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Patrol canines can be utilized as a valuable supplement to police resources, due to their superior senses of smell and hearing and their physical capabilities...
Incident Command
Many police agencies utilize the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the primary method to prepare for, respond to, and manage incidents. NIMS is a comprehensive...
Transportation of Prisoners
All prisoners should be treated in a humane manner and with due regard for their physical safety and protection consistent with sound principles of prisoner...
Vehicular Pursuits
The primary mission and sworn duty of every law enforcement agency and officer is to protect and to serve the public. When determining whether to...
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Duty to Intervene
The policing profession is dedicated to maintaining law and order, protecting the community, and ensuring community safety. An agency's duty to intervene policy aims to...
Missing Children
When receiving or responding to a report of a missing child, officers should determine the level of risk associated with the missing child. The risk...
IACP Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Cannabis Legalization and Police Personnel Management
Agencies across the globe are navigating evolving legislation regarding cannabis. The legalization of cannabis in some jurisdictions compels police agencies to examine if and how...
