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Technology

Bratton To Launch Police Social Media Network

Bill Bratton plans to launch the first comprehensive social media network for police officers later this year at the International Association of Police Chiefs annual conference.

June 30, 2013

Technology

4 Useful Law Enforcement Apps

As smartphones and other mobile devices become more prevalent in law enforcement, officers search for reference apps that quickly bring actionable information to the field.

June 9, 2013

Training

Smaller Departments Require Greater Training Needs

The smaller-town first responding officer follows a case from patrol to prosecution. They gather evidence, prepare warrants, perform interviews, and present it to the district attorney. It's their case from 911 call to courtroom.

April 15, 2013

Weapons

IACP Supports Background Check Deal

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) announced its support for a U.S. Senate proposal that would expand background checks for gun purchases.

April 11, 2013

Training

IACP President Questions NRA School Security Plan

The president of a national police chiefs' association said a National Rifle Association proposal to assign an armed officer to each school in the nation would unduly tax patrol resources for other law enforcement missions.

December 20, 2012

Vehicle Ops

LAPD's Patrol Car of the Future

The Los Angeles Police Department and Chrysler developed a concept of the "patrol car of the future" that was displayed at the 2012 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. The Dodge Charger features an integrated dashboard screen, solar-powered lightbar, USB ports, and a vehicle wrap. Read the full story, "LAPD's Next-Generation Dodge Charger." Photos by Paul Clinton.

November 16, 2012

Technology

IACP 2012: Best of Show

Technology tends to be the emphasis of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference. True to form, many of the coolest products at this year's show, held Sep. 29–Oct. 3 in San Diego, focused on the now high-tech aspects of evidence collection. Multiple companies debuted new and improved takes on video, drug analysis, and biometrics. Plenty of new tablets were also on hand. The following is a quick look at some of the products at IACP 2012 that caught our attention. Photos: Mark W. Clark, Paul Clinton, Stalker Radar, Thermo Scientific, and Ti Training

November 8, 2012

Technology

New World Systems Introduces iPad App for Public Safety

Aegis LaunchPad provides officers role-based Dashboards, a dispatch and unit status monitor, and the ability to perform web-based inquiries on their Apple iOS tablets, according to the company.

October 4, 2012

Patrol

Dallas Police Department Receives PursuitSAFETY Award

PursuitSAFETY awarded the Dallas Police Department with its 2012 Safer Way Award at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference in San Diego.

October 4, 2012

Weapons

TASER Donates $300,000 To Fallen Officer Fund

TASER International, Inc. has donated $300,000 to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Foundation's fallen officer fund, the company announced Sunday.

October 3, 2012

Patrol

Detroit Mayor Suspends Police Chief Over Sex Scandal

Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. was suspended Tuesday amid accusations that he had an affair with a female police officer—the second sex scandal to tarnish his tenure since he took the helm in 2010.

October 1, 2012

Special Units

IACP 2012: NYPD Doubles Gang Unit To Focus On 'Street Crews'

To combat "street crews" that have replaced the Bloods, Crips and other traditional gangs, the New York Police Department will double the size of its gang investigative unit, Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday.

October 1, 2012