Investigations
Law enforcement are key in criminal investigations. They are the eyes and ears on the ground and integral in preventing and responding to crimes and maintaining public safety. The IACP offers a library of resources providing guidance to law enforcement in: victim and offender identification; evidence collection; investigative operations and strategies; community policing strategies; coordination; information-sharing; interacting with and responding to victims, witnesses, and suspect; and more.
Combating Child Sex Trafficking: A Guide for Law Enforcement Leaders
This guide aims to assist law enforcement leaders in adopting effective multidisciplinary approaches to address child sex trafficking in their communities.
IACP Releases Four-Part Training Video: The Crime of Domestic Violence
The crime of domestic violence is complex and law enforcement officers often feel frustrated and discouraged when responding. Officers provide as much support to victims…
Policy Center Resources
See AllInvestigation of Hate Crimes*
Any acts or threats of violence, property damage, harassment, intimidation, or other crimes motivated by hate and bias and designed to infringe upon the rights...
Identity Theft
Identity theft affects millions of people every year, causing serious and sometimes devastating financial, psychological, and reputational injury. By providing timely and effective assistance, law...
Policy/Protocol
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...
Sexual Assaults
Law enforcement employees should take a professional, victim-centered approach to sexual assaults and to proactively investigate these crimes and prosecute the perpetrator in a manner...
Resources
EXPIRED The Elimination of the Practice of Displaying Social Security Numbers on Advertisements, Posters, and/or Any Other Written Material Relating to Missing Persons that are Made Available to the General Public
WHEREAS, the scourge of identity crime has precipitated widespread concern that unnecessary display of the Social Security Number (SSN) may expose the number holder to…
EXPIRED Crime Scene / Forensics Investigation Training
WHEREAS, the recognition and collection of evidence and trace evidence from crime, terrorism, and other disaster scenes is hindered by the lack of accessible and…
EXPIRED Forensic Science Accreditation and Certification
WHEREAS, forensic science is becoming increasingly important in the adjudication of criminal proceedings; and WHEREAS, the courts increasingly rely on forensic evidence and the results…
EXPIRED DNA Arrestee Sample Collection
WHEREAS, the criminal justice system relies on forensic evidence to convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent; and WHEREAS, advancements in DNA technology have resulted…
