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[[File:IACP Logo.png|thumb|right|International Association of Chiefs of Police logo]]
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The '''International Association of Chiefs of Police''' ('''IACP''') was founded in [[Chicago]] in 1893 as the '''National Chiefs of Police Union'''. The primary goal of this organization was to apprehend and return criminals who had fled the agency [[jurisdiction]]s in which they were wanted. The organization has expanded over the years with the goals of advancing the science and art of [[police]] work, promoting improved practices throughout the law enforcement community and foster cooperation and information exchange among [[police]] administrators.
The '''International Association of Chiefs of Police''' ('''IACP''') was founded in [[Chicago]] in 1893 as the '''National Chiefs of Police Union'''. The primary goal of this organization was to apprehend and return criminals who had fled the agency [[jurisdiction]]s in which they were wanted. The organization has expanded over the years with the goals of advancing the science and art of [[police]] work, promoting improved practices throughout the law enforcement community and foster cooperation and information exchange among [[police]] administrators.
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==Mission==
==Mission==
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* Develop and disseminate improved administrative, technical and operational practices and promote their use in police work;
* Develop and disseminate improved administrative, technical and operational practices and promote their use in police work;
* Foster police cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators throughout the world;
* Foster police cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators throughout the world;
* Bring about recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons
* Bring about recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons;
* Encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of performance and conduct.
* Encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of performance and conduct.


==Activities==
==Activities==
The IACP helped to develop and/or promote many tools currently used by law enforcement agencies. These tools include the use of [[fingerprint]]s, [[Uniform Crime Reports]] and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]]'s National Academy for state and local police.
The IACP helped to develop and/or promote many tools currently used by law enforcement agencies. These tools include the use of [[fingerprint]]s, [[Uniform Crime Reports]] and the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]]'s National Academy for state and local police.


The [[United Nations]] granted a [[Consultative Status]] to the IACP in the 1970s due to the IACPs work in several UN member nations. Also in the 1970s, the IACP developed a national bomb data center and turned this over to the FBI. ''See also [[U.S. Bomb Data Center]]''.
The [[United Nations]] granted a [[Consultative Status]] to the IACP in the 1970s due to the IACPs work in several UN member nations. Also in the 1970s, the IACP developed a national bomb data center and turned this over to the FBI. ''See also [[U.S. Bomb Data Center]]''.


Along with other activities, the IACP publishes ''Police Chief Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/|title=Police Chief Magazine|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>
Along with other activities, the IACP publishes ''Police Chief Magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/|title=Police Chief Magazine|accessdate=2007-12-18}}</ref>


== Psychological Services Section ==
== Psychological Services Section ==

The Psychological Services Section of IACP has over a hundred members, primarily from the United States. They are recognized specialists in this field, including those employed by larger departments and independent consultants. The section has been in operation since 1986, and publishes guidelines for various types of police psychological services.
The Psychological Services Section of IACP has over a hundred members, primarily from the United States. They are recognized specialists in this field, including those employed by larger departments and independent consultants. The section has been in operation since 1986, and publishes guidelines for various types of police psychological services.


==Presidents==
==Presidents==
*[[Richard H. Sylvester]]<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Police History |url=http://faculty.ncwc.edu/mstevens/205/205lect04.htm |quote=Professionalism took place at the top with formation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 1902. Its first president, Richard Sylvester, chief of the Washington D.C. P.D., was widely regarded as the father of police professionalism. He advocated a citizen-soldier model, and was responsible for development of the many paramilitary aspects of policing. |publisher=[[North Carolina Wesleyan College]] |date= |accessdate=2009-07-27 }}</ref>
*[[Richard H. Sylvester]]<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Police History |url=http://faculty.ncwc.edu/mstevens/205/205lect04.htm |quote=Professionalism took place at the top with formation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 1902. Its first president, Richard Sylvester, chief of the Washington D.C. P.D., was widely regarded as the father of police professionalism. He advocated a citizen-soldier model, and was responsible for development of the many paramilitary aspects of policing. |publisher=[[North Carolina Wesleyan College]] |date= |accessdate=2009-07-27}}</ref>


==IACP Governing Body==
==IACP Governing Body==
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* [[Chief of police]]
* [[Chief of police]]
* [[Interpol]]
* [[Interpol]]
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 22:40, 28 March 2016

For other uses, see IACP (disambiguation).
File:IACP Logo.png
International Association of Chiefs of Police logo

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) was founded in Chicago in 1893 as the National Chiefs of Police Union. The primary goal of this organization was to apprehend and return criminals who had fled the agency jurisdictions in which they were wanted. The organization has expanded over the years with the goals of advancing the science and art of police work, promoting improved practices throughout the law enforcement community and foster cooperation and information exchange among police administrators.

Mission

IACP's stated mission includes to:

  • Advance the science and art of police services;
  • Develop and disseminate improved administrative, technical and operational practices and promote their use in police work;
  • Foster police cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police administrators throughout the world;
  • Bring about recruitment and training in the police profession of qualified persons;
  • Encourage adherence of all police officers to high professional standards of performance and conduct.

Activities

The IACP helped to develop and/or promote many tools currently used by law enforcement agencies. These tools include the use of fingerprints, Uniform Crime Reports and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy for state and local police.

The United Nations granted a Consultative Status to the IACP in the 1970s due to the IACPs work in several UN member nations. Also in the 1970s, the IACP developed a national bomb data center and turned this over to the FBI. See also U.S. Bomb Data Center.

Along with other activities, the IACP publishes Police Chief Magazine.[1]

Psychological Services Section

The Psychological Services Section of IACP has over a hundred members, primarily from the United States. They are recognized specialists in this field, including those employed by larger departments and independent consultants. The section has been in operation since 1986, and publishes guidelines for various types of police psychological services.

Presidents

IACP Governing Body

The leadership of the International Association of Chiefs of Police includes the Governing Body[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Police Chief Magazine". Retrieved 2007-12-18.
  2. ^ "Police History". North Carolina Wesleyan College. Retrieved 2009-07-27. Professionalism took place at the top with formation of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in 1902. Its first president, Richard Sylvester, chief of the Washington D.C. P.D., was widely regarded as the father of police professionalism. He advocated a citizen-soldier model, and was responsible for development of the many paramilitary aspects of policing. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ Governing Body-International Association of Chiefs of Police
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