What's New on IACP Net?

LogIn, Inc. — producer of both IACP Net and Pursuits, the police pursuits database — is excited to debut a feature to enhance your user experience of both products. IACP Net now includes a gateway to Pursuits in the Portals section! Current Pursuits users can click into the new portal on IACP Net to go directly to the Pursuits home page — you won’t even need to reenter your ID and password!

If you are not signed up with Pursuits, now is the time to do so. As an IACP Net member, your department can participate in Pursuits at no charge! For more information, check out the Pursuits portal, or call customer service at 800.227.9640.

It's not too late to qualify for the 2011 IACP Conference travel package to Chicago, IL by participating in the Quest-Response Recognition Program. Each month through August that you respond to at least two Quests, your name will be entered in the drawing for up to $1,000 to reimburse travel expenses as well as one paid conference registration up to $350 in value. For complete rules, please see the Quest-Response Recognition Program customer bulletin.

There are only a few more days left to send it your application for the 2011 IACP/LogIn Excellence in Victim Services Award. The IACP Victim Services Committee and LogIn, Inc., created this award to honor law enforcement agencies that make exemplary efforts in providing innovative service to victims of crime. This award recognizes agencies that utilize best practices, including effective partnerships, training methods, and performance monitoring tools to place victims at the center of their problem-solving efforts. Let your community know that your department focuses on the needs of crime victims.

For more information, or to apply for a nomination, visit the IACP website, e-mail Christina Horst, or call 800.843.4227 x837. All applications must be submitted and postmarked no later than May 6, 2011.

Does your agency use PowerPoint presentations for trainings? IACP Net is currently working on an enhancement that will make PowerPoint presentations available to members and we need your help. Please send any PowerPoint presentations you would like to share on IACP Net to info@login-inc.com, or mail to IACP Net, 7250 Hudson Boulevard North, Suite 130, Saint Paul, MN 55128. Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated!

IACP Net's offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.

"There's a simple way for the police to avoid many complex search and seizure problems: Get a search warrant." That's good advice, except for two things: Officers cannot simply "get" a search warrant; they must apply for one. And there is nothing "simple" about the application process. On the contrary, even with the advent of email warrants it is one of the more tedious and vexing legal hoops through which officers are required to jump. While some veterans, having suffered through the process for many years, can crank out search warrants with relative ease, for most officers it's a challenge. The goal of this article is to make it much less challenging. This document, which includes a sample search warrant in pdf format, is located in the Core Database under document #616624.

This purpose of this policy from the Fort Smith, Arkansas, Police Department Policies and Procedures Manual is to establish the requirements for personal appearance of all members of the department and to describe the proper wearing of all uniforms worn by department personnel. The full text of this policy can be located in the Policies Database under document #616168.

The Core Database Advanced Search provides for more in-depth searching of the Core and allows you to enter a number of different search criteria. Plus, the interface has been completely redesigned to help you find the information important to you. You can also locate policies from similar-sized departments by using the Policies Database Advanced Search!

Do you have a question that you'd like some feedback on? How would you like over 4,000 law enforcement leaders helping you? Post a Quest on the Quest-Response service today for assistance from the IACP Net community.

If you haven't responded yet, please help us by completing the Mobile Device Poll today. It should only take a few minutes to complete. Thanks!

IACP Net is the resource to turn to for free training opportunities, with over 300 free events listed on the site presently. To find the ones that fit your agency's training schedule, visit the Calendar section under Current Affairs and search with keyword "$0".

Misplaced IDs and passwords? Not finding a particular document? Call 800.227.9640 or e-mail iacpservice@login-inc.com and IACP Net's customer service team will assist you, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

IACP Net Alert highlights some recent additions to the online information resource for the business side of policing, www.iacpnet.com.

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