEREAS, various organizations including but not limited to volunteer, state, local and tribal partners apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to perform the duties of First Responders, Emergency Management, Consequence Management or providing aid to disaster survivors;

WHEREAS, all of these individuals voluntarily consent in writing to disclosure of their Criminal History Record Information in applying for immigration benefits, including to become citizens of the United States, access to sensitive sites and other transportation security-related authorizations, Pre ?® membership, or to perform the duties of First Responders;

WHEREAS, existing state laws may prevent the USCIS, TSA, and FEMA from receiving full and complete Criminal History Record Information contained in criminal record repositories of the States;

WHEREAS, the inability of USCIS, TSA, and FEMA to obtain full and complete access to these states' Criminal History Record Information may result in individuals with otherwise disqualifying criminal histories obtaining immigration benefits, including U.S. citizenship, gaining access to sensitive areas of airports and seaports and other transportation security-related authorizations, Pre ?® membership, or performing the duties of First Responders;

RESOLVED, that the International Association of Chiefs of Police supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's proposal to amend Title 5 of Section 9101 of the United States Code to authorize the USCIS, TSA, and FEMA to receive the full and complete Criminal History Record Information contained in the states' criminal history repositories.

Reducing the Number of Stolen Firearms

Submitted by the Firearms Committee

FC. 25.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, According to a 2012, Department of Justice Report, an average of 232,400 guns per year were stolen during the six year study period in connection with residential burglaries and other property crimes and an estimated 80% had not been recovered; and

WHEREAS, gun thefts are also common in other property crimes involving vehicles and commercial establishments such as "gun shops", common interstate carriers, security service providers, and law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, lost or missing and unaccounted for guns is another matter still, and according to a 2015 ATF Report on lost and stolen firearms - of the more than 19,000 firearms reported as lost or stolen from Federal Firearm Licensees (FFL's) in calendar year 2014, over two thirds of them were reported as lost; and

WHEREAS, stolen and lost firearms are also more likely to be used in the commission of additional and more serious crimes; and

WHEREAS, the armed criminals of today are mobile and evidence of their crimes is easily dispersed across police districts, cities, states and international borders as well; and

WHEREAS, the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is the NCIC is primary system used by law enforcement for the reporting of lost, stolen and recovered firearms; and

WHEREAS, accurate and sufficient descriptive data is required in order to enter a stolen firearm record into NCIC and to check the stolen status of a firearm pursuant to a criminal investigation; and

WHEREAS, law enforcement is aware that many victims of firearms theft are unable to provide the accurate and sufficient descriptive data required in order to create a stolen gun record in NCIC; and

WHEREAS, the failure to create an accurate record of a stolen gun in NCIC can lead to missed opportunities for law enforcement to stop armed criminals and prevent the recovery and return of the stolen property to the rightful owners; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP is committed to raising awareness about the impact that stolen firearms can have on public safety and on gun owners. The IACP believes that number of stolen firearms in circulation can be reduced through a voluntary and collaborative partnership between law enforcement and gun owners including others entrusted with custody and control over firearms. The IACP believes that the points below outline key actions each group of partners can take to reduce the number of stolen firearms in circulation:

• Gun owners and others having custody and control over firearms:

o Take adequate steps to protect their firearms from unauthorized access.

o Prepare and maintain inventories containing accurate and complete descriptions of their firearms.

o Timely and accurately report the complete descriptions of stolen and missing firearms to police.

• Law Enforcement:

o Ensure that all information concerning lost, stolen and recovered firearms is entered timely into NCIC and that it is accurate and complete.

o Make arrests and prosecutions for firearms theft and possession of stolen firearms a priority.

o Return stolen firearms to the rightful owners.

Preventing Children Unauthorized Access to Firearms

Submitted by the Firearms Committee and Juvenile Justice and Child Protection Committee

FC.26.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, reports of unsupervised children gaining unauthorized access to firearms and unwittingly causing grave harm to themselves and to others are wide spread and in the news much too frequently; and

WHEREAS, many of these unintentional shootings take place within the curtilage of a home or a vehicle belonging to the child's parent, relative or friend and often with firearms legally owned but not adequately secured; and

WHEREAS, the majority of these unintentional shootings could have been avoided if the persons charged with custody and control of the firearms had taken reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access to them; and

WHEREAS, there is widespread support among parents, educators, law enforcers, public officials, firearm experts and interest groups for new and increased efforts to prevent the tragic loss of life associated with children and their unauthorized access to firearms emphasizing: adult responsibility and firearm safety and security; now; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the IACP views the matter of unintentional shootings involving children who have gained unauthorized access to firearms as generally preventable tragedies if people responsible for custody and control over firearms simply undertake reasonable precautions to secure them. The IACP is committed to raising awareness about the causes and effects of this unique problem and views it as a first step in a series designed to encourage voluntary action on the part of gun owners and others entrusted with firearms to ensure that they have effective measures in place to prevent unauthorized access to the firearms in their care.

Sharing Biometric Data from Foreign Terrorist Fighters with National and International Databases

Submitted by: IACP Committee on Terrorism and IACP International Division

COT.001.t2017

WHEREAS, there is an unprecedented terrorist threat posed globally by the current volume of foreign terrorist fighters (FTF) operating in conflict zones worldwide and by potential cross-conflict movements or returnee flows; and

WHEREAS, many of these FTFs use false names, and fake, falsified or stolen documents to travel; and

WHEREAS, biometric data such as fingerprints, pictures for facial recognition, iris, and, where legally possible, DNA profiles are the most reliable data to identify these FTFs, returning to their home countries or to other countries; and

WHEREAS, (1) national databases such as the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center's Terrorist Screening Database, and (2) international data sharing platforms such as Interpol (or other regional and sub-regional data sharing mechanisms) are established to enhance information sharing among national and international partners by enabling the collection and providing of information on known and suspected FTFs, to thereby help facilitate successful investigations and to monitor and counter terrorist travel; and

WHEREAS, the need for better international information sharing in this regard is urgent, and by ensuring systematic cross-national and cross regional data exchange related to FTFs, we can prevent international security gaps; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that law enforcement agencies should enhance their efforts to ensure maximum collection and recording of biometric information focused on unique identifiable attributes, including fingerprints, photos, iris, and DNA profiles, and contribute this data to these national, regional and international datasets dedicated to FTFs.