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IACP's resources are aimed at helping law enforcement executives do their jobs better and cover a variety of topics, including professional development, leadership, management, and supervision, as well as hot topics such as ethics.
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Confidential Fund
Law enforcement agency should maintain stringent control over all confidential funds used by the agency and ensure that the funds are only used for authorized…
Performance Recognition Awards
The recognition of personal excellence is an important aspect of a law enforcement agency’s activities. Presenting departmental awards for meritorious service provides that recognition, thereby…
Aerosol Restraint Spray
Law enforcement agencies issue aerosol restraint spray to provide officers with additional use-of-force options for gaining compliance of resistant or aggressive individuals in arrest and…
The Patrol Rifle: Considerations
This is stand alone document, unaccompanied by a model policy, explores the primary issues surrounding the issuance of rifles to line patrol officers. Following extensive…
Confidential Informants
In some instances, a successful investigation cannot be conducted without the use of confidential informants (CIs). While the use of CIs can be an effective…
Consular Notification and Access
Law enforcement agencies should adhere to the guidance provided by the U.S. Department of State concerning consular notification and access based on treaty obligations. Adherence…
Corruption Prevention
Law enforcement agency should establish proactive procedures to prevent corruption, to investigate complaints or allegations of corruption, and to administer appropriate administrative punishment or criminal…
Court Appearance
The success of a criminal prosecution is determined not solely by the quality and quantity of evidence but by the manner in which it is…
Court Protection Orders
Research reveals that nearly one-third of all female homicide victims in the United States are killed by a husband or boyfriend. Another third of all…
Pandemic Flu Planning and Response
Health care professionals predict that a pandemic influenza outbreak is highly likely, if not inevitable, based on current conditions and historical data. Should the current…
Overtime
All law enforcement personnel must be mindful of and exercise fiscal responsibility in the use of public funds and resources. Overtime pay requires particular attention…
Investigation of Officer Use of Deadly Force
The accuracy and professionalism of investigations of incidents involving officer use of deadly force can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies…
