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International Association of Chiefs of Police official account. Shaping the future of the Policing Profession. Organizer of #IACP2026.

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#911 has become the default response for nearly every crisis, but should it be? A new #PoliceChiefMag’sarticle examines liability, special relationships, mental health response, and why policing must reclaim clear operational boundaries. https://t.co/FwvjYHYwrP

#911Response

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Firearms are the leading cause of death for kids & teens.

4.6 million kids live in homes with unlocked guns. One lock, one safe, one conversation can prevent a tragedy.

Watch the full video series from IACP, in partnership with On Call 4 Kids, on the IACP website: https://t.co/SFlMz3Z2Oy 💙

#SafeStorage #FirearmSafety #Right2CarryDuty2Secure

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Now Enrolling: NEWLY Redesigned IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) Training!

Command-level leaders, join us this fall for the IACP’s flagship leadership course—now in a streamlined 2-week format (one week per month for two consecutive months). REGISTER NOW:

- Des Moines, IA – Starts- September 7-11: https://t.co/dyU1Blwnud
- Lakewood, Colorado – Starts - September 14-18: https://t.co/HMEVKggOZc

Build stronger teams, lead change, and drive motivation with real-world strategies to help you lead with purpose and drive agency excellence.

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T-Mobile's new article for #PoliceChiefMag examines how the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office delivers real-time intel, live video, and CAD access directly to deputies via RTCC + 5G connectivity, turning information into action not just at HQ but in the field. https://t.co/cZBrKHL55U

#Sponsored by @TMobileBusiness

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In Memoriam:
🖤Deputy Sheriff Logan R. Utt, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, VA – EOW: 5/29/26
🖤Police Officer Kristen Yeager, Central Berks Regional Police Department, PA – EOW: 5/29/26

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Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the following fallen officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. For full tributes, visit https://t.co/Wtz79obXIk.

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Strong policies shape accountability, reduce liability, guide decision-making, and build trust. #PoliceChiefMag’s new article explores how strategic policy leadership turns written directives into an operational doctrine that protects both officers and communities. https://t.co/C9LpvrXBn8

#RiskManagement #PolicyLeadership

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As legal scrutiny and medical standards evolve, #PoliceChiefMag’s new article examines how police leaders must rethink their response to behavioral health emergencies. Leadership, training, EMS coordination, restraint practices, and public trust all intersect in this critical discussion. https://t.co/fOivM4PJnX

#BehavioralHealth #CrisisResponse

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Reminder! Today’s session of IACP’s Police Family Support Training and Technical Assistance Program Speaker Series explores how data can make the case for police family wellness—linking program impact to stronger, more resilient agencies.

📅June 3, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM EST

Register here: https://t.co/4033CZllue

#OfficerWellness #FamilyWellness #DataDriven

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As we recognize Gun Safety Awareness Month, pediatricians and law enforcement professionals are coming together around a shared message: safe storage saves lives.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens.

🔒 4.6M children live in homes with unlocked, loaded guns.
🔹 Locking just 20% could prevent up to 135 youth deaths a year.

Being a responsible gun owner means securing your firearms.

Watch the new video series from IACP, in partnership with On Call 4 Kids, on the IACP website to hear from pediatricians and law enforcement officers working together to keep kids safe and families protected. 💙 https://t.co/SFlMz3Z2Oy

#GunSafetyAwarenessMonth #SafeStorage #FirearmSafety #Right2CarryDuty2Secure

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Strengthen your department’s training with Elevate Blue— IACP’s free, on-demand training suite built for real-world policing.

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Start today:

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#ElevateBlue #IACP #PoliceLeadership #TrainingCoordinators

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Wellness is a leadership strategy. The May President’s Message in #PoliceChiefMag explains that if officers want safer communities, officers must build mentally, physically, and financially healthy officers from day one. Culture change starts with leadership commitment. https://t.co/lFdlsxLyW7

#PoliceCulture #OfficerWellness

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In Memoriam:
🖤Corporal Barry James Foust, Arlington County Police Department, VA – EOW: 5/22/26
🖤Sergeant Joseph Apodaca, Taos County Sheriff's Office, NM – EOW: 5/22/26

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Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of the following fallen officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. For full tributes, visit https://t.co/Wtz79obXIk.

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The 2026 Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference is coming to Anaheim, CA, August 21–23! Join traffic safety professionals from across the globe for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection.🚦

Register by July 8, 2026, before rates increase, and explore the educational program to discover sessions on the latest research and emerging technologies that will shape this year’s conference and the future of impaired‑driving prevention: https://t.co/5sN723o0c0

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Today, the IACP, in partnership with the French Ministry of the Interior’s Directorate of International Security Cooperation (DCIS) (@Interieur_Gouv) and IACP World Regional Chair Sebastian Moras, signed a MOU to formally establish the IACP World Regional Office in Europe.

Based in Paris, the office will serve as a central hub for engagement with senior European law enforcement leaders, fostering professional exchange, collaboration initiatives, and a shared understanding of emerging security challenges.

As part of the opening, IACP President Rausch delivered remarks alongside DCIS Director Georges Salinas. President Rausch also delivered a keynote speech on “The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Policing Profession,” and IACP Global Policing Director Vince Hawkes highlighted the organization’s global reach and the benefits of IACP membership.

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Step into your leadership potential!

The IACP Women’s Leadership Institute is coming to a city near you—bringing powerful conversations, mentorship, and career-shaping insights for women in policing: https://t.co/xOHXaBOPvZ

Join us in:

📍 Murfreesboro, TN, June 8-12
📍 Denton, TX, July 27-31
📍 Sacramento, CA, August 10-14
📍 Montrose, CO, August 10 – 14

This is more than training—it’s a space to grow, connect, and be empowered.

#WomenInPolicing #IACPWLI #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenLeaders #LawEnforcement #Empowerment

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Officer wellness can’t thrive in silos. #PoliceChiefMag's new article delves into how unequal wellness efforts create inequities, particularly for small and rural agencies facing funding and provider shortages. https://t.co/qANBNDjnRH

#OfficerWellness #PeerSupport

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Building a strong case for why police family wellness starts with data. Join IACP's Officer Safety and Wellness team for a discussion on exploring how evidence-based insights can demonstrate impact, strengthen programs, and support a resilient workforce.

📅June 3, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM EST

Sign up here: https://t.co/4033CZllue

#OfficerWellness #FamilyWellness #DataDriven

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Vehicles are rolling data sources. In this #PoliceChiefMag article from Magnet Forensics, learn how vehicle forensics can help law enforcement uncover digital evidence hiding in plain sight.

https://t.co/cUSZquzGnU

#Sponsored by @MagnetForensics #DigitalForensics