Join us for a candid conversation with the IACP’s volunteer leaders where we will dive deep into discussions on what motivates them, critical issues in policing, and strategic decision-making. In this episode, the Vice President Treasurer Ron Sellon will share his unique perspective on the state of finances at the IACP, financial decision making, and what’s on the horizon for 2025 and beyond.  

Every mass violence incident is unique, and each presents unique challenges for police leaders. And yet, mass violence issues share some commonalities that police leaders need to be aware of. In this podcast, we will explore how these differences and similarities impact officer and community response, needs, and healing in the wake of mass violence. Hear from Chief Daniel Thompson and Chief Greg Mullen, who led their respective departments through two high-profile mass violence incidents: the Waukesha Parade Tragedy of 2021 and the Charleston Church Shooting of 2015. They share the unforeseen challenges to preparation, response, and healing that they, and their departments, experienced. While all forms of violence can have a traumatic and long-lasting effect, understanding the challenges specific to mass violence incidents can better prepare police leaders to navigate these tragedies. 

Mass violence tragedies cause far- and wide-reaching impacts in their aftermath. They create lasting challenges not just for police, but also for their families. Hear from Newton (CT) Chief of Police (Ret.) Michael Kehoe and his wife Lori, a retired hospice nurse, about the unique challenges they each faced, and the steps they took to support Newtown’s police department and its families, in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in 2012.

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the seventh episode of the “Ask the Expert” panel discussion series that covers one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses CJIS policy modernization effort in versions 5.9.1 and 5.9.2

Law enforcement children worry about their parents because they understand being an officer is a dangerous job. The children will be affected and, in some cases, may exhibit secondary or vicarious trauma. This discussion explores ways parents can talk to their children about critical incidents and precautions to take to protect their mental health.

The FBI CJIS Policy is changing to meet modern challenges impacting public safety entities. Aided by the Advisory Policy Board (APB), which is comprised of public safety executives from across the United States, the CJIS Division of the FBI has worked to improve CJIS policy intended to help protect all criminal justice data. This podcast aims to provide the information needed for implementing the new policies. This podcast episode is the sixth of seven “Ask the Expert” episodes that will cover one of five CJIS policy primary “security control groups” and their key sub-topics from the first two series of revisions. This episode discusses system monitoring, software firmware and information integrity, and information management and retention.