ANNUAL REPORT Celebrating 125 Years of Progress 125 Years 1893 - 2018 International Association of Chiefs of Police Shaping the future of the policing profession.SM PHOTO: 1893 – Webber S. Seavey, the chief of police in Omaha, Nebraska, initiated a historic meeting of 51 U.S. police chiefs in Chicago. Table of Contents Message from the Executive Director/Chief Executive O cer ..................2 President’s Message ......................................................................................................3 IACP Presence Around the Globe .......................................................................... 4 Conferences ......................................................................................................................6 Advocacy ...........................................................................................................................8 Developing Leaders ......................................................................................................9 In the Field .......................................................................................................................10 New Resources .............................................................................................................. 12 Financials ......................................................................................................................... 13 Leadership .......................................................................................................................14 IACP Partners ................................................................................................................. 17 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 1 Message from the Executive Director/ Chief Executive Officer or 125 years, the IACP has been fortunate enough to represent leaders in law enforcement. While we have accomplished a great deal, not only in 2018, but also in the last 125 years, none of it would have been possible without the many police leaders who Fhave shaped the IACP and the fi eld of policing into what it is today. Throughout this year’s Annual Report, you will notice a mix of historical facts and photos, along with ones from the past year. We want to honor our past while also celebrating the forward progress of the association. Through advocacy, research, outreach, and education, the IACP remains a foundation for law enforcement leaders everywhere as they develop and serve their agencies and their communities. Vincent Talucci, CAE While we celebrate the past, we also want to ensure we look forward. Throughout our 2018 Executive Director/ accomplishments, there is a consistent commitment to evolving member resources. The Chief Executive O cer tireless work our members put in each day is reason enough to improve access to critical resources developed by IACP. By integrating IACP Net into the association, modernizing Police Chief magazine, and redesigning the IACP website to make it more user friendly, we are committed to assisting the law enforcement profession throughout the globe. As we move into the next 125 years, we seek to further broaden the association’s global footprint and continue to be an invaluable resource to our members. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you in 2019. Sincerely, Vincent Talucci, CAE Executive Director/Chief Executive O cer 2 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE President’s Message want to express my appreciation to each of you for your service as law enforcement professionals and your work on behalf of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Undoubtedly, serving this membership as IACP president has been a highlight Iof my career. In 2018, the IACP celebrated 125 years of service and continued to grow, with membership at an all-time high of more than 31,000 members, representing over 150 countries. During my time as IACP president, I wanted to ensure that IACP remains on a global stage. I traveled to fi ve continents and met with police executives in Canada, France, India, Mexico, Hungary, Israel, the United Kingdom, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, and Taiwan. During these travels, IACP was represented at numerous world regional meetings of law enforcement o cials, including INTERPOL, AMERIPOL, ASEANAPOL, and EUROPOL events. Additionally, my top goals involved raising awareness of and focusing on resources for vulnerable communities, expanding the ways in which police are trained and able to assist. Chief Louis M. Dekmar Together we have enhanced law enforcement’s ability to address crimes committed against 2017-2018 IACP President those populations, kicked o the One Mind Campaign to ensure successful interactions between police o cers and persons a ected by mental illness, and partnered with communities and police to improve communication in an e ort to build trust. I would like to extend my gratitude to the IACP Executive Board and Board of Directors for their extraordinary leadership and vision. I also owe a debt to the IACP sta for their daily support, guidance, and direction on a variety of issues. Most of all, I thank the IACP membership for the opportunity to serve one of the hardest-working and inspirational constituencies I have ever encountered. My time as president would not have been as successful without your dedication and leadership. Sincerely, Chief Louis M. Dekmar 2017–2018 IACP President 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 3 MEMBERSHIP STATISTICS as of June 30, 2018 IACP Presence Around the Globe IACP continued an upward trend in attracting new members. This year the association represented over 31,000 members from 150 countries worldwide. Our members consist of law enforcement professionals of all ranks, sworn and non-sworn. They represent state, local, 31,038 tribal, and federal agencies across the globe. TOTAL MEMBERS 20,044 ACTIVE MEMBERS 6,712 MEMBERSHIP KEY ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 1-249 250-499 500-999 1000+ 4,282 LIFE MEMBERS In 2018, IACP traveled the globe to build relationships with members, 1902 assist law enforcement agencies, Originally the National Union of Chiefs of and partner with organizations and other Police of the United States, it soon became stakeholders. The fl ags on the map clear to leadership and membership that the indicate some of the places IACP visited organization’s interest extended far beyond 150 in 2018. the United States. With unanimous approval TOTAL COUNTRIES during the annual meeting in Louisville, REPRESENTED Kentucky, the organization was renamed the International Association of Chiefs of Police. 4 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 1934 1985 The IACP began monthly publication of the The IACP opened its fi rst world regional division in Europe “Police Chiefs’ News Letter,” the predecessor and began conducting international policing executive of the Police Chief magazine. seminars in Europe and Asia. Updated Member Benefi ts MemberUpdated Benefi Police Chief Magazine Website Redesign This year, the print version of Police Chief IACP unveiled a redesigned underwent a redesign, premiering a new, website this year. With a modern look in October 2018. The new streamlined look, the new and improved Police Chief recognizes site o ers a more user- the busy schedules of members and friendly experience. improves readability to make the most of the time they have. POLICE CHIEF BY THE NUMBERS: AVERAGE CIRCULATION READERS 28,000 88,000 ONLINE USERS REGULAR READERS IACP Net 207,000 82% IACP Net was fully integrated into IACP in 2018. IACP Net subscribers can access e-libraries containing Discover Policing Website Redesign thousands of law enforcement-sensitive In 2018, the IACP launched a new design for the Discover documents to assist Policing website. The Discover Policing website houses an them with their daily interactive career center and contains information about the decision-making needs policing profession, the recruitment and academy process, through research and and law enforcement as a fi rst or second career. The new best practices. design is mobile friendly and includes a translation function to reach global audiences. 2018 ANNUAL REPORT 5 Conferences ATLANTA, GA POLICY APRIL 25–27 Ribbon Cutting at 2018 Tech Conference For the fi rst time, IACP committees held their midyear meetings in one location. As part of a new approach, 10 cross-disciplinary Policy Councils were created from 24 IACP committees, each focusing on a specifi c topic area in law enforcement. The goal of the Policy Councils is to PROVIDENCE, RI synthesize ideas and priorities from IACP committees into MAY 21–23 overarching themes to guide the association in continuing to assist the fi eld. This year’s LEIM Technology Conference theme was Technology, Transparency & Transformation. Topics for the ATTENDEES 443 conference included cryptocurrency, autonomous vehicles, social media, and using sensor-based technology to improve o cer safety. ATTENDEES NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS 757 74 ATTENDEES FROM EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS 9 COUNTRIES 43 IACP Policy Council meeting during IACP 2018 6 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE NASHVILLE, TN AUGUST 13–15 Attendance for this year’s Drugs, Alcohol & Impaired Driving (DAID) conference once again hit an all-time IACP 2018 high. Topics for the conference included pre-arrest diversion, o cer safety and wellness, opioids and driving, oral fl uid testing, and the use of DREs in vehicular homicide investigations. ORLANDO, FL OCTOBER 6–9 ATTENDEES NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS This year’s conference boasted the highest attendance in IACP’s history with over 18,000 attendees