The following policy priorities have been designated as the global issues most important to the association. These policy priorities were developed by the IACP governing body, with input from the law enforcement field. This document is meant to aid IACP members in discussions with elected officials regarding key criminal justice related issues....

Postal Inspector Team Leader Ryan Elliott exemplifies the highest standards of public service and law enforcement leadership. With nearly two decades of experience—including roles as a Diplomatic Security Service special agent and a New York City Police Department officer—Inspector Elliott has spent the last 12 years with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. As someone who has been drawn to public service since his youth, his impact has been both national and deeply personal. Inspector Elliott led a major interdiction operation in Queens, New York, targeting a surge in mail theft and violent crimes. His coordination of federal, state, and local partners resulted in 14 arrests, recovery of stolen mail and postal keys, and outreach to more than 1,900 USPS employees. His leadership also launched the RAPTOR Task Force–the most robust financial crimes task force in the United States–dramatically reducing postal robberies in the region. He has also developed a financial fraud task force of internal and external stakeholders. Beyond enforcement, Inspector Elliott is a champion of innovation and officer safety. He spearheaded a national trauma care program, outfitting inspectors with medical kits and training. He also modernized AED units and ensured EMT support during high-risk operations. His commitment to team morale is evident in transforming workspaces and launching a national awards program to recognize excellence across the agency. A lifelong volunteer firefighter and EMT, Inspector Elliott’s dedication extends beyond the badge. His leadership is defined by integrity, service, and a relentless drive to improve the profession. "I constantly look for opportunities for growth in myself and in the people who work for me…to continually strive to be the best we can be.”

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Chief Clifford Block began his law enforcement career with the Village of Morrice and Perry Police Departments. Block relocated to Midland in 1993 to begin a proud and rewarding career with the City of Midland Police Department. He was appointed as the Chief of Police on January 30, 2012. Chief Block served the department as a member of the Midland SWAT Team, holding positions of operator, sniper, and Team Leader. In addition, he held roles as a field training officer, firearms instructor, tactical weapon instructor, Chemical aerosol instructor, department armorer, and accident reconstructionist.In 2019 Chief Block proudly accepted an opportunity to become the Chief of University Police with Saginaw Valley State University.Block received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Michigan in 1991, Associates in Criminal Justice from Delta College in 1995, completed the Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff and Command in 2001, received his Master of Arts in Leadership in Public Administration from Saginaw Valley State University in 2003, completed the Michigan Police Executive Development Seminar in 2006, and graduated from the FBI National Academy Session #229 in 2007.Block is a Past President of the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police and active member of the Legislative Committee. Block currently serves as the General Chair of the State Association of Chiefs of Police division of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Block belongs to several committees, boards, associations and civic organizations.