Legal
Engaging IACP members and their representatives in legislative and legal matters is only one way the IACP advocates for law enforcement officers and agencies. The IACP thoroughly examines proposed legislation and analyzes the potential impact on the field and provides support and feedback to the White House, the United States Congress and Supreme Court. The IACP also helps develop police legal advisors from agencies across the globe, who assist the IACP in its mission to advance the field of law enforcement and ensure that the field is aware of relevant court decisions.
IACP Policy Priorities
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…
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Grievance Procedures
Every employee has the right to be treated fairly in matters arising from employment and have the opportunity to be heard fully any time his or...
Harassment and Discrimination
In a time where the costs of liability insurance continue to rise driving many towns to self-insure or join insurance pools, law enforcement executives have...
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Retaliatory Conduct by Employees
Law enforcement agencies should prohibit retaliatory conduct against or interference with an employee who reports, assists, or seeks to report breaches of department policy, procedures, or...
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EXPIRED In Support of the Repeal of the Requirement for States to Pay Interest to the Federal Government When Receiving Homeland Security Grant Funding (Cash Management Improvement Act)
WHEREAS, in 1990, the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) was an amendment to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 31 U.S.C. 6503; and WHEREAS, under the provisions…
EXPIRED Support for Inclusion of Law Enforcement Agencies in Proposals Designed to Improve National Intelligence Capabilities
WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed forever the responsibilities of government to protect its citizens: and WHEREAS, Congressional and Commission hearings into…
EXPIRED Support for Sustainability of Fusion Centers
Support for Sustainability of Fusion Centers Submitted by: Homeland Security Committee HS.010.a09 WHEREAS, the IACP recognizes in the aftermath of the tragic events of September…
EXPIRED Support of 2011 DOJ Legislation in Anticipation of Reauthorization of VAWA
Adopted at the 118th Annual Conference Chicago, IL October 26, 2011 Support of 2011 DOJ Legislation in Anticipation of Reauthorization of VAWA Submitted by: Indian…
